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Dr Prasanna Kakunje

Dr Prasanna Kakunje

Author is currently working as Ayurvedic doctor at the Ayurvedic Penthouse of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand. Visit www.kakunje.com for more details.

Cure from the Kitchen

Cure from the Kitchen

Fri, May 28, 2010

Ayurveda, the oldest yet living health system in the world, which originates from India and dates back to beyond 5,000 years, is a treasure of complete knowledge for healthy living. It advocates simple and easy to do home remedies for common ailments. Some of them are described in this article.

Welcome to the World of Ayurveda

Welcome to the World of Ayurveda

Fri, May 28, 2010

The history of Ayurveda is a long and fascinating one, and the fact that this ancient healing art is still practiced today says a great deal about its effectiveness. The practice of Ayurveda dates back more than 5,000 years, where it is thought to have originated in the Himalayan mountains of Northern India.

Myths of Ayurveda Uncovered

Myths of Ayurveda Uncovered

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

Ayurveda has been misunderstood and wrongly propagated sometimes by attaching a myth to it for own benefits or for commercial purposes. We are trying to overcome those myths and keep the reality in front of you in this article.

An Ayurvedic way to lose fat!

An Ayurvedic way to lose fat!

Sat, Jul 31, 2010

Are you looking for alternative ways to lose weight? Are you looking for natural ways to lose fat? Then you can add this to your weight loss programme!

Role of Ayurveda in Repetitive Stress Injury - RSI

Role of Ayurveda in Repetitive Stress Injury - RSI

Tue, Nov 30, 2010

Computers…computers…computers everywhere…!!! Man can not live without them these days. Of course, this is a boon given to mankind by the advancing science. But, there is a curse came along with it to those working most of their time on computers…!!! That is nothing but a big issue being discussed everywhere called ‘Stress’.

How to use Ayurveda? Comfort may cause discomfort...

How to use Ayurveda? Comfort may cause discomfort...

Tue, Nov 30, 2010

Among the people looking for Ayurveda, there are two basic differences. One group will be looking for a pleasant and luxurious experience and the other for more authentic, therapeutic and classical remedies. Even though there is no harm in making the experience luxurious and pleasant...

Role of Ayurveda in Sports Medicine

Role of Ayurveda in Sports Medicine

Tue, Nov 30, 2010

We hear about people who are into excessive sports or exercise being prone to musculo skeletal injuries and degeneration in the very young age. Here it becomes important to think ‘Why?’ Why should a young man in twenties or thirties suffer from such problems? They are seen usually in old age, isn’t it?

Not all fats are bad for health!

Not all fats are bad for health!

Tue, Nov 30, 2010

Ghee, which is known as ‘ghrita’ in Ayurveda, is described as ‘the best’ among lipid media due to its quality of inheriting and enhancing the drug potency. It is given foremost importance for internal usage in diet or as an adjuvant medicine. It is extensively used in Ayurvedic practice, especially in degenerative, chronic and deep-seated diseases.