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 so unique? Used traditionally in the foods and as traditional medicine of South East Asia, gotu...
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? Our thoughts and emotions are food and—just like with the food we eat,—they need to be processed too. What’s more is that...
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...
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...
Connected wellness is based on the idea that everything is connected. No, this is not about smart devices tracking your physiological functioning and biomarkers. And it’s also more than mind-body health. What is connected wellness? This is a term I’ve been marinating...
I am officially in love with the Face, Lip and Body Butter. It may even border on addiction. I started using it just on my
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I am officially in love with the Face, Lip and Body Butter. It may even border on addiction. I started using it just on my lips, and loved it. Then I started using it on my entire face and my hands. I often have sensitivities to different products, but have had none; I only feel and see softer, healthier skin. It’s really a wonder! Thank you, Petra!