Stress management during the COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the most discussed topics. The public health crisis has taken a toll on people’s mental health. On one hand, people are experiencing fear and anxiety about the novel coronavirus and on the other hand, nationwide lockdown and social distancing have made them feel lonely and isolated. For these reasons, we have seen an upsurge in stress and anxiety cases.
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Did you know that several diseases and health conditions begin in the gut?
It means that if you maintain a healthy gut, you can live a healthier life and enjoy greater well-being. According to Ayurvedic principles, you’re not what you eat but what you digest.
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Welcome back to Athreya Ayurveda, where it's all about Ayurvedic health and learning!
Today, we’ll discuss the physical and mental changes a woman goes through because of menopause in the light of Ayurvedic principles. Perhaps you already know that menopause marks the end of a woman’s periods, as the production of hormones estrogen and progesterone halts in the ovaries. It’s a natural process that usually happens after the age of 45.
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One of the real-life factors that deserve contemplation is diet. Human behavior and food diet have always been a curious phenomenon throughout the ages. An all-embracing assessment of human behavior with food can only be made by observing real-life experience. Have you ever wondered what an average adult would choose if he were asked to decide between a homemade fresh juice/ hot herbal tea and a sweetened beverage? The answer would undoubtedly be obvious. Studies have found that the global consumption of a famous soft drink to be more than 10000 drinks per second. The U.S CDC report for the period 2011-14 claims that 6 out of 10 teens (63%) and 5 out of 10 adults (49%) are devoted drinkers of a famous sweetened beverage. The risk of chronic disease due to inflammation along with numerous minor ailments due to modern-day fast food and sugary beverages has been studied in large populations. There are implications of these food choices on our mental functioning and sleep. Most of the soft drinks on the market actually owe their popularity to the psychology of color and sound. The appealing color and hissing sound can trigger impulse buying. And soft drinks literally have the same adverse effects as of late-night party foods. No one shies away from an after-hours burger! Popular diets play a huge factor in our sleep patterns, often robbing us of needed rest and rejuvenation.
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Have you ever imagined the series of incidents the first-ever human being would have gone through on an average day before finally falling asleep? He would have gazed in awe at the untamed beauty of the landscape he roamed, the earnestness of the animals he hunted, and the mystery of a bird in flight. His quest for survival would have led him to a source of the water that sustains all living things and would have persisted until darkness fell. At that point, the fatigue caused by these mental and physical exertions would coerce his body to sleep.
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Fall’s cooler temperatures, brilliant colors, and chilly nights are here. It’s a wonderful time of transition, but also the time of year when colds and flu viruses rear their ugly heads.
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Your instinct might be to reach for a bottle of that familiar pink liquid or an antacid pill when indigestion or heartburn hits, but there are natural home remedies that may ease your symptoms without the side effects that are possible with many over the counter medications
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Acid reflux is a common condition that causes burning pain in the chest area, known as heartburn. Where your stomach and esophagus meet there’s a ring of muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter. Normally, this muscle closes as soon as food and liquids pass into the stomach.
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We, at Athreya, believe in the holistic principles and time tested methodologies of Ayurveda for gentle yet deep detox. These methods of purification of the body have been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years. However, the secret lies in finding ways to detox the body without harming the delicate tissues, organs and the vitality principle. Vitality is crucial for longevity and optimal performance.
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Joint pain can be miserable, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks and even get out of bed in the morning. During winter joint pain can start to flare up—especially for people who struggle with arthritis.
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The immune system is really a combination of proteins, cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect us from disease. When this defense system becomes weak, we are more susceptible to developing illness. The good news is that there are many options that you can choose from to take a holistic approach to your immune system health.
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