Ayurveda, and other eastern wellness philosophy have emphasized for centuries, Gut Health, as the lynch pin for overall health. In Ayurveda, gut health is directly tied to the strength and balance of your digestive agni (fire). One of Ayurveda’s teachings is that we are not what we eat, but rather…
According to Ayurveda, menstrual flow is a byproduct, after all, of the most basic tissues of the body. After we ingest our breakfast, this food undergoes transformation through the seven tissue layers of the body. The first is plasma, then blood, which is then followed by the muscle and fat…
According to Ayurveda, primary driver of eczema is an impaired digestive fire (Agni”), which in turn is caused by unsuitable diet, lifestyle and environmental factors. When the digestive fire is imbalanced, either too high or too low, it causes some food to convert to toxins (“Ama”). These toxins then circulate…
Beautiful skin is the result of your whole body being healthy from living in harmony with nature, practicing nourishing habits, and eating wholesome foods. We can determine a great deal about our health just by looking at the skin on our face.
In addition to a healthy lifestyle and diet,…
When I was pregnant, I couldn’t get myself to eat meat very often; I find this aversion quite common in pregnant women. I made lentils a key source for my protein and iron intake. In Ayurvedic nutrition legumes (known as pulses) are the edible seeds of leguminous plants. They are…
If you are new or nursing mom, you might find sleep patterns erratic making you feel lethargic, mentally foggy, digestively unhappy and overall cranky. We spend roughly 1/3 of our lives sleeping and there is a reason it is sleep is vital for human survival. In Ayurveda, sleep is one…
Pranayama is an ancient breath technique that originates from yogic practices in India. It involves controlling your breath in different styles and lengths. It is known as the fourth anga, or limb, of yoga. The word pranayama comes from two separate words: prana and ayama. Prana translates to breath or…
Stretch marks during pregnancy are developed due to the stretching of the skin. According to Ayurveda, stretch marks have Pitta (Water and Fire) and Kapha (Water and Earth) imbalance in them. Kapha involvement causes itching and Pitta causes burning sensation.
Pregnancy stretch marks can be generally be found on the…
Most mother’s, myself included, have experienced hair loss a few months after a baby’s birth; this is typically caused by hormonal changes post-delivery and is anticipated to last a few months, though in some cases it can last up to a year. During pregnancy, excessive amount of hair goes into…