Category: Heal Yourself

The Indian traditions are well known for their spirit of celebration, with a number of festivals throughout the year. One of the most popular is the Ganesh Festival, celebrated for more than 10 days. It is recommended by the scriptures to invoke and worship Shri Ganesha at the beginning of…

Worms in the digestive tract are a very common phenomenon. Although many of us are aware of them, we do not pay much attention to this problem and end up ignoring its symptoms. If at all, some deworming medicine is given to children. Ayurveda informs us that worms are one…

The warm footsteps of spring are entering our doorways now and a full blown Summer is not far behind. If we are not well prepared, we may end up inviting a host of health setbacks. At present the days are really warm in India, where as it is still cool…

Every person desires and aspires for good health. It is the foundation of our growth and evolution. At a daily and basic level, no one wishes to have aches and discomforts. We take our health for granted. However, the sooner we understand that we also need to ‘earn’ our health,…

Isabgol, also known as Psyllium husk, is one of the most popular home remedies used for constipation. The husk is derived from the seeds of the Isabgol plant. It is said that Isabgol was introduced to India by the Mughals. Today, however, India is one of the major producers of…

Gold is a noble metal and a symbol of prosperity in all ancient cultures. The actual prosperity in our lives is our health. Gold, the symbol of wealth, can actually be a fantastic way to give us glowing health, protection and immunity in an easy and time tested way. Ayurveda…

Deepavali is the most important and passionately celebrated Indian festival. Festivals in Indian culture are designed in such a unique way that they not only help us to enjoy but also protect and even improve health at physical, psychological, social as well as environmental levels. Deepavali is not an exception.…

Among the many unique concepts in the ancient Indian sciences is the principle of ‘Lok-Purush-Nyaya’. Simply put, it means that whatever is in the external environment, also exists within the individual who is inside the environment. Whatever occurs in nature, affects every living thing. This critical foundational truth is also…

This year, India saw a delayed monsoon, soon followed by a very long and heavy spell of showers, as if Nature is making up for a slow start to the season. Similarly, there are monsoon disruptions all over the world. So it is all the more necessary now to take…

Everyone loves the first showers from above and the fun that follows, giving relief to the earth, plants, animals and people alike. Green destinations, mountains and valleys like Lonavala and Khandala are popular destinations during the monsoon months. The rainy season, however, can also bring difficulties like infections and pain.…