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Immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Learn about its healing principles and how these can help balance your mind, body, and spirit. Explore the depth of this timeless healing tradition.
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In today’s hyperconnected world, where our lives are intertwined with screens; be it for work, entertainment, or social interactions, many of us are grappling with screen fatigue and its consequences. Prolonged screen time can cause more than just tired eyes; it can lead to brain fog, poor concentration, and even long-term health issues. With this
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In today’s fast-paced world, young people are under constant pressure-academics, careers, relationships, fitness goals, and the endless scroll of social media. This relentless juggling act can leave us feeling stressed, burnt out, and mentally exhausted. But what if there was a natural way to build resilience, manage stress, and boost overall well-being? Enter Ashwagandha, a
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1. Introduction The human digestive tract is governed by the gut clock, a peripheral circadian oscillator entrained by the central suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) and modulated by external zeitgebers such as food intake, light exposure, and sleep-wake cycles. Ayurveda, pre-emptively mapped these rhythms into its daily conduct guidelines, especially through Ahara (dietary timing), Vyayama (exercise), and
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Introduction Ayurveda has long revered the gut as the foundation of health and vitality. This reverence is is rooted in a sophisticated physiological and philosophical understanding of digestion, absorption, and systemic intelligence. Concepts like Agni (digestive fire), Grahani (intestinal function), and Srotas (body channels) illustrate a detailed model of how the body transforms food into
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By: Prof Abhimanyu Kumar MSc, MD(Ay),PhD Abstract Modern environmental stressors such as chronic heat exposure, air pollution, and climatic unpredictability are increasingly recognized as significant disruptors of human health. A key mechanism involved in the physiological response to these stressors is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a central regulator of stress adaptation and homeostasis. Chronic stimulation
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Bridging Nature, Climate, and Human Health As an environmentalist and Ayurveda expert, I’ve often witnessed how our health is inextricably tied to the environment. Today, as climate change accelerates, this connection has become more pronounced and more fragile. Rising temperatures, erratic weather, deforestation, and biodiversity loss are not just ecological crises; they are health crises
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Introduction: Moving Beyond Modern Wellness In contemporary discourse, “wellness” typically refers to feeling good, being physically healthy, managing stress, and achieving balance in work and life. It is often individualistic, focused on metrics like sleep cycles, mental clarity, productivity, and diet. While these are important, they represent only partial dimensions of what it means to
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Abstract Modern molecular medicine operates on the mechanistic understanding of human biology – studying genes, proteins, and signaling pathways that define health and disease. However, ancient texts like the Bhagavad Gita suggest a non-reductionist paradigm -one where consciousness is primary, and health emerges from alignment between body (Sharira), mind (Manas), and self (Atman). This paper
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In recent years, serotonin, often referred to as the “happiness chemical,” has gained widespread attention for its role in emotional and mental well-being. Modern neuroscience has shown that serotonin regulates mood, anxiety, and even sleep. But long before serotonin became a buzzword, Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, had already identified the importance of
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Charaka's definition of health (Swastha) integrates homeostasis, neurophysiological stability, and cognitive-emotional regulation.
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