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Food is Medicine - Organic Gongura Leaf

by Kottakkal Support August 02, 2024

Gongura, often referred to as Indian sorrel, is a leafy green vegetable packed with an array of health benefits. This vibrant green is a treasure trove of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

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Food Is Medicine - Organic Bottle Gourd

by Kottakkal Support August 02, 2024

According to Ayurveda bottle gourd also known as lauki, takes center stage as a versatile medicinal food. Prized for its cooling and detoxifying properties, bottle gourd has been used for centuries to address a range of symptoms to promote overall well-being. It is the perfect food for pacifying pitta dosha or the summertime heat.

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Boosting Energy and Rejuvenation with Narasimha Rasayana

by Kottakkal Support June 21, 2024

Narasimha Rasayanam is an herbal jam formulated with base ingredients of butter, honey, and milk. This time-tested remedy is believed to promote balance within the body's three doshas, vata, pitta, and kapha and supports a range of health concerns. From supporting physical strength and hair health to promoting rejuvenation and cognitive function, Narasimha Rasayanam offers a multifaceted approach to well-being.

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Finding Relief from Constipation: An Ayurvedic Approach

by Kottakkal Support June 07, 2024

Ayurveda identifies vata dosha, associated with air and space elements, as governing movement in the body, including elimination. When vata becomes imbalanced, its dry and mobile qualities can disrupt the colon's natural flow, leading to constipation. Additionally, weak digestion (agni) can result in ama, a sticky residue that further hinders elimination.

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Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Self-Massage for Improved Wellness

by Vaidya Vishwanath April 24, 2024

Abhyanga, an ancient Ayurvedic practice, involves self-massage with warm, herbal oils. These oils are specially formulated using a base of sesame, castor, or coconut oil, and blended with specific herbs to address various doshic imbalances and health concerns. This daily self-care ritual, considered a core part of the Ayurvedic Dinacharya (daily) routine, promotes overall health and well-being.

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Sadhaka Pitta: The Bridge Between the Heart and Mind

by Kottakkal Support April 19, 2024

Ayurveda recognizes sub-doshas within the three main doshas (vata, pitta, kapha). These sub-doshas manage specific functions in the body and mind. Similar to the main doshas, they can become imbalanced. Sadhaka Pitta, a sub-dosha of pitta, acts as a bridge connecting the heart and mind. It plays a crucial role in processing life experiences and the resulting emotions.

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An Ayurvedic Solution for Acne

by Kottakkal Support April 12, 2024

Acne is a common skin condition affecting millions of people around the world. Acne refers to the appearance of blemishes, or small, inflamed bumps, on the surface of the skin. Acne typically appears on the face, chest, or back but can appear anywhere on the body. While acne is mostly seen in teenagers it can affect anyone regardless of age, ethnicity, skin type, or gender.

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Spring is Kapha Season

by Kottakkal Support April 05, 2024

Spring is kapha season and the time when kapha transforms from its winter solid state (ice and snow) to its spring liquid state (rain and mud). When the weather warms and melts kapha the same thing happens inside our bodies. For people with imbalanced kapha, the liquid state can make respiratory and digestive symptoms seem worse. Symptoms of imbalanced kapha include morning sinus congestion, dripping nose, watery eyes, low appetite, nausea, and feeling sluggish.

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Abhaya Arishtam: The Ultimate Rejuvenator

by Kottakkal Support March 29, 2024

Abhaya Arishtam balances all three doshas by supporting digestive strength, reducing ama from the gut, easing gas and bloating, and supporting normal bowel movements. Abhaya Arishtam is useful for piles due to its astringent quality which helps reduce swelling in the bowels. And at the same time is useful for constipation as it promotes the body’s natural peristalsis movement.

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