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Ayurveda for Mental Health: Natural Ways to Manage Anxiety and Depression
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health struggles like anxiety and depression have become increasingly common. While modern medicine offers valuable support, many people are now turning to holistic approaches that treat the mind and body together. One such time-tested system is Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of life. In this article, we explore how Ayurveda can help manage anxiety and depression naturally, by focusing on balancing the mind-body system, strengthening the nervous system, and nurturing emotional resilience. Understanding Mental Health Through the Ayurvedic Lens In Ayurveda, mental health is viewed as a state of harmony between the body (Sharira), mind (Manas), and spirit (Atma). Imbalances in the three doshas—Vata, Pitta,…
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Embrace the Change: How Ayurveda Empowers Women Through Menopause Naturally
In Ayurveda, this life phase is honored as a time of wisdom, reflection, and transformation. Known as Rajonivritti (the natural cessation of menstruation), menopause is viewed not as a disease, but as a natural shift in a woman’s life cycle that can be navigated gracefully with the right support. A Personal Insight: You Don’t Have to Suffer Through Menopause Through my Ayurvedic practice, I meet many women who silently struggle through menopause—battling hot flashes, anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, and more. Most of them believe this suffering is inevitable, but what I’ve seen time and again is that the root cause is often a lack of awareness and support. What truly…
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Unlocking Potential: Ayurvedic Insights on Supporting Neurodiversity and Autism
Discovering the Power of Brahmi: A Natural Brain Booster for Children with Autism Understanding Neurotypical Development and Autism Through the Lens of Ayurveda I am writing this post to reach parents who believe that changes in their neurotypical children’s development are possible. I am also writing for those who think that autism can be reduced or, in some cases, completely eliminated. This is a very bumpy road—often thankless and requiring a lot of perseverance and hope—but I know that as long as there is hope, anything can change. In this post, I would like to present an overview of autism and developmental disorders from an Ayurvedic perspective. Autism as a…
