February, 2023 - Nadi Tarangini

By Dr. Gayatri Mulye

Ancient Non – invasive health monitoring system – Ashtavidha Pariksha

Ayurveda is science of life, and it focuses on the complete physical, mental, social and spiritual health of an individual. The principles of Ayurveda are based upon Tridosha- Saptadhatu- Agni and its role in maintaining health harmony. Impairment of single or multiple elements often leads to health hazards.

For diagnosing impairment within the body or for assessing underlying changing pathophysiology, Ayurveda had mentioned a very unique, Non-invasive eightfold examination system called Ashtavidha Pariksha. Acharya Charak mentioned this unique, non-invasive diagnostic tool approximately 5000 years ago in Charak Samhita. By conducting this examination with a patient thoroughly, one can conclude impaired Dosha and its probable effects on systems of the body or can diagnose particular disease.
A very unique feature of this diagnostic tool is that it can diagnose early stage of diseases, prognosis, pre-clinical stage, probable side effects on other systems and also helps in diagnosis of root causes for particular disease.

Eightfold diagnostic tools -

1. Nadi Pariksha - (Pulse diagnostics)

According to Ayurveda, pulse is the representation of underlying Tridoshik entities of the body. It is examined with respect to its rate, volume, tension and type of pulsation. Predominant Dosha within the body can be assessed by feeling pulse at different points.
Various velocities of Nadi are also mentioned in texts like Hansa gati, Sarpa gati, Manduka gati etc.
This tool of pulse examination is very unique, pinpoint can be used for further management.

2. Mutra Pariksha - (Examination of Urine)

Particular questions and some tests are illustrated to be carried out for urine examination. Quantity, frequency and appearance like color, froth in urine etc. are main parameters used for assessment of underlying pathologies.

3. Mala Pariksha - (Stool Examination)

It is similarly conducted like a urine examination. Color of the stool, frequency, smell and consistency are some parameters used for diagnosing underlying vitiation of Doshas.

4. Jihwa Pariksha- (Tongue Examination)

Color of the tongue, coating on the tongue and appearance should be assessed for further diagnosis.

5. Shabda Pariksha - (Voice Examination)

Quality of voice, strength should be assessed for further diagnosis

6. Sparsha Pariksha - (Skin Examination)

Skin color, changes in skin color, texture, temperature and any discoloration should be examined for accurate diagnosis.

7. Drik Pariksha - (Eye Examination)

Complaints related eyes should be noted for knowing underlying pathophysiology.

8. Akrti Pariksha - (General appearance Examination)

General build, body physics, changes if any should be noted for conclusion of diagnosis.
By conducting an eightfold detailed examination, it is very easy to diagnose accurately. This ancient Ayurvedic medical diagnostic tool is the actual boon for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Author:
Dr. Gayatri Kulkarni – Mulye
MD (Ayurved)
Blogger @ Turyaa Wellness

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By Shruti Kulkarni

Happy Maha-Shivratri

Maha-Shivratri means the most important night of lord Shiva. Shivratri is celebrated on the 14th day of every month, one day before the new moon. Among the 12 shivratri celebrated according to the Hindu Calender in a year, Mahashivratri is the most important one generally celebrated in the February or March depending upon the planetary position every year. This major festival marks a remembrance of “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in life and the world by praying to the Shiva Shakti. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as honesty, non-injury to others, charity, forgiveness, and the discovery of Goodness by Lord ShivaShambho. On Mahashivaratri the devotees are awake all night to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. The celebration includes maintaining a “jagran or staying awake“, offering prayers throughout the night to Lord Shiva. Offerings of fruits, Beal leaves, sweets and milk to Shiva are made. We perform all-day fast or Upwas on this day.

