by Janis B. | Aug 27, 2025 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Jojoba oil is derived from the Jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis). This medicinal plant is used worldwide. The seeds and oil of this plant have been used in folklore for a long time to help manage various ailments. These include skin and scalp disorders, superficial...
by Petra N. | Jun 11, 2025 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Guduchi—also known as giloy or Tinospora cordifolia—is an esteemed herb in ayurveda, often referred to as the “heavenly elixir” or “protector.” Its Sanskrit name translates to “the one which protects the body,” reflecting its foundational role...
by Petra N. | Apr 14, 2025 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Every year, I get a comprehensive blood test done that includes complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), iron, lactate dehydrogenase (LD), lipid panel, phosphorus, and uric acid with a complete thyroid...
by Petra N. | Mar 15, 2025 | Lifestyle, Featured blog post
You’ve probably heard about oil pulling and you may have even tried it. I typically hear people say that they hold coconut oil in their mouths for up to 5 minutes or just gargle with it a few times, then spit it out. Is this how oil pulling really works? Not according...
by Petra N. | Nov 24, 2024 | Featured blog post, Yoga & exercise
Did you know that how you exercise can increase or decrease vata in your body and mind? Is there such a thing as yoga for vata? This blog will share some yoga poses and exercises you can do to balance vata in this chapter of our all about vata blog series. But first,...
