“Give me a word, any word, and I’ll show you that the root of that word is Greek.” Sounds familiar? In this case, the famous line from My Big Fat Greek Wedding is actually...
Chamomile for health, wellness and skin
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Diet & herbs
Gotu kola: a powerful ingredient for wellness and skin
Centella Asiatica L. or gotu kola, also known as Indian pennywort and Asiatic pennywort, has been gaining a lot of attention lately, especially in skin care. What makes it...
Why sunflower oil is a hidden gem for your skin
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...
6 types of warming foods you must know
Winter is coming! No, Game of Thrones is not back but cold season is upon us again. As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder each day, we feel more and more...
5 habits that you think are healthy—but are they?
Remember when eating fat free was all the craze, just to learn decades later that your brain and body do need (good) fats to function properly? Building healthy habits has...
Two truths and a lie about honey
Honey. A popular sweetener often used on its own and in cooking. Did you know that most honeys share 80% of the same physical and chemical properties? They're good for you...
Spring into spring with these wellness tips
Spring has sprung! Ayurveda defines seasons by the dosha(s) that dominate(s) them. There are 3: vata, pitta, kapha. Dosha means "the one that goes out of balance", but to...
Healthy skin do’s and don’ts
Are skin conditions due to the bacteria on your skin? In this interview with Dr. Vivek Shanbhag, we explore how strong immune function help maintain healthy skin. Dr....
Immunity with ayurveda: what is it and what can you do?
True or false? Your immune system is the defense mechanism against infections. Immunity according to ayurveda is more than that. Charak Samhita, an ancient ayurvedic text,...