Just like a balance is needed for the mind to function at its peak potential, the body also needs the balance of doshas for the sake of physical health. Kapha is one of the doshas in ayurveda which ...

• The kapha people tend to put on weight. So following a proper exercise regime helps to maintain weight. • Sleeping late in the night induces dryness in the body, which balances the excessive ...

I KNEW I WAS a combination of pitta/kapha, two of the three doshas — body and energy types — in the Ayurvedic system of nutrition and wellness. I think I took an online test. But I never knew what the ...

Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy the colder months, while others prefer summer or monsoon season? Or why do people have different taste preferences such as some like salty foods, some ...

In the concluding part of the three-part series, Shikha Sharma tells us more about the Kapha Prakriti and its fire element to guide us to better health. The physical constitution of one’s body is ...

All human bodies consist of the main five elements, which are also the essence of our universe. The 5 elements include - Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. In Ayurveda, we firmly believe that these 5 ...

Among the special days celebrated in November, World Vegan Day on 1 November stands out, so much so that the month itself is marked as World Vegan Month now. Vegan Day was declared to raise awareness ...

According to Ayurveda, we eat foods that are good for us when we’re balanced. But if our mind, body or spirit is out of sync, the connection to our body is lost. There are three types of doshas in ...

Discovering your body type is the most important step towards achieving better health because your constitution tells you how nature intends you to eat and live. Just think about it: Are there some ...