Wake up in the Brahma Muhurta
“Brahma-muhurtaṁ uttiṣṭha”(ब्रह्म-मुहूर्तं उत्तिष्ठ)Wake up in the Brahma Muhurta (early morning) This verse comes from the Ashtanga Hridaya written by Vagbhata. […]
HealthyChoices
Daily Routines Ensure Long Life.
“Dinacharyā Hitāyushyaṁ” (दिनचर्या हितायुष्यं) “Daily routines ensure long life.” This verse from the Charaka Samhita emphasises the importance of Dinacharya
Misconduct in Lifestyle Harms All Living Beings
“Mithyāchāraḥ Sarvabhūtahitam” (मिथ्याचारः सर्वभूतहितम्) This verse from the Mahabharata, Shanti Parva (286.8) conveys a profound ethical and spiritual truth: when
Enhancing Athletic Performance With Peppermint
Ever since smoking was prohibited in nightclubs, customers have increasingly noted unpleasant smells, such as body odours, so researchers in
BODY IS A SPIRITUAL TOOL
The statement “Śarīram ādyam khalu dharma-sādhanam”, meaning “The body is the primary means of fulfilling dharma (duty),” originates from Kālidāsa’s
Choose Food Free From Defects Or Contamination
“Āhāre vigata-doṣam seveta”(Choose food free from defects or contamination.)Source: Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana 27.5 This instructive verse emphasises the importance of
Stool pH and Colon Cancer
More than 30 years ago, an idea was put forward that high colonic pH promoted colorectal cancer. A high colonic
Overeating Is The Root Cause Of Disease
“Adhyashanam cha arogasya mūlam” translates as “Overeating is the root cause of disease.” This saying is a profound teaching from
FEED THE HUNGRY
The verse “अन्नदानं परं पुण्यम् आरोग्यस्य प्रदायकम्” (Annadānam param puṇyam arogyasya pradāyakam) from the Padma Purana (5.27.6) translates to: “The
ALCOHOL IS POISON—AND IT’S NOT SLOW
The phrase “Madyam niṣiddham ārogyārtham” (Madyam Nishiddham Arogyarthsm) from the Agni Purana (272.15) translates to:“Alcohol is prohibited for health.” This