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October 29th, 2021What is Autoimmunity?
Autoimmunity is the body attacking itself. What does that mean? In autoimmune conditions, the immune system is confused and starts trying to fight off substances and tissues that are actually “self.” The immune system can’t tell the difference between foreign invaders and normal cells. This causes a break in tolerance for self-antigens. When this break… Continue reading What is Autoimmunity?
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May 1st, 2020Allergy is not about Allergens
In clinical practice many times people come and tell – I am allergic to pollens. I am allergic to dust. And some will blame- curd or wheat for their allergies. I, as a clinician, always wonder- really- pollen, dust, curd and wheat are responsible for the allergic problems? I understand these are not behind the… Continue reading Allergy is not about Allergens
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April 28th, 2020The Great Golden Milk and Immunity
You talk about an ayurvedic drink and all of sudden “golden-milk” pops up. This milk is more famous than coffee. And everybody praise this milk as if it comes from the “nectar pot” of Lord Dhanvantri. But there are many questions around Golden Milk- Do we have any reference for this drink in Ayurveda? Does… Continue reading The Great Golden Milk and Immunity
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April 28th, 2020Immunity According to Ayurveda
Approach of Ayurveda is simple. Whatever life we all supposed to live- that should be healthy and free from diseases. And everything in the human body keeps on working for the same “healthy-disease-free-life”. Every single cell is responsible for this work. So fight against the diseases is a cumulative effort. And how much strength human… Continue reading Immunity According to Ayurveda
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April 28th, 2020Does Ayurveda Believe in Just increasing Immunity
Whenever we discuss Ayurveda in the context of the immune system, the main misbelief is- Ayurveda does miracles and increases immunity! But this is not true in any sense. Because “increase” is a word which talks about “imbalance”! And Ayurveda is never in favor of any type of imbalance. Balance is health. When you google… Continue reading Does Ayurveda Believe in Just increasing Immunity
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October 29th, 2019Relation of allergy and Doshas of Ayurveda
It is important to understand the relationship between allergies and Doshas. Because – in Ayurveda, no therapy is taken into account without doshas. As far as allergies are concerned, it is important to know the culprits. These culprits are Doshas in terms of Ayurveda. Without knowing this aspect, it is not possible to comment on… Continue reading Relation of allergy and Doshas of Ayurveda
