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Cold weather is nearing. As fall and winter approach your door, thoughts of cold, cough, flu and sniffles may worry you. Is the cold weather dangerous to your overall health? Not at all. Especially when you protect yourself with a proper cold weather diet and lifestyle. The cold weather is …

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 …

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 …

Cleansing and detoxification are primary focuses of Ayurveda. Much of the practice of routine (dinacharya) individually tailored to each dosha, is rooted in principals that prevent the accumulation of toxins. But, no matter how clean a life we live we are inevitably exposed to toxins from the food we eat, …

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 …

By Vedika Global Faculty Member Dr. Gunvant Yeola, M.D. & Ph.D (Ayu) Clove (Latin name Syzygium aromaticum) is an aromatic, dried flower bud of a tree, which is abundantly used in biryanis (flavored rice dishes), especially in Northern parts of India. It is part of garam masala (a heating mix …