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Moon Milk

Sep 1, 2021 by Avi Kumar Leave a Comment

This Ayurvedic sleep potion has the goodness of adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha. It is used as a remedy for sleep deprivation and should be consumed before bed.

Good for all doshas.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Total Time: 5 Minute
Serves: 2 Person

Ingredients

1 cup of cow’s milk. If you are avoiding dairy try almond milk
½ t Ashwagandha powder
½ t ground cinnamon
¼ t dry ginger powder (Sunth)
A pinch of ground nutmeg
1 t coconut oil
1 t honey or maple syrup
Lavender/Rose petals/turmeric (optional)

Method

Heat the milk to reach a gentle simmering stage, just below boiling point and lower the flame.
Whisk in ashwagandha powder, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg powders.
Add honey/maple syrup
Stir in the coconut oil
Whisk thoroughly to avoid big droplets of coconut oil on the surface.
Serve hot/warm

Serving suggestions

You can also add aromatics of you choice like Lavender, Rose petals or Turmeric
Drink ½ cup of Moon milk every night for 6 to 12 weeks to see the effects.

Check out the Ayurvedic benefits of ingredients used in this recipe

Ashwagandha I Cinnamon I Ginger I Nutmeg I Turmeric

Glaucoma

Sep 1, 2021 by Chinmayi Kulkarni Leave a Comment

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is an eye condition that occurs due to damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve is very important for good vision. This is caused by atypically high pressure in the eyes. This condition is considered to be one of the major reasons for blindness for people over 60. However, it can occur at any age under certain circumstances. Glaucoma is a severe condition, and it is not possible to recover from vision loss caused by this eye disorder.

What are the Symptoms of Glaucoma?

In most of the cases, Glaucoma has no symptoms. However, there are symptoms that develop at the later stage of the disease. The main symptom of Glaucoma is loss of vision. You may also experience redness in your eyes, eye pain, vomiting, and seeing halos around light.

What are the Causes of Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is mostly caused by putting pressure or having injury in your eyes, however there are other causes that may trigger this condition such as distending eye drops, obstructed or limited drainage in your eye, weak or decreased blood flow to your optic nerve, high or elevated blood pressure.

When to see a Doctor?

You need to see an eye specialist immediately if you experience any symptoms related to Glaucoma such as eye pain, severe headache, or blurred vision.

Lifestyle Prevention of Glaucoma

Prevention of Glaucoma is possible by following some preventive measures. The most important measure is to do a regular comprehensive eye exam. That might help you detect Glaucoma in its early stage. Also, if you have a family history of Glaucoma then you are at a higher risk. In that case, you need to be more frequent for your eye tests. There are some prescribed eye drops which you may use to reduce the risk of getting Glaucoma. I am sure that will help you prevent this condition. Wearing eye protection tools during sports activity or any other activity which may injure your eyes is also very much important to avoid Glaucoma.

Common Ayurvedic Remedies for Glaucoma

Ayurveda can help you cure Glaucoma and it can also prevent you from this condition. Let’s understand the Ayurvedic remedies for Glaucoma,
Herbs such as Punamava, Jatamamsi, Shanka Pushpi are used to treat this condition. Mix all the herbs preferably 1 teaspoon in a cup of water and boil for 2 minutes. Then drink the tea two times daily.
Using triphala tea as eye wash is also recommended. This will help you alleviate tension in your eyes. To make this tea, simply boil half a teaspoon of triphala in a cup of water for about a couple of minutes and filter it out properly and make sure there will be no particles remaining in the tea. Wash your eyes with this tea after cooling it down.

Curative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Punamava | Jatamamsi | Shankhpushpi

Preventative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Triphala

Gallstones (cholelithiasis)

Sep 1, 2021 by Avi Kumar Leave a Comment

What is Gallstones?

Gallstones are stone-like substances that build up in the gallbladder or bile ducts. Gallstones can range from tiny in size like sands or they may develop into the size of a golf ball. These stones are made of cholesterol and bilirubin. These stones can cause moderate to severe pain and other health complications such as nausea and vomiting, chest pain, even it can cause jaundice.

What are the Symptoms of Gallstones

The gallstones symptoms may include. Pain in the upper right part of the abdomen. The pain sometimes can be severe and sudden. Also one may experience pain in the back between shoulder blades. Nausea and vomiting are also very common symptoms of gallstones.

What are the Causes of Gallstones?

The main cause of gallstone is the excess cholesterol excreted from your liver. When the bile is not in a position to release enough chemicals to dissolve the excess cholesterol, the cholesterol turns into crystals and eventually into stones.
Another cause of gallstone is excess bilirubin. Bilirubin is a chemical that forms when your body breaks down red blood cells. There may be instances, such as liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections, and certain blood disorders, that make your liver produce too much bilirubin. The excess bilirubin is then stored and turned into gallstone.
A further cause may be your gallbladder doesn’t empty correctly. In this case, the bile may become very concentrated and turn into gallstones.

When to see a Doctor?

If you are experiencing Gallstone issues you should get medical treatment. The symptoms of Gallstone may come and go but diagnosis at the right time is really important.
So please visit a doctor if you experience gallbladder pain which will mostly occur in the upper right section of the abdomen and may spread to the back and chest. Also if you suffer from nausea or vomiting, it is time to visit a doctor without any delay.

