One of the most impressive things about Ayurveda is the depth (and breadth) of the wisdom that it provides, and its approach to understanding the...
The Causes Of Disease According To Ayurvedic Medicine
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Ashwagandha Anxiety Relief Remedy That Works, True Or False?
Ashwagandha is an anxiety relief remedy that is effective, powerful, and free of side effects. It has anxiolytic, stress-relieving, neuro-protective...
Oleation + An At-home Ayurvedic Self Massage Ritual
Practicing self care and self love are of great importance to our sense of wellbeing. Ayurveda is a huge advocate of oiling the skin or oleation. There are specific treatments where oil is poured over the body, over the forehead, with slow gentle strokes or vigorous massages. Often it is followed by a steam bath. …
Perfumes + Scents: Cooling Aromas For Pitta Dosha
Pitta dosha is generally governed by the elements Agni (fire) and Jala (water). An imbalance in Pitta dosha can make a person angry and aggressive. Pitta persons generally have sharp minds and high enthusiasm. When out of balance, they tend toward extra heat in the mind and body, which might show up as anger, excessive …
Kapha Vata Diet: Everything You Need To Know
One of my clients, who has a Kapha Vata prakriti or dosha type, as it is popularly called, shared a very intelligent observation during her first...
An Ayurveda Breakfast: 10 Healthy Breakfast Ideas From Ayurveda
An Ayurveda breakfast takes into account your dosha or Ayurvedic body type and follows certain guidelines to ensure good digestion. Let’s take a...
Digital Eye Strain: Pamper Your Eyes With Ayurvedic Treatments, Foods + Exercises
Among the sense organs, Ayurveda gives prime importance to the eyes. It says “ Sarvendriyaanam Nayanam Pradhanam“. According to Ayurveda the eyes are ruled by the Sun and because of this nature eyes are said to be fiery and more irritated in summer season. Staring at a computer monitor for long hours has become a daily …
Jatyadi Ghee Or Jatyadi Ghrita: Ayurvedic Natural Wound Healing Formula
Jatyadi ghrita or jatyadi ghee is a poly-herbal Ayurvedic natural wound healing formula. It is a medicinal ghee applied topically to treat all kinds...
Gas During Pregnancy: 7 Ayurvedic Tips To Feel Better Fast
In early pregnancy, gas during pregnancy is hard to avoid. Before the uterus is big enough to crowd the intestines, pregnancy hormones are hard at...
8 Benefits And Uses Of Aloe Vera (Kumari) + Aloe Vera Recipe
Aloe Vera is a widely used herb in Ayurveda. The Sanskrit name for aloe is ‘kumari’ meaning young girl. Let’s take a look at aloe vera...
Pitta And Kapha Pacifying Cruciferous Vegetables Soup (Perfect For Weight Loss)
Cruciferous vegetables have risen in popularity recently due to their apparent cancer-fighting properties. Cruciferous vegetables are low-calorie,...
Yogurt: Ayurveda Health Benefits + How To Make Homemade Yogurt AND Digestive Lassi
Yogurt is Amla Rasa (sour taste) in Ayurveda. It undergoes sour taste conversion after digestion. Ayurveda recommends homemade yogurt in cases of...
Pitta Pacifying Blueberry Recipes For Summer
Blueberries are small but highly nutritious berries. They taste amazing. According to Ayurveda, they’re perfect for summer (Pitta season) because...
Hibiscus Benefits + Ayurvedic Home Remedies (Japa Pushpa)
Hibiscus is commonly grown in gardens and houses for their attractive flowers. Let’s take a look at hibiscus benefits and Ayurvedic home remedies...
Ayurveda’s Take On The Benefits Of Licorice For Skin and Body
Licorice has a centuries-long reputation of being grandma’s sore throat remedy. Its botanical name is Glycyrrhiza glabra. The word Glycyrrhiza is...