Reading Time: 3 minutes Digestion is a complex process. Although it does not require our conscious attention, we do have indirect control of these processes. If our digestive system is not in good shape, undigested food will collect in the intestine, leading to an array of digestive problems and auto-immune disorders. In this article we will share tips on how to achieve and sustain …
Ayurvedic Foods to Ease Anxiety
Reading Time: 3 minutes They say “you are what you eat,” and this is especially true if you’re trying to live an Ayurvedic lifestyle. A key tenet of Ayurveda is the practice of using your diet to balance the energy within your body. While you should consult a professional to understand your personal dosha and needs, we’ve identified some Ayurvedic foods to ease anxiety. …
How to Improve Sleep with Ayurveda
Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s been a long day, but finally your tasks are done. The moon hangs high in the sky, the lights are turned down low, and your bed is begging you to take the load off and lie down. But as soon as your head hits the pillow, a nightmare of sorts begins. No matter how hard you try, you can’t get …
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 …
How to Improve Fertility with Ayurveda
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ayurveda and Fertility According to Ayurveda, there are four primary factors of fertility – bija (the seed), nutrition (ambu), the field (kshetra), and timing (rtu). Out of these four, bija is the most crucial. It refers to the reproductive tissues (sperms, ova, and secretions from supporting organs like the prostate glands, etc.) Ayurveda defines seven dhatus or tissue structures. The …
Ayurveda & Energy Work: A Combined Path to Healing
Reading Time: 3 minutes Achieving ultimate wellness, life-fulfillment, and happiness include healing through the multiple layers of the mind, body, and soul and this can be achieved through energy work. Have you ever noticed that when you care for your physical body; eating and sleeping well, exercising regularly, and breathing deeply, you begin to think clearer, feel happier, become more intuitive, and make …
How To Pacify Vata in the Fall Season
Reading Time: 3 minutes Fall is known as the Vata season. As the temperatures begin to cool, we see the leaves begin to dry and fall off the trees, the winds can pick up leaving us chilled and the weather itself feels erratic from cloudy to sunny within hours. We discuss how to pacify Vata in the fall season. The properties of Vata dosha …
Aging Beautifully with Ayurveda
Reading Time: 3 minutes The reality is…we are all aging. But what if you felt more radiant with each and every year? How amazing would it be to become more beautiful and full of life as you aged? Ayurveda allows you to do just that. As the science of health and longevity, Ayurveda guides us on how to live a long, healthy, and blissful …
Get Ready for Cold & Flu Season
Reading Time: 3 minutes Cold and flu season is upon us and COVID-19 doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere anytime soon. Maintaining a strong, healthy immune system is more important than ever. So what can you do to beef up your immune system and make sure your body is receiving all the nutrients it needs to keep sore throats and stuffy noses away? Be …
Battle of the Bloat – 5 Ways to Relieve Bloating
Reading Time: 4 minutes Bloating. We’ve all been there, a good meal at a restaurant, a cheat day or just plain old lunch makes us look like we are 6 months pregnant. Affectionately referred to as a food baby, this little baby is no laughing matter. Bloating can come with some major pain and frankly some embarrassment, too. Rock-hard balloon stomach and lots of …