Blog articles covering all things Ayurveda!
What a beautiful topic this is to ponder—what is nature’s role in healing our bodies and minds? What does Ayurveda have to say about the role of nature in healing us? To answer this, first, we need to remember that we are part of nature and made up of it. Nature has five elements—air, water, …
A WORTHWHILE “FRONDSHIP” Some people are not fond of fennel’s distinctive licorice taste. However, cooking fennel refines its flavor and tones down its tang. And with so many benefits to boast, it’s worth incorporating fennel into your diet. Fennel is a flowering plant belonging to the Apiaceae family that also includes parsley, carrots, and celery. …
Find part one in the Ayurvedic Skincare series here. Wherever pure knowledge and happiness is, there lies beauty. sattyam. shivam. sundaram. —the veda Paying attention to your needs holistically and using the tools of ayurveda pave the way to vibrant, beautiful skin. Skincare Products and Services Resources Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations, pulse assessments, ayurvedic body treatments …
Are you a light sleeper? Or do you tend to oversleep? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and then struggle to go back to sleep? Do you often dream about falling or running or have vivid, colorful dreams? It is quite interesting how our dosha makeup—or their imbalances influence and determine—the …
Shatavari—also known as the Queen of herbs—is among the most important herbs in the ayurvedic healing tradition. Since ancient times, it has been used as a versatile female rejuvenating tonic for supporting and strengthening women at various stages of life. From menstruation and menopause to pregnancy and motherhood, shatavari is said to help women deal …
ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE, FIND OUT WHICH SPICES ARE RIGHT FOR YOU! Ayurveda is not a one-size-fits-all system. Considerations for each person’s unique constitution play a prominent role in providing diet, lifestyle, herbs, yoga, and more recommendations. Spices are packed with healing power, especially as it relates to kindling our agni, or digestive …
THE SKIN EATS! Remember this: Applying a substance to the skin bypasses digestion—it goes full strength into the bloodstream. Think of beauty products as food. You might not want to use it on your skin if you can’t eat it. BALANCED DIGESTION IS PARAMOUNT TO GOOD HEALTH The first line of defense for the skin …
It’s Superbowl Sunday! Many people are busy today attending viewing parties to watch the game, but what about those who aren’t interested in watching football? We’ve got 10 things for you to do instead—some you can even do sitting on the couch next to your sports fan! 1. Create a home meditation space and then …
Why adopt Ayurveda? These ancient holistic practices have more than 5,000 years of experiential and increasingly evidence-based knowledge behind them. Read and learn more! My son was very sick with many auto-immune conditions as a child. Even as a baby, he was on daily steroids, which had terrible side effects. I felt there was a …
6 Ways This Popular Spice Could Improve Your Well-Being Cumin is one of the world’s most popular and top-selling spices, second only to black pepper. A staple in Indian cooking and an essential component of the famous garam masala, it comes from the fruits of an aromatic flowering plant named Cuminum cyminum (or common cumin), …
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