As the weather shifts from summer to fall, I have been wrestling with a mild throat infection for the last few weeks. As part of my ayurvedic arsenal, I’ve been using holy basil to help rid me of the infection and thought to share a...
Let’s talk about the wonders of Triphala, shall we? Literally it means "three fruits," with tri meaning "three" and phala meaning "fruit." The three fruits contained in Triphala are Haritaki, Amalaki and Bibhitaki. Considered to be nourishing for the mind and body, triphala has also been said...
Celery has been shown to contain a variety of vitamins, minerals and trace elements such as: vitamins K and C, some B vitamins, beta-carotene, which are converted into Vitamin A in the body, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese potassium and phosphorus. Still not sure whether you...
Kiwifruit (commonly known as kiwi), or Chinese gooseberry, is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. These emerald green delights promote your health in different ways due to their high antioxidant content. Here are some amazing health benefits of eating kiwi. It Improves Heart Health Kiwi fruit...
Known as the King of Seasons in Ayurveda, spring offers us a chance for renewal, a time to get outdoors and spread our wings. Most often we arrive at spring feeling heavy, slow and cold - the spitting image of kapha dosha. Spring is the...
Referred to as “the fruit of the angels” by Christopher Columbus, papaya is chock-full of essential nutrients and minerals. Rich in vitamin C, one cup of papaya provides almost 400% of the recommended daily value. This high antioxidant fruit also contains a good deal of vitamin...
I recently had the pleasure of trying a few pure essential oils from a Santa Barbara based company called, Aroma Foundry and I have to say, I’m impressed with their high quality ingredients. The four essential oils I decided to try were: Bergamot, Lemongrass, Ylang Ylang and...
For centuries, Ayurveda has used Ashwagandha to treat people suffering with stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and lack of sleep. Rich in antioxidants, iron and amino acids, it's no surprise that it continues to be prescribed by Ayurvedic practitioners. Known to promote both, physical and mental health,...
Trikatu is often prescribed in Ayurveda. Containing three spices in equal proportions, it's is made up of: Black pepper – Piper nigrum Long pepper fruit – Piper longum Ginger – Zingiber officinalis. Being extremely hot by nature, Trikatu is often used to stimulate the digestive...