The kidneys remove waste and extra water from the bloodstream and create urine. Moreover, they generate hormones, regulate blood pressure, and promote the production of red blood cells. Kidney stones can cause severe side or back pain, nausea, and blood in the urine. The pain is usually only temporary, and…
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Piles or fissures occur in the anal or rectal area and are known to be perianal disorders. People undergo mild to severe pain, bleeding, swelling, and itching apart from the hardening of stool. They find it difficult to discharge the stool from the anal area. Under such situations, it is…
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As per Ayurveda, as written 5000 years ago in Sanskrit, stamina is what ojas is. Other words mentioned in Ayurvedic literature about stamina are Tejas, Veerya, Bal, Manyu, Sehas, Prana and Daksh. Without stamina or in other words vigor or energy as understood in English, a person cannot perform his…
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Normally, every human is born with 80000 and 120000 hair follicles on the scalp. Hair follicles get nourishment with nutrients and oxygen through the blood flowing into the scalp. Hair grows beyond the oil gland and through the skin. The oil from the gland makes the hair oily and softer.…
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Meethai- be it gulab jamun or jalebis, we Indians love desserts. We always crave “Khane ke baad kuch meetha”- this love for sugary delights is quite innate. Eating sweet delicacies can definitely improve a person’s mood and cheer them up but one should put a limit on their intake- as…
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Asthma, also known as bronchial Asthma, is a persistent respiratory disease that affects the lungs. The condition is marked by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Asthma affects millions worldwide. The recent global burden of the disease GBD estimated the total burden of asthma in India to be 34.3 million,…
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Most couples strive to have a family, but certain challenges exist. Ayurveda, the oldest Indian medicine system, provides a unique and holistic approach to this fertility aspect. It says fertility is actually the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, in which three doshas, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, have a significant…
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Our body requires a balanced diet with nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. However, the body experiences changes due to seasonal changes, which may be in the form of different disorders and pandemics. But a lentil like Kaunch Beej, a product of mother nature, has numerous medicinal…
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Yoga, an ancient technique discovered by sages in the Vedic period, promotes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness for all ages. It connects individuals with themselves, promotes inner peace, and has gained global recognition for its ability to prevent chronic diseases and enhance immunity. Yoga is also mentioned in Ayurveda…
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Weight loss can be caused by various disorders and aging, as the body’s metabolism struggles to absorb nutrients from food. Ayurveda states that a person might gain or lose weight as per the condition of Vata dosha. Ayurveda offers natural weight gain tips to balance agni, nourish the body with…