Unlike contemporary science of nutrition, Ayurveda categorized food in six tastes- Sweet, salty, sour, astringent, pungent and bitter. Out of them sweet (not to be confused with sugar) is that taste which provides bulk/matter/density/shape/strength or say gross to our body. While the available Ayurvedic texts do not talk much about it, the fact is that … Continue reading ROLE OF MACRONUTRIENTS, MINERALS AND VITAMINS IN THE BODY- AYURVEDIC INSIGHT
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How to Manage and Cure Hyperthyroidism through Ayurveda
When thyroid produces excess of its hormones which govern the metabolism, they over increase metabolism leading to loss of muscles and all tissues and thus weight too despite eating a lot. The obvious reason for this is consumption of excess pungent, hot and sour foods and drinks like hot spices, chillies, tea, coffee, pickles that … Continue reading How to Manage and Cure Hyperthyroidism through Ayurveda
