Ayurveda wellness hub-Dr. Shah

24/12/2025

Today isn’t just about a date on the calendar.

It’s about the quiet pauses between messages.
The familiar names that feel like home.
The unexpected wishes that made me smile.
The calls that came in between busy days, just to say, “We were thinking of you.”

Every birthday wish—long or short—carried something deeper than words: care.

In a world that moves fast and often measures relationships by convenience, being remembered with sincerity feels deeply grounding. It reminds me that the work we do, the conversations we share, and the way we show up for others quietly leave an imprint—sometimes in ways we may never fully see.

I’m genuinely grateful for the people who’ve been part of my journey:
Those who’ve walked beside me.
Those who’ve guided me.
Those who’ve trusted me.
And those who’ve simply stayed connected over time.

Thank you for taking a moment out of your lives today to share your warmth and wishes. It truly made this day special.

Moving forward—with purpose, humility, and continued growth.

Grateful, always.

21/12/2025

That uncomfortable mix of sharp cramping and internal heat—it’s a confusing signal from your gut. You need something that soothes the burn without stopping digestion entirely.

Many digestive aids address either cramping (Vata) or burning (Pitta), but rarely both effectively. When these two symptoms occur together, the gut is both tense and inflamed.
This simple, clinical Ayurvedic formulation uses your kitchen spices to address both simultaneously.

It is designed to calm the spasmodic grip of cramps while gently cooling the mucosal lining of the stomach.

This blend respects your body’s intelligence, guiding it back to balance rather than forcing symptom suppression.

The Formulation:
(As detailed in the image above)
• ½ tsp Cumin (Jeera) powder
• 1 tsp Coriander (Dhaniya) powder
• ¼ tsp Black salt
• ⅛ tsp Cardamom (Elaichi) powder
• ½ cup Water
• 12 Soaked Raisins (chewed along with the drink)

How & when this helps:

If symptoms persist frequently, or are severe, it is crucial to consult a qualified Vaidya to understand the root cause. This remedy is for occasional symptomatic relief.
SAVE this combination for when you need gentle, effective relief.

The information provided in this post is for educational purposes only and is based on classical Ayurvedic principles. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or prescription. Every individual’s body constitution (Prakriti) and clinical condition (Vikriti) is unique. This home remedy is intended for mild, occasional symptoms. If you have chronic conditions, are pregnant, or if symptoms persist or worsen, please consult a qualified Ayurvedic physician (Vaidya) for a personalised assessment.

21/12/2025

Are You “MEDITATING” wisely??
Before you meditate again, read this.
Let’s learn about Meditation on this World Meditation Day, to get the real deep benefit.

Meditation is powerful but when practiced without understanding, it can disturb the mind instead of calming it.

Many people quietly say the same thing:

“I started meditating to reduce stress, but my mind feels more restless. My sleep is lighter. Emotionally, I feel unsettled.”

On World Meditation Day, let me share an important perspective that is often missed.

Meditation is a regulatory practice, not a one-size-fits-all habit. When done forcefully with pressure to silence the mind or achieve calm quickly the nervous system can resist instead of settling.

This may show up as:

Increased anxiety or restlessness
Emotional overwhelm
Disturbed sleep
A sense of detachment
Fatigue or heaviness after practice

These effects do not mean meditation is harmful. They indicate that the approach is mismatched to the individual.

Classical Ayurveda recognised this clearly.

Charaka Samhita emphasises samyak yoga - right, balanced application and warns that excess or force destabilises the mind and nervous system.

Modern scientific understanding supports this.

Neuroscience shows that meditation works primarily by regulating the nervous system.

Research on mindfulness demonstrates that:

Gentle, adaptive practices activate the parasympathetic (rest–repair) response

Forceful focus, breath holding, or excessive effort can increase sympathetic arousal

In some individuals, this may worsen anxiety, disturb sleep, or create emotional overwhelm or detachment

This aligns with Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, which explains that the nervous system must first experience safety before it can settle.

Without safety, practices intended to calm the mind may instead trigger protective stress responses.

In simple terms, Regulation must come before stillness.

Right meditation feels GROUNDING, not DRAINING . It trains awareness gently and supports mental, emotional, and nervous system regulation.

Stillness is not inactivity. It is an active discipline of internal balance.

On this World Meditation Day: “Do not meditate HARDER, Meditate WISER.”

10/12/2025

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10/12/2025

Your energy is your greatest investment.
And every day, you have the opportunity to upgrade it.

Ayurveda understood this truth long before modern science:

“अग्निर्हि देहानां प्रधानं कारणम्।”
Charak Samhita, Sutrasthana 12/11
(Agni is the primary driving force of the body.)

Your Agni shapes your vitality.
Your Ojas shapes your resilience.
Your Manas Shakti shapes your clarity and emotional stability.

Most people think they lack motivation.
In reality — they lack energy alignment.

When your inner energy is balanced, your mind becomes sharper, your emotions settle, and your goals become achievable.

