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Healthy Eyes- Top 5 Mistakes You’re Making Without Realizing

The eyes are one of the most important sense organs. You get to perceive the visual information of everything around you through your sight. So you’ve to make your eyes healthy all the time. The eyes are the seat of Pitta (heat) and a Pitta imbalance can result in eye problems. Therefore, it is important to protect your eyes from different eye diseases, such as cataracts and glaucoma or any condition that can lead to vision loss. To maintain healthy eyes, you can avoid making the following mistakes:   Using warm water to wash eyes Washing your eyes with warm water can be damaging. As we mentioned before, the eyes are the seat of Pitta and have to be washed with room temperature or cold water.   Not blinking often Blinking is a natural physiological process to lubricate the eyes. When glued to screens, we often forget to blink. When you do not blink often, your eyes tend to dry out and feel tired. Therefore, make a conscious effort to blink often.   Overusing artificial eye drops Many people use eye drops to keep their eyes moisturized. However, using them for a long time can leave your eyes drier and irritated. You can use Ayurveda- recommended oil-based eye drops instead for long-term use   Using warming sleep masks and hot packs Warming eye masks for sleeping ‚especially if they are tight, can cause blurriness to your eyes.  Also, the material used can cause irritation to the eyes for some. Let your eyes free and breathe in the night. Also, for infection, stye, etc., use a cold pack instead of a hot one as the heat can aggravate whatever eye issues you have.\   Rubbing the eyes Rubbing the eyes is a common habit that everyone has. We often rub our eyes out of habit when, in fact, we forget that there may be an underlying problem causing it. Rubbing your eyes for any reason is blasphemous for eye health. Eyes have a very thin layer of conjunctiva that protects them. When we rub our eyes vigorously, we will be pushing the dirt or dust on the surface deeper into the eyes. It can also cause tear to the cornea. So, instead of rubbing, reach out for cold water and wash your eyes.       And if you’re struggling with any issues in your eyes, book a consultation with us or  give us a message via WhatsApp at +91 79074 89839. We have the Best Ayurvedic Doctors in Trivandrum who is always glad to helps you . If you have any queries, contact us. You can also visit                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Inflammatory Foods You Should Avoid According to Ayurveda

Inflammation is a commonly seen word in anything related to health and wellness. Inflammation serves as a symptom linked to various health conditions, including heart diseases, asthma, arthritis, dermatitis, and cancer. It also connects to depression and various auto-immune diseases.  It can be can cured through taking proper  Inflammatory foods In short, we can say that inflammation is associated with almost every disease – from the common cold to cancer.   Inflammation    in   Ayurveda     Ayurveda considers fire an important element. Good health requires it.  Fire in metabolism helps us digest the food we eat, gain energy from it and burn waste. However, at times, the digestive fire can be excessive in the wrong places and this can cause inflammation and associated health disorders.   Ayurveda sees inflammation as a symptom of disturbance or imbalance of the Pitta Dosha (the fire principle) – one of the three Doshas or biophysical energies of the body. You can control and even cure this condition by making a few adjustments to your diet and daily routine, in addition to taking supplements.   Talking about diet, here are three inflammatory foods that you should avoid when it comes to daily consumption.     Curd   Yes, you heard that right. Curd is a heavy, heating food. Ayurvedically, it can cause the accumulation of toxins and blockage of channels. Therefore, experts do not advise consuming curd on a daily basis.   Black Gram   Black gram is also a heavy heating food, which can increase Kapha and Pitta – two of the three biophysical energies in our body. Therefore, experts do not recommend it for everyday consumption.   Eggplant   Many people consider eggplant unwholesome and inflammatory. It can block channels, so health experts do not recommend it for everyday use.   A healthy individual who exercises daily, has good Agni, and regularly consumes these foods can eat them in moderation. However, if you have health conditions, Dosha imbalance, improper lifestyle or impaired digestion, it is better to avoid these foods.   If inflammation and associated symptoms persist, you can join my Gut Health Program. Please send an email to info@doctorrekha.com or send a message via WhatsApp at +91 79074 89839. You can also follow my Instagram page for more details.       If you are struggling with any health issues, you can book a consultation with us or give us a message via WhatsApp at +91 79074 89839. We have the Best Ayurvedic Doctors in Trivandrum who is always glad to helps you . If you have any queries, contact us.   You can also   visit.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Inflammatory Foods You Should Avoid According to Ayurveda

Inflammation or inflammatory is a commonly seen word in anything related to health and wellness. It is a symptom that is connected to an array of health conditions that include heart diseases, asthma, arthritis, dermatitis, cancer, etc. It is also associated with depression and different auto-immune diseases. In short, we can say that inflammation is associated with almost every disease ‚Äì from common cold to cancer. Ayurveda considers fire an important element. It is considered necessary for good health. Fire in metabolism helps us digest the food we eat, gain energy from it and burn waste. However, at times, the digestive fire can be excessive in the wrong places and this can cause inflammation and associated health disorders. Ayurveda sees inflammation as a symptom of disturbance or imbalance of the Pitta Dosha (the fire principle) – one of the three Doshas or biophysical energies of the body. This condition can be controlled and even cured by making a few adjustments to your diet and daily routine, apart from taking supplements. Talking about diet, here are three inflammatory foods that you should avoid when it comes to daily consumption.   Three Inflammatory Foods   Curd Yes, you heard that right. Curd is a heavy, heating food. Ayurvedically, it can cause the accumulation of toxins and blockage of channels. Therefore, it is not advised to consume curd on a daily basis. Black Gram Black gram is also a heavy heating food, which can increase Kapha and Pitta ‚Äì two of the three biophysical energies in our body. Therefore, it is not recommended for everyday consumption. Eggplant People consider eggplant unwholesome and inflammatory. It can cause blockages of channels and is therefore not recommended for daily use. A healthy individual who exercises daily, has good Agni and who has been habituated to consuming these foods, can have them in moderation. However, if you have health conditions, Dosha imbalance, improper lifestyle or impaired digestion, it is better to avoid these foods. If inflammation and associated symptoms persist, you can join my Gut Health Program. Please send an email to info@doctorrekha.com or send a message via WhatsApp at +91 79074 89839. You can also follow my Instagram page for more details.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Medicine Fact -What’s Really Inside Commercial Drugs

