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. | Jan 7, 2023 | Lifestyle, Featured blog post
Connected wellness and health 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...
by Petra N. | Mar 6, 2022 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
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. Shanbhag is an MD in ayurveda, licensed naturopathic doctor, ayurvedic medical expert, professor and...
by Petra N. | Jan 23, 2022 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
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, defines immunity as the strength to prevent disease manifestation and recurrence, resist disease...
by Petra N. | Nov 21, 2021 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
Do you ever wonder why you sometimes get a rash in the most unlikely place on your skin? Or, why a rash always comes back in the same spot? Is it a coincidence or a pattern? Earlier, we explored how somatic expressions may show up on your skin. Now let’s see if there...
