Reading Time: 3 minutes Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that originated in India. Ayurvedic practitioners use a variety of different herbs to treat various conditions. These herbs are traditionally used in Indian medicine to promote balance in the body. Some of these herbs are only available in the springtime. Here are some of the most commonly used springtime Ayurvedic herbs: Turmeric Allergies …
What Are Essential Oils & How Do They Work?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Essential oils have been used for thousands of years in various civilizations to treat illnesses and promote health. They are becoming popular as natural, safe, and cost-effective therapies for various health problems due to their antidepressant, stimulating, detoxifying, antibacterial, antiviral, and soothing effects. There’s no mystery behind it, given the high cost of health care expenditures and the adverse effects …
Everything You Need To Know About The Nootropic Bacopa
Reading Time: 3 minutes Bacopa is a plant used to treat memory and brain-related ailments for thousands of years – a plant considered so beneficial to the mind that it has been a mainstay of traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India since time immemorial. Bacopa (also known as Brahmi) is a supplement used to treat a variety of mind-related issues, including anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, memory …
Why Ashwagandha Is the Most Sacred Herb
Reading Time: 2 minutes In Ayurveda, Ashwagandha is known as the “King of Medicine,” or the most sacred herb. In fact, its name literally means “the smell of a horse,” as it was said to give people who consumed it the strength and virility of a horse. This amazing ayurvedic adaptogen has now been scientifically proven to alleviate stress, help prevent the effects of …
Transitioning into Spring – Rituals to support the body
Reading Time: 3 minutes As the seasons change, we are often sometimes met with ‘off-feelings’ in the body. Perhaps some allergies from pollen and spring-time floral blooms or excess mucous as the temperatures increase. These particular shifts associated with the transition from winter to spring are common, as kapha dosha that has accumulated in the body begins to rise and release as the days …
7 Ayurvedic Tips to Balance and Support Your Immune System
Reading Time: 3 minutes It is safe to say that our concern for our immune systems has increased in the last two years. We are more interested in the things we can do as a preventative measure against colds and flu. Bacteria and viruses that always surround us are responsible for causing an imbalance in our immune system, which leads to diseases. Ayurvedic medicine …
Understanding Holistic Health better
Reading Time: 2 minutes To attain holistic health, one must first learn how different parts of the human body work together. Illness is not a natural state of being. Holistic health practices recognize that for some individuals, dealing with illness or pain can relate to spiritual concerns that may result in physical or emotional symptoms. Holistic health advices one to examine the causes for …
How to Keep Ayurveda’s 3 Stages of Life in Balance
Reading Time: 4 minutes When it comes to your health, it is critical to maintain balance. Many imbalances are the result of Doshas being out of balance. This article will cover Ayurveda’s 3 stages of life and how to keep them in balance. In Ayurveda the Doshas are formed by the following five elements working together: Ether (space), air, fire, water, and Earth. The …
Ayurvedic Digestive Tips
Reading Time: 2 minutes Everybody wants good digestion. Here are top 5 Ayurvedic digestive tips to improve digestion and live a better life. Tip 1: Stimulate Your digestive System Before You Eat Certain poses are ideal for the digestive system because the twists create agony or fire. The twisting creates the Agni that gets our gastric juices flowing. One of the stretches you can …
Self Love in Every Season
Reading Time: 4 minutes Now that the annual energetic explosion of Valentine’s day is over, are you going to wait until next year to love on yourself? What if I tell you can Self Love in Every Season. It is a beautiful intention and opportunity to devote a day to love – loving on those around you, loving on yourself, your children, your partner, …