Charaka Samhita - Sutrastana - Chapter 1 Mind, soul and body. These three are like a tripod; the world is sustained by their combination. They constitute the substratum for everything. This combination is what we call Purusha. It is sentient and the main subject matter of Ayurveda. It is due to them, that light has…
Ultimately the only cause for disease is abuse and improper use of our bodies and mind. When we overuse our senses, don't use them at all, or use them improperly, we bring ill health upon ourselves. It is for this reason, Archarya Charaka has stated the following: The causes of disease relating to both mind…
Don't fight the urge to yawn. Ayurveda stresses that frequent suppression of a yawn, results in disorders such as numbness of the neck and head, headaches, earaches, light-headedness and other symptoms of vata aggravation. Ayurvedic treatment for such Vata related conditions includes: Regular head massage with hot oils, such as sesame and mustard are…
Tired of puffy bags under your eyes? Say goodbye to them, with this simple Ayurvedic treatment. You will need 1/4 teaspoon cow's ghee 1/2 teaspoon raw honey 2 cotton balls Method Simply mix these two ingredients into a soft paste. Dip a cotton ball into this paste, and apply it gently to the waterline…