Perfect  Medicine Competition   It is a market situation where brands compete with each other purely on price. Whichever medicine brand offers a slightly lower price than the others, consumers prefer to buy from that brand.   Most of the medicine manufacturing brands (Ayurvedic & Allopathic) face this situation. This also means that manufacturers have to ‘cut corners’ to meet the pricing advantage to stay ahead of competition.   Cutting corners can happen in many fronts – by adding lesser quantities of expensive ingredients, using cheaper, look-alike alternatives, producing in bulk to achieve economies of scale reducing the quality, etc.   Doctors use an expensive ayurvedic herb, such as ativisha, to treat digestive conditions (it costs up to $49 for 10g). Most often this is replaced by its less expensive alternative ‘Musta’ in formulations manufactured commercially.   Every Ayurvedic doctor is trained to make medicines for his patients from scratch, unlike other medical systems. The government also allows licensed Ayurvedic doctors to dispense medicines made by them to their patients.   So if your Ayurvedic doctor prescribes his/ her own medicines always choose that.   It may be a little expensive, or less fancy or may not be as readily available compared to commercial brands, but there will be an ‘elephant and ant’ difference in the effectiveness.     Medicine Rights     Every patient has the right to know what goes into the medicine. Hence exercise your rights to ask your Ayurvedic doctor on the ingredients.   My pro-tip:  Ask your doctor to prescribe herbal medicines over medicines with minerals as the latter needs many levels of purification to be safe.   Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing is a multibillion-dollar industry. I am not saying all manufacturing companies do the same, however it is important to exercise caution as a patient.     You can join our Health Programs for mind and body detox. If you are struggling with any health issues, you can book a consultation with us or give us a message via WhatsApp at +91 79074 89839. If you have any queries, contact us. You can also follow me on Instagram.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Fruits for breakfast is not a good idea, Why ?- 4 reasons

You might have seen many sources in the internet suggesting fruits for breakfast as part of a healthy diet. But Ayurveda has a different opinion.     Fruits for breakfast is not a good idea, Why ?       #1  Mornings are cold, dewy, and moist   Fruits are cold, moist and slimy as well. What is cold, moist and slimy in our body? Kapha!   #2   Fruits are sweet, heavy and cold.   What is sweet, heavy and cold in our body? Kapha!   #3   6am to 10am is Kapha Kala   This is the time Kapha is at its peak – think excessive mucous, blocked nose, runny nose, and all upper respiratory tract symptoms.   #4 The Sun has just risen   Our digestive fire mimics the Sun. We do not have sharp digestive in the mornings. Hence we may not be able to digest cold, sweet, heavy foods at this time.   Then what is a good breakfast?   Anything warm, light and freshly cooked. Example, oatmeal, porridges, rice or chickpea flour, pancakes, stewed apples, green gram pancakes etc. These are not only light but also easy to digest.   When is the best time to have fruits?   Between 10am to 4pm (Pitta Kala) before or after a meal, but not with a meal. Trust me, if you do this, your gut will thank you!       Doctor Rekha is a 4th generation Ayurvedic Medicine Doctor (BAMS) living in between Dubai and India who has patients from around the globe who believes that the wisdom of Ayurveda can help everyone lead a happy, heathy and disease-free life.   You can join our Health Programs for mind and body detox. And If you are struggling with any health issues, you can book a consultation with us or give us a message via WhatsApp at +91 79074 89839. If you have any queries, contact us. You can also follow me on Instagram.   You can also Visit                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

What yoga poses you shouldn’t be doing during periods?

According to Ayurveda, your body goes through a lot of changes during menstruation. Excessive exercise, heavy workouts, and weight lifting may not be the right thing to do. Even Abhyanga, for that matter.So, try to avoid twisting poses and poses that put pressure on your abdomen. You can do mild stretches.   Yoga Poses to Avoid:   Headstand (Sirsasana) Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana) Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana) Forearm Stand (Pincha Mayurasana) Revolved Triangle Pose (Parivrtta Trikonasana) Revolved Side Angle Pose (Parivrtta Parsvakonasana) Revolved Chair Pose (Parivrtta Utkatasana) Full Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana) Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) Camel Pose (Ustrasana) Boat Pose (Navasana) Plank Pose (Phalakasana Crow Pose (Bakasana) Side Crow (Parsva Bakasana)   Instead, you may wish to focus on gentle, restorative yoga classes while you are on your period. Some of the more nourishing poses that are quite supportive and helpful in decreasing menstrual discomfort include Child’s Pose,  Butterfly Pose,  and  Seated Forward Bend.         Doctor Rekha is a 4th generation Ayurvedic Medicine Doctor (BAMS) living in between Dubai and India who has patients from around the globe who believes that the wisdom of Ayurveda can help everyone lead a happy, heathy and disease-free life.   You can join our Health Programs for mind and body detox. And If you are struggling with any health issues, you can book a consultation with us or give us a message via WhatsApp at +91 79074 89839. If you have any queries, contact us. You can also follow me on Instagram.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

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