Health and Ayurveda

Health issues, cautionary notes, announcements, suggestions, and remedies.

Can’t sleep? Find out 7 ways to sleep better

In Ayurveda, Insomnia is known as Anidra. According to the Ayurvedic perspective, the doshas (Ayurvedic humors) responsible for this disease are Tarpak Kapha, Sadhak Pitta or Prana Vata. Tarpak Kapha is a sub-dosha of Kapha ....

Dealing with Mood Swings

Quite often we find people saying "oh that person is so unpredictable!" If you find this unpredictable nature in someone, try not to stamp...

Effectiveness of Ayurvedic Herbs and Spices

According to new study, spices and herbs not only add flavour to food, but also helps boost heart health. According to nutritionists, the antioxidant-rich...

The Bitter Taste in Ayurveda

The bitter taste in Ayurveda is known in Sanskrit as tikta rasa.  It is one of the shad rasa or 6 tastes in Ayurveda. ...

Poor sleep pattern could cause Brain Changes And Dementia

It's bad enough being one of the millions of people suffering from sleep-disturbing conditions like emphysema and sleep apnea, waking up tired or having...

In a 11-country survey of older adults, Americans turn out to be sicker

A new survey was released November 19 as a Web First by Health Affairs, called "International Survey Of Older Adults Finds Shortcomings In Access,...

Ebola: Ten Shocking Things

Early symptoms of Ebola can appear harmless -- fever, headache, aches, chills and sore throat. They could be the stuff of a normal illness. But as the...

Use Natural Remedies to beat Insomnia

You lie in bed staring at the ceiling, or worse, staring at the clock. Minutes pass. Hours pass. You count the hours until you have to...

The Salty Taste in Ayurveda

Ayurveda classifies foods by their rasa or initial taste on the tongue. There are six tastes in Ayurveda, known as shad rasa. They are:...

Heart Attack – The commonest killer disease in India

As per World Health Organization (WHO), 70% of Cardiac Patients worldwide are Indian. Isn't it ALARMING? In fact Heart Attack is the commonest killer disease...

READERS' PICK

Why ban on beef in two more Indian states is a great news

Finally India's new government has managed to ban beef in two states - Maharastra and Hariyana.  Noticeably, there are people who have expressed their...

High rising National pride but Narendra Modi needs to hold his horses

Now when it is official that Indians are riding on a high national pride under Narendra Modi's leadership, it may be interesting to find...
Jagannath Ratha yatra

Hundreds of thousands pull Lord Jagannath’s Chariot despite pouring rain

It has always been a weekful of joyous devotional activities around the world for those who understand who Lord Jagannath is! Knowing that not...

Moon bewilders scientists as they admit another BIG mistake

While it is good to admit past mistakes, such admittance is meaningful only when we learn from them without being proud of embarking on...

Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is -2

Welcome back! One more book that has made a lasting impression on my mind is Navadwip Dham Mahatmaya by Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur.  After briefly...