Does the nature of your skin swing between being too oily to being too dehydrated and sensitive? Chances are you have Pitta skin. Here we talk about some indicators to help you identify a Pitta skin and its proclivities. Also, bonus hacks on how to manage the skin problems related to a Pitta skin type!
July, 31 2018
Be it your daily commute to work, the fatigue there of or a road trip gone awry due to sticky sweltering traffic, you can always save your mind from the anger and frustration of being stuck behind a long line of automobiles. How about a healthy binge that also lifts your mood? An Ayurveda expert
July, 20 2018
Going by some stunning data, over 53 million Americans suffer from conditions related to poor bone density. When bone density is reduced, the bones start becoming weaker. The fall out is a higher risk of bone fractures. It is harder to manage when the fractures are located in the hip, joints, spine or wrist region. Here’s where
July, 13 2018
A person is likely to be underweight, if they weigh anywhere between 15 to 20 percent less than the normal weighing range for a given age and height. Unless the condition is due to a chronic factor or a manifest disease, it can be managed through holistic healing systems that emphasize on treating the cause
July, 03 2018
As a traveler, what do you come back with? Lot of riveting stories, memories and some tan. This is a special one for those who love to travel and share their stories of and not regret the tan and pigmentation. Going by Ayurveda, a 5000 year old natural system of wellness, skin tan is a
June, 17 2018
It can sometimes get emotionally draining to nurse a painful red breakout or two, what is called cystic acne, on an otherwise smooth glowing skin. Cystic acne is more common among young adults, though it can occur among adults too. It is caused when the pores of the skin get blocked by accumulated oils and
June, 13 2018
Water is the manifestation of consciousness and, whether you drink it or swim in it, forms a vital part of an Ayurvedic lifestyle. The basic ancient principles of Ayurveda propose that the way you drink water affects your health in as big a way as the quantities you drink do. Water is present in everything
June, 08 2018
Dehydration, tiredness, lack of appetite, dryness of the skin and fatigue are common during summer months. Going by Ayurveda, one of the oldest sciences of health and well-being, this is due to an imbalance in the Doshas or bio energies during the summer, when Pitta tends to get aggravated, Kapha is reduced due to excessive heat and Vata dosha
June, 07 2018
In addition to keeping bad breath away, it is good for your heart, digestion, eyesight and a natural pain reliever for women enduring menstrual cramps. These are just few of the compelling reasons for you to keep a jar of sweet tasting fennel seeds in your kitchen cabinet. Known for its digestive and aromatic qualities,
June, 01 2018
If you have been popping embarrassing number of painkillers to deal with the pain and stiffness in the muscle tissues in your shoulders, arms or calves, only because you do not have the time to treat the pain and remove it from its roots, then you should know, painkillers may not necessarily make the pain
May, 03 2018
Stress in your body is a reflection of the fact that you are depending and overusing the sympathetic nervous system(flight or fight) and underutilizing the parasympathetic nervous system that is responsible for rest. So what can you do to pamper your parasympathetic system every day? The answer is simple- meditation! Meditation is important to activate the
April, 20 2018
“Glowing skin is a result of proper skincare. It means you can wear less makeup and let skin shine through.” – says global makeup artist Michel Coulombe. Today, most skin experts are recommending alternative chemical-free skincare routine which addresses the issues of the skin from inside as well as outside. This is a holistic approach which
April, 10 2018
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