Managing PMS with Ayurveda: a holistic approach
I just want to start off this post by telling you that some of the most common health issues among my female clients are related to their menstrual cycles. Their complaints range from irregular cycles, painful menstruation, emotional imbalance to full-blown Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Ayurveda offers remedies and routines that deal with these health issues […]
Ayurvedic tongue diagnosis: what your tongue reveals about your health
Your tongue can tell you about your health problems and imbalances. 👅 When you visit an Ayurvedic doctor or practitioner, you are asked to stick your tongue out for a tongue diagnosis. Your tongue gives us a good indication of a possible imbalance or sensitivity, and whether there is āma (toxic waste) present in any […]
The best salt according to Ayurveda
There are many views on salt, and I believe it has to do with our different cultures and traditions, just as well as our history and access to different types of salt depending on where you are located. Today I am going to give you the ayurvedic perspective on salt. Because, as you might know, […]
3 books on Ayurvedic Remedies
Today I would just like to include a short post to share a couple of books with you. Books with natural remedies always come in handy at home to check what you can do in case of illnesses, small ailments or even when accidents occur around the house. I would love to get your feedback […]
Improve your vision with these 5 eye exercises
In our modern world, we suffer from an excessive use of our senses. What do I mean by this? We spend many hours in front of screens, computers, smartphones, tablets, and televisions. On top of that, we’re constantly exposed to stimuli throughout the day, whether through our ears, touch, taste, or skin. This overstimulation leads to imbalances caused by an increase in one of the three doshas, and in the case of vision, it’s an excess of Pitta dosha, our topic for today.
7 natural ways to fight parasites and bacteria
Everywhere in the world we can find parasites and bacteria. Moreover, most travellers know that certain precautions must be taken before and during our stay abroad. In countries where hygiene is lower than we are used to in Europe or where organisms live that our body cannot fight, there is a greater risk of infection. […]
The power of agni: Why your digestive fire matters in Ayurveda
In ayurveda, when we evaluate someone’s health, one of the first things we do is look at the level their digestive fire. The agni represents the fire element and involves everything related to transformation. The main functions of agni are digestion, absorption and transformation of food and sensations into energy, since everything we ingest is […]
5 natural health tips for travellers
Nowadays we travel much more than we used to: we have an optimized infrastructure, flights are accessible to practically everyone compared to 50 years ago, and after the digital revolution we are more connected to each other than ever. Whether for work, study or personal reasons, we communicate with the rest of the world constantly […]
Ayurvedic gold: How to make your own ghee at home
Ghee, also known as clarified butter, is the most used substance in the preparation of ayurvedic medication and it is considered best as the preparation for Panchakarma, the purification of the body. Ghee balance Vata dosha because of its oily properties, while it also pacifies Pitta being cold and sweet. Ghee boosts the effects of […]
Ayurvedic self-massage: Start your day balanced and energized
What do you think? Is it better to take a shower in the morning or at night? Or do you prefer to take a bath twice a day? I myself take a shower twice a day, but I am going to tell you why it is good to take a shower especially in the morning. […]
Dehydration increases your chance on disease
In general, most diseases are considered bad luck, thus we don’t choose to become sick. I don’t only refer to severe diseases but also to allergies or digestive problems. You will be surprised of how much control you have over your own health, more than you think. You might be dehydrated and not even know […]
Oil pulling: detoxing starts with your mouth
Start the day with a good detox of the mouth and your digestive system by Oil Pulling. This cleanse is found in the ancient Ayurvedic texts called Chāraka-samhita, written in the second century. When you get up in the morning, you take a big spoon of ecological, cold-pressed sesame oil and you swoosh it through the mouth […]