Special recipes of the day:

Mahashivaratri Upwas (Option 1)	Mahashivaratri Upwas (Option 2)	Detox (Post Upwas day)
1 bowl sabudana (cooked in buttermilk) + 5 manukas (soaked) + 1 wati pomegranate	1 bowl rajgira lahya/puffs with 1 cup milk + 5 manukas (soaked) + 1 small banana	Rice / Nachni Ukkad + 5 manukas (soaked) + 2-3 slices of sweet lime
1 in no. Sabudana flour with cucumber thalipeeth with ghee + suran in buttermilk bhaji + nariyal barfi (optional) + 1 wati buttermilk with coriander	1 in no. Varai with cucumber thalipeeth with ghee + arbi sukhi sabji + 1 wati buttermilk with ginger	1 Bhakri or 2 phulka + 1 wati padwal/navalkol bhaji+ 1 wati plain dal + boiled carrot raita (in buttermilk)
1 glass kokum sherbat + 2-3 pear slices or 1 rajgira ladoo or wadi	1 glass coconut water + 1 wati pomegranate or 1 rajgira ladoo	1 cup Green Tea (Lemongrass, ginger, cardamom) or 1 glass Amla-Kokum sherbet + 1 plain khakhra or 2-3 slices pear
1 bowl varai/saam chawal with pumpkin (ghee vaghar) + arbi sukha subji (ghee vaghar) + 1 wati buttermilk with ginger	1 bowl rajgira flour porridge (ghee vaghar) + pumpkin/lal bhopla sabji (ghee vaghar) + cucumber slices	1 wati Dal Khichdi (rice, moong dal, onion, carrot, peas) + 1 wati kadhi (ghee tadka) + radish-cucumber slices

Mahashivratri Special: Refreshing Thandai

Ingredients

1 cup: warm water,

3 tablespoons: almonds or 30 grams,

2 heaped tablespoons: pistachios (or 20 grams),

2 tablespoons: poppy seeds (khus khus),

¼ cup: melon seeds or 30 grams melon seeds,

2 tablespoons: dried rose petals OR,

2 tablespoons: rose water OR,

1 to 2 tablespoons: gulkand,

1 tablespoon: fennel seeds,

½ teaspoon: whole black pepper,

3 to 4: green cardamoms – husks removed and seeds kept,

1 pinch: saffron – optional,

½ cup: sugar or 100 grams sugar,

1 glass: chilled milk (cows A2 milk),

ice cubes as required,

a few rose petals or chopped almonds or pistachios for garnish.

Recipe for Thandai Paste

In a bowl, pour 1 cup warm water.

Then add almonds, pistachios, poppy seeds (khus khus), melon seeds, dried rose petals, 1 tablespoon fennel seeds and ½ teaspoon black pepper.

Mix very well. Cover and keep aside for a minimum one hour or 2 hours. If you use water at room temperature, then you can also keep it overnight or for 4 to 5 hours.

Making Thandai Paste

After 1 to 2 hours, pour the whole mixture including the soaking water in a grinder or blender jar. Do make sure to use a good grinder or blender.

Add ½ cup sugar, seeds from 3 to 4 green cardamoms and 1 pinch of saffron.

Blend the mixture to a very smooth and fine paste. Remove in a bowl and keep aside. You can cover and refrigerate if not using immediately.

Recipe

To prepare thandai, take about 4 tablespoons of the thandai paste in a glass. Add chilled milk.

Mix very well. Add a few ice cubes.

Garnish with rose petals. You can also garnish with some chopped almonds or pistachios.

Serve thandai immediately. Alternatively, you can prepare the thandai drink in a large Kansa or Pittal mug or jug. Refrigerate and then serve.

Author: Mrs. Shruti Prashant Kulkarni
B.Sc. (Foods & Nutrition), M.Sc. (Public Health)
Clinical Nutritionist, Diabetes Educator & Counsellor, Ph.D. scholar
Research & Product Domain Expert (Atreya Innovations Pvt Ltd)
Chief Nutrition Counsellor (Germany)

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By Dr. Gayatri Mulye

All about Bilva (Bael)- From its significance in worshipping Lord Shiva to its medicinal values

The Bael tree or Bilva (in Sanskrit) is known for its spiritual and medicinal importance from years. Worshipping Lord Shiva cannot be completed without Bael patra. Its ternate leaves are called “Tripatra” (3 leaves) also commonly known as “Shiva Dhruma”. Hindus are known to offer these leaves in prayers to Lord Shiva and Parvathi.
The Bilva tree is said to possess the essence of celestial light. Also, each part of the tree is highly potent. In Skanda Purana (the largest Mahapurana, the Bilva is considered as one among Kalpavruksha, that emerged during Ksheera Sagara Manthana. Being highly potent, it is used in worshipping Lord Shiva and linked with many mythologies.
Let’s understand it’s health benefits mentioned by Ayurved.
Bilva (botanical name: Aegel mermelos) belongs to the Rutaceae family.
The Bilva tree is a native of India and is found widely in Asia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Thailand.

