Gandhari’s Blindfold and the Lifestyle Lie
Everyone remembers Gandhari—the queen who blindfolded herself for life, not because she had to, but because she chose to. A gesture of loyalty, they say....
Category : Ayurvedic concepts
Pathya-Apathya: The Real GPS of Healing in Ayurveda
“Doctor, I take your medicine without fail. But I also take pizza on Saturdays. That’s not a problem, right?” I have heard this line more...
Karna Has Acid Reflux
Karna came to my clinic last winter. No, not the Mahabharata warrior with golden armour. This was a 42-year-old bank manager named Manjunath, with neatly...
What Ayurveda Says About Your Social Media Habits?
They say Ayurveda is 5,000 years old, but if Acharya Charaka had seen Instagram, he might have added a new chapter on “Digital Rogas.” Sitting...
Ayurvedic Bhasmas: Ancient Ash or Modern Miracle?
“Doctor, are Ayurvedic bhasmas even safe?” a patient once asked me with raised eyebrows, holding her designer handbag like I might secretly hand her a...
11 Ayurvedic Superfoods for Daily Wellness: The Secrets of Nitya Sevaneeya Ahara
It was a quiet evening at home when my wife Ranjana, a dentist by profession, posed an intriguing question that led us down a fascinating...
Oil Pulling: The 15-Minute Ancient Practice That Modern Science Can’t Ignore
Dawn breaks over Bangalore. Through the mist curling around centuries-old rain trees, voices rise in morning ragas. Watch. In some traditional homes and modern apartments...
Intermittent Fasting: An Ayurvedic Doctor’s Guide to Success (With 5 Real Bangalore Case Studies)
At 6 PM, my patient sits before me, her eyes bright with hope. One meal a day, she tells me. She’s been doing this for...
Ayurvedic Doctor’s Guide to Conquering Bangalore’s Cold & Flu Season
The monsoon never left Bangalore this year. It stayed like a stubborn house guest while winter crept through the back door. Now we have both,...
7 Types of Curd in Ayurveda and Their Health Benefits
Curd, or dadhi as we call it in Ayurveda, is not just a simple fermented milk product. It’s a living, breathing ecosystem, evidence of our...