Author: aarogya

Turmeric has never really needed an introduction in India. It is in our kitchens, our spice boxes, our traditional recipes and, for many families, in everyday food habits. But somewhere along the way, one familiar kitchen ingredient acquired a much more technical identity. Curcumin. Then came capsules, concentrated extracts, enhanced-absorption formulas and increasingly ambitious wellness […]

There is something interesting happening to the humble Indian cup of tea. For years, tea in India was a fairly predictable ritual. Chai in the morning, another cup in the afternoon, and perhaps ginger tea when the weather turned cold or the rain arrived. But the conversation around tea is changing. Today, people are asking […]

Your hair routine may start with shampoo and oiling, but your hair story doesn’t necessarily end there. Sometimes, the bigger picture includes sleep, stress, food, digestion and the pace at which you are living. There is a pattern I have noticed repeatedly while reading about women’s wellness: we often try to solve each problem separately. […]

If menopause has started turning bedtime into a nightly struggle, you may have already heard about ashwagandha. But does it actually help with sleep? A new Indian clinical trial gives us an interesting answer — although not a definitive one. There is a particular kind of tiredness that comes from being unable to sleep properly […]

Triphala is one of those Ayurvedic formulations that people often start taking without giving much thought to the question: “Do I really need it every day?” It is traditionally used for digestive and bowel health, and many people take it as a daily wellness habit. But “natural” does not automatically mean “suitable for everyone” or […]

Haritaki, better known as Harad, has been part of Ayurvedic digestive traditions for centuries. It is often mentioned alongside Triphala, bowel regularity, and the Ayurvedic concept of Anulomana—supporting the natural downward movement and elimination of waste. But there is a problem with the way Haritaki is often discussed online. One article calls it a digestive […]

Quick answer: Triphala is a classical Ayurvedic blend of three dried fruits: amla, bibhitaki and haritaki. It is mainly used to support digestion and regular bowel movements. Small studies suggest it may help mild constipation, but it isn’t meant for everyone to take daily forever. Start with a small amount, and stop if you get […]

Quick answer: Sharad Ritucharya is Ayurveda’s routine for autumn, roughly mid-September to mid-November in India. Classical texts say Pitta, which builds up quietly during the monsoon, gets aggravated when the strong autumn sun returns. The traditional advice is to favour sweet, bitter and cooling foods, and to cut down on curd, sour, fried and very […]