Desha in Ayurveda: What Your Location Says About Your Health
“You are where you live.” This simple yet profound statement encapsulates one of Ayurveda’s fundamental principles – the concept of Desha (geographical location/land). Our ancient...
Author : Dr. Brahmanand Nayak
Millets: The Ayurvedic Superfood for Managing Diabetes
Shankar, a 45-year-old software engineer, walked into my clinic looking worried. Recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he was struggling to manage his blood sugar...
The Ancient Ayurvedic Secret to True Happiness & Wellbeing
In a world obsessed with fleeting pleasures and superficial smiles, Ayurveda offers a profound, time-tested perspective on what it means to be happy. The concept...
The Lost Art of Ayurvedic Bathing: Harnessing the Power of Snana for Mind, Body, and Soul
You may wonder why I’m writing about the seemingly mundane act of taking a bath. After all, in today’s world, most of us bathe regularly...
Anumana Pramana: Ayurveda’s Secret Weapon for Precise Disease Detection
The timeless wisdom of Ayurveda never ceases to amaze. Amongst its profound concepts is anumana pramana – an inferential diagnostic framework that I believe healthcare...
How to Use Tandulodaka (Rice Water) for Leucorrhea, Painful Urination & Glowing Skin
Priya came to my clinic looking tired and frustrated. The 32-year-old had been struggling with persistent leucorrhea (white vaginal discharge) for months. Creams and antibiotics...
IBS Relief: How Cooked Rice Soaked Overnight in Water Healed My Patient
In the unforgiving landscape of irritable bowel syndrome, the sufferer wanders, a prisoner to their gut. They seek solace in modern medicine, a reprieve from...
Boost Your Mornings with a Nutritious Dry Fruits and Seeds Smoothie
Neha, as a busy HR manager at an international school in Bangalore, I know you’re always on the go and need sustained energy throughout the...
Tired, Cracked Feet? Ayurveda Holds the Key to Soft Soles
Roopa, so you run a busy grocery shop in R T Nagar and are on your feet from morning to night? I bet at the...
Yuktivyapashraya Chikitsa: The Logical Approach to Ayurvedic Treatment
Ayurveda has three treatment methods, and Yuktivyapashraya Chikitsa is one of them. This approach is logical, personalized, and powerful. In Yuktivyapashraya Chikitsa, no two patients...