by Petra N. | Mar 15, 2025 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
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. | Feb 14, 2025 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
“A hug is like a boomerang–you get it back”, said Bil Keane, an American cartoonist. And the best part? The power of a hug can not only lift your mood, but it’s also good for your health. How so? It’s in your pulse When we were learning pulse reading in ayurveda...
by Petra N. | Jul 24, 2024 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
It’s not a joke—it’s more. Yes, there are things that can be contagious and are good for you. What are they? Laughter Whether it’s a joke that cracks you up or a situation that makes you giggle, laughter is good for you. There is a reason why they say that laughter is...
by Petra N. | Apr 13, 2024 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
Mastering the art of kindness towards ourselves is a journey. Our own expectations of ourselves and the expectations we believe others have of us cause us to be hard on ourselves. We want to achieve, want to prove things, and we become our own worst critics. So, we...
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”...
