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Vamkukshi, revisited: what the post-lunch rest actually does to you

Ayurveda's post-lunch rest is having a moment. The honest version: the texts prescribe rest, not a nap — and science agrees the afternoon dip is real and short.

By Thoughtful India Staff|September 25, 2026|7 min read

Health

Constipated? Isabgol, senna, laxatives — part of life?

Isabgol or senna for constipation? An honest, trial-backed comparison of psyllium husk and stimulant laxatives, Ayurvedic context included.

September 23, 2026 · 9 min read

Health & Spirituality

Your Colon Does Not Need Cleansing: What the Evidence Shows

A 2011 review in the Journal of Family Practice found no evidence that colon cleansing helps healthy adults — and documented real risks, from infection to

August 1, 2011 · 1 min read