Glowing skin is an indicator of skin health and is within everyone’s reach. When we talk about glowing skin, the 2 things come to our mind are – expensive Facial atRead More…
Do you want to : – Lose weight? – Feel energetic? – Get a glowing skin and beautiful hair? – Improve immune function? – And just improve your overall health? in justRead More…
Panchakarma or Herbal detoxification Panchakarma is an ayurvedic therapy to stay healthy. We present here the “do-it-yourself” technique that you can do at home in a very affordable manner. Do you feelRead More…
What are the benefits of Coconut oil for Hair ? Ayurveda, the ancient Indian health science, has recommended Coconut oil for hair care for centuries. It is said that each and everyRead More…
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How to use Aloe vera gel for Acne care Herbalists have recommended Aloe vera gel for Acne care and general skin care for a long time now. Aloe vera (or Kumari asRead More…
Dry skin remedy Dry skin remedy using Ayurvedic herbs that are safe and effective and have been tried by millions for moisturizing dry skin and delay aging.
How to treat acne naturally? Acne or pimples are a result of bacterial infection of the oil producing glands in the skin. This typically happens during puberty when the sebacious or theRead More…
Abhyanga Massage or Ayurveda oil massage has many far reaching benefits for the body and mind. The 3 pillars of health according to Ayurveda are Diet, Lifestyle and Medicine. Proper diet isRead More…
Lower Back Pain is the most common problem that most people come to seek solution for, followed by upper back pain, neck pain, pain in legs, etc. In Ayurveda the root causeRead More…
What is “Nadi”? A tubular organ of the subtle body through which energy flows. It consists of three layers, one inside the other, like insulation of an electric wire. The innermost layerRead More…
Helpful Hints for Yoga practice 1. Listen to your body. Only through your own internal awareness will you come to understand when to work harder or deeper and when to move moreRead More…
Ashtanga means 8 limbs. Ashtanga yoga is the practice of Yoga which involves 8 stages in reaching the end goalof Yoga which is “uniting the body, mind and soul with the cosmicRead More…
What is Yoga Yoga originates from the Sanskrit word “yuj”, which means unite or join. It refers to the union of the Body, Mind and Soul with the Cosmic energy also referredRead More…
As we learned in the previous section, Yoga is far more than just exercise, but it does result in physical and mental fitness. In Ayurveda, the Indian Science of Life, Yoga isRead More…
When we refer to Yoga in this context, we are referring to Yogasanas or Yoga postures, Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation and Pranayama or Breath control. Sweating is a result of theRead More…
It has been suggested that practicing Yoga in Hot rooms helps in bending and improves the general flexibility of the body. Although, this might be true, increased heat also increases the heartRead More…
The short answer is that all the Yogas follow the same basic principles and postures. Raj Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Hatha Yoga basically follow similar techniques. Hatha Yoga focuses more on theRead More…
Real Yoga is one which does not promise only physical fitness but also integrates mental and emotional fitness. For beginners or even for people who have been practicing yoga for some time,Read More…
How will Yoga benefit me The benefits of Yoga are immense and can be classified under physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits. Yoga works in 3 ways : Yogic breathing, Stretching andRead More…
The ultimate aim of Yoga is Moksha or Liberation. But you are not bound to follow all steps leading upto Moksha. Practice what you can. If you practice Yama, Niyama and Asanas,Read More…
How to Stop Hair Loss – The Ayurvedic way to Long, Strong & Healthy Hair Your hair is your crowning glory and is the first thing that anyone notices about you. WhenRead More…
Pitta Pacifying Diet should include Sweet, Bitter and Astringent tastes as they are good for Pitta reduction. Sour, Salty and Pungent tasting foods are to be avoided or consumed in moderation. ARead More…
The 1 most important thing to remember about Hair styling gels Hair styling products have been popular amongst men for a long time now. There are different hair styling gels ranging from ones thatRead More…
Herbal Mystique is here … By Dr. Nafisa J, Aptekar I was a huge fan of a “large skin care products company” till one day Shilpa came to the clinic to tell meRead More…
The unique combination of Ayurveda and Aromatherapy : Ayurveda is the oldest surviving holistic medicine system in the world. Derived from its ancient Sanskrit roots – ‘ayus’ (life) and ‘ved’ (knowledge), itRead More…
Skin Pigmentation Ayurvedic remedies Skin pigmentation disorder is irregular skin coloring which can be caused by changes in melanin, the colouring pigment in the skin; vascular changes, skin injury (including acne) orRead More…
Natural Beauty Ayurvedic Way Natural Beauty Ayurvedic Way There is a popular saying that “beauty is skin deep”. There is some truth in that as skin is a very important aspect ofRead More…