You may recognize falafel from the menu of your favourite Middle Eastern restaurant, where the fried chickpea balls are served on mezze platters or stuffed into pita. Here, we give it a grilled treatment and…
10 Shelf Decor Ideas
If you have some open shelves in your home that could use a new design, these shelf decor ideas will give you lots of options and inspiration! When we were designing our new kitchen, I…
Ashtanga Hridayam Chikitsa sthanam Chapter 14: Gulma Chikitsitam…
The 14th chapter of Cikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Gulma Cikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of abdominal tumors.’ The topics covered in this chapter include – – Vataja…
Romantika: Causes, Symptoms, Types, Prognosis, Treatment, Modern Understanding
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Romantika is a disease described in the context of Masurika Nidanam chapter of Madhava Nidana. The condition has been described in a two-line verse.…
Bandhas in Yoga: Meaning, Types, Benefits, How to…
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S What is Bandha? In general terms, Bandha means to get arrested or locked. It also means bond or ‘catching hold of’ or tighten.…
Mula Bandha: Meaning, Method of doing, Benefits, Precautions
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa, B.A.M.S Bandha means to ’catch hold of’ or ‘to lock’. It also means the same in Yogic practice. It is a Yoga practice aimed at…
Measles: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Prognosis, Treatment
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S What is Measles? Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, a red rash, cough, and watery…
Baker’s Cyst: Ayurveda understanding
Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S Baker’s Cyst A fluid filled swelling or bump formed on the back of the knee is called Baker’s Cyst. It is also called…
Testosterone Hormone: Anatomy, Physiology, Functions, Imbalance, Treatment, Ayurveda…
Article by Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S Introduction to Testosterone Testosterone is a vital hormone found in both men and women, playing a crucial role in various bodily functions. In men, the testicles are the primary…