Ayurvedic Remedies For Seasonal Allergies


Ayurvedic Remedies For Seasonal Allergies

As the allergic conditions advance or if they are suppressed with synthetic drugs they become all the more tough to handle. For instance, they may take form of grave diseases like –
  • asthma,
  • urticaria,
  • skin eczema,
  • ulcers,
  • heart disease
  • and even diabetes. 

Ayurveda View

Ayurveda believes that other than the external factors, ‘ahara’ or the diet and ‘vihara’ or the lifestyle are surely the precipitating factors when you succumb to an allergic condition. Moreover, lowering of the resistance power makes you easy target to environmental allergies. Although, whenever an allergic reaction is produced, it is because of vitiation in one or all the three doshas or body humors viz. –
  1. Vata or the air,
  2. Pitta or the fire
  3. and Kapha or phlegm.

 Try Some Herbal Remedies

  • Start immediately with saline water gargles at the slightest perception of throat irritation.
  • Gargles with alum mixed in water acts as an antiseptic for the throat.
  • After that, in case of dry cough, it is essential to provide lubrication to the throat. For this, you can take a glass of milk with a teaspoon of ghee or 5 to 10 drops of ‘Badam-rogan’ or Almond oil drops added to it.


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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga

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Nocturia Herbal Remedies And Herbs For Nocturia


Nocturia Herbal Remedies And Herbs For Nocturia


There are a few natural healthcare remedies which could be supportive to both prevent as well as treat the problematic condition of night time urination. Also, some herbs may be helpful in relieving nocturia as these help relax the bladder muscles naturally.
  • Simply chew some Kishmish (Raisins) for Nocturia before you hit the bed. These would help absorb any excess water from your vascular system, and delay the need for urination for quite some time.
  • Kaddu ke Beej (Pumpkin seeds) are believed to improve health of the bladder as well as prostate, and thus provide some relief from nocturia.
  • Loaded with antioxidants, grapefruit contains enzymes that help provide relief from the signs of nocturia.
  • Grapefruit moreover helps remove toxins from our body, and hence, is also overall great for our health.
  • You may drink grapefruit juice for Nocturia regularly as it is also a powerful antioxidant.
  • Some quantity of Brown Rice may be taken some time before sleeping as it also absorbs excessive water from our body.
  • Rice Vinegar or Chaaval Siraka is known to be a powerful antiseptic, and this could also help to clean your system of bacteria that might be causing nocturia.
  • Witch hazel is a herb having anti-inflammatory properties and has a toning effect on the bladder. It helps to reduce the number of times you need to urinate at night.
  • Gotu kola is a herb also used to treat an uncontrolled bladder.
  • Saw palmetto is another useful herb which has the natural properties of being diuretic and antispasmodic.

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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.

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Mint - Herb With Amazing Healthcare Benefits

Mint - Herb With Amazing Healthcare Benefits


Mint is Nature’s answer to a number of ailments! According to the science of Ayurveda, the herb of Mint is a reservoir of anti-toxic as well as wellness enhancing virtues. You may easily chew the leaves in your daily salad, make it into chutney (edible paste) or else you could always take the herb as decoction or green tea; you can always make your personal choice. 

Natural Properties of Mint

The herb of Mint belongs to the family Labiate and the Latin name of Mint is Mentha spicata. Being hot in potency and also robust by nature, this simple green, leafy salad article bestows health and wellness virtues.

 Mint: Health Source

Mint is bitter in taste as well as after taste. It is hot in potency and light, rough and robust in nature. The leaves and oil extracted from mint come to use for medicinal purposes.

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Ayurveda Treatment for Thyroid Disease

 Ayurveda Treatment for Thyroid Disease



Ayurveda focuses on dosha balancing and therefore the Ayurvedic treatment for Hypothyroidism removes the Kapha covering the Pitta which enables proper functioning of Agni – correcting digestion and metabolism. The treatment modalities includes -
  • Panchkarma therapies for thorough detox
  • external therapies
  • internal medications
  • activities (Physical and Mental)
  • Advice of food intake
  • and lifestyle changes. 

The recommended Ayurveda treatment for thyroid disease in the form of Panchkarma therapies are -

  • Vamana, 
  • Virechana, 
  • Basti 
  • and Nasya. 

Also, external Ayurveda therapies of

  • Udwarthana,
  • Shiro dhara, 
  • Kashaya Seka, 
  • and PPS are highly suggested.

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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.

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What Is Your Prakriti Or The Innate Personality?

What Is Your Prakriti  Or The Innate Personality?




The Prakriti (innate Personality) of a person may be defined as the totality comprising of his physical attributes, his mental characteristics, and his innate nature. The Prakriti, or the basic constitution and temperament, of an individual is believed to be innate and more or less remains the same throughout his or her life span.
According to Ayurveda philosophy, every living body in the universe is believed to be a combination of the three body humors viz. vata or the air, pitta or the fire and kapha, or the phlegm. The human prakriti can broadly be categorized into three distinct types. These are Vata type, Pitta type and Kapha type.

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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.

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Merits Of Indian Ayurveda





Merits Of Indian Ayurveda



Ayurvedic approach includes detoxification or cleansing of body from ama (build up toxins) which is the main cause for most of the psycho-somatic diseases that we are afflicted to in the modern times. 

