Category Archives: Ayurveda

What are different body types in Ayurveda

When we hear the words “my body type” in the West, we often think only of physical characteristics. You may have heard of people categorizing themselves into apple, pear, or hourglass shapes based on fat distribution. Alternatively, you might’ve heard about people calling themselves ectomorphs, mesomorphs, or endomorphs, based on their bodily composition.

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Health Benefits of Ghee in Ayurveda and Modern Science

Ghee, used in the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years, has recently become a superfood. In this post, we will explore the health benefits of ghee in Ayurveda, tying in modern science. We’ll first discuss the history and composition of ghee and then its Ayurvedic uses. Last, we’ll learn to make ghee and use it in recipes.

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Ginger uses in Ayurveda – Potential Health Benefits and Recipes

In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the uses of ginger in Ayurveda through the lens of modern science. Ayurveda, which originated in ancient India, is one of the world’s oldest health practices—and at Ayurkula, we believe it still has a lot to teach us. Ginger in Ayurveda has been traditionally used to balance doshas and treat many different types of conditions. 

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