Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest traditional systems of health and medicine, with its roots in the ancient Indian civilisation of the Indus Valley. The word Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words Ayur (life) and Veda (knowledge or science), and is often translated as “the science of life.” Rather than focusing solely on the treatment of disease, Ayurveda takes a holistic approach to health by emphasising prevention, balance, and the promotion of long-term physical a

According to Ayurveda, every individual has a unique mind-body constitution known as Prakriti. This concept forms one of the central foundations of Ayurvedic medicine and reflects the idea that no two people are exactly alike in terms of their physical characteristics, metabolism, psychological tendencies, digestion, stress responses, and overall health patterns. Traditional Ayurvedic philosophy describes nature as being composed of five fundamental elements: ether (space), a

In Ayurveda, Vata dosha is associated with the elements of air and space and is responsible for movement throughout the body and mind. Vata governs the nervous system, circulation, breathing, digestion, elimination, creativity and mental activity. Ayurveda considers Vata imbalance an important contributor to many stress-related and digestive symptoms. Modern research increasingly supports the connection between chronic stress, circadian rhythm disruption, gut health and nervo

In Ayurveda, Pitta dosha is associated primarily with the fire element combined with some water. Pitta governs transformation and metabolic activity within the body and mind, including digestion, body temperature, hormonal activity, visual perception and mental processing. When balanced, Pitta supports intelligence, motivation, courage, healthy digestion and strong metabolism. However, excess Pitta may contribute to inflammation, digestive irritation, skin problems, emotional

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How many times have you heard the phrase “you are what you eat”? While nutrition science clearly shows that diet plays a central role in health, Ayurveda takes this idea one step further: it is not only what you eat that matters, but also how well you digest, absorb and utilise the nutrients from your food. As both a clinical dietitian and Ayurvedic nutrition practitioner, I find it fascinating to bridge insights from modern nutritional science with traditional Ayurvedic wisd

How often do we focus on what we eat but rarely think about how nutrients are absorbed, transported, and transformed inside the body? As both a clinical dietitian and Ayurvedic nutritionist, one of the most fascinating areas where East and West overlap is in understanding how the body nourishes itself. In modern science, we talk about digestion, circulation, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and tissue repair. In Ayurveda, these concepts are understood through Dhatus (body tiss

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