Medicinal uses:

It is one of the Dashamoola (group of ten roots) herbs.
1. The unripe Bael fruit helps to cure disorders caused due to impaired gut health. Due to its astringent, bitter and pungent taste and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps in balancing gut health and enhances digestive power and other metabolic activities significantly.
It is useful in peptic Ulcer, diarrhoea, gastritis, IBS and indigestion.

2. Being from the Dashmul family, it reduces inflammatory changes within joints and bones. The Bael stem bark also helps to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis etc.

3. Bael leaves are known to effectively control blood sugar levels in one’s body. The juice from crushed Bael leaves is rich in laxatives, which helps in producing the required insulin to control the sugar levels.

4. Baelpatra is said to have anti-inflammatory properties and can be applied on any inflamed region for quick relief. Bael is said to have antifungal and anti-viral properties, due to which it is used in treating a number of infections in our body.

5. Bael leaves are also used to control cholesterol levels.
6. The oil that is extracted from the bael is known to be helpful in curing respiratory problems including asthma and cold.

This Shivratri let’s worship Lord Shiva with bael leaves, also try to enhance and embrace your health by adding medicinal benefits of bael tree.

Author:
Dr. Gayatri Kulkarni – Mulye
MD (Ayurved)
Blogger @ Turyaa Wellness

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By Vaidya Shillpa Jamadarkhana

It’s Time to Detox: Rekindling the “Self-Love mode”!!!

Hello…. How was your Valentine’s Day celebration yesterday? We are sure you are on the top of the world, feeling loved & pampered in several different ways. So, did you celebrate your Valentine’s Day with your Loved ones in a homely environment? Or did you hang out with your loved ones or friends enjoying late night dinners with a high-spirited mood? For some as the day approached the anxiety levels must have been aggravated before and after the celebrations causing lack of sleep. And the new trend of “Wine & Dine” with new spirits may now add on to the already elevated anxiety levels. Thinking about what to do next, don’t worry, keep reading along and we will give you the best Detox solution to keep the Self Love back on track!!

Celebrations are meant to spread happiness. Valentine’s Day should be celebrated to spread love and affection. However nowadays feelings are not important but the way you celebrate them becomes more valuable. Consumption of deep fried, confectioneries, desserts, non-veg food are calorie dense, heavy to digest and lack nourishment may cause some impact on your metabolism the next day.

Major consequence posts any happy celebrations is slowing down of the metabolism reflecting into indigestion, bloating, hyperacidity and abdominal pain the next day.

According to Ayurveda, lack of sleep, late night heavy food (guru aahar) consumption leads to aggravation of Vata, and it affects the normal function of Pitta. Vitiation of pitta increases toxins (Samata) in the body. This may lead to weight gain. Aggravated Vata may lead to elevated anxiety levels, nervousness and feeling of depression.

To overcome this situation, one needs to calm and detoxify not only the body but also the mind.
To detoxify the body, one should prefer easily digestible food (laghu aahar), along with some soothing and warm beverages and some relaxation activities. This will not only soothe your senses but also help you rekindle the beautiful moments you shared with your loved ones the previous day.

	Options
Early morning	Sip in warm water with an herb of your choice
Breakfast	A light warm home-made breakfast, complemented with a fruit of your choice or a prune detox juice option.
Lunch	Soft, cooked dish or a steamed (non-fermented) option, complemented with (mint leaves infused water)
Dinner	A warm clear soup or with scrumptious Indian rice with dal combo khichdi full of veggies with humble serving of clarified butter (ghee)
Relax	A warm bath with your favorite music & soothing aroma candles is a great closure for the day.

One should prefer such easily digestible food and a detoxifying diet for the next 2 days which is low in calories and soothing for G.I tract making your senses calm and re-kindling.

These recommendations will help you rejuvenate yourself through a detoxifying regimen. Energize and get back to your normal daily routine & cherish the moment of loving yourself first to start loving others….so shall we put On the Self Love mode!!

Author-
Archana Amol Patil.
Vaidya Shillpa Venkatesh Jamdarkhana.

