Category: Ayurveda

Nurturing Mind, Body & Soul: 8 Ways To Teach Ayurveda To Children & Teens

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, offers a holistic approach to health and well-being. In today’s fast-paced and often stressful world, introducing Ayurvedic principles to children and teens can empower them with invaluable tools to lead balanced and mindful lives.

As a researcher, mother, and clinician who works with families, I have identified useful Ayurvedic strategies that can help children foster self-awareness, healthy habits, and resilience. Here are my eight favorite ways to share this profound gift that will nurture their mind, body, and soul for years to come.

11 Tips for Better Digestion from Ayurvedic Medicine

In this article originally published in One Great Gut, the focus is on the benefits of Ayurvedic Medicine for improving digestion. The article provides Ayurvedic guidelines for healthy eating, focusing on not only what to eat but also how to eat. By incorporating these tips into daily life, readers can improve their digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination.

How Ayurvedic Herbs Work

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The complexity of Ayurvedic herbs yields a host of medicinal properties with far-reaching effects on multiple targets and body systems. The herbal compounds in Ayurveda have a natural synergy with the body, promoting balance and resistance to stress. Research has shown that Ayurvedic herbs have a prebiotic effect, promoting the growth and activity of beneficial gut microbes while inhibiting less desirable bacteria. The discovery of the prebiotic effects of herbs on gut microbes has expanded the view of herbal medicine to include the microbes as mediators of therapeutic effects.