Ayurveda has a deep connection with immunity. It labels the latter as beej-bhumi, meaning seed and land. This theory compares the human body to land and infections to seeds. Just as seeds grow or sprout when provided with fertile land, the toxins and lack of Ojas in our body provide an ideal breeding ground for […]

What are the marma points? In its etymological meaning, the word marma comes from the Sanskrit word mri meaning death. Marma can also mean hidden or secret. These are points that are located at specific anatomical sites which are usually intersection between bones, joints, arteries, and tendons. Marma points are usually found in places like […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its joints. It creates an inflammation that causes the tissue in the lining of the inside of the joint which we also refer to as synovium and can result in swelling in and out of the join. If this […]

You have probably tried a lot of ways to lose weight fast but have failed. One of the main reasons for failing to lose weight fast is the fact that people only focus on a single task like only controlling diet or working out. Surely, dieting or working out alone will help losing weight, but […]

This road to detoxification and healing through ancient practices will take you back 5,000 years ago when, in the Vedic texts in India, the components of Ayurvedic healing were being recorded. Among the comprehensive set of ancient medical teachings practiced traditionally by Hindus is the Panchakarma treatment. Rooted on the principle of maintaining the body’s […]

Have you ever taken a dosha quiz in a magazine, online or from a book hoping to discover if you were Vata, Pitta or Kapha? Did you get varying results on truth about dosha quizes that only left you more confused? Recently, I was speaking with a guest at Mekosha, who had previously taken an […]