Ayurveda’s Timeless Wisdom: What Holds Up
Examining Ayurvedic principles through the lens of modern evidence.
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Decoding Ashtanga Hridayam: Chapter 3 - RITUCHARYA
Introduction Imagine if you could sync your lifestyle with the natural rhythms of the earth, feeling more balanced and energized throughout the year. That’s exactly what Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, aims to help you achieve with its concept of Ritucharya, or seasonal regimen. For those of us around 30, understanding how to align…
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Seasons And Medicine: The Role of Climate in Disease Treatment
Human biology varies with seasons and climatic conditions. Just changes in daylight conditions significantly impacts cellular processes. Then, how come we expect same medicine to work to treat a disease similarly in all seasons and climates? Recently I read a research paper that was published in the journal “Nature Communications”. This paper titled “Widespread seasonal…
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Decoding Ashtanga Hridayam: Chapter 2- DINACHARYA
This is a very crude attempt from my end to read and interpret Ashtanga Hridayam, and explain it’s principles in treating diseases. I am a medical doctor training in Allopathy, and I am deeply passionate about human biology. Via a series of articles, I will be explaining Ashtanga Hridayam using layman’s language with a perspective…
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Decoding Ashtanga Hridayam: Chapter 1- AYUSHKAMIYA
This is a very crude attempt from my end to read and interpret Ashtanga Hridayam, and explain it’s principles in treating diseases. I am a medical doctor training in Allopathy, and I am deeply passionate about human biology. Via a series of articles, I will be explaining Ashtanga Hridayam using layman’s language with a perspective…
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Do Prakriti and Doshas Really Exist?: Decoding Ashtanga Hridayam
In last article, I tried to explain why our current treatment paradigms might be flawed and why it is important to understand and embrace the principles enshrined in Ashtanga Hridayam. In this article I will briefly touch upon the Ayurvedic Concepts of Prakriti and Doshas, understand in detail how clinical trials are inaccurate instruments to…
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Current System of Medical Treatment Is Flawed: Decoding Ashtanga Hridayam
This is a very crude attempt from my end to read and interpret Ashtanga Hridayam, and explain it’s principles in treating diseases. I am a medical doctor training in Allopathy, and I am deeply passionate about human biology. Via a series of articles, I will be explaining Ashtanga Hridayam using layman’s language with a perspective…
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Storing Drinking Water in Copper Vessels- Science or Myth?
What will you learn in this article? Traditionally, in India, it was always recommended storing drinking water in copper vessels or in silver vessels overnight. Texts from Ayurveda clearly reflect that storing drinking water in copper vessels is a good way of keeping water germ free. While silver might be a costly affair for many,…
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Should You Worry About Your Gotra? Demystifying The Forgotten Science Behind The Hindu Gotra System
In this article, I will attempt to demystify the Hindu Gotra system by explaining the real science behind its origins and practice. I will also try to explain if it’s still relevant in 21st century.
