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10 Ayurvedic rules for Milk In diet

10 Ayurvedic rules for Milk In diet

Hi!

Milk is so intertwined with Ayurveda and Indian yogic tradition that it deserves a separate post altogether

Milk may also be milk from camel, goat, and buffalo, however, the most widely used milk that is considered to be essential is Cows Milk, I will explain why Cows milk is important in Ayurveda

1. As a Agarian community, cows are considered to be part of the family and taking care…

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Moringa -the Ayurvedic Super food

Hi ! This recipe features one of the most celebrated herbs of India , Called sahijana or subhajan or moringa oleifera It can be used in more than 200 diseases mainly diabetes, PCOD , PCOS, nutritional anemia and what not but that is what vaidyas to decide … . . however let me take this opportunity to point out, as it is super food it should be taken as food like you would eat kale 🙂 . . it is an…

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The truth about oils - must read

The truth about oils – must read

Hi! I see so many teenagers opting for a oil free or no oil diet and it is alarming for me,  it is a general misconception that eating natural oils with meals make you fat, this all started from 1970s  on recommendations at the behest of refined oil manufacturers and continued till the turn of the century, refined oil or oil generated from palm oil is not good for you, so if you are reading this…

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Life hacks for a herbal living

Prepare yourself today for next season

Hi! If there is one herb that is the most used home remedy throughout the world , it is mint, called putiha in sanskrit, it is a herb that grows abundantly throughout summer and monsoons , for last 6-7 years I have made a yearly habit of drying fresh mint leaves and storing them for winters then I add to food throughout the year… . Because Delhi winters are…

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Gajayurveda

Hi The Gaj or the elephant is so majestic and so intriguing that the study of elephants was given a separate section of subject matter and it was known as ‘Gajayurveda ‘ Said to have been first documented by Nakul at  the time of Mahabharata, most of scriptures are lost, but one evidence that is still found written by Rishi Palakapya which is Gajsamhita and it has 160 chapters and talks in detail…

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Unique musings from Ayurveda Doctor

Ayurveda & significance of Ganga

Hi! Today is Ganga Dusshera, or Gangavataran, it is supposed to be the day the holy Ganga arrived on earth, and eventually greened up the Rocky Himalayas with its heavenly properties and it is in fact where some of the most revered Ayurvedic herbs are found. . . . Ganga jal has got special significance in hearts of vaidyas as it is where Ayurveda thrives and…

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The Amazing cold drink of Ayurveda

The Amazing cold drink of Ayurveda ‘Sattu’ There are two common varieties Jau or Channa Satu Jau is made from roasted Jawar seeds or Sorghum or ‘new quinoa’ as labeled by the west It is gluten free millet rich in fibre and micro nutrients

Channa sattu is made from roasted chickpea flour which is rich source of vegan protein & folates

Method & benefits of Ayurvedic Seasonal Nutrition

So both…

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Delightful Pumpkin Surprise - Gold standard Ayurvedic recipe

Delightful Pumpkin Surprise – Gold standard Ayurvedic recipe

Pumpkin chutney

So the pumpkin is another gold standard ayurvedic ingredient, one should cook more with in the kitchen, It is rich in Magnesium , copper & potassium And high in fibre & vitA It pacifies all three doshas and is great for keeping hunger of the Pitta at bay It is a must for summer regimen as it is cooling & refreshing But admit it we all have difficulty feeding this to our children So…

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Tangy, Healthy Tamarind Rice Recipe

Hi ! Today is Buddh poornima To celebrate the life of a true yogi Gautam ‘Buddh’, Buddh was one of the revered sages of the Golden period of Ayurveda , as Buddhism Spread so did yoga & Ayurveda . He is honoured by all vaidyas and is revered in Ayurveda for his teaching Sending you love &light Although tradition suggests that we ought to make sweet rice pudding today, I wanted to make something…

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Simple (personalized) recipes to boost immunity and maintain health

Hi So I have been getting a lot of queries on simple home remedies one can do for various ailments , while it is difficult to prescribe so many home remedies , I am sharing with you Kadha recipes which you can take depending upon any imbalance you are balance *If you have aggravated vata, you may tend to have bloating , tiredness and restlessness, then you should drink Vata Kadha

Vata kadha

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Easy Digestion aid in 10 min

Gold standard of ayurveda

Hi all I am frequently asked what is the gold standard of an ayurvedic meal, it is a simple answer of chutney … The gut loves a good chutney to aid digestion, absorption and extraction of food. My personal favourite is my Mint-amla chutney Sometimes I add raw onion in this and some time I add tomato or a green chilli , it is full of micronutrients and minerals and…

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The Magical combination of Nutrition & Ayurveda

Long before the western world discovered the miraculous anti-inflammatory benefits of Grapeseed oil , Maharishi Vagbhatta one of the three greats of Ayurveda gave the title of best fruit to ‘ Draksha’ i.e. the wonder grape

Ayurveda’s revered fruit, good for all ages

‘Draksha’ as it is called in Sanskrit is described a round, shiny fruit in varied colors with or without seeds, it alleviates…

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Sweet Potato Kheer Recipe - A healthy answer to your sweet cravings

Sweet Potato Kheer Recipe – A healthy answer to your sweet cravings

Ayurveda Nutrition Trivia

Sweet potatoes are one of vegetables that are Indigenous to India and are mentioned in the ancient texts , they pacify all three doshas and increase satva in the body

Sweet potatoes are highly Nutritious and are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

They are known to Promote Gut Health.

they are rich in antioxidants and both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber

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The Ayurvedic Morning Routine to boost Your immunity

Everyday Regimen

An Ahoratra is the word used to describe 24 hrs in ayurveda, which like all Vedic sciences, provides a very scientific division of time. Dinacharyaor daily schedule is the part which provides a beautifully described regular, disciplined, detailed regimen of the day for the optimal utilization of an amazing work resource of abundant energy i.e. the human body. This dinarcharya…

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Understanding Coronavirus Infection through an Ayurvedic perspective

Early Prevention & Management of Coronavirus through principles of Ayurveda and Herbal medication There are six stages of a disease as described in Ayurveda, these are also the six stages of treatment or intervention, this process is known as Kriyakaal , this concept is of utmost importance in the management of CoVid as we are still learning about the progress of the disease and by the time we are…

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Your gut health matters in Ayurveda

Koshtha is nature of our alimentary canal or nature of our bowels , When Vata is predominant in your koshtha, the bowel movement is क्रूर:or hard, with difficulty in elimination and irregularity in clearing When Pitta is predominant in your Kosh tha , the bowel movement is मृदु (mridu) or soft , that is soft and semi-solid faeces is eliminated more than once a day , even drinking of milk clears the…

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Ayurveda is the key to immunity- the prediction of a humble Vaidya comes true!

It is on the Archives of this very blog where I had shared almost 3.5 years ago , when I had noticed that usual viral infection was seen prolonged in cases I was seeing , I had also suggest that only socio-cultural changes(which we are adopting now) more in accordance with the traditional system of medicine will be key in preventing a viral infection turn into an epidemic (read the blog published…