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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Understanding Obesity: Ayurvedic Insights and Solutions
Obesity especially with a belly not only weakens the confidence and personality of the person but is also an indicator of several underlying problems like very high heart rate leading to weak heart in the long run, cancer, PCOD, endometrium thickness, indigestion, poor circulation, hypertension, snoring, sleep apnea, dry mouth with strange taste especially bitter … Continue reading Understanding Obesity: Ayurvedic Insights and Solutions
ROLE OF COLORS IN AYURVEDA AND OTHER ASPECTS OF LIFE
Colors play a huge role in our lives. That is why we must be mindful of them, not only for choosing the right color for cloths, paints etc. but also in our food and drinks. In the visible spectrum, red color travels farthest due to longest wavelength whereas violet travels shortest (which is why traffic … Continue reading ROLE OF COLORS IN AYURVEDA AND OTHER ASPECTS OF LIFE
