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Cough Prana Vata Respiratory Health

Managing Coughs with the Healing Power of Ayurveda

by Kottakkal Support January 19, 2024

Ayurveda refers to any type of coughing as Kasa and is a respiratory system disorder that occurs due to the obstruction of vata dosha. Prana vata is located in the respiratory system, and when it becomes obstructed the natural downward flow reverses forcefully upward causing the urge to cough. This is what Ayurveda refers to as Kasa.

Brain Health Rasayana

Improving Concentration and Memory with Ayurveda

by Kottakkal Support January 11, 2024

Aging is the main reason we lose the ability to concentrate, learn, and remember new things. Ayurveda defines aging as the vata time of life which begins somewhere between 60 and 70 years of age depending on the person. This is the time of life when vata dosha naturally becomes dominant.

Kapha Mental Health Vata

Lifting Your Spirit with Ayurveda

by Kottakkal Support January 04, 2024

The World Health Organization states that, "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." This definition is similar to the Ayurvedic definition of health, which emphasizes the importance of a healthy mind and spirit as well as the body and senses. Depression is a common disorder that affects one out of every six US adults at some point in their life.

Kapha Vata Winter Selfcare

Winter Season Self Care

by Kottakkal Support December 29, 2023

When the winter season is underway with cold, wet, and snowy weather and days are short with less sunshine, it can leave us feeling dull and heavy. There is even a disorder called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), commonly known as the winter blues associated with wintertime depression.

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.

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