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Category: Postpartum Care
PCOS and Ayurveda: A London Practitioner’s Approach to Hormonal Imbalance
If you’ve been told you have PCOS, you’ll know the frustration all too well. The irregular periods. The unexplained weight changes. The acne that won’t quit. The brain fog. And perhaps worst of all – the feeling that conventional medicine…
Join Our 5 Day Spring Detox (March 28 to April 2): A Gentle Ayurvedic Cleanse for…
As spring begins to unfold, there’s a natural sense of renewal in the air. The days grow lighter, blossoms appear and we instinctively feel ready for a fresh start. If you’ve been carrying the heaviness of winter physically or mentally…
Seasonal Detox in Spring How Ayurveda Helps Remove Toxins & Boost Energy
As winter fades and the first signs of spring begin to appear, many of us feel a subtle shift within. The heavier meals, slower mornings and cosy evenings of winter have served their purpose, but by the time spring arrives,…
5 Day Ayurvedic Spring Detox Plan Simple Foods, Daily Guidance & Meditation
There is something about spring that gently invites us to begin again. The days feel lighter, the air softer, and there’s a quiet sense that it’s time to shake off the heaviness of winter. If you’ve been feeling sluggish, bloated…
Spring Detox Ayurveda Guide Why March Is the Best Time to Cleanse Your Body Naturally
As we begin to notice the days getting lighter and the air feeling just a little softer, March quietly signals a shift. Winter’s heaviness starts to fade, and nature prepares to bloom again. Interestingly, our bodies follow this same rhythm.…
Ayurvedic Approaches to Menopause: What Women in Transition Need to Know
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and noticing changes in your cycle, sleep, mood, or energy, you’re not alone. Menopause is a natural transition every woman goes through. In Ayurvedic menopause care, menopause is not seen as a disease.…
Natural Recovery from Birth: Ayurvedic Solutions for Postpartum Fatigue and Anxiety
Introduction: Embracing Natural Recovery Bringing a baby into the world is transformative, but it also brings major physical and emotional shifts. If you’re feeling exhausted or anxious after childbirth, you’re not alone. Postpartum fatigue and anxiety are common, and often…
What is Gharb Sanskar? Exploring the Essence of Garbha Sanskar
Garbha Sanskar, an ancient Ayurvedic practice, is a holistic approach to nurturing the unborn child’s mental and emotional development in the womb. Derived from Sanskrit, “Garbha” refers to the fetus in the womb, while “Sanskar” signifies the education of the…
Period Pain Explained through the Lens of Ayurveda
“More than 50% of postpubescent menstruating women are affected by dysmenorrhea [period pain], with 10–12% of them having severe dysmenorrhea with incapacitation for 1–3 days each month.”(1) From a modern perspective, a hormone imbalance is causing the pain you…
Unveiling the Wisdom of Menstruation: Insights from Ayurveda
Part 1 In this series of blog articles, we will explore Ayurvedic wisdom for menstrual health. Menstruation holds profound significance in Ayurveda, offering a window into a woman’s overall health. In the following, we explore how the menstrual cycle mirrors…
Flu in Pregnancy and a Nourishing Rice Soup Recipe
Pregnancy is a delicate period that requires special attention to health and well-being. When faced with the flu during this time, Ayurveda, the ancient system of holistic healing, offers valuable insights. Ayurveda suggests adapting to the changes in the body…
The Connection Between Hormonal Imbalance and Gut Health
How Ayurveda Can Offer Solutions Hormonal imbalance can disrupt our overall well-being, affecting everything from our mood to our physical health. What might surprise many is that the key to restoring hormonal harmony often lies within our digestive system. Ayurveda,…
The Ayurvedic Perspective on Birth Trauma and PTSD
The recent Birth Trauma Awareness Week inspired us to also shed light on this important topic that often goes unnoticed amidst the joys of welcoming a new life. Birth trauma can have a profound impact on new mothers, leaving lasting…
Colic and Other Tummy Troubles
Springtime colds can be annoying and usually involve a lot of mucus and coughs accompanied by a feeling of heaviness. In pregnancy, many women feel weary about taking medicine. Here are a few tips to speed up your recovery without…