  • The process is called as Panchkarma which is very effective to retain the balance of body. 

  • Apart from diet and detoxification, strong emphasis is given on Yoga and meditation.

  • The other branches of Ayurveda which helps further to attain the right balance of persons body and mind along with the external universe.



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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.

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Yoga Tips For Heart Disease And Prevention

Yoga Tips For Heart Disease And Prevention





There is a good news about Heart Disease! This is that nearly all of the heart disease is preventable and much of it is reversible!
  • Asanas & Pranayama should never be practiced beyond capacity.
  • Heart must never be strained.
  • At slightest sign of heart strain or pain, the practice should be stopped.
  • Practice without breath retention.
  • Inverted postures should be avoided by heart patients.

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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.

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Natural Remedies for Migraine Headache




Migraine headache which tends to relapse after varied intervals, and also the general headache sufferers may find appreciable relief using the Natural remedies of Ayurveda, Naturopathy and Yoga. 

Medicated Oil Usage

Anu Tailam or the Shad Bindu Tailam (oil) is effective medicated oil which is advised for nasal inhalation for relieving migraine headache.

Hot Poultice

Other than this, the herb of Ajawain or the Bishop’s weed may be roasted and used as a hot poultice over the head region. This is beneficial for headache that results for vitiation of Vata and Kapha doshas.

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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.


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Honey: Health And Precautions

Honey: Health And Precautions


Today, many kinds of honey as well as honeyed preparations are available in the market. This needs to be taken into thoughtful consideration that although honey might be used with the understanding that it is better sweetener as compared to sugar. Yet, it is best to only buy raw honey (that which is unheated and minimally processed). Also, one more thing needs to be always kept in mind. In case you add honey to tea or milk, it is important to take care that you wait for the liquid to become lukewarm or at the room temperature, before adding honey to the same. This is for the reason that heating honey, or taking it mixed in hot drinks, or even in hot climatic conditions, honey tends to become toxic.

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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.


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Ayurvedic Herbs as Respiratory Healers

Ayurvedic Herbs as Respiratory Healers





Ayurveda, the ancient Science of Life, conveys that there are mainly five types of bronchitis or “Kasa Roga” and this is mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts.
  1. Born out of vitiation of Vata dosha or the air humor.
  2. When there is vitiation of Pitta dosha or the fire body humor.
  3. Also, the ailment could result from vitiation of Kapha dosha or the phlegm body humor.
  4. Sometimes the disease of bronchitis might result from an injury or infection.
  5. When this respiratory affliction is caused as a consequence of tuberculosis.
There are a number of Ayurvedic herbs to encounter the malady of cough. Herbs like –
  • Tulsi or the Holy Basil
  • Paan or Betel leaf
  • Adrak or Ginger
  • Kali Mirch or the Black Pepper
  • Haridra / Haldi or Turmeric
  • Choti Elaychi or the Cardamom.
These natural herbs and kitchen spices come handy when dealing with the symptoms of respiratory ailments. Most of these herbs are part and parcel of home remedies. One herb that I would definitely want to highlight for relieving the ailment of Bronchitis is the Holy Basil.

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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.


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Ayurveda Home Remedies For Managing Piles 

At Home



According to Ayurveda, the use of certain herbs, along with a combination of diet and lifestyle modifications can provide relief from the problem.

  • Soak one teaspoon each of fennel and cumin seeds in about one liter lukewarm water for two hours, strain and consume this water approximately two to three times a day.
  • Aim to drink one glass water per hour and at least 8 glasses per day. This would reverse any dehydration or constipation (Video) you could be suffering from, thus making your bowel movement smooth and comfortable.
  • Make a detox drink by adding 1 tsp chopped ginger, handful of mint leaves, lemon wedges and 1 tbsp honey to 500 ml water. Sip on this during the day to help flush out toxins.
  • Eat green leafy vegetables, ghee and buttermilk daily.

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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.


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Lifestyle Management & Wellness Tips From Ayurveda

Lifestyle Management & Wellness Tips From Ayurveda






Nowadays, owing to the number of lifestyle related diseases that we seem to be facing, it is worthwhile to know and understand what ancient Ayurveda therapy has to offer.
  • The everyday lifestyle citation has been laid down since ancient times by the sages of Ayurveda therapy.
  • And this reference guide comes true even today as wisdom excerpt to modern lifestyle.
  • I would highly recommend you to acknowledge ancient Ayurveda lifestyle and follow it per se.
  • And this would be big support to bring in natural well-being and longevity into your life.
  • Also, this would help keep the lifestyle diseases at bay.

About the Author:

Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.


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Effective Tips For Stress Management


Lets understand that stress in itself is not a disease, until and unless you let it overcome your physical and mental potential. At the same time, you need to be aware about the factors that are leaving you stressed, and try to evade or be easy with them as much as possible. 
  • Ayurveda Shirodhara is a wonderful aid for stress relief practiced in most of the Ayurveda Spa Centres. 

  • Sound sleep for six to eight hours is your daily rest requirement for the proper functioning and recharging of your brain powers. Don’t fight sleep, this is your body’s natural hint for timely de-stressing.

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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.


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Ayurvedic Remedies For Seasonal Allergies

Ayurvedic Remedies For Seasonal Allergies As the allergic conditions advance or if they are suppressed with synthetic drugs they bec...