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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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by Kottakkal Support
October 06, 2023
Stomach acidity is usually noticed when there is excess stomach acid, and it flows upward from the stomach into the throat. The stomach acid irritates the lining of the throat and causes a burning sensation and sour taste. According to Ayurveda, when this condition occurs it is known as Amlapitta or sour pitta.
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by Kottakkal Support
September 26, 2023
The Ayurvedic text lists four types of fats with medicinal healing qualities. They are ghritam (ghee), oil (sesame), vasa (muscle), and majja (marrow). Each one has its own unique properties, however ghritam has several special qualities that are unmatched. Ghritam will maintain its own healing qualities even when combined with herbs with different qualities.
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by Kottakkal Support
September 22, 2023
Kottakkal USA is an authorized distributor of Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala (AVS) herbal products. AVS was established at Kottakkal in Kerala State of India in 1902 by visionary physician and philanthropist, the late Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier.
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