Winter

Constant sniffles and a runny nose can be very irritating, especially when it keeps on dripping. Runny nose and sniffles can have two causes. They can be caused by cold temperatures during the winter and rainy seasons and are often accompanied by a sore throat and sometimes fever. Runny nose and …

Cold season is here and the major problem faced during this period is dry skin and dry scalp. Here are few simple Ayurvedic tips to tackle this concern. Dry skin and dry scalp is due to predominance of Vata dosha. When Vata dosha increases in the body it reduces Kapha dosha …

January used to be the hardest month. Back to school, back to work, back to cold, intense urban environments. Now January is this… warm soup on lovely days. Writing. Researching. Planning. Walks on the beach. Morning prayers with the sunrise. Sitting by the fire in the evening. Meals with my beloved. …

This is my favorite time of the year. It is not because of the gatherings nor the Christmas lights. It is my favorite time of year because it is a time of drawing inward and a time of quiet. We have lived through some very unusual months and many of …

Living a healthy balanced lifestyle includes pleasure. The pleasure of enjoying a tasty meal, the fragrance of flowers, the beauty of a sunset and the sensual sensations and pleasures of touch. Pleasure increases your physical and emotional wellbeing and in Ayurvedic terms, your ojas. “It is the Ojas which keeps …

Here we are so close to the first day of winter! We can see nature slowing down around us.  Trees drop leaves and rivers freeze, at least in the Northern hemisphere. So because we are part of nature we get a bit sluggish too.  Our circulation gets slower, our lymph gets …

In most areas of the United States, early winter is the time when the dryness of fall meets the cold of winter. Many begin “winding up” for the holidays, bringing stress levels to an all time high for the year. Others will be outdoors skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. Whatever your winter activity, dry …

In countries where there is limited sunshine during the winter people can suffer from Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD). SAD usually starts in the fall and begins to lift as daytime hours begin to lengthen in the spring. This could be about a four to six month period of low energy, lack of …

As published as “Featured Today Highlight, Popular Lately, and Top 10 Blogs of the Week on Elephant Journal. Many people, particularly those who live in colder regions of the world, really look forward to the freedom and joy often associated with the summer season. Ayurveda lovers, however, actually eagerly anticipate …

Let’s face it the holidays are a flurry of activity and engagements from Thanksgiving until New Year’s. Yes, some of us have it easier than others but we all need a little TLC over the holidays to stay sane. Invite yourself to take a moment and develop a strategy for …