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“Menopause, the Ayurvedic Way: A Gentle Guide to Your New Beginning”

Menopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life — a time of profound change, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. In Ayurveda, this phase is not seen as a disease or disorder, but as a natural progression in the cycle of life, deserving of care, balance, and reverence. Understanding Menopause in

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Mental Health During Hormonal Shifts: An Ayurvedic Perspective

In Ayurveda, the body, mind, and spirit are deeply interconnected — what happens in the body echoes in the mind, and vice versa. Hormonal shifts — whether during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, or menopause — are not viewed as problems to be solved, but as natural transitions to be honoured and supported. Yet, these

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Adaptogenic Nutrition Through the Ayurvedic Lens: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit

What Are Adaptogens? Adaptogens are herbs, roots, and mushrooms that support the body’s resilience against physical, emotional, and environmental stressors. Think of them as nature’s stress-defense squad. They don’t just reduce stress—they normalize physiological functions, helping the body return to a state of equilibrium. The concept gained popularity in modern science during the 20th century,

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Gut Health: Where Ayurveda Meets Modern Science

The Gut-Brain-Body Connection: What Modern Science Says Modern research recognizes the gut as the second brain, housing its own nervous system (the enteric nervous system) and producing over 90% of the body’s serotonin, the “feel-good” neurotransmitter. Key functions of a healthy gut: – Digesting and absorbing nutrients efficiently – Regulating immunity (70–80% of immune cells

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