Reading Time: 3 minutes In Ayurveda, the root of all disease begins in the gut. When one dosha is out of balance (Vata (colon), pitta (small intestines), or Kapha (stomach)), the first signs and symptoms of imbalance arise in the corresponding organ. From there, if not addressed, imbalances travel through the bloodstream to the most vulnerable organs in the body and take root, causing …
How To Improve Memory With Ayurveda
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of natural medicine that has been preserving the health and lives of people for at least 5000 years. Unlike conventional medicine, it treats the symptoms and the root cause of any disease, which often deals with just one specific symptom. Moreover, it is based on a holistic approach towards well-being, rather than focusing on …
Natural Remedies to Ease Your Anxiety
Reading Time: 3 minutes A Personal Experience With Anxiety I was driving on the Schuylkill Expressway, irrational thoughts racing through my head, palms sweaty white-knuckling the steering wheel, heart-pounding and seriously considering if I should pull over; fearful of passing out. That was the worst panic attack I’d experienced as a result of my anxiety, which seemed to be mimicking the behavior of an …
Breast Care as A Journey
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Breast Care Program is a great journey to the soul through relaxation and pleasure. In this process, your mind can be trained, your emotions can be acknowledged, your body can find itself again with long-forgotten sensations, and if you allow yourself to open up… you will experience self-love. In most western traditions of medicine, breast care does not make …
5 New Year Resolutions You Can Keep with Ayurveda’s Help
Reading Time: 3 minutes The end of the year provides a chance for change, it brings about feelings of starting fresh and being inspired. There were many changes and a high and low of emotions that we had to deal with in 2021, but despite everything, we remained strong, and I hope these 5 simple New Year Resolutions will help you be inspired by …
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 …
Holistic Practices for the Holidays
Reading Time: 3 minutes We are all excited about this end of the year holidays, the end of the year and we need a break from reality. Today we share holistic practices for the Holidays. Maybe this Christmas dinner is not as big as we are used to, but you can still share it with your loved ones. Perhaps this New Years’ party cannot …
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 …
Beating Stress with Adaptogens and Healing Faster
Reading Time: 3 minutes S-T-R-E-S-S. We’ve all been there at some point, a million and one things on our plate and hardly any time to get them done! In this article, we talk about the causes of stress and beating stress with adaptogens found in nature. There are many causes for our stress but our bodies handle each one the same way, by releasing …
Prioritize your Wellbeing with Ayurveda this Winter
Reading Time: 3 minutes In winter time we are supposed to be full of cheer and merrymaking, celebrating with family and loved ones in warmly lit homes. The shorter days make it harder to really feel awake, and what little time you can get outdoors is often marred by snow, rain or cold. In short, the winter blues can be a very real problem …