Daily Ayurvedic Energy Protocol

1. Strengthen Agni: warm, fresh, easily digestible foods
2. Steady the mind: mindfulness, journaling, silence
3. Awaken Prana: sunlight, movement, natural breathing
4. Build Ojas: hydration, breathwork, restorative sleep

Small internal shifts create powerful external results.

Which energy driver feels most depleted for you right now — Agni, Ojas, or Manas?
Share in the comments. Awareness is the first step to healing.

26/11/2025

Emotional Intelligence - What It Really Means — And How to Start Strengthening It

Most of you are been told to
“Stay calm.”
“Don’t overreact.”
“Handle everything gracefully.”

But true Emotional Intelligence (EI) isn’t about suppressing your emotions.

Here’s the real, simple meaning:

Emotional Intelligence = Understanding your emotions → Responding wisely → Protecting your peace.

For those— who experience hormonal shifts, emotional load, and mental pressure daily — EI becomes a powerful form of self-care.

Let’s break it down the simple way:

1️⃣ Knowing what you’re feeling

Being able to say,
“I’m overwhelmed,”
“I’m drained,”
“I need space,”
without guilt or judgement.

2️⃣ Handling emotions in a healthy way

Not reacting instantly.
Not holding everything inside.
Just giving your body a moment to settle.

3️⃣ Understanding the emotions of others

Sensing stress, hurt, or tension
without absorbing it.

4️⃣ Balancing relationships with clarity

Setting boundaries.
Communicating gently.
Staying steady even during emotional conversations.

How can YOU start building Emotional Intelligence?

Start with these 3 simple, body-based practices:

Tip 1: Warm Water with 1/2 tea Spoon of Cows Ghee + Five minutes of Slow Breathing (Morning)

This gently calms your nervous system
and improves emotional stability for the whole day.

Tip 2: Don’t Delay Lunch

Eating on time supports calmness, energy & mental steadiness.

Tip 3: Pause for 3 Seconds Before Responding

This tiny pause helps you respond with clarity
instead of reacting from stress or pressure.

Want the remaining 4 EI-building tips?

They’re even more powerful —
including breathwork, digestion–emotion links,
a calming Marma technique,
and an evening reset ritual.

DM “EI” or WhatsApp us on +919769113556 to get the full personalised guidance & consultations

Emotional Intelligence isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being connected to yourself — deeply and gently.

26/11/2025

Honoured to Be Selected for the Advanced Fellowship in Integrative Oncology

I’m grateful to share that I have been selected for the Advanced Fellowship Course in Oncology — a distinguished program that integrates the strengths of Allopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga, and Meditation to advance holistic cancer care.

As an MS Ayurveda passionate about evidence-based healing, this fellowship is a meaningful step toward:

✨ Deepening my understanding of oncology from a multidisciplinary perspective
✨ Strengthening Ayurveda’s role in supportive cancer care
✨ Learning advanced protocols from leading oncologists & integrative medicine experts
✨ Helping patients with balanced, personalised mind–body healing pathways
✨ Bridging ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern scientific oncology

Cancer care is evolving — and integration is the future.
I’m truly excited to bring these learnings into my clinical practice to support patients with compassion, clarity, and holistic healing.

Grateful for this milestone and looking forward to the journey ahead.

Dr. Sahaj Shah, MS (Ayurveda)

🌐 www.atmiyaayurveda.com

19/11/2025

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Your disease didn’t start when your symptoms started.

It started years before — quietly, silently, without warning.

After 15+ years as an Ayurvedic Surgeon, one pattern is consistent in 90% of chronic cases:

Disease begins long before the first complaint.
Not in joints, not in hormones, not in organs —
but in the micro-imbalances we ignore:

Afternoon fatigue, mild bloating or acidity, irritability, irregular bowel movements, disturbed sleep, heat/cold imbalance, emotional heaviness, lack of hunger, morning dullness, low motivation.

Individually they seem “normal.”
Together, they become the foundation of degenerative diseases.

Modern medicine calls it subclinical dysfunction.
Ayurveda described it thousands of years ago:
संचय → प्रकोप → प्रसार → स्थलसंश्रय → व्यक्ति → भेद

By the time symptoms appear, the disease is already in Stage 4 or Stage 5.

This is why chronic conditions like
disc degeneration, arthritis, IBS, hormonal imbalance, autoimmune tendencies, migraines, fatty liver
don’t start suddenly — they grow slowly while the body keeps trying to correct the imbalance.

But here’s the turning point I see in my patients every day:

When digestion stabilizes, sleep improves, stress load reduces, daily rhythms return, the nervous system calms, and emotions release —
healing accelerates.
Faster than most people expect.
Because healing doesn’t begin in the organ… it begins in the system.

Your body has been communicating long before the discomfort began.
You just need someone who can interpret that communication with clarity and precision — using Ayurveda + modern diagnostics together.