Colds and Flus in Pregnancy
Springtime colds can be annoying and usually involve a lot of mucus and coughs accompanied by a feeling of heaviness. In pregnancy, many women feel weary about taking medicine. Here are a few tips to speed up your recovery without…
Yoni Picchu – The Ayurvedic Medicinal Tampon
By using Yoni Picchu, Ayurvedic physicians can get Ayurvedic herbal oils right to where they are needed. The mucus membrane in your vagina can directly absorb the herbal goodness. The advantage of this way of administering the herbs is that…
Ayurvedic Breast Milk Test
Assess the quality of your breastmilk at home with the Ayuvedic Breastmilk Test. Breast milk quality can have a significant influence on a baby’s well-being. If our milk is out of balance, the baby can develop the same imbalances, especially…
How to Assess your Fertility the Ayurvedic Way
When clients come to our clinic during their fertility journey, we usually assess the four pillars of fertility. Looking at these four pillars can narrow down where you could have problems and offer a guide on how to approach them.…
Ayurvedic Dos and Don’ts while You Are On Your Period
The great Ayurvedic masters have given a code of conduct during menstruation for optimal menstrual and reproductive health, called the Rajaswala Charya. When we have our period, we are particularly susceptible to imbalance because our digestion and bodies tend to…
Fresh Coriander Chutney
Deciding to have your baby in the hospital doesn’t mean you can’t have a birth supported by Ayurveda. Here are a few items we recommend having at the ready. You will find many lists of the usual items to take…
What to pack in your Ayurveda Hospital Bag
Deciding to have your baby in the hospital doesn’t mean you can’t have a birth supported by Ayurveda. Here are a few items we recommend having at the ready. You will find many lists of the usual items to take…
Healthy Digestion in Pregnancy – First Trimester
For many women, the first trimester is tough, as it can come with nausea, tiredness, morning sickness and worry about having a miscarriage. Your body is going through some very profound changes – like growing the foetus, the placenta or…
The Ayurvedic Lunch Box for Pregnant Women
Our digestion is intimately linked to the daily rhythms of the sun. When the celestial fire is at its zenith, our digestive fire also is at its strongest. Therefore Ayurveda advises having the biggest meal of the day at lunchtime.…
The postpartum period in Ayurveda
Our skin is our first line of defence and a big absorptive organ in our body. Ayurveda has known about these qualities for millennia and puts a big emphasis on oiling the body to maintain its health, strength and beauty.…
At Home Abhyanga – Ayurvedic Self Massage
Our skin is our first line of defence and a big absorptive organ in our body. Ayurveda has known about these qualities for millennia and puts a big emphasis on oiling the body to maintain its health, strength and beauty. …
Turmeric for New Mothers
Whether you have just started your fertility journey or already have been trying for a while, Ayurveda can offer a lot of support in creating optimal, natural fertility and helping you to conceive and maintain a healthy pregnancy. According to…
Boost your Fertility with Ayurveda
Whether you have just started your fertility journey or already have been trying for a while, Ayurveda can offer a lot of support in creating optimal, natural fertility and helping you to conceive and maintain a healthy pregnancy. According to…
4 Ways to Improve Iron Levels during Pregnancy with Ayurveda
Pregnant women do need double the amount of iron than when not pregnant. Due to inadequate diet or long-standing issues, anaemia is one of the most common pregnancy problems. According to Ayurveda, the causes for anaemia in pregnancy are Agnimandya,…
Painful Periods & Reproductive Health
Painful periods have become so common that many people think it is a normal part of life. However, just because something is common doesn’t mean it is normal. Ayurveda provides us with many remedies and practices to make your monthly…
Fresh Pepper and Turmeric Pickle
This delicious pickle supports your digestion by increasing your Agni. Eat a few peppercorns and turmeric pieces with meals. Do you wonder what the green balls of goodness in the picture are? Here are some facts on the ingredients of…
