Ahara is one of the three pillars of life according to Ayurveda. The ancient science includes detailed descriptions of food and drink, with
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Concept of Ahara (Diet) in Ayurveda Every living and non-living beings in this universe is composed of five basic elements, the Pancha Mahabhootas, namely Earth (Prithvi), Water (Ap), Fire (Teja), Air (Vayu) and Ether (Akasha) the Panchabhuta components of ingested food
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Key Takeaways Circadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles that help govern essential bodily functions—especially the sleep-wake cycle—by syncing internal processes with the day–night cycle. Disruptions from factors like irregular schedules, travel, shift work,
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Circadian rhythm disorders, also known as sleep-wake cycle disorders, are problems that occur when your body’s internal clock, which tells you when it’s time to sleep or wake, is out of sync
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Today most of us are expected to do more with less. We lead lives that are more demanding on every front–work, family, social, health–with little time left over to unwind. Stress affects
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Feeling drained even after resting? Can’t focus no matter how hard you try? You may not just be tired; you may be burned out. And the solution isn’t more hustle. It’s deeper
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Burnout has become an overused word by many to categorize stress. It is important for graduate students to truly understand burnout, which is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion due
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Holistic wellness has emerged as a transformative approach to health and well-being, focusing on the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. This comprehensive perspective goes beyond traditional medicine, embracing a wide range
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In the whirlwind of modern life, amidst the constant buzz of notifications and obligations, it’s easy to overlook the relationship between our mind, body, and spirit. Yet, this connection is fundamental to
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Interest in the concept of niksen has grown rapidly over the past five years – and it has become a publishing sensation. But just how easy is it to let go of
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A recent article in The Economist inspired me to explore how food impacts both the mind and body, illustrating that what was once considered folklore in Bharat is now being validated by scientific research.
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