Appointments (Online & In-Person):
www.atmiyaayurveda.com
WhatsApp: +91 9769113556

Dr. Sahaj Shah (M.S. Ayurveda)
Atmiya Ayurveda

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25/10/2025

🌿 Post-Diwali Digestive Reset: Understanding the 6 Tastes in Ayurveda

The festive season brings joy, togetherness — and plenty of indulgence. 🍰✨
After days of sweets, fried foods, and heavy meals, our digestive system often needs a gentle reset.

According to Ayurveda, the secret to restoring balance lies in understanding the 6 tastes (Shadrasa) —
🍯 Madhura (Sweet)
🍋 Amla (Sour)
🧂 Lavana (Salty)
🌶️ Katu (Pungent)
🍃 Tikta (Bitter)
🌰 Kashaya (Astringent)

Each taste plays a vital role in maintaining balance and supporting gut health 👇

🍯 Sweet (Madhura) – Nourishes and strengthens, but excess slows digestion.
🍋 Sour (Amla) – Stimulates appetite and enhances digestive enzymes.
🧂 Salty (Lavana) – Aids digestion but can increase water retention if overused.
🌶️ Pungent (Katu) – Boosts metabolism and clears toxins (Ama).
🍃 Bitter (Tikta) – Detoxifies and supports liver function.
🌰 Astringent (Kashaya) – Aids absorption and tones tissues.

When these six tastes are balanced, our Agni (digestive fire) stays strong — ensuring proper digestion, absorption, and elimination. 🔥

🌼 Simple Home Remedy to Support Gut Health (Post-Diwali Detox):

Try this once a day for a few days after the festive season 👇

Ingredients:
• Jeera (Cumin) powder – ½ tsp
• Hing (Asafoetida) – a pinch
• Dhaniya (Coriander) powder – ½ tsp
• Haldi (Turmeric) – ½ tsp
• Ajwain powder – ½ tsp

How to use:
Mix all ingredients in a glass of lukewarm water and drink post-lunch or dinner.

🌿 This blend helps reduce bloating, improves gut motility, and strengthens Agni naturally.
Herbal supplements can also be added as per individual needs under Ayurvedic guidance.

✨ Healing begins with awareness — may your food be your medicine this post-Diwali season.

💬 If you’re feeling bloated, heavy, or sluggish after the festivities — Ayurveda can help you restore balance and feel lighter again.

📞 Connect for a personalized Ayurvedic gut health plan designed to revive your Agni and harmony from within.

🌿
Dr. Pranita Shah, MD (Ayurveda)
Atmiya Ayurveda | Holistic Healing for Mind & Body

18/10/2025

🌿✨ What’s Your Child’s Prakriti? — Ayurveda for Kids 🌸

As parents, we all want to understand our children better — their moods, strengths, and unique needs. 💚
Ayurveda beautifully explains this individuality through the concept of Prakriti — the natural constitution each child is born with.

In Ayurveda, every child is one of a kind — not just in personality, but in body constitution too.
Whether your child is Vata, Pitta, or Kapha dominant, their Prakriti influences:
🌿 Digestion & immunity
🌸 Emotions & behavior
🧠 Learning style & concentration
💪 Growth & resilience

When parents understand their child’s natural Prakriti, they can:
🌼 Nurture balanced growth
🥗 Support stronger immunity
🧘‍♀️ Enhance emotional stability
🌿 Prevent lifestyle imbalances early on

✨ It’s time to move beyond one-size-fits-all parenting and embrace the wisdom of Ayurvedic Parenting — where healing begins with understanding.

👉 Swipe through our Mini Prakriti Quiz and discover which Dosha resonates most with your child!
💬 Share your child’s type in the comments — we’d love to know.

🌟 For a detailed Ayurvedic Child Health Consultation, DM “PRAKRITI”
📍 Available in Mumbai & Online
@
Dr. Shah
🌿 Atmiya Ayurveda
🌐 www.atmiyaayurveda.com

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30/06/2025

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26/05/2025

Discover how to make pure cow’s ghee at home using a traditional Ayurvedic method that preserves its rich nutrients, aroma, and healing properties. This desi ghee recipe starts with homemade curd and butter, transforming it into liquid gold that’s packed with wellness benefits.

💛 What is Cow's Ghee?
Cow’s ghee is clarified butter made from the milk of indigenous (desi) cows. It has been used in Ayurveda for centuries as a natural healing fat that nourishes body, mind, and spirit.

🌿 Ayurvedic Benefits of Cow Ghee:

Improves digestion, acts as a deep digestive stimulant (Agni vardhak)

Enhances memory, focus, and mental clarity (Medhya rasayana)

Lubricates joints and supports bone health

Boosts immunity and longevity

Excellent for skin glow and anti-aging

Works as an anupan (carrier) for herbal medicines

Balances Vata and Pitta doshas

Discover how to make pure cow’s ghee at home using a traditional Ayurvedic method that preserves its rich nutrients, aroma, and healing properties. This desi...