“Resistance towards disease” is how Ayurveda defines body immunity. It specifically tells us that immunity is based on how you treat your body in terms of what you put inside it and how much care you take. Immunity is something that you build over a period of time and there are a number of easy home routines that can build and bolster your immune system. This episode in particular delves into information on what causes immunity and what exactly you can change to make sure it...

PCOS is often talked of as an incurable ailment. Well I won’t refute that, but I will say that it isn’t unmanageable. Of course you think I’m talking nonsense, after all, you’re the one who’s been having to suffer the symptoms. But really, I’m not joking. Ayurveda holds remedies to PCOS that have proved extremely effective and I thought it would be a shame not to share them with you. This episode gives you useful information on how you can manage and even treat P...

BPH or Prostate Enlargement happens to many men, usually at an advanced stage of life. Though it is not a serious condition it does cause symptoms that can cause discomfort and embarrassment. On top of that one may not be inclined to opt for surgery. In such cases there is actually an alternative. And that alternative is Ayurveda. I decided to do this episode because I realized that I might be able to help by offering information about alternative treatment for Prostat...

It doesn’t sound like a serious ailment but indigestion could turn your life upside down. From disturbing your routine to not allowing you to enjoy meals, this is an illness that leads to many complications if allowed to persist long term. We usually ignore it because we don’t want to resort to harmful medications, but let me tell you, allowing indigestion to make inroads into your life can lead to serious long term repercussions. So why not try out Ayurveda. It treats...

It isn’t easy when your joints start giving up. Not to mention the side effects of medications. But let me tell you that all is not lost. Ayurveda has manifold solutions and remedies to both prevent and treat joint pains. The best part is that it treats the root cause and helps to actually relieve joint pains while it alleviates the source of the problem. Learn all about how to manage joint pains better without the side effects of prescription medications.Here’s ...

It’s a male thing. And that’s exactly why we guys don’t talk about it. But that definitely doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have it treated. Varicoceles is a health issue men suffer worldwide. And though we don’t go about mentioning it to every person we meet, we do need to have it treated because it can have some serious consequences. The unfortunate part is that allopathy suggests surgery for this particular ailment and that’s something we would all like to avoid.&nbs...

Never give up is my motto. And especially when it comes to health. Ayurveda has known how to treat Hypertension from time immemorial. And these safe, natural remedies are proof that we can heal without harming our bodies further. Mind you, these solutions work only if you are willing to change the way you live. Diet & lifestyle habits are the causes of ailments in the first place. And if you’re looking for remedies with long term results then you need t...

We all know lots about Diabetes whether we have it or not. At least one friend or family member has it and what about all those friends who have a bagful of advice about the ailment. But what we don’t know is that it is treatable and easily manageable by natural remedies. In this episode I talk about how Ayurveda diagnoses Diabetes and its causes and how many different kinds of natural home remedies and natural solutions it can offer for this illness that has taken the world by st...

Kapha Dosha is the third body energy that represents the complimenting elements of Earth and Water. The tell tale signs of Kapha people make them stand out in the way they behave, look and respond to life situations. However they are also affected uniquely by changing climates, diets and lifestyle habits. Knowing how to manage your Kapha body type can be the difference between long term wellness and frequent ill health. Listen on to find out what you can do to manage a...

If you are a Pitta person, then this is definitely something you may want to listen to. Ayurveda lays out specific characteristics - physical and emotional that identify a person with a Pitta predominant body type. It also is a minefield of information on what climates, food and lifestyle affects the Pitta individual and in what way. It therefore follows that Ayurveda has the solution to common ailments that Pitta people deal with. If you’re looking for answers to your...

The minute you find out your Dosha, it becomes that much easier to figure out why your mind, body and emotions are behaving the way they are. No not a joke. Ayurveda spells out even emotional and psychological characteristics specific to each Dosha. So I begin with the Vata Dosha in this episode to tell you everything you need to know about Vata predominant people. Will be doing the same with Pitta and Kapha Dosha predominant people in the consequent two, so if you don...

People ask me the core concepts on which Ayurvedic Remedies work. Well one of them is the knowledge of the Doshas. Ayurveda holds knowledge of why specific ailments occur in people of different body types. The Science of the Doshas identifies different types of body constitutions which decide the emotional, mental and physical characteristics of each person from the time of birth. This helps to get to the root cause of ailments and treat them for long term wellness rat...

The chilly breeze and warm fires paint a cozy picture, unless of course your health is not giving you company. The incoming Winter is a time when the body core is actually getting stronger and this allows a lot more room to do and eat what you please, but that doesn’t mean you should give way to your whims. The festive season can put your health at risk if you aren’t paying attention and this podcast gives you a lowdown on how to make sure you don’t fall prey to ill health. ...

That time of the year when nature is shedding and rejuvenating itself, is a time when human beings too have a lot going on inside their bodies. It is a time of the year when the body is slowly reinforcing itself for the coming months and that’s exactly why we need to pay attention to what we’re eating and how we’re living. Autumn or the Sharad season as it is called in Ayurveda is a time when the digestive system is bolstering itself and getting stronger. Small changes in th...

Oh the freshness in the air and the sound of raindrops falling can be exhilarating. Provided you’re well enough to enjoy it of course! The rains bring with them a plethora of illnesses and the humid, wet weather encourages the growth of bacteria and advent of all kinds of infections. At a time like that, if you know what to do to avoid them, it comes in handy. That’s exactly what this episode talks about. But then you’ll have to listen to know more!Here’s what th...

The Sun can be a relief after the cold wintry days. But the coming of Summer doesn’t mean that all is right with the world. The way heat affects our bodies requires us to be on the guard so that we don’t damage our health. Even those who live in warm climates are many times unaware that diet and lifestyle changes are imperative if one is to weather the heat successfully. This podcast gives you the lowdown on how you can manage the Summer days by just tweaking your diet...

Spring is the time to shake off the lethargy of wintry days and be up and about. But the changing climate can do weird things to our insides. One part of our body that is affected most by the changing weather is our digestive system. And as I keep saying that is the function of the body on which our health depends the most. So learning how to deal with Spring may sound funny, but is extremely useful if you’re looking to pass this season uneventfully. Here’s an ep...

Going into every concept Ayurveda talks about isn’t everybody’s cup of tea but there are some concepts that really deserve in-depth understanding. Especially if you’re interested in living long and healthy. Well one of them is Ama or the term used for toxins. Ayurveda is one of the few medical sciences that can stake claim to identifying what causes these toxins to form and accumulate in the body and how they can be prevented from causing damage to your health. This ep...

You take special care of your health and yet the seasons still seem to be playing around with your wellness! Yep! I’ve had the feeling too. So I dug deeper to figure out what we could do to see that we had more control over our health in the changing seasons. And voila! I actually found a comprehensive guide on diet and lifestyle for different seasons in Ayurveda. It’s called Ritucharya or Seasonal Routine and it has detailed information on exactly what cha...

Life is satiated by a myriad of experiences. Similarly the mind and body need to experience a variety of tastes to be satiated, content and healthy. This isn’t something we hear a lot, but if you delve deeper to know why, it makes a lot of sense. Each taste that we experience and include in our diet is actually essential to regulate and healthily manage the functions of our mind and body. Together these tastes, give us mental and physical contentment that are truly ess...