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Finding Relief from Constipation: An Ayurvedic Approach

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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An Ayurvedic Solution for Acne

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

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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Ayurvedic Tips for Healthy Skin

Ayurvedic Tips for Healthy Skin

by Kottakkal Support March 22, 2024

The skin is the largest organ in our bodies and along with hair, nails, and sweat glands it forms the integumentary system. The integumentary system has many functions and most importantly protects our bodies from pathogens, such as bacteria and fungus, and sunlight.

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Ayurvedic Solutions for Indigestion

Ayurvedic Solutions for Indigestion

by Kottakkal Support March 15, 2024

Ayurveda considers healthy digestion as the most important factor for health and longevity. Healthy digestion creates a healthy life and weak digestion creates an unhealthy life. Healthy digestion ensures your body is assimilating the nutrients you are taking in through the foods you eat. The saying “You are what you eat,” is quite literal in this sense.

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Supporting IBS with Ayurveda

Supporting IBS with Ayurveda

by Kottakkal Support January 25, 2024

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder associated with a dysfunctional gut. The main symptoms include chronic abdominal pain with diarrhea that can alternate with constipation. In 2023, Cedars-Sinai conducted a nationwide survey of 89,000 people and found that an estimated 6.1% of the US population have symptoms associated with IBS.

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How to Reduce Stomach Acidity Naturally

How to Reduce Stomach Acidity Naturally

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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Samana Vata – Vital Digestive Energy

Samana Vata – Vital Digestive Energy

by Julie Wardwell July 27, 2023

Samana vata governs our agni or digestive strength and assimilation of nutrients for cellular metabolism. Samana vata is located in the lower stomach and small intestine and plays a major role in igniting our agni. From the moment we take in food it is responsible for secreting the digestive enzymes that break down food and separate the nutrients from the waste materials. Foods that are light and easy to digest along with herbs like ginger, black pepper, cumin, ajwain and hingvastak help the power of Samana Vata.

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