Take regular breaks away from work and errands to have fun and relax Stretch your body often. Breathe!! Sometimes we work so hard we forget to breath, take a deep breath now. Make sure you get enough rest. Move your body every day; find time for 30 mins to walk, …
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Oil Massage for Busy People
“Oil Massage for Busy People?!” Yessssss. In Ayurveda we love the benefits of a good daily oil massage. Great. Now, raise your hands if you are thinking, “Yeah awesome for the people who who have time for luxury but pssshhht, there’s no WAY I can do that daily! I’m so busy — I can’t …
Read More »Why Ice Cold Water Is Bad For Your Health
According to Ayurveda, a 5,000 year old holistic healing system, drinking pure water provides the simplest solution to many health issues. However, the healing benefits of water depend on how we drink it. Should you drink cold water, hot water or room temperature water? How much water should you drink? …
Read More »Six Top Ways To Support Your Digestion
Our bodies require a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere to process food properly. That means, we should sit down to eat without watching TV, reading newspapers, working at the computer or doing any other distracting activities. Eating while sitting and without distractions allows the stomach to settle into a relaxed posture and …
Read More »Seasonal Water ‘Mocktails’
Ayurveda teaches us to live in alignment with nature and its changing seasons. Here are few tips to deliciously enhance your water consumption while supporting your well-being throughout the year: Spring Spring is a cold, heavy season where there is an increased level of kapha dosha. In comparison with winter, …
Read More »7 Spices to Curb Sugar Cravings
What’s the ayurvedic perspective on blood sugar issues? When people talk about “blood sugar issues” they’re often referring to hypoglycaemia-type symptoms in whichblood-sugar levels bottom out. This can lead to sudden hunger, light-headedness, dizziness, the shakes, confusion, headaches and moodiness. From an Ayurvedic perspective, these symptoms are a sign of Vata (air/ether) indigestion …
Read More »What Did You Feed Your Skin Today?
Skin is our largest organ. What we apply on it matters. What you feed your skin matters. It digests everything we put on our body. Make right choices for your health. Be conscious of the hidden toxic chemicals that may be in cosmetics you use every day. If you wouldn’t …
Read More »Spice Up Your Tea
Do you have a fast-paced schedule? Maybe you do a lot of focused mental work? In a demanding situation, this delicious, minty tea will give you an extra boost. Worry Free Tea helps balance and calm your mind, emotions, brain and nerves. Spice Wise The exotic colours and heady aromas of spices …
Read More »Turmeric: Gold In Your Kitchen
Herbs and spices promote health in your entire body, not just in a particular area. Due to their nutrient-dense status, they promote your overall well-being with rich antioxidants much more potent than many fruits and vegetables. Turmeric is one of the most potent spices and staple in every day cooking. …
Read More »Herbal Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis
There are few herbs which are in purest forms without any mixing of artificial flavors or other additives and are very safe for use and easily digestible. Turmeric: It is beneficial by reducing the inflammation in patients having ulcerative colitis. It can also be used in correcting the other symptoms …
Read More »Food To Avoid If You Have Ulcerative Colitis
To prevent food triggers these gives better control of the disease and allow active life. There are foods which is to be avoided that are caffeine, carbonated beverages, dairy products, if lactose intolerant, dried beans, peas, and legumes, dried fruits, berries, fruits with pulp or seeds, foods containing sulfur or …
Read More »11 Reasons To Love Turmeric
Supports your antioxidant protection against free radicals Improves your vision and your overall eye health Provides you immune system support Supports your skeletal system and joints Encourages your healthy liver function Improves your digestion < p style=”text-align: left;”> 7. Aids you in support of healthy blood and your circulatory system 8. …
Read More »Diet Plan If You Have Ulcerative Colitis
Diet is very much important factor in patients suffering from Ulcerative Colitis because a healthier diet rich in all vitamins, minerals, all carbohydrates, proteins and fats prevents in remission of ulcerative colitis. This should include a variety of low-fat dairy products, the dairy products can be consumed in moderate amounts …
Read More »Ghee: The Ancient Indian Food Miracle
Ghee, known as the ancient miracle of India for its deliciously sweet flavour and potent healing qualities, is made from butter of which the milk solids and impurities have been removed. Ghee does not contain harmful trans fats or hydrogenated oils which can cause heart disease and other serious health …
Read More »How To Cook Ghee?
Ghee is made from butter of which the milk solids and impurities have been removed. It is clarified butter. Place 2 pounds of organic, unsalted butter in a heavy saucepan on medium heat. Always choose organic to avoid antibiotics, hormones (rGBH), chemical pesticides, etc. Do not cover the pot. …
Read More »Types of Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis is most common and serious disease. So, it can be classified into Mild, Moderate and Severe forms. Mild: A person is having mild colitis symptoms have less than four stools per day, with or without blood, without any systemic disturbances and a no change in values in erythrocyte …
Read More »What is Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory, refractory disease which includes colon, rectum and little part of small intestine. The person who is suffering from Ulcerative colitis in tests shows ulcers inside the colon. Ulcerative colitis comes under the category of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The second type or category of inflammatory …
Read More »Heal With A Bath
This Ayurvedic bath and foot salt is Tridoshic – good for all body types. They will bring a sigh of relief when added to your tub or foot bath. This particular bath salts combine Himalayan red salt with essential oils of bay, eucalyptus, and ginger. Himalayan Red Salt has a number of …
Read More »The Power of Digestive Fire
When it comes to digestion, Ayurveda opens up a whole new world of revelations and realizations – revelations about the way your digestive system works with you as a whole and realizations about many ways you can take control of your body through natural ways and remedies. Your digestion is the …
Read More »Know Your Digestive Fire: 2 Minute Quiz
The Ayurvedic Secret to good digestion and radiant health glows in the light of ‘Agni’ Agni is responsible for transforming whatever comes into our system, not only the food, but the external stimuli through our sense organs, ears, skin, eyes, nose, and tongue. The information that we receive from the …
Read More »Ayurveda and Yoga
Ayurveda is not consumption of pills and capsules. The vedic system comprises of Yoga and Ayurveda together, it is tragic that two have been separated in the modern world. Because their fundamentals, principles and, practices are all in tandem with each other. Ayurveda along with Yoga should be viewed as …
Read More »How to Steep Yourself in Better Body Habits
Let’s get back to the conversation on steeping ourselves in a habit. Many of you know that tea, and even coffee for that matter, are fermented. To steep implies a chemical reaction that has to do with change over time. The strength comes with time. “A culture” Fermented foods are …
Read More »Power-Up Veggie Broth Recipe
Good broth or stock is the secret of many a chef and fine restaurant. Broths and stocks really enhance dishes, adding nutrition and depth of flavor. Broth is a great way to add a wider variety of healthy flavors and balance the six tastes for light, one-pot evening meals. Sweet, …
Read More »6 Components of An Ayurvedic Daily Routine
The ancient healing science of Ayurveda provides multiple methods through which we can regain our health and restore balance to our lives. One method which is utilized to balance the doshas (body types) is the Ayurvedic daily routine. The Ayurvedic daily routine is transformative in assisting digestion, assimilation, and absorption. …
Read More »The Science of Longevity
Health is promotive like a child is born, a child has to be nourished. And, when the child grows up then this nourishment has to continue. If the nourishment is good one remains healthy and young, otherwise we start growing old. Have you ever wondered why do we grow old? …
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