We all know that keeping our immune system strong is the key to good health. In TCM, that means making sure qi is flowing and circulating smoothly and is constantly in balance. In Ayurveda emphasis is placed on keeping mental digestion of thoughts and emotions, as well as physical digestion of food and drink, smooth…
Read more →image by Flickr According to the AAFA (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America), Louisville Kentucky is ranked as the worst US city for spring allergies in 2014. Even if you don't live in Louisville, you may still be one of about 45 million Americans who suffer from chronic seasonal allergies. Although trees tend to pollinate…
Read more →According to Ayurveda, the ancient holistic medicine from India, the principal factor for maintaining good health is to keep your digestive fire (agni) strong. If food is not digested, assimilated and eliminated properly, the result will be an imbalance in the three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha), the fundamental physiological governing principles of mind and body.…
Read more →All cultures have traditional folk medicines that are handed down through generations and consist of simple ingredients that can be found in the local community or household. Who doesn't have a family recipe for chicken soup to treat colds and flu? If you are looking for some different natural solutions for minor health problems, then…
Read more →image courtesy of Christophe DiouxJanuary is the time when many people take stock of themselves, mentally and emotionally, and decide to make changes to their lives in the coming year to alleviate stress. If you are making and struggling with your New Year's Resolutions, the following guide may be of help. According to Ayurveda, the…
Read more →We know that going with the flow of nature's rhythmic cycles is the key to good health and longevity. This applies not only to our diet but also to our exercise, and yoga is no exception. As yoga and Ayurveda are interdependent, the Ayurvedic doshas play an important role in yoga practice. Benefits are found…
Read more →courtesy of The Family HandymanIf summer heat and humidity disturb your metabolism, causing acne, skin rashes, diarrhea and heartburn, then you might want to try an Ayurvedic remedy. Pitta is the dosha associated with the element of fire, which is easily disturbed in our long hot summers. Following a pitta pacifying diet focusing on the…
Read more →courtesy of italia.itAccording to the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient holistic medicine of India, the mind and body follow the flow of nature and must adapt accordingly throughout our lifetime. The three doshas that make up our constitution are effected by our diet, exercise, lifestyle, and also by our environment. When the doshas are in…
Read more →istock photoThere is a lot of information online about eating raw foods. Most of it refers to raw fruits and vegetables, but recipes for cakes and breads - with and without using a dehydrator - become more and more popular. While qi energy is certainly in its purest form in food which is consumed raw,…
Read more →Time for those festive holiday meals again! Of course we will choose healthy alternatives wherever possible, watching we don't overdo the fat, cholesterol, and sugar laden recipes and foods. But there's no getting away from it, the Season wouldn't be the same without at least some of our favorite traditional dishes on the table! And…
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