Updated: May 27, 2020
According to Ayurveda health means equilibrium in our doshas ( basic elements of our body called vata, pitta and kapha ), digestive fire ( called agni ) and dhatus ( building blocks of our body ). This also includes proper excretion of the malas ( body's waste products ). Ayurveda also includes our mental and spiritual well-being in this broad definition of health.
In Ayurvedic texts, ama is described as a toxin which can cause various diseases. Ama is a harmful substance which is produced as a result of weak digestive fire or a faulty metabolism. Ama can cause
Ayurveda gives a great importance to robust digestion to stay healthy. Equilibrium of the digestive system is at the heart of Ayurvedic approaches for prevention of many diseases. We become susceptib
The authentic ayurvedic texts like Charak Samhita and Ashtang Sangraha describe dincharya ( daily routine ) , rutucharya ( seasonal routine ) and sada-vritta ( rules to follow for moral behaviour ) in
