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It’s Tea Time

Ayurveda, Healing Postpartum Recovery, Nourishing Pregnancy, Wellness

July 24, 20230

Teas in Ayurveda are as old as the Ayurveda itself making it one of the founding principles of Ayurvedic Medicine and part of the recommended daily ritual. These teas are made of different herbs and elements and are supposed to detoxify and purify the body. Ayurvedic tea is almost always…

Magic of Ghee

Ayurveda, Healing Postpartum Recovery, Nourishing Pregnancy, Wellness

July 17, 20230

What is Ghee? Ghee is the golden yellow substance left over after the impurities of butter have been melted away; it has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for cooking and religious ceremonies, as well as therapeutically, both internally and externally. Ghee holds a pure or sattvic energy…

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Menstrual Cycle Explained

Ayurveda, Healing Postpartum Recovery, New Mom, Nourishing Pregnancy, Wellness

June 26, 20230

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…

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Ayurvedic Remedies for Gestational Diabetes

Ayurveda, New Mom, Nourishing Pregnancy

April 24, 20230

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects pregnant women, and it can lead to complications for both the mother and the baby if left uncontrolled. The exact causes of gestational diabetes are not fully understood, but there are several known risk factors that can increase a woman's likelihood…

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Pregnancy Relief with Rosewater

Ayurveda, Infant Care, New Mom, Nourishing Pregnancy

April 3, 20230

Rose water is widely used and recommended by Ayurvedic practitioners during pregnancy from everything from skin care to stress relief. Here are some tips on how to use rose water during pregnancy: Soothe morning sickness: Add a few drops of rose water to a glass of water and sip it…

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Anemia In Pregnancy

Ayurveda, New Mom, Nourishing Pregnancy

February 13, 20230

In Ayurveda, Garbhini-Pandu (anemia in pregnancy) is described as a pregnant woman becoming weak and pale. The major driver of this (mostly temporary) disorder is the increased need for iron during pregnancy driven by the need for nourishment in her own body, building lactation support and growth of the fetus.…

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Fueling the Digestive Fire

Ayurveda, Nourishing Pregnancy, Wellness

January 30, 20230

Ayurveda regards digestion as the very cornerstone of health. Our digestive Agni (fire) is the key to our health and immunity. According to Ayurvedic principles, what, how and when you eat are all utmost importance to keep the digestive flame healthy and balanced; this includes drinking plenty of plain and…

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Magic of Head Massage

Ayurveda, Healing Postpartum Recovery, New Mom, Nourishing Pregnancy, Wellness

January 23, 20230

Growing up in India, head massages were part of life. It wasn’t uncommon for my mother, or my grandma to massage my hair with herb infused oil, especially when I was stressed with school work. Ayurvedic head massage is an ancient therapeutic treatment that has been practiced in India for…

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Animal Protein and Ayurveda

Ayurveda, Nourishing Pregnancy, Wellness

January 9, 20230

Let me start by reminding you that Ayurveda does not subscribe to a solely vegetarian diet. Each person is different based on his or her constitution, genetic predispositions, and age. Climate and geography also play a large role in what one should eat. For example, if you lived in the…

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