“There are six Rasas (tastes); sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. When used properly, the body is maintained in a healthy state. Their wrong use results in the vitiation (impairment) of the Doshas.” Charak Samhita, Vimanasthan, 1.4 Diet is essential to the healthy functioning of any physiology. The classic saying, “you are what you …
My yoga teacher always told us in class that most people own a yoga mat as a reminder that they need to practice yoga, but how many people will actually practice yoga on a daily basis or even once a week outside of class? I always encourage my students to practice whatever they can remember …
For many parents, weaning their baby is an exciting time, but yet it can be quite a stressful time as well since each baby is different and there are so many different opinions out there. When my son was just a few months old, I had someone who I just met for the first time …
19 years ago, I took my first yoga class. 17 years ago, I learned to meditate. And since then, I have taken the initiative to take good care of myself. Over the years, I have realised the importance of self-care and especially with my career, in order for me to help others, I must first …
Drinking water out of a copper vessel has recently become the latest fad. And as a qualified Ayurvedic consultant, I am here to tell you what Ayurveda really says. Yes, all the benefits that all the retailers of copper drinking containers and most major credible websites state are true. However, here is what some of …
There are a lot of factors that influence your blood sugar levels such as sleep, hydration, stress, caffeine, digestion, lifestyle, and diet. Diabetics are not the only ones that need to pay attention to their blood sugar levels. In fact, everyone should be aware of their blood sugar levels and how they affect you. For …
