Winter is coming, and in Ayurveda that means the season of Vata – light, airy, and dry, among other things. There is a propensity for individuals, particularly those experiencing a Vata imbalance, to feel ungrounded. As the seasons change, here are some good general rules to follow, especially if you are someone who’s prone to a Vata imbalance:
Everyone has a “hunch,” nowadays. I’m not talking about that little feeling you get. I’m referring to people, and how they can’t seem to sit or stand up straight. Sometimes work, relationships, or life in general deliver added pressures that before long, make it hard to move or feel normal again. Physical therapists are having a field day, but the experience is painful to the rest of us. Here are five easy ways to keep your spine healthy.
I remember those days when I still lived at home, spoiled by a mom and a gran who love nothing more than feeding and caring for the family.
If I had just a hint of a sniffle, I would be plied with home remedies, most of them involving honey. Basic honey water for something mild, or the famous arad milk for more serious colds.
Called “arad milk” because of the very visible inclusion of arad (also known as haldi or turmeric) in the ingredients, this strange-looking, often-changing concoction was a staple of my childhood sick days.
In Ayurveda, the Science of Life, rose water is essential and used as both a medicine and a beauty treatment to balance the doshas and maintain youth. The beauty of the rose has long been appreciated and utilized as a symbol of love and healing. There are few women who do not adore receiving gifts of the rose and rose water is a gorgeous method by which to reap the benefits of the glorious rose, year round.
Lately, I’ve been really good about going to the gym four times a week. However, when my mom and dad came down with a cold, I couldn’t help but think of the bright side of things—if I caught what was going around, I’d get a few days of rest from the gym. If I could manage to eat anything right now, I’d be eating my words because this sickness is terrible. I’d take the gym over this sore throat that refuses to go away a million times over. Since I always seem to become ill pretty early in the cold and flu season, I decided to look into foods I could eat to help my body fight back.
To heal this fall, just work with your hands. Here are some cool DIY ideas of bottle art.
Parties and get-togethers are great fun, but the cleaning up the morning after is so not! Chances are you have a stack of wine and beer bottles you’re wondering how to reuse. The first thought is obvious; just chuck them into the local recycling plant where old bottles can safely be turned into environmentally-conscious reusable things, or even more bottles.
Whenever I travel by air I carry with me my own herbal medicine chest complete with essential oils and other precious tools for healing. By slipping my favorite piece of smoky quartz into the bag with my herbs and oils (along with a blessing and good faith) I help ensure their protection from the effects of radiation and the negativity of those handling my wears. There is no better protector in the mineral kingdom, against harmful waves and negative vibes, than smoky quartz.
There are currently 25 states that have legalized the use of medical marijuana. Regulations and restrictions vary from state to state.
For those among us having many irons in the fire, meal preparation may be a dream as opposed to a reality these days. But it doesn’t always have to be the case. If healthiness is your priority, you might just have to find a way to make nutritious foods yourself – a task often easier said than done.
Below is a quick recipe for the super-busy person, who also wishes to be super-healthy.
Let us take a look at what it has to offer you and how to prepare it now.
Our liver is a key player in the digestive system of our body and is a vital organ that we cannot live without. Everything that we drink and eat, including medicine, passes through our liver. Our liver is the second largest organ in our body, next to the skin.
It filters chemicals such as alcohol and drugs from the blood, as well as regulates our hormones and sugar levels. It creates bile, blood proteins, and numerous enzymes, which the body needs. Moreover, it stores energy from the nutrients one takes in.