Seasonal Living in Ayurveda: Adjusting Your Routine by Season
Ritucharya or seasonal regimen is the Ayurvedic practice of adapting diet and lifestyle to the qualities of each season.
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Ashwagandha: What the Research Actually Shows
Ashwagandha is one of the most studied Ayurvedic herbs. The evidence for some of its traditional uses is reasonably robust.
Tulsi Tea and Its Evidence-Based Benefits
Tulsi or holy basil has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for millennia. Modern research has begun to substantiate several traditional uses.
Triphala: Traditional Use and Modern Evidence
Triphala combines three fruits and is one of the most widely used Ayurvedic formulations. Research is beginning to catch up with its long traditional use.
How to Identify Your Dominant Dosha
Identifying your prakriti or Ayurvedic constitution requires looking at patterns across your physical, mental, and behavioural tendencies.
Balancing Vata: Lifestyle and Diet Adjustments
Vata imbalance is among the most common in modern life because irregular schedules, stress, travel, and digital stimulation all aggravate vata qualities.
Pitta Imbalance: Signs and Cooling Strategies
Pitta imbalance is common in high-achievers and those living in hot climates. Recognising it early prevents it from escalating.
Eating for Your Dosha: A Practical Introduction
Ayurvedic dietary advice is highly individualised based on constitution, season, age, and current imbalances. This introduction covers the general principles.
Cooking Spices in Ayurveda: More Than Flavour
In Ayurveda, spices are medicines. The spice combinations used in traditional Indian cooking serve therapeutic purposes beyond flavour.
When to Eat and Why Meal Timing Matters in Ayurveda
Ayurveda prescribes specific meal times aligned with the daily cycle of the doshas. These recommendations align strikingly with modern chronobiology research.