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8 Tips For Sound Sleep – An Ayurvedic Perspective
Sleep is one of the fundamental mainstays in Ayurveda. It is vital to sleep the appropriate hours at specific times in order to achieve balanced health. […]

 “That Which Purifies The Earth.”
Neem – A Powerful Purifying and Detoxifying Herb
Neem is a tree that grows in the tropical regions of India. It is widely used and an extremely popular ayurvedic skin […]

Kutki – A Popular Liver Tonic
Kutki (katuka) is a popular liver tonic herb. Although its name means ‘pungent’ it also has a strong bitter taste. It grows at high altitudes in the Himalayas and is also kno […]

The Benefits Of Turmeric
Turmeric is a common spice found in almost every kitchen in many Asian countries like India. Amongst its countless roles, turmeric is commonly used for cosmetic and coloring purposes. […]

 
“Without proper diet, medicine is of no use.
With proper diet, medicine is of no need.”
– Ancient Ayurvedic proverb

The 10 Golden Rules Of Food Intake
According to Ayurveda if we do not f […]

Easy And Healthy Ways To Lose Weight
From an Ayurvedic standpoint, weight gain occurs as a result of excess earth and water elements in the body. This creates sluggish/weak digestion which leads to low m […]

Trikatu – The Digestive Herbal Formula
Trikatu is a formula combination of equal parts ginger, black pepper and pippali. The name trikatu means three peppers or the three pungents. It is a wonderful herb with […]

Ashwagandha Milk & Ghee – Strength Giving And Stamina Of A Horse
Ashwagandha is a renowned ayurvedic herb that can act as both a tonic and a sedative. The name Ashwagandha translates to “smell of the h […]

“Westerners live freely and think in structured ways, 
while Easterners think freely and live in structured ways”
– Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Seven Systems of Indian Philosophy [1]
The modern Western model […]

10 Tips For A More Healthy Life With Ayurveda
Ayurveda, the science of life, is more a way of life than a way to treat people. Prevention is far better than curing a disease according to Ayurveda. I will now […]

Discovering The Benefits Of Nasya
She woke up in the morning feeling clogged in her nose. Food did not have taste for her and her head felt heavy. Easy way out was popping an antihistamine. This easily became a […]

Dinacharya – Daily Routine To Perfect Health
Daily routine is a vital and integral part of our state of health. A routine that is followed with care and awareness with respect to our individual […]

Lassi – A Refreshing Drink And Digestive Aid
Lassi is a popular indian drink that is refreshing and helps aid digestion. It is made with fresh yogurt and water and is generally produced with 3 parts water […]

The Benefits Of Cow’s Milk ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective
Saturday morning I poured two cups of fresh cream off a half gallon jar of fresh raw milk. Of interest, milk has come under scrutiny for its indigestibility, […]

Triphala – One Of The Most Famous Ayurvedic Formulas
Triphala is one of the most famous of ayurvedic formulas. The name triphala literally means “Three Fruits” as it consists of equal parts amalaki, bibh […]

Food As Medicine: The Eight Important Aspects Of Food
According to Ayurveda, food is considered to be the best medicine. Of equal importance is the consideration, according to Ayurveda, that poor digestion […]

What Is Yoga?
Yoga is literally translated as ‘Union’
What does union mean in Yogic context? Yoga is union and means non-duality, oneness! It comes from the Sanskrit root “Yuj” which means to join. Yoga is h […]

Appetizing Ginger Pickle & Super Easy Ginger Tea
Ginger is a well-known and widely used herb. It is used extensively around the world and is an important ingredient in many foods, drinks and herbal […]

Delectable And Delicious Rose Flavored Treats
The beauty of the rose is seconded only by its healing properties. In Ayurveda the rose, more specifically the Damascus rose, is used for more than just […]

Shatavari – An Excellent Female Tonic
Shatavari is a very popular pitta pacifying herb. It is referred to as  “the woman who has a hundred husbands” and thereby suggestive of its properties of being an e […]