More than 50% of pregnant women experience morning sickness during pregnancy. According to Ayurveda morning sickness, known as Gharbhini Charddi, is caused due to one of three reasons:
Aggravation of Vata (Space and Air elements) which can cause the air to move the wrong way in the body, resulting in…
According to Ayurveda, health has to be achieved in all aspects of our lives. The process of healing is participatory and each individual holds responsibility and accountability for their health; one is expected to do the work to maintain balance and harmony and there are no magic prescriptions or pills.…
According to Ayurveda, our digestive fire (agni) holds the key to good health; improper digestion is where ill health begins in the physical body. Fennel seeds are one of the best digestive herbs. They strengthen digestive fire and some of their benefits include managing gas, stopping cramping, aiding with heart…
Before I begin to share the benefits of this amazing herb, I want to emphasize that Ayruvedic healing is dynamic and it doesn’t provide a standardized method of treatment; healing is unique to each individual. While Shatavari is a great herb, please be mindful of incorporating it in your daily…
Known as “Kesar” in India, Saffron is a spice, used over centuries for its tremendous beauty and health benefits. It is enriched with magnesium, copper, potassium, manganese, iron, selenium, zinc, calcium, vitamin A and C and other potent minerals.
In Ayurvedic texts, Saffron is known for its healing properties.…
Ayurveda is often described as the medicinal system from India dating back 5000 years. While that is true, ayurveda is a much more complex and holistic wellness foundation which includes herbal medicine, dietetics, body work, surgery, psychology and spirituality. At its core, Ayurvedic philosophy is focused on balance; any symptoms…
In today’s world, it is common for mother’s to feel pressure to bounce back as quickly as possible to return to their “normal life” after baby. There are physical, emotional and spiritual shifts that come from birthing a new life. Once our baby/babies and placenta are born the womb is…