Reading Time: 2 minutes Spring is a season of rebirth and rejuvenation. The arrival of spring, after a long and cold winter, brings new life, warmth, and growth. Spring is the season of Kapha dosha, which is associated with earth and water elements, according to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine. This means that Kapha is dominant during this season, and it is …
Beating Stress With Ayurvedic Adaptogens
Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s no avoiding it, everyone gets stressed from time to time! However, over time, constant stress can cause an accumulation of free radicals in the body, resulting in accelerated aging and illness. The good news is that there are natural ways to destress that can help you feel better both mentally and physically. Fortunately, Ayurveda’s ancient science has a number …
How Ayurveda Is Used To Address PTSD
Reading Time: 3 minutes PTSD is a mental health disorder that can be caused by exposure to any type of traumatic event. Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that can be used to address the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of PTSD. Ayurveda uses herbs, spices, and foods to help balance the doshas, which are the body’s energy system. Ayurveda also uses aromatherapy, …
How Does An Ayurvedic Pulse Diagnosis Work?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional medicine native to the Indian subcontinent. It relies on a holistic approach to health and well-being, taking into account an individual’s physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. Ayurveda practitioners use various techniques to diagnose imbalances in the body, mind, and spirit, which can be the cause of disease. One of the essential tools in …
The Top Ayurvedic Herbs that Grow in the Spring
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 …
Transitioning into Spring – Rituals to support the body
Reading Time: 3 minutes As the seasons change, we are often sometimes met with ‘off-feelings’ in the body. Perhaps some allergies from pollen and spring-time floral blooms or excess mucous as the temperatures increase. These particular shifts associated with the transition from winter to spring are common, as kapha dosha that has accumulated in the body begins to rise and release as the days …
7 Ayurvedic Tips to Balance and Support Your Immune System
Reading Time: 3 minutes It is safe to say that our concern for our immune systems has increased in the last two years. We are more interested in the things we can do as a preventative measure against colds and flu. Bacteria and viruses that always surround us are responsible for causing an imbalance in our immune system, which leads to diseases. Ayurvedic medicine …