Liv Ayurveda

  The lungs are an important part of the respiratory system, and with it comes the responsibility of keeping it healthy, thus protecting it from diseases. It is a necessity these days as well, given the increased levels of air pollution. Apart from inhaling toxins, there are chances that bacteria and viruses enter our body through the respiratory system. Besides lungs, the respiratory system consists of other organs including, the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and diaphragm. However,   Ayurveda   is a holistic medicine system that assists in keeping the lungs and other organs healthy as well as preventing respiratory diseases. T h e common lung diseases are tuberculosis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, lung cancer, emphysema, and bronchitis. And some of the common symptoms of lung diseases are shortness of breath, wheezing, chronic cough, excess mucous production, and chest tightness. Further, when treating lung diseases with Ayur...

Immunity is an organism’s ability to prevent diseases. Generally, we have a weak immune system when we are born, and it gets stronger over time by interacting with microbes present inside and outside our body. According to  Ayurveda , diseases are classified as Nija and Aganthu in general. The diseases under Nija are caused by imbalances that originate inside the body, whereas diseases under Aganthu are caused by external factors such as injuries and lack of hygiene. In Ayurveda, there are v a rious concepts that explain immunity, and some of them include Bala, Vyadhi Kshamathwa, and Ojas. Bala is the concept of strength that describes the effective prevention of disease through a system’s ability to repair and nourish on its own. It is achieved by balancing bodily functions. Vyadhi Kshamathwa is the concept of resistance and describes the immune system’s ability to fight against pathogens. It explains the immune system’s functioning after contracting a pathogen. Ojas is the energy...