Reading Time: 2 minutes In the next article in the series, Ayurvedic Routines: Oil Pulling, we talk about how ayurvedic routines promote overall health. Oil pulling is the process of swishing oil in your mouth to promote oral hygiene and overall health. Using oil to cleanse the mouth reduces bacteria which helps to improve the breath, protect the gums, prevent tooth decay and cavities. …
What to Eat for your Dosha
Reading Time: 4 minutes Three energies (aka doshas) swirl together, fusing the world as it is. These three energies not only structure a balanced planet – but they also construct YOU! This information is the basis of Ayurveda, which was written in the Vedas thousands of years ago. What Am I Made Of? Remember the five elements that create nature? Air, water, earth, fire …
How to Take Good Care of Your Neck
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you take good care of your neck? Your neck, while often overlooked, plays a fundamentally important role in your overall health and wellness. It houses important blood vessels that supply blood to your brain, thyroid gland, and more! It is also the pathway through which food, water, and air reach vital organs. Continue reading to learn more about how …
Fighting Inflammation Holistically with Ayurveda
Reading Time: 5 minutes As I was diving into ancient knowledge of Ayurveda, I started to realize that these unrealistic lifestyle expectations that we put ourselves into have become something acceptable, undermining the fact that our bodies cannot adapt to the abnormal. The chronic imbalance has become a common situation affecting every cell and its roots caused by daily stress which we try to …
6 Ayurveda Friendly Natural Drinks for Staying Hydrated in the Summer
Reading Time: 2 minutes When it comes to cooling off, many people drink iced water but as per Ayurveda, consuming ice-cold beverages will only disrupt the digestive power, known as Agni. It is vital to hydrate your body with drinks that lower your body temperature but do not disrupt the digestive system, here are our top 6 natural drinks that are Ayurveda approved. 1. …
3 Wonderful Health Benefits of Lemon Essential Oil
Reading Time: 3 minutes When you think of lemons, your mind may gravitate toward those delightful summertime drinks. Commonly added for flavor, lemons are known for their refreshing and clean taste. If you are a big fan of these yellow fruits, you may have heard about one of its purest forms: lemon essential oil. This natural ingredient is extracted from the peel of fresh …
How Our Bodies React to Longer Summer Days and What It Means
Reading Time: 3 minutes Sunglasses. Hats. Bikinis. Beaches. Playing outdoors. Isn’t that what summer is supposed to be all about? Learn how our bodies react to longer summer days and what it means. Have you ever noticed that as the summer months roll on, you are decidedly happier, more active, and there’s that extra zing to life – everything just seems better, even if …
Five Ways to Stay Hydrated During the Summer (Besides Water)
Reading Time: 3 minutes What’s the secret to long-term health? Most of us would say regular exercise, eating right, sleeping on time, kicking off bad habits, etc. when asked this question. How many would even pause to think that a simple, no-fuss way to ensuring robust long-term health lies actually in hydration. Here are five ways to stay hydrated during the summer. Yes, staying …
Tips for Staying Healthy with Summer Workouts
Reading Time: 4 minutes Summer has finally arrived! With states opening back up and the weather turning warm, now is a great time to get back into your fitness routine. We’ve rounded up some tips for staying healthy with summer workouts such as running, cycling and swimming; that you can use to support your Ayurvedic lifestyle and wellness routine. Tips for Running in the …
The Warming Ayurvedic Diet in the Summer Months
Reading Time: 3 minutes Maintaining a Warming Ayurvedic Diet in the Warming Months While the Ayurveda approach to diet varies with the body types – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha – one feature remains consistent: Ayurveda, as a whole, encourages consuming warming foods. Spicy turmeric lattes trump vibrant green juice and grounding kitchadi and soups are advocated over cold, raw salads. Although these suggestions may …