Health guides
Ayurveda, explained plainly
Guides to how Ayurveda approaches common concerns — what it suggests, what the evidence says, and when you should see a doctor instead. Every guide lists its sources. How we write and review them.
- Diet & Nutrition 6 min readPitta Dosha Diet: What to Eat and What to AvoidWhat Ayurveda means by Pitta, the foods it treats as cooling or heating, and how to use a Pitta food list sensibly alongside medical advice.By the Vaidora editorial team
- Gut Health 5 min readBest Time to Take Triphala: Night or Morning?When Triphala is traditionally taken and why, who should avoid it, and what to check before starting any herbal product.By the Vaidora editorial team
- Hair & Scalp 7 min readCan Ayurveda Help With Hair Fall? Causes and Realistic ExpectationsThe common causes of hair fall, how Ayurveda looks at it, what an Ayurvedic plan involves, and what to expect honestly.By the Vaidora editorial team
- Liver & Metabolism 6 min readGrade 1 Fatty Liver: What It Means and What HelpsFound fatty liver on an ultrasound? What grade 1 means, what the evidence says helps, where Ayurveda fits, and why liver herbs need care.By the Vaidora editorial team
- Women's Health 7 min readPCOS and PCOD: How Ayurveda Can Fit Alongside Medical CareWhat PCOS is, what international guidelines put first, how Ayurveda approaches it, and when to see a gynaecologist.By the Vaidora editorial team
- Getting Care 6 min readHow to Choose an Ayurvedic Doctor Online: What to CheckWhat a BAMS degree means, how to check registration, what an online consultation can and cannot do, and the warning signs to walk away from.By the Vaidora editorial team
- Diet & Nutrition 6 min readVata Dosha Diet: What to Eat and What to AvoidWhat Ayurveda means by Vata, the warm and grounding foods it favours, the ones to cut back on, and how to use the list alongside medical advice.By the Vaidora editorial team
- Diet & Nutrition 5 min readKapha Dosha Diet: What to Eat and What to AvoidWhat Ayurveda means by Kapha, the light and warming foods it favours, what to cut back on, and how to use the list safely.By the Vaidora editorial team
- Herbs & Safety 6 min readAshwagandha: What the Evidence Says, Side Effects and Who Should Avoid ItWhat ashwagandha is used for, what research has and hasn't shown, its side effects, the medicines it can interact with, and who should not take it.By the Vaidora editorial team
- MedicinesAyurveda and the medicines you takeLooking for an Ayurvedic alternative to minoxidil, a PPI, metformin or sleeping pills? Start here.
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