Lifestyle Prevention of Gallstones

Preventing Gallstones is possible by following some healthy habits.Eat high fiber foods. Keeping your body mass index within your limit is important in preventing any health complications including gallbladder problems as obesity can be one of the factors for this condition. So, weight management is the key. However, losing weight rapidly is also not healthy and it can put a strain on the liver and gallbladder which increases the risk of Gallstones.
Smoking causes a number of diseases and gallstones is no exception. Quitting smoking will surely help you prevent many health problems including gallbladder dysfunction, gallbladder stones and Gallbladder cancer.

Common Ayurvedic Remedies for Gallstones

FOR ACUTE ATTACK:

During an acute gallstone attack, use this herbal formula made from musta, trikatu, and guduchi
You simply mix 4 parts musta, 3 parts trikatu, and 6 parts guduchi
Take a quarter of a teaspoon of this mixture 2-3 times daily with honey. This should help reduce the pain and ease the gallbladder attacks.
If you want to avoid the formation of gallstone then improving thyroid function along with metabolism is very important. In order to enhance your metabolism and to increase the thyroid function, check on the given formula made from punarnava, shatavari, kutki, chitrak, musta and, shilajit :
You need to mix 5 parts of punarnava, 4 parts of shatavari, 2 parts of kutki, 2 parts of chitrak, 3 parts of musta and a quarter part of shilajit.
Take a quarter of a teaspoon of this mixture thrice daily with honey. This will help you to prevent the formation if you take it regularly for at least 2 to 3 month.

Curative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Musta | Trikatu | Guduchi

Preventative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Punarnava I Shatavari | Katuki | Chitrak | Shilajit

Gallbladder Problems

Sep 1, 2021 by Avi Kumar Leave a Comment

What is Gallbladder Problems?

A gallbladder problem is a health condition that occurs when your Gallbladder inflates and creates irritation of the gallbladder wall. This condition is known as cholecystitis. The inflammation is mostly caused when a gallstone blocks the ducts leading to the small intestine.

What are the Symptoms of Gallbladder Problems?

People who are suffering from Gallbladder problems experience symptoms such as Stomach Ache, nausea or vomiting, back pain between your shoulder blades, fever and chills, looseness of the bowels, etc.

What are the Causes of Gallbladder Problems?

There are several causes of the Gallbladder problem but it is majorly caused by Gallstones and Bile duct stones but inflammation, abscess, and/or perforation of the Gallbladder are also causes.

When to see a Doctor?

Gallbladder problems always need medical treatment. The symptoms of the gallbladder may come and go but diagnosis at the right time is really important.
So please visit a doctor if you experience gallbladder pain which will mostly occur in the upper right section of the abdomen and may spread to the back and chest. Also if you suffer from nausea or vomiting, it is time to visit a doctor without any delay.

Lifestyle Prevention of Gallbladder Problems

Preventing the Gallbladder problem is possible by following some healthy habits. Keeping your body mass index within your limit is important in preventing any health complications including gallbladder problems as obesity can be one of the factors for this condition. So, weight management is the key. However, losing weight rapidly is also not healthy and it can put a strain on the liver and gallbladder which increases the risk of Gallstones.
Smoking causes a number of diseases and the gallbladder problem is no exception. Quitting smoking will surely help you prevent many health problems including gallbladder dysfunction, gallbladder stones and Gallbladder cancer.
Allergens can also lead to Gallbladder issues. It’s good to get a test for allergens if you are experiencing Gallbladder issues.

Common Ayurvedic Remedies for Gallbladder Problems

Some of the Ayurvedic herbs are very effective in treating Gallbladder problems. One of the most important herbs is Turmeric. Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Having turmeric with warm milk after dinner helps in dissolving bile fluid, clearing gallstones from the bile duct, and drastically enhances digestion and liver health.
Similarly, Aloe Vera is also one herb that is very effective in cleaning gallbladder stones. Try adding honey to the aloe vera gel and consuming it every day is the best natural remedy for Gallbladder problems.
Also, Gokshura contains numerous bioactive components for example alkaloids, phytosterols that work miracles in treating gallstones, liver and kidney problems, also urinary tract illnesses.

Curative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Gokshura | Turmeric | Aloe Vera

Preventative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Not Known.

Mind-relaxing Gotu Kola Pesto

Sep 1, 2021 by Chinmayi Kulkarni Leave a Comment

Brahmi/gotu kola is a super herb that is tridoshic, high in sattva, and rejuvenating. This ayurvedic pesto not only tastes good but also has brahmi’s powers for a clear and relaxed mind.

Good for all doshas.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes
Serves: 4 Person

Ingredients

½ cup of olive oil
½ t grated ginger
½ ground black pepper
Salt to taste preferably Himalayan salt
½ cup chopped pecans, walnuts, and pistachios
¼ t fennel powder
1 T chopped fresh cilantro leaves
½ cup Holy Basil (Tulsi) leaves, you can substitute that with regular basil
3 cups of chopped kale
½ cup of chopped gotu kola or ¼ cup of gotu kola powder
1 small mashed avocado
1 T fresh lime juice

Method

Add half of the olive oil to a pan and when it’s warm add fresh ginger, black pepper, salt, and chopped nuts.
Simmer for 1-2 minutes and add fennel, coriander, and holy basil.
After 1 minute, add kale and gotu kola.
Add just a splash of water, cover, and let it simmer until the kale is tender.
Let it cool and blend everything together with the remaining olive oil, avocado, and lime juice to a smooth paste.

Serving suggestions

Can be served over pearl barley, rice, or fresh pasta and vegetables.

Check out the Ayurvedic benefits of ingredients used in this recipe

Black Pepper I Basil Leaves I Cilantro Leaves I Fennel Seed I Ginger I Gotu Kola