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Gut Health – Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome [IBS] Naturally + Ayurvedic Tips

“All disease begins in the gut.” – Hippocrates Hippocrates – who is the father of modern medicine has stated that – “all disease begins in the gut”. However, even more impressive is the science of Ayurveda. The literal meaning of Ayurveda is “The Science Of Life” and dates back thousands of years. Ayurveda is an ancient science which takes a positive and preventative approa...

Chyawanprash – The Famous Ayurvedic Elixir

  Chyawanprash – The Ayurvedic Elixir Long ago, sat in the forest an old wise sage named Chyawan. It has been said that the old wise sage had been sitting in mediation for such a long period of time that he eventually became covered with moss, twigs, leaves and branches. One day, a beautiful princess found herself joyfully singing through the forrest as she played a game while being bli...

Ayurvedic Tips To Help Manage Heartburn + 3 Easy Soothing Recipes

Ayurvedic Tips To Help Manage Heartburn Do you ever get that burning, stinging sensation rising from your stomach and chest to your throat? Of course you have. In fact, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Digestive Diseases, 60 million people experience heartburn at least once a month and 25 million experience these symptoms daily. Staggering! Basic Guidelines To Help Preven...

The Root Cause Of All Disease – An Ayurvedic Perspective + Practical Tips To Improve Digestion

The Root Cause Of All Disease Ever get that heavy feeling with unclear thinking and tiredness especially after a meal? According to the science of Ayurveda [“The Science Of Life”] this lack of vitality is often due to the formation of toxins [“ama”] – which arises due to poorly digested food material and is considerered unsuitable to the body. After all, if we eat food to gain energy –...

The Six Tastes Of Food – An Ayurvedic Perspective + 5 Quick Tips For Digestion

The Six Tastes Of Food Have you ever wondered why when we are sick we often lose our sense of taste and even have a diminished appetite? The science of Ayurveda explains an interesting relationship between taste, appetite, and the power of digestion. Often we simply connect tastes and flavor with enjoyment value rather than connecting tastes with its corresponding therapeutic value. Ayurveda has a...

Punarnava – The Renewing Ayurvedic Herb

Punarnava – The Renewing Ayurvedic Herb Punarnava is one of the best known diuretic herbs in Ayurveda. The name Punarnava means ‘one that renews the old body’ indicating its potent rejuvenative properties particularly in heart and kidney issues. It is a strong digestive herb that is beneficial in sluggish and slow digestion. However, as it functions by absorbing fluids from the digestive sys...

Easy And Healthy Ways To Lose Weight

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 metabolism. Signs and symptoms associated with obesity include lethargy, breathlessness on exertion, excess sweating, excess thirst as well as weight gain. Usually the etiological factors of obesity...

Dinacharya – Daily Routine To Perfect Health [10 Important Tips]

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 constitution and balance will bring many health benefits. In Ayurveda there are certain steps to starting the day, and whilst these can take up some time, they are valuable in their relation to boosti...

Triphala – One Of The Most Famous Ayurvedic Formulas

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, bibhitaki and haritaki. Triphala is an excellent herbal compound for the digestive tract, lungs, skin, and eyes and can also help as part of a weight balancing program. It is also a rejuvenative ...

CUCUMBER RAITA ~ Simple & Delicious Dishes To Keep Cool This Summer!

  Simple & Delicious Dishes To Help Keep Cool This Summer! According to the teachings of Ayurveda, every aspect of our lives contrubutes to our overall health with seasonal changes being of great significance. The summer heat is reflective of the fiery element of pitta giving all the more reason to discover some delectable yummy and cooling dishes to help stay cool this summer. CUCUMBER R...

Energy Science ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective

Energy Science ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective  Would we think it to be unusual if someone who involved in a severe car accident would walk out of the ICU in a couple of days looking well? In the same way, would we think it unusual that someone with a chronic disease would clear their symptoms in a couple of months? When many of the various energy sciences are used, healing is elicited primarily by cor...

10 Simple Considerations For Optimal Digestion

DIGESTION ~ THE CORNERSTONE OF HEALTH According to ayurveda, digestion is the cornerstone of health. Even further, ayurveda has long recognized the importance of environment to one’s health and goes on to explain that what you see, hear, taste, smell, feel and think are all important for your overall well-being and health. Interestingly, it has been estimated that nearly 6 million people in ...