The Ayurveda Festival, hosted by the Ayurveda Institute UK, promises an unforgettable and vibrant celebration of Ayurveda. Over two enriching days, from August 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM to September 1, 2024, at 5:00 PM, immerse yourself in a myriad of activities and...
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The Ayurvedic Approach to Helping Patients Manage Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's affects nearly 10 million people worldwide and more than 150,000 in the UK. Affecting the nervous system, it gradually progresses with time. Research is still underway for a cure. Ayurveda has been treating Kampavata, a correlate of Parkinson's, for...
Health Benefits of Integrating Triphala into Your Patient’s Ayurvedic Diet & Treatment Plan
Let us deep-dive into Ayurveda's most widely-used herbal formulation - Triphala. It is a Tridoshic Rasayana designed for all three doshas and meant for daily consumption by all ages. Containing only three ingredients, its ability to detoxify and replenish has been...
A Guide to Strengthening Diagnostic Skills Using Ayurvedic Approaches
The unique diagnostics of Ayurveda have been able to identify diseases without equipment for millennia. Not only would the methods diagnose the disease, but also the invisible causative factors. Accurate diagnosis is fundamental to successful treatment. Therefore,...
Boosting Health Through Ayurvedic Blood Purification – Benefits and Outcomes Practitioners Need to Know
Blood purification, or Shuddha Rakta, is a vital concept in Ayurveda, likened in ancient Sanskrit texts to gold refined by fire or a blossoming red lotus. Ayurveda emphasises that clean, toxin-free blood is essential for optimal health, ensuring the efficient...
Exploring the Ayurvedic perspective to autoimmune wellness
Autoimmune disorders, affecting a staggering one in ten people in the UK, pose a significant health challenge. However, Ayurveda, an ancient Indian healing system, offers a holistic approach to addressing the root causes of autoimmune disorders. By understanding the...
An Ayurvedic Practitioner’s Guide to Helping Patients Navigate Seasonal Eating for Optimal Well-being
Food plays a therapeutic role in Ayurveda. It is for healing as much as it is for nutrition. Food can pacify doshas or ignite them. Therefore, Ayurveda has no one diet that fits all. Eating based on one's unique constitution, dosha imbalances, and seasons protects you...
Guide to Understanding the 6 Tastes (Rasa) in Ayurveda
Taste or Rasa isn't just a sensory perception in Ayurveda. It performs a vital pharmacological function. Each taste has intrinsic qualities that react with doshas. Just as much as natural derivatives, stimulation of the gustatory senses plays a significant role in...
Harnessing nature’s defence through Ayurveda to fight viruses
Ayurveda offers a natural approach to fighting viruses. Studies confirm the immune-boosting, balancing, and antiviral properties of Ayurvedic herbs. These herbs address the root cause of viral infections, allowing the body to heal itself. Explore more behind this...
The Truth Behind Food Cravings: Ayurvedic Insights for Practitioners
Food cravings can be a significant challenge for many individuals, often leading to unhealthy eating habits and imbalances in overall well-being. From an Ayurvedic perspective, these cravings are not merely a lack of willpower but are deeply connected to the body's...
Mastering Vata Dosha: A Comprehensive Guide to Balance and Healing Through Ayurveda
In the realm of Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, understanding your dosha is key to achieving optimal health and well-being. Vata dosha, characterised by the elements of air and ether, governs movement, creativity, and flexibility within the body and mind....
Unlocking the Potent Healing Power of Amla through Ayurveda
The small size of the amla berry belies its profound nutritional value and immense importance. Fortunately, the ancient wisdom of Ayurvedic medicine helps unlock and rediscover the powerful healing power of amla and its incredible health benefits. What is Amla? Amla,...
Essential Skills for an Ayurvedic Massage Therapist
Ayurvedic massage therapy is a fundamental aspect of Ayurvedic medicine and can have a profound impact on one's life. It aids in healing, rejuvenation, relaxation, and revitalisation. However, these benefits can only be fully realised when the massage is performed by...
Exploring the Synergy: How Ayurvedic Food Combinations Foster Holistic Health
In our fast-paced modern world, achieving holistic health, a state of complete physical, mental, and emotional well-being, can often seem elusive. However, ancient wisdom offers us profound insights into nurturing our entire being through balanced and mindful eating...
Healing in the Fourth Trimester: An Ayurvedic Practitioner’s Guide to Supporting Patients Through Postpartum Recovery
The fourth trimester, or the three months after giving birth, is arguably one of the most difficult periods in a woman’s life. Characterised by drastic physical and emotional changes, a new mother typically finds herself overwhelmed and vulnerable. Unfortunately, this...