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 …
How to Manage Your Diet During the Holidays
Reading Time: 4 minutes Typically, the holidays are a time of celebration, socializing and indulgence. Between holiday parties with friends and family, and longstanding traditions at home, it can be easy to fall off the wagon when it comes to living a healthy Ayurvedic lifestyle. So we’ve created this handy guide to help you manage your diet during the holidays, with effective strategies for …
Transforming the Winter Blues with Ayurveda
Reading Time: 4 minutes Have you ever experienced the weather as a direct mirror of your internal state? When it’s sunny, warm, and bright, you feel the excitement, possibility, and clarity; when cold, grey, and rainy, you might feel a bit more melancholy. As many ancient texts point to, “as above, so below, as within, so without.” We are very much a product of …
Top 10 Ayurvedic Herbs And Their Benefits
Reading Time: 5 minutes Ayurveda is a centuries-old Indian medical system. It seeks to maintain health and wellness by keeping the mind, body, and spirit in balance and avoiding sickness rather than treating it. To do so, it employs a holistic strategy that incorporates diet, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments. Ayurvedic herbs and spices are also utilized in this goal. Here are just some ayurvedic …
How Is Ayurveda Connected to Veganism?
Reading Time: 7 minutes BY RUDRI PATEL written for Livekindly.co Although it’s now easy to accept veganism as a mainstream diet and lifestyle, the concept began several centuries ago in the East. Veganism and spirituality have a long, symbiotic history. Respect for animals and the earth are rooted in many Eastern religions, and the modern plant-based diets of today owe their origins to a rich cultural history …
Benefits of Saffron and Incorporating it into your Routine
Reading Time: 3 minutes Famously the most expensive spice in the world, saffron is certainly worth its weight in gold. This illustrious, golden-red spice comes from the stigma of the saffron crocus, and it can take thousands of flowers to produce a single pound of saffron. But beyond its pricey reputation, the benefits of saffron are numerous, and it has traditionally been used as …
Reap the Benefits of Ashwagandha in Your Daily Life
Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to wellness, one of the best indicators that something is truly good for you is when modern science endorses a practice or substance that’s been used in ancient medicine for generations. This is certainly the case for ashwagandha, and the benefits of ashwagandha have long been touted by both eastern healers and western doctors. Essentially, ashwagandha is …