Winter is coming! No, Game of Thrones is not back but cold season is upon us again. As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder each day, we feel more and more inclined to hibernate. After all, winter is the time to hide away and keep warm. Putting on extra...
Remember when eating fat free was all the craze, just to learn decades later that your brain and body do need (good) fats to function properly? Building healthy habits has never been more confusing than these days. There’s a plethora of information out there about...
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...
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...
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...
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!
