According to Ayurveda

Science may flex its lab coats and diagrams, but Ayurveda has been whispering the truth all along: your calves are the silent powerhouses, the unsung heroes keeping your energy flowing and your body detoxing. Modern anatomy calls it the soleus muscle, but let’s be real—it’s giving “second heart” vibes. Why? Because every little flex and stretch pumps blood and lymph fluid back to your actual heart, keeping fatigue, toxins, and sluggishness at bay.

Think of it as your built-in detox pump that never takes a vacation—even when you’re just standing pretty. That’s why the upward pumping action is vital: it fuels your energy, sweeps out waste, supports your heart, and makes sure your legs don’t feel like bricks at the end of the day. Basically, your calves are working overtime so you can strut without the slump.

Ayurveda, of course, had its receipts centuries ago with the concept of Vyana Vata—the life force responsible for circulation, rhythm, and energy distribution. It’s like the invisible DJ mixing the beats of your blood, oxygen, and nutrients, keeping the vibe alive across your entire body. But when Vyana Vata falls out of balance thanks to stress, sedentary living, or just bad posture, the system throws shade back at you: cold hands and feet, swelling, brain fog, and that heavy-leg drama nobody asked for.

The glow-up? Totally doable. Walk barefoot on grass, stretch those calves like they’re catwalk ready, oil them up with a soothing massage, and throw in yoga poses like Tadasana or Vrikshasana for balance. Even something as simple as elevating your legs can reset the vibe and keep circulation popping.
**This news was published on Times of India on 18th August 2025.

 

 

 

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