Health and wellness news, stories, and tips that inspire healthy diets, relationships and lives, and encourage making positive behavior choices.
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 …
Want to stay healthy and disease free? Hug it out! A good hug is like Prozac for your body, mind, and soul! Would you believe it—a warm cuddle from your partner in the bed can save you from a bout of common cold every now and then! But that is not all! It builds social …
Have you noticed that some people fall sick every time the seasons change or whenever there is the slightest temperature change? According to Ayurveda, one of the reasons for this is varying degrees of bala—immunity or general strength. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that a robust immune system can make all …
Despite cotton swabs being what most people reach for to clean their ears, they actually aren’t recommended for that. And have you ever heard that shoving a Q-Tip® into the ear helps reduce tension in the neck and jaw, relieves headaches, and diminishes the symptoms of TMJ? No. No, you have not! But these are …
Do you feel lazy even after eight hours of beauty sleep? Has your digestive system begun to rebel against the chaos of your lifestyle? According to Ayurveda, proper digestion is key to physical and mental health. To reduce ama—toxic buildup in the body—and increase ojas—the end product of perfect digestion—it’s essential to have strong agni, …
Winters can be especially harsh on the skin. So, what can you do to protect your skin while temperatures drop? Certain superfoods can help. Before we get into the top 10 superfoods for glowing skin, remember to Use whatever is freely available to you Keep it simple Eat whatever resonates with your choices Stick to …
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The ancient science of Ayurveda views herbs and spices as the spiritual essence—Kundalini—of plants. Plants and herbs carry in their cells the wisdom of cosmic intelligence and the healing vibrations of nature. Since ancient times, humans and plants have had a very spiritual connection. Plants capture solar energy and convert it into nutrients that humans …
Have you always wanted to try cleansing but have been intimidated by radical suggestions splashed all over the internet and stories of cleanses gone wrong? Do you adhere to seasonal cleansing routines but sometimes feel you could use a little “house cleaning” in between seasons? Has hearing about all sorts of trendy cleanses piqued your …
It doesn’t matter if you’ve had a bad day or can’t wind down or if restlessness is in the body or the mind. When you can’t sleep, you need help, and you need it fast. The good news is that breathing in specific ways can help you get to sleep, stay asleep, and experience more …
It was October 2015. I was working with a real estate journal as a reporter in Midtown Manhattan. You’d think this is the stuff dreams are made of— the reality was far from dreamy. Three months into the job I was stuck with a horrible boss, racist coworkers, and relentless performance pressure. I needed the …
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