by Petra N. | Mar 20, 2022 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
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 make it more digestible (no pun intended), think of doshas as bodily humors that...
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. | Jul 2, 2021 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Summer is the season of heat. Well, at least in the Northern hemisphere. Ayurveda associates heat with pitta dosha. When the heat in the environment is rising, your body is naturally creating more heat too. So, pitta dosha in your body is rising. According to the laws...
by Petra N. | Nov 8, 2020 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Well, it’s been quite a year. No wonder that radio stations and TV channels are starting early to get us all in the holiday spirit. One of my favorite things to do around this time of the year is curling up on the couch with some hot tea (or eggnog) and watching the...