Eliminate Bad Breath with Ayurvedic Copper Tongue Scrapers
Thousands of years ago, Ayurveda recommended scraping the tongue with copper. Just in the past 10-20 years, Western medicine is recognizing the power of copper.
The Truth About Oil Pulling
In 1986, I arrived in India and remember watching a man bathe in a public fountain—something we don’t typically see in the West. Upon closer inspection, while he was quite intent on rubbing every inch of his body, he was not using soap. He was massaging oil on his body—everywhere—and then, he appeared to drink
DIY Ayurvedic Tongue Diagnosis: What Your Tongue Says About Your Health
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 very beginning of the digestive tract, which lumbers on for another 30 feet or so. Since we cannot see much beyond the mouth without some invasive
Why Modern Science Needs the Ancient Medicine of Ayurveda
More and more, we look to science to give us the final answer when it comes to the latest diet, health practice, drug, herb, supplement or mind-body practice. More and more we are seeing that the science we have grown to depend on is flawed. For example, scientists made a recent effort to replicate the
Ayurveda’s #1 Prebiotic for the Skin: Sesame Oil
Bleeding Gums: The Profound Dangers
Researchers have known for some time that the same bacteria that are found in your mouth are also found inside arterial plaque and on the valves of the heart and the brain. (1,2,9,10) These unhealthy bacteria are thought to find their way into the bloodstream through the gums, especially when you have bleeding gums. Flossing
Oil Pulling: Does How Long You Do It Matter?
Coconut oil is great for oral health because of its antimicrobial properties, however, the way you are using it may be holding you back from it’s most potent health benefits! Some people are brushing with with coconut oil, or trying out oil pulling for a few minutes here and there. While brushing with coconut oil
6 Ways to Boost Immunity this Winter
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 28 seconds There are many Ayurvedic practices that can help you stay healthy throughout the winter months. The best part? Several of these quick and easy techniques can be done in the shower, so they don’t make a big mess. Here are my 6 best tips for avoiding bugs and
Top 10 Ayurvedic Tinnitus Tips (Ringing in the Ears)
The MIND Diet: Foods for Thought
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 28 seconds In response to a disproportionate rise in cognitive decline in the elderly, researchers at Rush University combined the Mediterranean diet with the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) into a hybrid diet. They called it “The MIND diet.” The researchers compared all three diets for 4.5
Oil Pulling for a Beautiful Smile and Healthy Mouth
Average Reading Time: 1 minute, and 21 seconds Oil Pulling has been getting lots of press lately for its teeth-whitening and cosmetic benefits. Today, I would like to share with you the science behind this very popular topic. Oil Pulling got its name from the “pulling” or cleansing effect oils have when applied to the
