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Making the Right Medical Choice

by Sebastian Pole

The author discusses traditional herbal medicine and allopathic medicine, and concludes that the more complex, layered and holistic approach of traditional herbal medicine, and the...

Management of Hypothyroidism in Ayurveda

by Dr V V Lakshmi Prasuna

This article focuses on the Ayurvedic approach to handling hypothyroidism.  According to the author, there is growing demand for treatment of this condition through the Ayurvedic...

Panchakarma - Ayurvedic Science of Rejuvenation and Detoxification

by Dr Deepika Rodrigo

Pancha (five) Karma (action) is an Ayurvedic therapy that aims to cleanse the body of toxins and reduce or eliminate the build up of excess doshas in the body. It is based on the b...

Panchakarma and Ayurvedic Massage

by Dr Kanu Patel and Pauline Barron

Ayurveda offers a variety of healing therapies that nurture, balance and heal the mind and body. Ayurveda's most powerful method of rejuvenation and purification for the mind and b...

Practical Ayurveda - Sattvic Qualities for a Healthy Mind and Body

by Dr Partap Chauhan

Ayurveda, the Indian traditional medicine and 'science of life' is becoming more widely known outside of India and recognized as a truly holistic means of health care.

Prevention Of Ageing With Ayurveda

by Dr V V Lakshmi Prasuna

This is a very detailed account of the Ayurvedic approach to ageing, including recommendations about nutrition, life-style and attitudes, and specific Ayurvedic remedies.

Prunella vulgaris: Self-heal - Eastern and Western Perspectives

by Anne McIntyre

Self-heal is a pretty member of the Lamiaceae family which grows all over Britain and Europe in pastures, woods and clearings and is loved by bees

Rasayana: The Ayurvedic Path to Rejuvenation

by Anne McIntyre

This column focuses on the ancient science of rejuvenation known as Rasayana, one of the eight branches of Ayurveda. There are many Rasayana herbs and foods, but for them to achie...

Skin Disorders and Ayurveda

by Sebastian Pole

In Ayurveda, all skin diseases involve aggravation of the three constitutional types - vata, pitta and kapha - on both the physical and mental level, and disturbance of the tissu...

Spring Cleaning the Ayurvedic Way

by Sebastian Pole

This column looks into the Ayurvedic approach to cleansing and rejuvenation, in relation to one’s constitutional make-up, the doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) and the seasons.

The Ayurvedic Cellulite Busting Therapy - Udvartana

by Vishal Kohli

The word Udvartana is largely used for the most famous body treatment in Ayurveda to lose weight. However if we refer to the classics of Ayurveda we have different types of Udvartan...

The Herbal Garden: Ocimum Sanctum Tulsi (Sacred Holy Basil)

by Anne McIntyre

This column focuses on the Tulsi (holy basil), one of the most sacred plants in India. The Tulsi’s qualities are well described in Vedic texts, and include all round healing proper...

The Need of Our Time

by Dr Donn Brennan

In his first PH Expert Column, Dr Donn Brennan focuses on the benefits of Ayurveda. He tells us that it is undergoing a revival as it is able to bring about better health without r...

The Principles of Ayurveda

by Liliana Stringer

We consist of the Universe and vice versa. The philosophical system that is the basis of the Vedanta is not so difficult to understand because it rings a bell within everyone's sou...

The Scientific Basis of Ayurveda

by Sebastian Pole

In this column on Ayurvedic approaches, the author says that Ayurveda and traditional medicine are sometimes criticized for being too general; their holistic concepts appearing ali...

The Therapeutic Value of Sesame Oil

by Anne McIntyre

The properties of sesame oil has been recognized for thousands of years and is particularly popular in India, used in oil massage and also as an important aspect of Ayurveda. The s...

The Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

by Anne McIntyre

This article looks specifically at the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which manifests in a variety of unpleasant symptoms and can be caused/aggravated by stress, fo...

Treating Behavioural Problems in Children

by Anne McIntyre

Treating behavioural problems in children often means having to cope with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Both are noted by res...

Treating Sleep Problems with Herbs

by Anne McIntyre

In this article, the author focuses on herbal remedies for insomnia, which has its origin in many different problems of both mind and body and predisposes us to further health pr...

Turmeric - An Amazing Healer

by Anne McIntyre

Often regarded simply as a spice for flavouring and colouring curry, Anne McIntyre highlights the vast number of therapeutic properties attributed to turmeric. Usually obtained in ...