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If you have ever cooked with mustard seeds you’ve watched them release their potency in pops while being sautéed in hot oil. The seeds are tiny, and given their size it’s hard to imagine they could be a powerful addition to your diet. But they can and there is a long history to prove it. …
You may love a bowl of raw salad, and for very good reasons. It is nutritious and comes loaded with minerals and vitamins, and you feel light after having it. But here’s the surprise: According to Ayurveda, the same nutritious salad can actually vitiate the vata dosha (air element) further if you have it in …
Think back to the times when you have felt happy. You will probably realize those were also the times when your body and mind were light, healthy, and clear, and your prana or life force high. Being healthy is our natural state of being. A wound heals itself. The white blood cells as part of …
We’re all here because of our moms and for those of us who are moms, having kids is like having our hearts walk around outside our bodies. Whether a woman is a mother or not, the aspect of the divine feminine principle, Shakti, is ever-present with the ability to nurture, lead and be the strength …
5 Ancient Ayurvedic Tips to Celebrate Mother’s Day Today Read More »
Trikatu—meaning “three pungents”—lights the digestive fires to promote healthy digestion of natural toxins (ama), aid clear breathing, rejuvenate lungs, and balance mucus production. Perfect for fighting off those springtime allergies and colds! Ingredients 1 tsp Long Pepper 1 tsp Black Pepper 1 tsp Ginger Powder Lemon, honey, and cinnamon to taste are optional. Directions Mix …
Are you congested? Do you have sinusitis, stuffy, dull headaches, sneezing, coughing, watery eyes and dry itchy skin? Spring weather can be glorious and green with flowers and trees blossoming. On the other hand, environmental allergies can make you miserable and often trigger asthma or eczema; in fact more than 50 million Americans suffer from …
What if we told you, managing your dental caries is linked to diabetes? In yet another amazing piece of research, it has been found that treating dental caries and other periodontal (conditions related to the gum) problems are directly linked to controlling blood sugar levels because as people age, dental caries tends to rise among …
Oil Pulling for a Beautiful Smile and Healthy Mouth Read More »
Coriander! This power-packed plant packs a lot of medicinal punch. From leaves to stems to seeds to roots, every part is used and each offers a different flavor. Around the world, it is extensively used as a condiment, garnish, or decoration on culinary dishes. Coriander is a spice produced from the round, tan-colored seeds of …
Trauma can bring about a number of neurological changes, but meditation can help in overcoming a traumatic experience, making a person calmer, peaceful, and relieved of stress. Meditation helps to calm a mind affected by pain and deep stress which a disaster inevitably brings. A study on war veterans affected with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …
Do you sometimes feel a dip in physical energy? Especially in winter, about 1 in 15 people suffer from seasonal affective disorder, also interpreted to be winter tiredness. Or, do you worry that your clothes aren’t fitting as well due to sudden weight gain? If either or both of these are happening, it sounds like …
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