The year 2020 has taken a toll on most of us. This is due to the spread of a novel virus strain – COVID-19 throughout the globe. However, this wasn’t always the case. To begin with, it started out at a small food market in Wuhan (China) in late December. Following this, it traveled to […]

The Shatavari herb belongs to the asparagus family. It regulates your bodily systems and improves stress resistance, which thus makes it an ‘adaptogenic’. Moreover, it hosts a range of health benefits for women particularly. For instance, it can improve fertility and relieve menstrual pain. That’s not all – it can also fight oxidative stress, which […]

Moringa is a popular ingredient in in South Asian food. For instance, Indian recipes use these extensively as a spice through curries, cooked vegetables, and rice dishes. However, these leaves offer more than just a flavourful punch alone. This is because it packs vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, and C, all of which give […]

We all want to live fulfilling lives. We can do this by making conscious decisions in light of our values and goals. Further, it is vital to network with those around us to achieve these goals. But to really connect with other people, we have to connect with ourselves first. This is what Ayurveda claims […]

Ayurveda suggests a wide range of natural herbs and flowers for good health. The Ashoka herb, for instance, is one of them. Also going by the latin name Sara Indica or Ayurvedic term Asogam, it regulates hormones and functioning across bodily systems. Further, people globally know this herb for its beautiful foliage and fragrant flowers. […]

Our bodies constantly transport nutrients, sensory information, and waste products. Hence, our bodies require channels or paths for their movement. Ayurveda names these as Srotamsi (river or stream) which exists in various forms. For instance, single cells, capillaries, and ducts transport bodily fluids and dissolved gases. In this manner, smaller srotas form larger ones such […]

Our work environments can often make us burned out or stressed. This can often reduce sleep quality. As a result, it hinders the processes of cellular repair and detoxification. Further, poor sleep can lower metabolism and cause weight gain. Therefore, it is essential to get 6-8 hours of sleep everyday for your systems to function […]

Ayurveda houses an array of herbs you can use as natural medicines. For instance, Triphala is one of the most old and powerful poly-herbal medicines. It consists of three types of local Indian dry fruits, namely Amla, Haritaki and Bibhitaki. These herbs collectively strengthen your immune, digestive, and dental health. Above all, it clears toxins […]

Both Ayurveda and yoga date back to thousands of years. They help to raise your spiritual, mental, and physical wellness levels, as well as overall happiness. Consequently, both of these Indian philosophies have become immensely popular in the west. However, one will need to practice them together to boost benefits. First, Ayurveda is a school […]