Chyawanprash is Ayurveda’s premier superfood, containing over forty herbal constituents that have worked synergistically since early in the first millennium BCE, when the formula was first documented in Ayurveda’s major treatise, Caraka Samhita.
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Amalaki and Chyawanprash for Vitality, Longevity, and Digestion
According to Ayurveda, amalaki, also known as Indian Gooseberry or amla, belongs to a group of herbs that promote longevity, induce nourishment, and prevent the deleterious effects of aging. The amalaki fruit is a small fall-harvested berry that is among only a handful of herbs that are labeled “rasayana” or rejuvenation- and longevity-promoting agents. The
Chyawanprash Cookies
Re-printed with permission from the Himalayan Institute. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 2 cups dark brown sugar or coconut sugar 2 eggs 1 jar (1.1 pounds) of Chyawanprash 5 cups organic white flour 3 teaspoons aluminum-free baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In
Chyawanprash
Chyawanprash is a classic Ayurvedic superfood with a supporting cast of over 40 organic herbs for anyone who needs support to avoid vata imbalances during seasonal changes and stressful life transitions. The base and key ingredient of this formula is Amalaki, or Indian Gooseberry, a powerful antioxidant fruit that is considered a superfood in India
Dr. John’s Ayurvedic Immune-Boosting Protocol
What about Masks + Hand Washing? Many studies show use of surgical masks or even N95 respirators are no different in preventing infection than not wearing them.1 Washing hands thoroughly and cleaning surfaces with disinfectant wipes does work. The Guardian reports some studies suggest wearing a mask will offer five-fold protection compared to not wearing
Iron Deficiency? Restore Your Ferritin Reserves
Iron: World’s Most Common Mineral Deficiency Iron deficiency affects 25% of people worldwide! It is considered one of the most prevalent forms of malnutrition in the world1 and the most common mineral deficiency.4 In America, 20% of women and 50% of pregnant women are iron deficient.5 Sadly, adolescent girls are most vulnerable. In a 2017
Activate Stem Cells with Amalaki + Brahmi
Cellular Rejuvenation + Longevity Cellular rejuvenation and longevity have been a fundamental branch of Ayurvedic study (called rasayana) for thousands of years. Therapeutic rasayanas are plant-, herb-, and spice-based formulations possessing properties to support health, vigor, rejuvenation, and longevity.1 Today, we can think of rasayana as the proliferation or enhancement of stem cells for health,
How Vitamin C Protects Vitamin E
When we think of vitamin C, we think of citrus fruits that are generally not available during the northern winter months. Nuts and seeds are the main fare for most northern winter-philic mammals. This means many of us are getting a lot of vitamin E with very little vitamin C during the winter—which may be
Dr. John’s Winter Immune-Boosting Plan for the Whole Family
While raising our six children, I experimented with every type of immune-boosting concoction you could imagine to keep our kids healthy. One report suggested that kids get sick 6-8 times a year on average.13 With six kids and each cold lasting a couple of weeks, I did the math: six kids x six colds per
DIY Ayurvedic Tongue Diagnosis: What Your Tongue Says about Your Health
Traditional Ayurvedic Tongue Reading In Ayurveda, one of the primary investigative tools of practitioners for determining the state of one’s health is tongue diagnosis or evaluation of the tongue. The tongue is the beginning of the digestive tract, which lumbers on for another 30 feet or so. Since we cannot see much beyond the mouth
The Ayurvedic Guide to the Best Sleep of your Life
Introducing our newest mini-eBook… This easy-to-read, colorful guide will become your go-to, bedside resource for getting the best sleep of your life. Those of us who struggle with getting a good night’s rest will try just about anything. Sedatives, be they herbal or pharmaceutical, may only be sedating an already sedated or exhausted person—offering short-term,
072: Prevent Seasonal Allergies
Watch the Podcast: Download the Podcast: Air Date: March 5, 2018 Playtime: 56 minutes Link: Download mp3 (right-click here and select ‘save’) Listen: Subscribe: iTunes | YouTube | email | Spotify | RSS Recommended Reading 10 Ayurvedic Tips to Prevent Seasonal Allergies A Surprising Immune Stimulant for Asthma Rescue Your Lymph From Stress… Before It’s