Hair grows everywhere on our body except on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Hair is made up of keratin. Keratin is a protein which is produced in hair follicles. Hair loss is a common condition that affects most of the people at some times in their lives. Alopecia is a medical term which is used for hair loss. Baldness or hair loss in males and…
Azim Khan, PhD, Academic Director Azim has been an academic director for SIT since 2008. He earned his PhD in health and human rights from Aligarh Muslim University. His thesis focused on sex-selective abortions and effectiveness of prenatal diagnostic techniques legislation in India. He earned an MA in human rights from the University of London, a Master of…
The ancient Ayurvedic recommendation of tongue scraping is one that is often overlooked. There are many benefits to this daily practice as far as oral health, and overall physical, mental, and spiritual health. Since the oral cavity is one of the main gateways between your mind/body and the environment, maintaining the health of this connection is critical to…
The ancient art of tongue diagnosis also describes quite characteristic patterns that can reveal the functional status of respective internal organs merely by observing the surface of the tongue. The tongue is the mirror of the viscera. A discoloration and /or sensitivity of a particular area of the tongue indicates a disorder in the organ corresponding to that…
“While thou livest, keep a good tongue in thy head.” —William Shakespeare On a break during class at the Ayurvedic Institute, Dr. Vasant Lad agreed to see a few students about their health issues. I told him I had not been feeling well, and I asked if there was any way he could help me. He asked me to stick out my tongue, so I did. “Hmm, ” he responded. “There’s…
Using herbs is just one of the many methods of treatments and remedies for healing hypothyroidism naturally. Along with lifestyle, some individuals suffering from hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and other thyroid-related problems find it most effective to treat hypothyroidism with herbs and supplements for low thyroid function. Because of their natural properties…
Plant Description Tulsi in India is ubiquitous in hindu tradition. Tulsi is derived from a Sanskrit word, which means matchless one . Tulsi is just not implicated in the ayurvedic medicine but also in other medicinal systems like in Greek, Roman and Unani. Its scientific name is Ocimum Sanctum. It is grown in warm and tropical areas. Tulsi grows fragrantly…
In Ayurveda, doshas are the functional intelligences within the body mind complex. These dynamic energies manifest in the body through their qualities, specific sites, and the active roles they play in orchestrating the processes that create and sustain the body. In other words, they are the energies that make things happen in the organism. Ultimately, any aspect…
Also known as Coconut oil , or Coconut Milk . Cocos Nucifera helps keep the skin soft and smooth. It also helps prevent premature ageing and wrinkling of the skin. It removes dandruff, helps in checking greying and falling of hair and makes the hair look lustrous. It is also known to heal stretch marks. It is mild, thus works well for sensitive skin. RICINUS…
There are so many gifts that I received from working with Brittany as my Ayurvedic Counselor. She has an amazing ability to see people and was able to help me express exactly what I was feeling but had no idea how to articulate. From the big life themes to the slight yet profound adjustments to the way I live my life, I am feeling more vibrant and healthy than…
Studying Ayurveda: a Manual in Progress is a 12-module guide designed to support students in becoming proficient in Ayurvedic worldview and practice. It’s a required text for all students of Matthew Remski’s Ayurveda courses consisting of more than one day, and a recommended supplement to shorter courses as well. Those who are not enrolled in a course can also…
Yoga and Ayurveda are interrelated, ancient, holistic Indian traditions that integrate ethics, spirituality, and healing. While studying with expert practitioners at the University of Minnesota and in India, students will examine the claim that the systematic practice of these traditions promotes healing and optimal health. Using critical thinking, students will…
It s early morning, and the nutty aroma of hot cereal wafts through Ayurvedic doctor David Frawley s kitchen in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he s director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies. He drinks a cup of soothing chai, then enjoys a traditional Indian breakfast of upper, or toasted farina. Cooked with vibrant orange carrots and bright green peas…
Bengaluru: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s consumer products brand Sri Sri has taken a leaf from the playbook of yoga guru Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali, according to a Monday report by brokerage Edelweiss Securities. “We are seeing renewed aggression (mass media, events, more products) from Sri Sri Ayurveda, ” said the report, authored by Abneesh Roy, associate director of…
An Introduction Ulpotha is a traditional working village in Sri Lanka cradled on the one side by low mountains and a lotus-ringed lake and on the other by tiny emerald green paddy fields. Our focus is on the restoration of an ageless agricultural way of life and creating an idyllic environment for Yoga and Ayurveda retreats. This includes bio-diverse organic…
Our team who in essence make up the Amba family, features both hospitality industry professionals and specialist Ayurvedic doctors in Sri Lanka. Creating an environment that is laidback and genuinely hospitable, we take care of all your needs providing individual attention and care to each of our guests at Amba Ayurveda Boutique Hotel Udul Ranjana De Silva Having…
The resort is to provide Ayurveda, yoga and meditation in a peaceful and captivating setting.The resort was established in a tropical garden. The accommodation was built in the traditional style of southern India, and most of the bungalows afford a lovely view of the sea.The state government has awarded the Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort the commendation…
Warm Heartiness to Somatheeram, the worlds first Ayurvedic Resort. Geographically situated in south Kerala, the sun light bright hugs beach at Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort is of course the apt spot to experience peace and calm, enjoy the natural beauty, touch the sea breeze, simply a long walk, get a tan better, make sand arts and generally to cope up with joy…
The Fundamentals of Taste According to Ayurveda, it is incredibly important to taste our foods, our herbs – our lives. Rasa, the Sanskrit word for taste, has a number of potent meanings, among them: experience, enthusiasm, juice, plasma (as in rasa dhatu), and essence. These diverse meanings only hint at the significance of taste within the Ayurvedic tradition…
In a country like India where people commonly suffer from pollution related illnesses like Sinusitis, it can be quite pervasive and troublesome. Affecting different parts of the face, the sinus can be classified as frontal sinus, maxillary sinus and sphenoid sinus. Sinuses drain into the nose through a small tube the size of a ball-point pen refill and tend to…
Every time dust or allergens enter your lungs, throat or airways your body tries to expel the irritants by coughing. While a dry cough may be a natural reflex designed by Mother Nature to protect you, but constant coughing can be bothersome as well. Causes of Dry Cough Infection of the respiratory tract Sinusitis Pneumonia Allergy to dust, pollen, etc. Symptoms…
Your family has a long history in the fields of Ayurveda as well as astrology. You too initially studied Ayurveda from your father Hendrick De Silva Hettigoda at the young age of 15. Tell us about your forefathers and how they inspired you to follow in their footsteps. My family has a 200-year old ancestry as healers. My grandfather, Hettigoda Gamage Don Carolis…
Backed by a 200 year old heritage in Ayurveda practice, the Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort and Spa offers a wide range of authentic treatment packages for most illnesses or health conditions. Spread over seven acres of tropical & indigenous trees, herbal medicinal plants, vines and bushes, as well as overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Ayurveda beach…
The Siddha System of Medicine (Traditional Tamil System of medicine), which has been prevalent in the ancient Tamil land, is the foremost of all other medical systems in the world. Its origin goes back to B.C 10, to B.C 4, . As per the textual and archeological evidences which indicate the remote antiquity of the Dravidian civilization of the erstwhile submerged…