Credits –
Vaidya. Tejaswini Sameer Bhale
Mrs. Shruti Prashant Kulkarni

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By Vaidya Tejaswini Bhale

Your soulmate Your Real valentine

Lets see your Love, relationship with a new perspective. Ayurveda explained different personalities and Prakruti. The three energies play a romantic role in our life too.

The bond of love and affection starts when someone likes another’s nature, his or her company and feeling of support and comfort.
Opposite poles attract each other. And this is very true if we consider our emotional and psychological traits.

In Ayurveda body constitution or body type or Prakruti is defined as Manas that is emotional and psychological and sharir i.e. physical and physiological. If you know the body type of your partner you can easily accept or change yourself for a better life.

Body type not only covers the mind state but also their physical appearance, strength, stamina and digestion, metabolism which leads to final immunity.

If you could find out whether this is a normal or balanced state of your partner then you can easily accept their habits, nature and food preferences. As A Result, no one will blame others by their nature or hobbies or food habits.

Kapha

A Kapha person is very calm, steady and loves arts. To balance kapha needs the opposite pitta. Pitta is very courageous, dynamic and supports the kapha mind. Also, Vata is very creative and charming which enhances kapha artistic mind. Plan for a romantic candle light dinner or musical mehfil.

Kapha has slow digestion and slow metabolism. Select light and low calorie diets. Take care of meals with a frequency of 2 or 3 times a day.So if your partner cooks or orders food of your preference then that is most healthy. Order healthy soups like veg clear or lemon coriander soup with rice recipes like biryani or Mexican sizzlers for your valentine.

Kapha can work out heavily and steadily but for less duration has poor stamina. Kapha people have more inclination towards laziness, sluggishness. So, making him or her active, motivate for physical exercise is the real partner.

Pitta

Pitta is very dynamic, aggressive and with quick anger. To cool down this, kapha helps with its calm and loving nature. Kapha is more loving and compassionate to Pitta. Pitta are very romantic and express their feelings gently. Pitta partner should or can surprise him or her with romantic, soothing, candle Riverside light dinner and calming music.

Pitta has a strong appetite and digestion. Pitta loves sweet, bitter, and astringent. Pitta people can consume heavy and high calories diets. Prepare 3 to 4 heavy meals for pitta partners. Italian, Mexican, Punjabi food is the correct menu for this valentine.

Pitta has moderate stamina so go for a mild gym workout, swimming and fresh air exercises more.

Vata

Vata’s personality is very much creative, cherishing and full of energy and enthusiasm. And so to control it needs the steadiness of kapha and to flow this energy in the correct and positive way needs pitta support. Throwing a dance party with many friends will be a big surprise and appreciable to Vata.

Vata has irregular hunger and unstable digestion with fair strength and good stamina. Vata likes sweet, sour and salty food. Go for chole bhature, pasta, sizzlers, milk shakes or chat and street food menus.

Go for good workouts together with more mountaineering, running and biking.
Now try to find out your partner’s body type and accept their habits and routines and try to mold yourself for the best relationship with your soulmate. This is the best way to balance each other’s positive side for your life partner’s healthy and peaceful life.

If you accept each other with his or her good and bad. Actually those bad are by your thoughts but they are good for their Prakruti.

Life will be more beautiful and loving when you understand each other in this scientific way too. And this is not limited only for Valentine’s day but for the whole life.

Author-
Vaidya. Tejaswini Sameer Bhale
Ayurvedacharya, PGPP, MBA, DYA
Prakruti Ayurveda and Panchakarma Clinic, Pune
Nadi Pariksha domain expertise
Nadi Tarangini, Atreya Innovations Pvt Ltd. Pune

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Month: February 2023

Ancient Non – invasive health monitoring system – Ashtavidha Pariksha

Eightfold diagnostic tools -

1. Nadi Pariksha - (Pulse diagnostics)

2. Mutra Pariksha - (Examination of Urine)

3. Mala Pariksha - (Stool Examination)

4. Jihwa Pariksha- (Tongue Examination)

5. Shabda Pariksha - (Voice Examination)

6. Sparsha Pariksha - (Skin Examination)

7. Drik Pariksha - (Eye Examination)

8. Akrti Pariksha - (General appearance Examination)

Happy Maha-Shivratri

Mahashivaratri Upwas (Option 1)

