Did you know, your acne may be linked to your workout? Though you have no reason to stop working out because of the innocent breakout, it is interesting to note the connection. Dermatologists explain that letting sweat and perspiration sit on your skin and dry post workout can cause an acne outbreak, irritation, redness and
June, 10 2019
This might come as a surprise but do you know, according to the ancient healing system of Ayurveda, premature graying of hair is linked with mental stress; aggression; anger; salty, spicy and oily food; mental stress, irregular sleep, exposure to sun and pollution, improper protein synthesis in the body, thyroid imbalance and nutritional deficiency? And
June, 01 2019
Trichophobia or the fear of a receding hairline is a real thing for a lot of us. Hair breakage can be heart breaking and give you sleepless nights when you find yourself helplessly staring at split ends and brittle shorter strands of hair breaking off after every hair wash and every comb. But good thing
May, 17 2019
In a recent study, 11 young, healthy and athletic males were put through an exhausting and strenuous workout routine-ones that the fittest would find difficult to get through-to see the effect of massage on the muscles. The researchers did find some grounds to suggest that a nice Abhyanga or a full body massage after a
May, 09 2019
Commonly found in parts of Europe, Asia and North America, comfrey leaves are the latest addition in the list of exotic herbs being rediscovered for their umpteen medicinal gifts, from healing wounds to healing inflammations including gout and arthritis, moisturizing and toning your skin, supporting cell growth and finally giving you a skin that looks
May, 06 2019
Some of us are blessed with an unusual skin type-too oily, yet sensitive and dehydrated. It can be difficult to manage a skin type like that without some understanding of Ayurveda and Doshic constitution that defines each individual’s mental and physical makeup including the type of skin. If your skin rallies between being too oily
May, 02 2019
Have a hard time falling asleep? Too many thoughts before finally catching some rest? Call it the bane of modern living, sleep is the first casualty of a life lived in the fast lane, with bigger numbers to chase, goals to meet and competition to beat. And soon it becomes a vicious circle of self-harm
April, 29 2019 So you are a disciplined runner, quite happy with your choice of workout. The joy of trying to catch your breath after a good run with sweat dripping from the forehead, when the mind is totally in the present moment, is quite a spiritual experience for many. So why Yoga when you run? The idea
April, 25 2019
Ashwagandha or Indian ginseng or winter cherry is a herb that has been in use for over 3000 years for not just its incredible health benefits but also its unique ability to calm your nerves while nourishing and revitalizing your body, making it one of the most popular adaptogens that we know. But here’s why
April, 10 2019
Skin care products made from or containing food have become one of the skincare industries most popular trends. The fear of chemical ingredients hiding in moisturizers and masks has left consumers desperate for ingredients they recognize. But using food as skincare doesn’t have to live exclusively on the shelves of a few brands. Using food
April, 09 2019You are probably all too familiar with the topic of this discussion-fibromyalgia, frozen shoulder, chronic pain, stiffness in the neck, shoulder and arms-rings a bell? For many of us, sore muscles and stiffness is a friend. A big difference between Ayurvedic point of view and that of western medicine in pain management is, in Ayurveda,
April, 05 2019
According to a study in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, more than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis, 37% to be precise. A good night’s sleep is non-negotiable for you to be productive, especially when you have important strategic
April, 02 2019
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