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Reaching Optimal Health: Ayurveda Philosophy & its Elements

Reading Time: 5 minutes Ayurvedic medicine recognizes that health is more than simply the absence of disease.  Unlike modern Western medicine, it works to prevent and cure disease as well as to enable people to achieve and maintain ideal mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.  It calls upon each individual’s inherent powers of rejuvenation  and emphasizes that a person must take an active role …

detox

Ferd Sual Ayurveda & You, Daily Routines, Lifestyle, Seasonal Guides

Fall Detox Tips

Reading Time: 3 minutes As the leaves begin to change color and the wind takes on a chilly edge, it’s easy to see that the seasons are changing. Just as the seasons change, so too, do our bodies and constitutions. Spring and fall in particular are known for being transitional periods, as we shift from cooler to warmer weather and vice versa. In the …

doshas

Ayurveda & You, Doshas, Kapha, Knowledge Center, Pitta, Vata

What are the Doshas? Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Reading Time: 5 minutes We are all unique. Our bodies, our personalities, the way we view the world, and specific issues we are trying to combat.  Each and every one of us has our own specific blueprint that shapes us into who we are! Ayurveda recognizes this uniqueness through the doshas… but What are the Doshas? Vata, Pitta, Kapha – and why are they …

aging beautifully with Ayurveda

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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 …

Ferd Sual Lifestyle, Yoga & Meditation

Yoga Poses to Start and End Your Day

Reading Time: 4 minutes Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. There are many varieties of yoga, including vinyasa, Hatha, ashtanga, yin, and more. Adding a few foundational poses to your morning and evening routine will create a habit to start and end your day. The energizing morning poses are designed to invigorate your body, while the night poses can help quiet the …

flu & cold season

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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

Kelly Driscoll Body, Daily Routines, Digestion, Immunity, Lifestyle, Product Articles

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 …

self massage

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The Benefits of Self-Massage

Reading Time: 3 minutes With the weather cooling down and the fall season moving in, now is the perfect time to find a new way to stay energized and warm. As with most things, Ayurveda has an answer for this: self-massage, or abhyanga. An essential part of your daily Ayurvedic routine, abhyanga can restore both your physical body and emotional wellbeing. The benefits of …

Benefits of Ashwagandha

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Reap the Benefits of Ashwagandha in Your Daily Life

Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to wellness, one of the best indicators that something is truly good for you is when modern science endorses a practice or substance that’s been used in ancient medicine for generations. This is certainly the case for ashwagandha, and the benefits of ashwagandha have long been touted by both eastern healers and western doctors. Essentially, ashwagandha is …

dry brushing

Daily Routines, Essential Oils, Lifestyle

Health Benefits Of Dry Brushing

Reading Time: 3 minutes Our skin is the body’s largest organ. It’s also the part of the body most people want to maintain healthy and rid of toxins. Dry brushing is a form of lymphatic massage throughout the body that brings upon a ton of health benefits and can help improve your overall health. What is dry brushing? Dry brushing the skin in a …