Mahashivaratri Upwas (Option 2)

Detox (Post Upwas day)

1 bowl sabudana (cooked in buttermilk) + 5 manukas (soaked) + 1 wati pomegranate

1 bowl rajgira lahya/puffs with 1 cup milk + 5 manukas (soaked) + 1 small banana

Rice / Nachni Ukkad + 5 manukas (soaked) + 2-3 slices of sweet lime

1 in no. Sabudana flour with cucumber thalipeeth with ghee + suran in buttermilk bhaji + nariyal barfi (optional) + 1 wati buttermilk with coriander

1 in no. Varai with cucumber thalipeeth with ghee + arbi sukhi sabji + 1 wati buttermilk with ginger

1 Bhakri or 2 phulka + 1 wati padwal/navalkol bhaji+ 1 wati plain dal + boiled carrot raita (in buttermilk)

1 glass kokum sherbat + 2-3 pear slices or 1 rajgira ladoo or wadi

1 glass coconut water + 1 wati pomegranate or 1 rajgira ladoo

1 cup Green Tea (Lemongrass, ginger, cardamom) or 1 glass Amla-Kokum sherbet + 1 plain khakhra or 2-3 slices pear

1 bowl varai/saam chawal with pumpkin (ghee vaghar) + arbi sukha subji (ghee vaghar) + 1 wati buttermilk with ginger

1 bowl rajgira flour porridge (ghee vaghar) + pumpkin/lal bhopla sabji (ghee vaghar) + cucumber slices

1 wati Dal Khichdi (rice, moong dal, onion, carrot, peas) + 1 wati kadhi (ghee tadka) + radish-cucumber slices

Ingredients

1 cup: warm water,

3 tablespoons: almonds or 30 grams,

2 heaped tablespoons: pistachios (or 20 grams),

2 tablespoons: poppy seeds (khus khus),

¼ cup: melon seeds or 30 grams melon seeds,

2 tablespoons: dried rose petals OR,

2 tablespoons: rose water OR,

1 to 2 tablespoons: gulkand,

1 tablespoon: fennel seeds,

½ teaspoon: whole black pepper,

3 to 4: green cardamoms – husks removed and seeds kept,

1 pinch: saffron – optional,

½ cup: sugar or 100 grams sugar,

1 glass: chilled milk (cows A2 milk),

ice cubes as required,

a few rose petals or chopped almonds or pistachios for garnish.

Recipe for Thandai Paste

In a bowl, pour 1 cup warm water.

Then add almonds, pistachios, poppy seeds (khus khus), melon seeds, dried rose petals, 1 tablespoon fennel seeds and ½ teaspoon black pepper.

Mix very well. Cover and keep aside for a minimum one hour or 2 hours. If you use water at room temperature, then you can also keep it overnight or for 4 to 5 hours.

Making Thandai Paste

After 1 to 2 hours, pour the whole mixture including the soaking water in a grinder or blender jar. Do make sure to use a good grinder or blender.

Add ½ cup sugar, seeds from 3 to 4 green cardamoms and 1 pinch of saffron.

Blend the mixture to a very smooth and fine paste. Remove in a bowl and keep aside. You can cover and refrigerate if not using immediately.

Recipe

To prepare thandai, take about 4 tablespoons of the thandai paste in a glass. Add chilled milk.

Mix very well. Add a few ice cubes.

Garnish with rose petals. You can also garnish with some chopped almonds or pistachios.

Serve thandai immediately. Alternatively, you can prepare the thandai drink in a large Kansa or Pittal mug or jug. Refrigerate and then serve.

All about Bilva (Bael)- From its significance in worshipping Lord Shiva to its medicinal values

Medicinal uses:

It’s Time to Detox: Rekindling the “Self-Love mode”!!!

Options

Early morning

Sip in warm water with an herb of your choice

Breakfast

A light warm home-made breakfast, complemented with a fruit of your choice or a prune detox juice option.

Lunch

Soft, cooked dish or a steamed (non-fermented) option, complemented with (mint leaves infused water)

Dinner

A warm clear soup or with scrumptious Indian rice with dal combo khichdi full of veggies with humble serving of clarified butter (ghee)

Relax

A warm bath with your favorite music & soothing aroma candles is a great closure for the day.

Your soulmate Your Real valentine

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