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Psychological, Social and Economic aspects of food in relation to health: Social and psychological factors determine the acceptability of a particular dietary pattern and foods included, we might suggest a nutritious diet for a person but it might not be acceptable to him because of the social and cultural reasons. Further economic considerations determine whether […]
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Physiological Aspects of Food: The physiological functions of food include energy- giving, body- building, protective and regulatory functions. Energy-giving: What is energy? It is the power derived from the utilization of chemical resources derived from food intake. It is the strength and vitality required to sustain physical and mental activity. In simple words energy is […]
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As WHO says “Health is a state of physical, mental and emotional well being not just merely an absence of disease or infirmity” . Food has been given a significant place in our lives both physiologically and culturally as it is our primary requirement. It is a substance necessary for survival, nourishment and nutrition, […]
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Fruits should occupy food chart every day. In summer, few adjustments are to be made to suit the seasonal challenges. It is well known that watery fruits are to be taken regularly during this season to keep ourselves hydrated and fulfill nutritional requirements. Ayurveda’s understanding of fruits is comprehensive starting from taste to potency and […]
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Scorching heat and sunlight in summer effect tiredness which is first conveyed through our eyes. Among the five sensory organs, the organ of vision works seamlessly because of Alochaka Pitta ( one among the five types of Pitta). This gives the eye the ability to appreciate colours and in association with the nervous system […]
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Today people consider oil bath as just applying oil to scalp and then having bath. But Abhyanga Snana means oil application to entire body and having bath after atleast 30 minutes of waiting period. Use of lukewarm water is suggested for bathing the body while boiled and cooled water is recommended for head bath. It […]
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Nidra or sleep is one of the three pillars of life according to Ayurveda. Sleep gives immunity, power of creativity, improves power of concentration, relieves both physical and mental fatigue. These properties of sleep are derived only through sleep at night. Day sleep on the other hand, has limited benefits. But those limited benefits are […]
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Apart from direct intake of water, there are other forms such as food recipes, drinks like buttermilk and an exclusive summer specific Ahara Kalpana ( diet speciality) called Panakam. Festivals during summer are ruled by buttermilk and Panakam. In fact, panakam finds a place during Sarad Rtu celebrations ( autumn season) because during that phase, […]
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Water, the elixir of life as said by Sir C.V.Raman, is nature’s boon. Gangambu the purest form of water according to Ayurveda has non-specific taste because it comes as rain from the clouds. But water on earth acquires taste by nature of the soil. Drinking water these days has become standardized, subjected to reverse osmosis, […]
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