by Petra N. | Sep 26, 2023 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
The short answer is “no”. There are many vendors that claim organic on their packaging, but are they really certified organic? And just because a brand uses organic ingredients in their product, can the product be called organic? When is it legal to claim that a...
by Petra N. | Jul 28, 2023 | Lifestyle, Featured blog post
Mind-body health is what everyone is talking about now, but did you know that it’s so much more than being mindful, taking breaks or meditating? Have you heard about the mistake of intellect? Our thoughts and emotions are food and—just like with the food we eat,—they...
by Petra N. | Jun 17, 2023 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
So, you’ve taken an online dosha test and it says that you’re a “vata”. Is that really so? What’s a dosha? Ayurvedic biology describes our physiological functioning using terms like vata, pitta and kapha. But on an even more fundamental level, ayurveda describes...
by Petra N. | May 23, 2023 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
If sesame oil is the queen of oils in ayurveda, I’d like to dub sunflower oil the hidden gem of oils. Why? It’s one of the few oils that ayurveda defines as tridoshic, which means that it’s generally suitable for all body types, and modern skin science gives a 0...
by Petra N. | Apr 2, 2023 | Focus & meditation
I’ve been hearing quite a few people talking lately about having a hard time focusing. So, I want to dedicate this post to exploring 6 ways to better focus. Some of them will be good reminders and some of them may just surprise you! To help focus better, first we need...
