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”...
by Janis B. | Aug 22, 2023 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Centella Asiatica L. or gotu kola, also known as Indian pennywort and Asiatic pennywort, has been gaining a lot of attention lately, especially in skin care. What makes it so unique? Used traditionally in the foods and as traditional medicine of South East Asia, it is...
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. | 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. | 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...
