During the first week after childbirth, many women experience a feeling of low mood and mildly depressed which is often called the “baby blues” or Post-Partum Depression (PPD). According to Ayurvedic Medicine, Vata, the space and air element is responsible for brain activity. After labor, Vata becomes imbalanced, due to…
Infant eczema is a fairly common problem that occurs in newborns, generally from a few weeks post birth to several months. According to Ayurveda, primary driver of infant eczema is an impaired digestive fire (Agni”), which in turn is caused by unsuitable diet, lifestyle and environmental factors. When the digestive…
Heartburn and acid reflux during the second trimester are quite common. Heartburn begins as your body slows down resulting from a slowdown of our stomach acid and thus a delayed digestive process which can result in food gushing back up in the esophagus. Also, the hormone changes and pressure against…
According to Ayurveda, health has to be achieved in all aspects of our lives. The process of healing is participatory and each individual holds responsibility and accountability for their health; one is expected to do the work to maintain balance and harmony and there are no magic prescriptions or pills.…