Health

News and Articles on Ayurveda, Yoga, Kundalini and other Indian way of health and medicines.

Hasta Padasana

Hasta Padasana ( Hand-To-Foot Pose ) is a standing forward bend pose. Hastapadasana has numerous benefits as the posture involves stretching the entire back and muscles, which impacts the abdomen and spine.

Jathara Parivartanasana

Jathara Parivartanasana (Belly Twist Yoga Pose) is a side twist pose done lying flat on the back. The posture focuses on the abdominal region as it is a reclining twist pose.

Beauty Sleep

Numerous independent studies have linked sleep with the health of every organ of the body and almost every disease. Although no research could define exactly what sleep benefit and lack of sleep are, it is being extensively explored.

Indian Scientists Find One More Reason to Love Curd

Now Indian scientists have found one more reason for us to fall in love with curd all over again! They found that curd made of milk from a pure Indian cow breed can be more beneficial as it contains several useful bacterial species that can fight Aflatoxin B1, a lead culprit for stomach aches. Researchers say that curd prepared from the milk of Malnad Gidda cow can soak in aflatoxin B1 from ingested foods.

Exercise

What is YOUR story for not taking care of your body? What is YOUR reason for putting your body through suffering? Earnings of loved ones and ours will be drained if physical health is not respected. Yes, there are accidents and unexpected events, but there are also factors which can be controlled. We all have reasons why we are sick. We just have to tell ourselves the reason why should we be healthy.

Matsyasana | Fish Pose

Matsyasana (Fish Pose) is done lying on the back. The posture resembles the floating pose as the lower part of the body is in the lotus position. Matsyasana is thus also called as the fish pose. Matsyasana steps are to be practised as shown in the video.

I Hate Diet

Almost every fruit is recommended. I am often warned by my patients, “my doctor told me I am not to eat fruits.” The older research considered only the glycemic index of individual fruits and word spread around. Fruits are now known to be more beneficial than harmful.