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Ayu in Sanskrit stands for life and longevity, and Veda is knowledge. But Ayurveda is not just herbs and concoctions for treating an ailment, it is an understanding of a holistic and interconnected way of life—of how unique each of us is and how each individual connects to the five elements that make up matter. […]
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According to CDC data, the number of Americans battling severe joint pain—mostly arthritis related—jumped from 10.5 million in 2002 to 14.6 million in 2014. What made it worse is that one in every four American adults with arthritis reported discomfort measuring higher than 7 on a scale of 0 to 10; zero being no pain
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Nobody can emphasize the importance of good sleep more than the one you find walking around in a daze—whose entire workday stands ruined by lack of sleep. And sometimes no amount of caffeine can fix this deep lack of rest, which shows up as eye bags and mood swings. Staying up all night for a
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The beautiful golden hue, exotic aroma and enticing, sweet, earthy notes brought by saffron make it an important ingredient in a number of gourmet dishes. The reddish-orange strands of the saffron come from the stigma of the beautiful flower crocus sativus. Deriving saffron from these flowers is a delicate, labor-intensive manual process, making it one
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Let’s talk menopause! You will lose interest in sex—you have probably heard that one—or you’ll have to take hormone replacement therapy to protect your heart health, or menopause is a sickness. With so many conflicting beliefs and misgivings doing the rounds on the Internet about this important phase in a woman’s life, this is probably
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Amruth (tinospora cordifolia) is one of the most versatile Ayurvedic herbal supplements. Also known as guduchi or giloy, it literally means ambrosia, nectar, or “that which protects” because of its immunomodulatory and rasayana—or rejuvenating—properties. It is a well-known anti-inflammatory, hepato-protective, antioxidant, antipyretic, anti-rheumatic, and adaptogenic herb in Ayurveda, also used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
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The year was 2015. My boss, back then, called me into the cabin to tell me that they were downsizing and though I was a “performer,” they had to let me go. For a moment, the earth shifted beneath my feet. Unexpected and unprepared, as the news hit me. I had been killing it at
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In trying to get all the work done, meeting daily goal posts, managing chores, making time for relationships, and even relaxation and binge-watching, the first casualty is typically sleep. I hear a lot of you sigh at this point. But get this—sleep helps your body repair on a molecular level, works your neurological and digestive
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Traditionally, different types of herbal teas are used in the 5,000-year-old science of Ayurveda as part of preventive health and management of ailments. Kadha is the name for Ayurvedic herbal teas where herbs and spices are boiled to make a decoction (and extract their therapeutic properties). It is typically used to enhance immunity and prevent
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Did you know that about 12% of women in the United States have problems with fertility? One of the main reasons for this is a condition called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). This condition affects an estimated 5 million women in the United States, and approximately 70% of women with this disease have not been diagnosed.
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