by Janis B. | Aug 27, 2025 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
What is jojoba oil? Jojoba oil is derived from the Jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis). This medicinal plant is used worldwide. The seeds and oil of this plant have been used in folklore for a long time to help manage various ailments. These include skin and scalp...
by Petra N. | Jul 16, 2025 | Featured blog post, Focus & meditation
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), or tapping, helps stimulate the neural pathways, which Eastern medicine often correlates to meridians or marma points. This aligns well with Ayurveda’s system of connected wellness, in which your body, mind, senses, and soul...
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. | May 13, 2025 | Lifestyle, Featured blog post
“Music is what feelings sound like,” said musician Georgia Cates. And when you listen to the right combination of sounds, they can help you relax, let go, and rewire. That’s why sound therapy can be powerful. How so? Sound, the subtlest medicine In ayurveda,...
by Petra N. | Apr 14, 2025 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
Every year, I get a comprehensive blood test done that includes complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), iron, lactate dehydrogenase (LD), lipid panel, phosphorus, and uric acid with a complete thyroid...
