Abhyanga - the Ayurvedic oil massage - is an integral part of the daily routine

Abhyanga - the Ayurvedic oil massage - is an integral part of the daily routine recommended by this healing system for overall health and well-being. Traditional Ayurvedic texts wax eloquent on the benefits. Here's what one says - Give yourself a full body oil massage on a daily basis. It is nourishing, pacifies Vata and kapha, relieves fatigue, provides stamina, pleasure and perfect sleep, enhances the complexion and the luster of the skin, promotes longevity and nourishes all parts of the body. Continue Reading >>

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As a remedy, ginger is unsurpassed in diseased due to Kapha and Pitta

There is nothing like it for the common cold. It has even been found useful in cases of influenza. Some mix dry ginger with honey and lick it from a spoon. Some mix it with gud (solidified molasses), which has the property of making the urine and feces flow freely. Since an important cause of upper respiratory congestion is incomplete evacuation of wastes, ginger and gud are often remarkably effective in relieving such congestion. This combination is good for hiccough also, whether swallowed or inhaled as a snuff. Inhaling it causes a quicker, more direct effect. Continue Reading >>

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Principles & Practices of Ayurveda

Ayurveda, which literally translated means "the science or knowledge of life" is the traditional medical system of India. Its origin dates back an estimated 5-10,000 years, and it is widely considered to be the oldest form of health care in the world. It is understood by most scholars that, as knowledge of Ayurveda spread out from India, it influenced the ancient Chinese system of medicine, Unani medicine, and the humoral medicine practiced by Hippocrates in Greece. For this reason, Ayurveda is often referred to as the "Mother of all healing." Continue Reading >>




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Apara-ojas

One of the less important of two types of vital fluid (ojas) present in the body, inferior, lower.

Healthy eating

In addition to determining the constitution, there are a number of important factors for maintaining good health, related to the diet. This includes foods eaten, time difference between two meals, combination and quantity of foods, cleanliness and proper eating. Continue Reading >>

Abhyanga-oil massage for Daily Routine by Dr. Jayashree Nataraj

Ayurveda envisages the effect of daily oil massage and recommends the practice of abhyanga as one important component of dinacharya- the daily regimen one has to follow in order to be healthy.

The merits of abhyanga are:

• Improves the complexion,
• Makes the skin glow and prevents dry and rough skin,
• Promotes better skin texture,
• Improves blood circulation,
• Pacifies the skin affections,
• Improves physical strength and stamina,
• Improves muscle strength and bulk,
• Improves the nervous system. thereby preventing nervous disorders,
• Improves digestion,
• Relieves constipation
• Prevents aging

Abhyanga procedure-
Use warm oil- olive oil, coconut oil, sesame oil or medicated oil required for the specific purpose.
Apply gently all over the body in the direction of hair follicles,
While massaging the whole palm should be used.
The place of massage should be warm, without air-cooling, or too much of cold breeze.
Every day abhyanga to the scalp and the soles of the feet is mandatory. This will take care of the whole body even when the whole body is not massaged with oil.
The pressure exerted during oil massage should just sufficient to produce warmth and should not be too vigorous; relaxing and not exciting. Continue Reading >>

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