Hill Gardens Ayurvedic Resort

16/06/2016

Ancient texts prescribe that the monsoon season (June-August) as the ideal time for Ayurveda. It is during this season that the atmosphere remains cool and dust-free and also makes the skin most receptive to therapy.

01/06/2016

Karkadakam is the time when the monsoons reach their peak. It is the last month of the Malayalam calendar, and falls between mid July and mid August. It is also a time when diseases abound, and for this very reason Karakadakam is the month that has been identified for the preventive treatments and rejuvenation therapies of Ayurveda. In Kerala, one of the highlights of the preventive therapies is “Karakadaka kanji” – a type of gruel that is made from a special type of medicinal rice and specific herbs.

13/05/2016

Ayurveda is more than a science and art - it is a philosophy of life, which believes that a healthy body is essential for peace of mind and spirit. To attain this, it advocates several preventive and healing therapies that purify and rejuvenate the body, mind and soul. One such therapy is done with kizhis where heated herbs, oils, powders, and other prescribed materials are tied into muslin bags to form boluses.

12/05/2016

Turmeric is a main herb used in Ayurveda and it is now being researched by conventional physicians for its role in the treatment and prevention of conditions like pancreatitis.

12/05/2016

If you suffer from sinusitis you will agree that the dull headache, blocked nose and general malaise that are the result of blocked sinuses all leave you feeling truly miserable. Ayurveda's treatment for sinusitis is Nasyam. In Nasayam, medicated oil, powders or herbal juices, are administered through the nose for a prescribed period of time.

23/04/2016

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Despite being a savvy traveler, I had been hesitant about visiting India for a very long time. To be honest, I was intimidated by the very long list of t...

22/04/2016

Flax seeds or linseeds as they are also known have been used in Ayurvedic preparations for ages, because of their therapeutic properties.

15/04/2016

The most common use of Neem bark is to clean the teeth. The traditional method is to snap off a twig of the tree and chew on it. The astringent qualities of the bark prevented bleeding gums, tooth decay and foul smell long before the advent of toothpaste. Indian villagers regularly use Neem twigs as toothbrushes- perhaps this is the reason for their strong and healthy teeth! Neem in the form of powder is also used to brush teeth and massage gums.

31/03/2016

http://keralablogexpress.com/meet-locals-kerala/

When there is an eye contact, words are not needed. I am addicted to taking photos of the locals. Meet the people of Kerala – the God’s Own Country. The advantage of travelling solo is that you meet more new people and learn their life stories. The face and the eyes of a person speak ever

29/03/2016

28/03/2016

http://www.coconut-sports.de/asien/indien/westghats-western-ghats-wandern-kerala/

Die Westghats sind ein Gebirge im Süden von Indien. Der Teilabschnitt der Western Ghats in Kerala ist perfekt zum Wandern und Trekking.

27/03/2016

May you be blessed with immense love from God, who will bring abundant happiness in your life by filling your heart with peace. .