Reading Time: 4 minutes Everyone has respiratory infections. Statistics show that an average adult can expect to get two to three colds per year. When the body is invaded by disease, the immune system makes every effort to destroy both the germs and the infected cells. Because we are surrounded by bacteria and viruses constantly, even when we are healthy, these impurities can’t be …
3 Simple Strategies to Boost Your Immune System
Reading Time: 5 minutes The Immune system is the body’s first line of defense against the external environment. While there are several types of immunity, the basic tenet of Ayurveda states that immunity is based on inherited and acquired reserve. This is called ‘vyadhi-kshmatva’ or ‘self-avoidance of disease.’ According to the text in Chakrapannidatta: This force is ‘a strength within all of us that …
Is Your Gut Causing Skin Problems?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Cleanse, tone, moisturize. We’ve been taught this essential 3-step skincare routine all our lives. And it’s really the foundation of healthy skin. What if you’re doing everything right when it comes to what you put on your skin and you still wake up every morning only to see dull, worn-out skin with congestion? Is Your Gut Causing Skin Problems? If …
How to Stay Healthy While Traveling
Reading Time: 4 minutes A common thought is… “How am I going to stay healthy on my vacation?” That question is more common than you’d think. I’m a big fan of countries like Indonesia and India and keeping healthy is extremely important over there. In this article, we discuss how to stay healthy while traveling? While traveling, you are exposed to many new bugs …
Why Are So Many People Going Gluten-Free?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Recently you may have noticed more people you know have gone gluten-free. You have a friend with celiac disease who avoids gluten because they get really, really sick when a crumb is near them. You also have a friend who avoids bread and pasta because, well, it just makes her feel better not eating them! Should you consider giving up …
How a Healthy Gut Can Save You from Candida Overgrowth
Reading Time: 3 minutes You may have heard that “you are what you eat” and “you are what you digest and absorb.” While both of these offer truth — like the food we eat is transformed into energy to function, to rebuild and regenerate cells and tissues, and to fuel the brain — it’s not the whole story. Our body comprises of more than …
Lift and Shift Your Mood with 5 Easy Steps
Reading Time: 4 minutes At the turn of the seasons, we may sometimes feel ‘off’. As the shift from winter to spring occurs, we can again witness the universe within us, as our own shifts begin to unfold. During these times of transition and change, it can be useful to practice rituals to nourish our state of being and our mood. Springtime naturally brings …
Why is Turmeric So Good For You?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Turmeric is having its moment. From skincare to golden lattes (seriously, even Starbucks attempted their turmeric drink), turmeric is a hot commodity. This spice, once only found in Indian cooking, has emerged in the west as the latest health craze with a long list of benefits to back it up. Turmeric is right for you – In this article, We …
Three Yoga Poses for Bloating
Reading Time: 3 minutes Everyone can relate to feeling bloated from time-to-time. Poor diet, not properly chewing our food during rushed meals, lack of exercise, busy lifestyles, and stress all compromise the digestive system. For many of us, being bloated isn’t an occasional occurrence; it is a daily discomfort. Yoga is useful for connecting the breath and the body. By slowing down the mind …
Spotlight on Ashwagandha, an Adaptogen for Stress Relief
Reading Time: 2 minutes Maybe you’ve heard of Ashwagandha before; perhaps it is a staple in your diet, or maybe, like a vast majority, you’re not even sure how to pronounce it. Ashwagandha and other adaptogenic herbs and medicinal mushrooms have gained attention in recent years, and for a good reason. Despite what the dust, potions, and tonics across your social media feed may …