DASH – Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension Elevated blood cholesterol is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular diseases. Low ‘good’ cholesterol and ‘high’ bad cholesterol and triglycerides are commonly seen values on a deranged lipid profile. Diet and lifestyle play an especially important role in reducing the elevated levels as well as improving the…

Ayurveda has always emphasized the fact that ‘Prevention is better than cure. Preventing diseases through lifestyle correction and appropriate nutrition is the key to living a disease-free, healthy life. Let me take you through the Eight factors that approaches to a balanced diet: Eight-factor approaches to balance diet: Ashto Aahar-Vidhi Visheshaytana is the Sanskrit term that…

Panchamahabhoota and Tridosha Theories Ayurveda believes that Man is a miniature version of the Universe, so the basic composition of Man and the Universe/Nature is the same. The universe is made up of five basic elements (Material Substances) namely, Prithvi (Earth) Agni (Fire), Jala (Water) Vayu (Air) Akash (Space/Ether) These are known as Pancha- (5)…

Ayurveda considers Nidra that is sleep to be one of the pillars that supports a healthy life. Good quality of sound sleep is essential to maintain well-being and immunity. Nidra is a natural urge which automatically signals the body and mind when rest is needed. The circadian rhythm emphasizes sleeping early at night and waking…

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that has two parts – Ayush (life) and Veda (Science or knowledge) and together they mean Knowledge concerning the maintenance of Life. The emphasis is not only on a disease-free state but on traditions and techniques to maintain life in a positive healthy state of body and the mind. In…

Use digestive health-promoting herbs and spices which are a natural source of minerals to improve digestion and address any micronutrient deficiencies. Mankind has always been attracted to the food of all types. Healthy life depends upon adequate without following proper dietary guidelines one cannot gain optimum benefit from the consumed food and its nutrients. There…

Balance in Nature and humans comes when we make the right choices and inculcate the right habits that are in sync with nature. Balance is brought about by what we do to the environment around us and how we treat our mind and body. According to Ayurveda, everything is composed of the five elements from…

Description of high blood cholesterol according to Modern and Vedic Literature: Modern Medicine – According to modern medicine, cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that our liver produces naturally, that passes through the blood and is present in every cell of a body. It is vital in the digestion process, formation of hormones and vitamin…