Ayurveda refers to tulsi or Holy Basil as “the incomparable one,” “mother medicine of nature” and “the queen of herbs”. Let’s take a look at tulsi benefits, uses, research, and contraindications. It is revered as an elixir of life for both its medicinal and spiritual properties. It belongs to the mint …
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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, …
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Ayurveda, the science of life, offers a prescription for living a life in harmony. According to Swami Krishnananda in his commentary on the Chandogya Upanishad, we are here to live a life of harmony through intimate knowledge of ourselves, one another, the Earth and her elements. The simple act of …
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