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When I was pregnant, I couldn’t get myself to eat meat very often; I find this aversion quite common in pregnant women. I made lentils a key source for my protein and iron intake. In Ayurvedic nutrition legumes (known as pulses) are the edible seeds of leguminous plants. They are…

Water – An Ayurvedic Perspective

Ayurveda, New Mom

March 21, 20220

It’s the first day of Spring, and while we think of spring with everything blooming in our gardens, none of it is possible without Water (one of the core elements in Ayurvedic Medical Philosophy). Water represents soma, the nourishing, cooling quality that is associated with lunar energy. It helps with…

Nidra (Sleep) – Ayurvedic Health Pillar

Ayurveda, Healing Postpartum Recovery, New Mom

March 14, 20220

If you are new or nursing mom, you might find sleep patterns erratic making you feel lethargic, mentally foggy, digestively unhappy and overall cranky. We spend roughly 1/3 of our lives sleeping and there is a reason it is sleep is vital for human survival. In Ayurveda, sleep is one…

What does your tongue say about you?

Ayurveda, New Mom

March 7, 20220

Growing up in India, I was very accustomed to my physician or treatment provider asking me to open my mouth so they can “read” my tongue. It wasn’t’ till I moved to the United States during my teens, when I learned that the practice was unique to eastern medicine which…

Managing Anemia during Pregnancy

Ayurveda, Infant Care, New Mom, Nourishing Pregnancy

February 28, 20220

In Ayurveda, Garbhini-Pandu (anemia in pregnancy) is described as a pregnant woman becoming weak and pale. The major driver of this (mostly temporary) disorder is the increased need for iron during pregnancy driven by the need for nourishment in her own body, building lactation support and growth of the fetus.…

Pranayama Demystified

Ayurveda, Healing Postpartum Recovery, New Mom, Nourishing Pregnancy

February 21, 20220

Pranayama is an ancient breath technique that originates from yogic practices in India. It involves controlling your breath in different styles and lengths. It is known as the fourth anga, or limb, of yoga. The word pranayama comes from two separate words: prana and ayama. Prana translates to breath or…

Ayurvedic Remedies for Stretch Marks

Ayurveda, Healing Postpartum Recovery, New Mom

February 15, 20220

Stretch marks during pregnancy are developed due to the stretching of the skin. According to Ayurveda, stretch marks have Pitta (Water and Fire) and Kapha (Water and Earth) imbalance in them. Kapha involvement causes itching and Pitta causes burning sensation. Pregnancy stretch marks can be generally be found on the…

Managing Swelling during Pregnancy

Ayurveda, New Mom, Nourishing Pregnancy

February 7, 20220

Edema, also known as Shotha in Ayurveda is disorder that occurs due to water retention or accumulation of fluid in the body tissues causing pain and inflammation. The swelling or water accumulation can either be localized (affecting only a part of the body) or generalized ( affecting the whole body).…

Post Pregnancy Hair Loss

Ayurveda, Healing Postpartum Recovery, New Mom

January 31, 20220

Most mother’s, myself included, have experienced hair loss a few months after a baby’s birth; this is typically caused by hormonal changes post-delivery and is anticipated to last a few months, though in some cases it can last up to a year. During pregnancy, excessive amount of hair goes into…

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Role of Legumes In Ayurveda

Water – An Ayurvedic Perspective

Nidra (Sleep) – Ayurvedic Health Pillar

What does your tongue say about you?

Managing Anemia during Pregnancy

Pranayama Demystified

Ayurvedic Remedies for Stretch Marks

Managing Swelling during Pregnancy

Post Pregnancy Hair Loss

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