That Ayurveda Guy - Demystifying Ayurveda
Episodes
22 episodes
Boosting Immunity the Natural Way
“Resistance towards disease” is how Ayurveda defines body immunity. It specifically tells us that immunity is based on how you treat your body in terms of what you put inside it and how much care you take. Immunity is something t...
Managing PCOS with Natural Aids
PCOS is often talked of as an incurable ailment. Well I won’t refute that, but I will say that it isn’t unmanageable. Of course you think I’m talking nonsense, after all, you’re the one who’s been having to suffer the symptoms.&n...
Reducing dependence on drugs in Prostate Enlargement
BPH or Prostate Enlargement happens to many men, usually at an advanced stage of life. Though it is not a serious condition it does cause symptoms that can cause discomfort and embarrassment. On top of that one may not be incline...
Curing Indigestion naturally with Ayurveda
It doesn’t sound like a serious ailment but indigestion could turn your life upside down. From disturbing your routine to not allowing you to enjoy meals, this is an illness that leads to many complications if allowed to persist long t...
Managing Joint Pains with Natural Remedies
It isn’t easy when your joints start giving up. Not to mention the side effects of medications. But let me tell you that all is not lost. Ayurveda has manifold solutions and remedies to both prevent and treat joint pains.&n...
Ep17 : Varicoceles - Curing them without Surgery
It’s a male thing. And that’s exactly why we guys don’t talk about it. But that definitely doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have it treated. Varicoceles is a health issue men suffer worldwide. And though we don’t go about me...
Ep16: Hypertension - Managing it the natural way with Ayurveda
Never give up is my motto. And especially when it comes to health. Ayurveda has known how to treat Hypertension from time immemorial. And these safe, natural remedies are proof that we can heal without harming our bodies fu...
Ayurveda for Diabetes - The amazing secrets to manage it better
We all know lots about Diabetes whether we have it or not. At least one friend or family member has it and what about all those friends who have a bagful of advice about the ailment. But what we don’t know is that it is treatable and e...
Kapha Dosha and advice for Earth - Water people
Kapha Dosha is the third body energy that represents the complimenting elements of Earth and Water. The tell tale signs of Kapha people make them stand out in the way they behave, look and respond to life situations. However they...
Ep 13: What you need to know if you have a Pitta Body Type
If you are a Pitta person, then this is definitely something you may want to listen to. Ayurveda lays out specific characteristics - physical and emotional that identify a person with a Pitta predominant body type. It also is a m...
Ep 12: The Vata Predominant individual - interesting facts and tips about Vata People
The minute you find out your Dosha, it becomes that much easier to figure out why your mind, body and emotions are behaving the way they are. No not a joke. Ayurveda spells out even emotional and psychological characteristics spe...
Ep 11: Did you know your Doshas decide your Health?
People ask me the core concepts on which Ayurvedic Remedies work. Well one of them is the knowledge of the Doshas. Ayurveda holds knowledge of why specific ailments occur in people of different body types. The Science of th...
Ep 10: Brace yourselves for the holiday season - Tips for Hemanta Ritu or Pre-Winter
The chilly breeze and warm fires paint a cozy picture, unless of course your health is not giving you company. The incoming Winter is a time when the body core is actually getting stronger and this allows a lot more room to do and eat ...
Ep 9: A beautiful season to be Healthy - Tips for Autumn
That time of the year when nature is shedding and rejuvenating itself, is a time when human beings too have a lot going on inside their bodies. It is a time of the year when the body is slowly reinforcing itself for the coming months a...
Ep 8: Cleansing in the rains- Tips for Varsha Ritu (Monsoon Season)
Oh the freshness in the air and the sound of raindrops falling can be exhilarating. Provided you’re well enough to enjoy it of course! The rains bring with them a plethora of illnesses and the humid, wet weather encourages the gr...
Ep. 7: Make your Summer Healthful - Tips for Greeshma Ritu (Summer Season)
The Sun can be a relief after the cold wintry days. But the coming of Summer doesn’t mean that all is right with the world. The way heat affects our bodies requires us to be on the guard so that we don’t damage our health. ...
Ep 6: The time to dust your cobwebs - Health tips for Spring
Spring is the time to shake off the lethargy of wintry days and be up and about. But the changing climate can do weird things to our insides. One part of our body that is affected most by the changing weather is our digestive sys...
Ep. 5: Knowing, is half the battle Won - Ama, the story you should know
Going into every concept Ayurveda talks about isn’t everybody’s cup of tea but there are some concepts that really deserve in-depth understanding. Especially if you’re interested in living long and healthy. Well one of them is Am...
Ep 4: Seasonal Tidings - Things we need to do in Winter
You take special care of your health and yet the seasons still seem to be playing around with your wellness! Yep! I’ve had the feeling too. So I dug deeper to figure out what we could do to see that we had more control ove...
Ep. 3: The Taste of Health - Six flavors of Ayurveda
Life is satiated by a myriad of experiences. Similarly the mind and body need to experience a variety of tastes to be satiated, content and healthy. This isn’t something we hear a lot, but if you delve deeper to know why, it make...
Ep. 2: Leave the Medication for Last (Aahar, Vihaar & Aushadhi)
How you treat your mind and body, decides how they will react and respond. Though most of us know this, few of us actually pay attention. In this episode I’m talking about how looking after your mind and body can help you gain go...