by Petra N. | Mar 7, 2026 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Shatavari, or Asparagus racemosus, is one of those Ayurvedic herbs that hasn’t received a lot of attention in modern health discussions yet, but we believe it’s just a matter of time before its popularity starts to rise. What is shatavari? It’s a climbing plant of...
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. | Nov 1, 2024 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
What are the best foods for vata and why should you care? When the weather turns cold, dry and windy; vata dosha, the lightest, airy element of the 3 doshas in ayurveda increases all around us—and inside us. In order to stay balanced, this ancient nature-based...
by Petra N. | Jan 20, 2024 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Although the holidays are in the review mirror, there are spices from the festive season that serve us well during the entire year. One such spice is cinnamon. Before we dive into 11 cinnamon health benefits and the reasons for loving this aromatic kitchen herb every...
by Janis B. | Dec 8, 2023 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
“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 true. The name, chamomile, comes from the Greek words Chemo and Melos, meaning “ground apple”...
