Losing those stubborn kilos may be easier if you know your ayurvedic body type. In part II of the three-part series, Dr Shikha Sharma takes us through each of the three types and suggest remedies.

The concept of body constitution (Prakriti) is unique to Ayurveda. The word ‘Prakriti’ means ‘nature’ or ‘constitution’ of an individual, which includes the body, mind and soul. The body of an ...

Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy the colder months, while others prefer summer or monsoon season? Or why do people have different taste preferences such as some like salty foods, some ...

Do you know that according to Ayurveda, the heart is the centre of Prana (life force)? This is because the oxygen-rich blood and nutrients are transported to different parts of the body through the ...

Clinical examination and their conclusions play an important role in the diagnosis of the patient in Ayurveda. Here is diagnosis tool which helps you understand your Prakriti or ayurveda body type.

Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, views health as a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. A cornerstone of this philosophy is the concept of doshas, which are three ...

As part of Ayurveda, Indian medical practitioners have for centuries categorized individuals under three major types under the umbrella concept of Prakriti—Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Now, a team of Indian ...

Ayurveda has a unique concept of prakriti (constitution of body) in which all humans are divided into three types – Vata, Pitta and Kafa – of body constitutions. Nagpur: Ayurveda has a unique concept ...

A new study has established molecular basis for classification of individuals in accordance with three doshas or constitutional types of the ancient Ayurveda system of medicine. Announcing the ...