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Iron deficiency Pitta

Managing Iron Deficiency with Ayurveda

by Kottakkal Support December 21, 2023

When a person has iron deficiency, it means their blood has low or poor quality hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the main protein in red blood cells, and it transports oxygen to all cells in the body. When iron is deficient there is less oxygen circulating in the blood and therefore less oxygen reaching the cells. This condition causes symptoms of depletion like fatigue and weakness.

Abhyanga Healthy Sleep Yoga

Sleep Better with Ayurveda

by Kottakkal Support December 14, 2023

Bhutadhatri, is a Sanskrit word for “what nourishes or rejuvenates all living creatures,” and is the name used to describe high-quality restorative sleep that is achieved without medication. Quality sleep looks different from person to person, depending on the person’s physiological needs such as age, birth constitution, imbalanced doshas, work schedule and stress. Quality sleep leads to a feeling of happiness, nourishment, strength, mental clarity, and wellbeing.

Eye Health Pitta

Caring For Your Eyes With Ayurveda

by Kottakkal Support December 06, 2023

Our eyes are vital to our life, yet we often neglect to take care of them. Ayurveda educates on the importance of eye health and how practicing daily self-care helps maintain healthy eyes. The classical Ayurvedic texts mention in great detail the importance of eye health. There are many chapters on anatomy, physiology, reversing common disorders, and preventive practices to maintain healthy eyes.

Heart Health High Blood Sugar Weight Loss

Managing Excess Weight Gain With Ayurveda

by Kottakkal Support November 16, 2023

In recent years, excess weight gain has become common for both adults and children. The media generated by the food industry has normalized many foods that are quick to prepare but lack prana, life force or nutrition. As well the media generated by the fast food or restaurant industry has normalized eating excessively large portions that are beyond what is a proper meal size.

Cholesterol High Blood Sugar Weight Loss

Rice Preparation for Weight Loss and Improved Health

by Kottakkal Support November 09, 2023

Rice that is improperly processed and cooked is a big reason people become unhealthy from eating rice. Rice that is improperly prepared will aggravate kapha dosha when eaten on a daily basis. Kapha aggravation is the reason for many of the lifestyle disorders like uncontrolled weight gain, blood sugar and cholesterol.

Ayurvedic Oils Skin Health

Beyond Beauty With Kunkumadi Oil

by Kottakkal Support November 03, 2023

Kunkumadi Oil is a famous Ayurvedic oil that helps improve the beauty and luster of skin. The oil is like a serum and can be used as a moisturizer that is suitable for most skin types, especially mature dry skin. Skin serves as a protective cover that protects us from the environment but is also prone to many skin disorders.

Postpartum Women's Health

Ayurvedic Prenatal and Postpartum Care

by Kottakkal Support October 25, 2023

Garbhini Paricharya is a nine month dietary program that is unique to Ayurveda. The diet changes along with the growth of the fetus in the womb and at the same time ensures the best health for the mother. There are small pockets where this is still practiced in India by midwives. The comprehensive prenatal program is only practiced by Vaidyas of the classical Ayurvedic tradition.

Arishtams Ashwagandha Churnams Immunity

Ashwagandha's Energy Boosting Benefits

by Kottakkal Support October 20, 2023

Ashwagandha is commonly known as Indian Winter Cherry or Indian Ginseng. The name “Ashwagandha” is derived from the word “ashwa,” meaning horse. It is believed that after consuming the root, one gains powers similar to that of a horse. The second part of the name “gandha,” means fragrance and refers to the characteristic fresh smell of the roots when harvested.

Colds and Flu Seasonal Support

Supporting Colds and Flu with Ayurveda

by Kottakkal Support October 11, 2023

In Ayurveda, both vata and kapha dosha cause colds and flu when they are out of balance and immunity is weak. Excess kapha dosha has the qualities of cool, heavy, and moist which causes runny nose, sneezing and a cough with a lot of phlegm. Excess vata dosha has the qualities of dryness, lightness and moving fast which causes coldness with chills and a dry cough.

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