Does the nature of your skin swing between being too oily to being too dehydrated and sensitive? Chances are you have Pitta skin. Here we talk about some indicators to help you identify a Pitta skin and its proclivities. Also, bonus hacks on how to manage the skin problems related to a Pitta skin type!
July, 31 2018 Tendencies towards dryness, coolness and thinner texture are few of the indicators that you have a Vata skin. Here’s everything you need to know about Vata skin and its character. Knowing about your skin and the dominant Doshas greatly enables you to deal with the set of skin problems that the skin is prone to. According to Ayurveda, an ancient system
July, 08 2018
It can sometimes get emotionally draining to nurse a painful red breakout or two, what is called cystic acne, on an otherwise smooth glowing skin. Cystic acne is more common among young adults, though it can occur among adults too. It is caused when the pores of the skin get blocked by accumulated oils and
June, 13 2018
As the New Year rolls around, we often get inspired to make changes that will help us bring more balance into our lives. We may feel tired from having stayed up late too many nights, having traveled more than usual, or simply just from having indulged in overeating. The wonderful thing about bringing more balance
January, 04 2018
Traveling, Especially Air Travel Will Naturally Aggravate Vata. Vata, according to Ayurveda (a 5000 year old science of healing based on the understanding of the laws of nature and the five elements) is a combination of the air and space elements. It is responsible for circulation, elimination, and movement and does marvelous things for us;
December, 22 2017
All too often holidays can be a source of stress for people. Shopping, traveling, planning, cooking, and socializing can be overwhelming at best! We may feel like we have more to juggle than we can handle and that there never seems to be enough time to finish off that to-do list. Here are a few
November, 25 2017
9 Questions Answered So what does Ayurveda have to offer for treating the lifestyle nightmare that Diabetes has come to be? We asked some experts from Sri Sri Ayurveda all the questions where answers would be helpful, about Diabetes among children; and also does Ayurveda have any healthy alternative to calm sugar cravings?! Too much
November, 14 2017
Now this may come as a surprise and especially if you have never paid closer attention to your body constitution or Doshas, that a lot of symptoms you experience: like perpetual tiredness, or lethargy, excessively oily in the skin and hair, weight gain or increased cholesterol could be due to an aggravated Kapha Dosha. One
October, 31 2017
Did you know, a vitiated Pitta can cause ailments like liver diseases, acid peptic disorders, inflammation, redness of skin and body odor among others? Pitta is the fire element in your body and in this article, we will discuss some of the other signals your body is giving you that your Pitta may be aggravated.
August, 09 2017
According to Ayurvedic sciences-a body of knowledge for natural healing- when the air and space element in the body present in the form of Vata is imbalanced, patients experience restlessness, fatigue, dry skin, cramps and similar other conditions, affecting the mobility aspect in the body. So what solutions does Ayurveda have for people who have
July, 26 2017
We experience loss of appetite for various reasons. A major reason, according to the science of Ayurveda, is poor digestive fire or the Jataragni which is responsible for a healthy digestive system and total assimilation of food in the body. To generally have a good appetite, one needs to balance the Agni in the body.
July, 18 2017
Did you know that an imbalance of something called ‘Vata’ in your body could be the reason for sleep disorders, fatigue, restlessness, dry skin, cramps and many other psychological and physiological conditions? According to Ayurveda, the human body is made up of the Pancha Mahabhutas or the Five Great elements – Air, Water, Earth, Fire
July, 14 2017
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