Obesity is a health disorder in which there is an excessive accumulation of fat in the body resulting in being overweight. It is determined by measuring a person’s Body Mass Index based on his height and weight. A BMI of more than 30 is considered obese. According to Ayurveda, the excess of Kapha dosha leads to obesity or being overweight. Causes of Obesity Being obese puts … [Read more...]
Top 7 Home Remedies for the Management of Ulcerative Colitis
Introduction It is inflammatory disease which includes colon, rectum along with a small part of small intestine. Ulcerative colitis comes under the category of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Crohn’s disease comes under the second category of inflammatory bowel diseases. It can sometimes results in serious problems, as it is a chronic disease. From the past few years, … [Read more...]
How Ayurveda is Helpful in Lowering Increased Urea & Creatinine Levels?
What is creatinine? Creatinine may be defined as extra waste product that is produced by our muscles and excreted out from body by kidneys. The final product of creatine metabolism is called creatinine. Ideally high level of creatinine deposited in our body shows that our kidneys are not working properly. Normal range of creatinine in males is 0.6 to 1.2mg/dl and in females … [Read more...]
What are the symptoms of ITP & How to deal with them in Ayurveda?
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is the condition of very low platelet count. Most of the cases of ITP are related to the production of antibodies which destroy platelets. A very low platelet count leads to visible symptoms such as purpura (large bruises) and bleeding. The bleeding results from unusually low levels of platelets (the cells that help in the clotting of … [Read more...]
Ancient Ayurveda: Using the Natural Rhythms of Life for Better Health
Sometimes ancient wisdom is the best. Modern scientific discoveries are showing the efficacy, and explaining the reasons why, some old Ayurvedic practices work. And, with more and more people becoming interested in health and longevity, organic eating, and living a simple lifestyle, it’s no wonder people are rediscovering this ancient medical practice to get back in-tune with … [Read more...]