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Balancing the Doshas
What are the doshas? Ayurveda states that the entire cosmos is an interdependent relationship between the five elements – Air, Earth,...
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Jul 15, 20203 min read


An Ayurvedic Perspective on Weight
As with any disease in Ayurveda, becoming overweight begins with the incorrect consumption of foods and lifestyle habits. These choices...
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Feb 12, 20204 min read


Basic Food Combining In Ayurveda
In Ayurveda, every food has its own taste (rasa), a heating or cooling energy (virya) and post digestive effect (vipaka). When two or...
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Feb 10, 20202 min read


The Concept of “Ama” in Ayurveda
???? ?? ??? Ama originates from improperly digested toxic particles that clog the channels in your body. Some of these channels are...
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Jan 29, 20205 min read


The Mental Digestion Process in Ayurveda
The way we digest food is the same way we digest emotions and experiences. According to Ayurveda, the mind exists for experience and...
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Jan 29, 20203 min read


Moon Phases in Prana
A core principle of Ayurveda is living in rhythm with the seasons. The moon plays an integral role in our living in harmony with nature...
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Jan 8, 20202 min read


Knowing your Prakriti : Your Unique Ayurvedic Constitution
If you have ever been to an Ayurvedic physician or have taken any kind of online dosha quiz, you might know, the first thing they tell...
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Dec 18, 20194 min read


Significance of Panchamahabhuta in Ayurveda
Let’s have a glimpse at what Panchmahabhuta is, and why does Ayurveda emphasis so much on it. According to Indian philosophers, each and...
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Dec 11, 20193 min read


Fall and Winter Essential Herbs
Fall and Winter Essential Herbs Why herbs? Herbs are an integral part in our Ayurvedic practice. They are powerful tools that help with...
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Dec 4, 20192 min read


Why We Should Eat More Fiber
In the health and fitness world we hear all about the importance of protein, protein, and protein. Yet, there’s a huge part of our diet...
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Jul 11, 20185 min read


Tips to Maintain an Ayurvedic Lifestyle in Summer
Summer for many people is a time of activity, movement, and nature! Activities from family reunions, late night gatherings, summer camps,...
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Jul 5, 20183 min read
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