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...
by Petra N. | Oct 17, 2021 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
If you follow my blog, you’ve heard me say that your skin is part of your digestive and nervous systems, and is connected to the 7 tissues in your body. Before we dive into how somatic expressions may show up on your skin, let’s talk about some other mind-blowing...
by Petra N. | Dec 13, 2020 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
You know rose as a pretty flower but it’s so much more. Did you know that rose is “a natural source of antioxidants with a potential use in disease prevention and management”—from RA and diabetes to osteoporosis, liver problems and more? The “lotus of the heart” Rose...
