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Ginger: An Ayurvedic Universal Medicine

The Surprising Benefits of Eating on This Leaf

11 Super Simple Solutions to Reducing Stress

Stress is a natural reaction of the body. But too much stress zaps the joy out of living. Stress can be defined as a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from demanding circumstances.

How to Balace Vata + an Autumnal Stew Recipe

Fall is here along with the cool and crisp air, beautiful colors in the leaves, and a harvest of delicious vegetables. These are all delightful changes the season brings. But along with those changes come the shorter, colder, and drier days of vata season.

Ayurvedic Skin Health Guide: Look from the Inside Out

As the largest organ in the body, the functions of the skin reach well beyond serving as a sac for the contents of our physiology. Nutrients reach the skin by diffusing through fluid from the blood vessels embedded in the deeper layers of the skin.

How To Handle Your Ayurvedic Stress Type

In the Western world, we don’t usually dwell on the distinctions between our reactions to stress . . . we tend to focus on the stressful situations we find ourselves in, such as looming work deadlines or a missed train. And the general stress coping solutions are applicable to most everyone . .

The Amazing Mung Bean and a Delicious Recipe

The mung bean is regarded as highly nutritious and naturally detoxifies the body in Ayurveda. When cooked as a soup per say, they work by cleansing the liver, gall bladder and vascular system of any ama (undigested toxins).

How to Stay in Tune with the Rhythm of Nature

The Ayurvedic paradigm shows how body, mind, and spirit interactions can be predicted, balanced and improved to enable us to live gracefully, harmoniously.   ~ Dr.

The 5 External Elements Within Us

In the ancient healing science of Ayurveda, the five elements are discussed like philosophical concepts. The elements are the basic principles of the Universe . . . and they represent the primary components of all living things.

Ready for a Healthful Season and a Joyful New Year?

Winter is characterized by shorter days and lower energy. Nature slows down, plants go dormant and animals go into hibernation. This is the time of year when the natural world begins to retreat . . . and as per the teachings of Ayurveda, we should do the same.

10 Scientific Reasons Why Ayurveda Loves Ginger

Ayurveda agrees with the scientific reasons why ginger is one of the healthiest (and most delicious) super foods on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bio active compounds that have powerful benefits for your whole body and even your brain.

10 Simple, Healthy Food Swaps for Your Ayurvedic Diet

For most people, the worst temptation is diet. When trying to lose weight or gain muscle, many of us become a little fanatical about what foods are good or bad for us. With any prescription, the only difference between a medicine and a poison is dosage. The same holds true for food.

17 Reasons Why Ghee Is The Ultimate Ayurvedic Superfood

Modern science has finally gotten around to proving the physical and mental health benefits of eating ghee that our ancestors figured out centuries ago.

5 Interesting Things You May or May Not Know About the Ayurvedic Diet

Ayurvedic expert Reenita Malhotra Hora, in her latest health book, The Ayurvedic Diet, presents a wellness guide for a healthy lifestyle.

5 Life Changing Lessons Ayurveda Taught Me

While Ayurveda has been widely restricted to the very elite or reduced to simply being about doshas (an Ayurvedic concept that roughly translates to the fundamental constituents of the body), there is a lot more to Ayurveda that meets the modern eye.

7 Simple Ayurvedic Tips to Reduce Inflammation

Here are some tips to reduce inflammation in the body:   1. Breathe Boost your body's parasympathetic activity. Learn to rest, breathe, and digest.

The 9 Ancient Beauty Secrets of Ayurveda

The first time I read Dr. Pratima Raichur's book on Ayurveda and beauty, I was blown away. Ayurveda is for sure one of the first to adopt the mantra "beauty comes from within". As a 5,000 year-old ancient science, it is known for its balancing properties.

9,000 Studies Confirm This Superfood's Potency To Heal

My name is Ava Larcey. I live in a small suburb of San Diego, CA and I would love to share my journey with you about dealing with inflammation and sickness...specifically with what I call the "gold stuff" that saved me or otherwise known as Turmeric.

Apple Cider Vinegar and Ayurveda

Apple cider vinegar has been hitting many health food store shelves recently. Often used for weight loss, apple cider vinegar strongly increases the flow of bile, the fatty, oily substance made by the liver, and stored in the gall bladder to help you digest fats.

Asthma in Ayurveda

As the air quality in the world decreases with spikes in industrialization, there has also been known cases of asthma to increase gradually. In western medicine, Asthma is controlled, (not cured), with the use of steroid inhalers and generally long term use is indicated.

Ayurveda For Children

As every mother of two now, I know firsthand the way that no two children are alike. Just as one child may have black hair and another brown, psychological and physical needs can also vary widely from child to child.

Ayurveda Gaining Popularity In Europe

Ayurveda has not always been embraced in modern science.

Stay Cool this Summer with Ayurveda

According to the seasonal cycles, summer is considered to be Pitta season, where the energetic principles of Fire and Water are strongest. It is during that summer when the Pitta dosha, inherently driven by solar force, is most present, as it is made up of the Fire and Water elements.

Ayurveda and Digestion: Resolve 5 Common Gut Health Issues

In an article by Shrankhla Holecek via mbg, we found the suggestions for healthy digestion to be really beneficial, so we wanted to share them with you here. We included a few of our own time-tested Ayurvedic methods as well.