The Ayurvedic practice of medicine seeks to use the wisdom of food and herbs to help balance the mind, body, and spirit. If you practice Ayurveda, you might be surprised to learn that ancient Ayurvedic texts also mention the benefits of the Ayurvedic practice for animals. In the Ayurvedic text, Rigvata, written somewhere between 2000 […]
Holistic medical practice – often inspired by Eastern philosophies – are becoming more and more popular in the United States. People are expressing the desire to find healthy, natural, holistic ways of achieving wellness and balance, and for many people, they turn to Ayurveda. Ayurveda, with its rich 5,000 year history, is still the root […]
One thing we know for sure is this: we can never have enough good meal suggestions. And behind every great meal suggestion is a list of ingredients. Ideally, ingredients that are good for you and that help support your health (and that taste good, too). The sum of foods you eat is generally referred to […]
Andrographis is a flower native to Southeast Asia and is now cultivated in Asia. The flower’s stem is dark green and its petals are white with tongues of purple. The stem and leaves can be ground into a powder that can be used for medicinal purposes. The medicinal properties of andrographis is said to be […]
Andrographis, or Andrographis paniculata, is an herb native to southeast Asia, and is commonly known as the “King of Bitters.†For centuries it has played a role in Ayurvedic medicine serving a wide range of uses. The goal of an andrographis complex is most often to support normal immune system function. An andrographis complex can […]
If someone told you about an ancient medical practice that originated over 5,000 years ago, you might assume that this practice had long since died out – replaced by newer technologies and newer ways of approaching health and wellness. But we’re not just talking about any medical practice: we’re talking about ayurvedic medicine, and it […]
If you’ve spent any time reading about holistic or alternative approaches to health, then you may have run across terms like Ayurveda medicine or pitta Ayurveda. Unless you’re a holistic health professional, you may have some confusion about what these terms mean and how they could be relevant to you and your well being. So […]
You may be familiar with different personality typing systems such as the Myers-Briggs typology or the Enneagram. People look to these methods of personality testing to gain a better understanding of themselves and the way that they function. One ancient and helpful way to look at the way your personality and body function is known […]
If you enjoy spending time in the Yoga studios or have an interest in holistic medicine you may be familiar with the concept of “doshas.†Based in the 3,000 year old healing practice of Ayurvedic medicine The term “dosha†refers to your proclivities, or “life force†and how it governs your thoughts, actions, interests, and […]
