Quiz: Do You Have a Nervous Stomach? Consider Brahmi
Brahmi (gotu kola or Centella asiatica) is touted as the most rejuvenating herb in Ayurveda. It has been used for thousands of years as the main herb for revitalizing nerve and brain cells.
Feeling Depleted? Nourish Your Vitality with Ojas | Ojas Nightly Tonic, Moon Milk + Golden Milk Recipes
According to Ayurveda, there is a special substance in the body that governs aging, immunity, radiant skin, vigor, mood, sleep, digestion, spirituality, and physical strength. This substance is called ojas (OH-jas). In Sanskrit, ojas has two prominent meanings. In the context of physical health and vitality, it means “vigor, virility, and vitality.” In the context […]
The GENE-ius of Ayurveda
We all know that we inherit genes from mom and dad, but did you know that we also collect and incorporate genetic material from the microbes we come into contact with every day? In very exciting new research, as we continue to prove the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern science, it turns out that […]
The Ayurvedic Magic of Sesame Oil
Sesame seeds and sesame oil have been used as medicine for thousands of years. According to Ayurveda, there is no better or more therapeutic oil than sesame. It has been documented as a food and medicine in ancient Egypt, Babylon, Rome, and India. Almost all Ayurvedic massage oils are a blend of vitamin E-rich sesame […]
Brahmi: Ayurveda’s Secret to Boost Collagen Production
Collagen is a protein found in the skin, arteries, muscles, tendons, soft tissue and the skin of the digestive tract and respiratory tract. In fact, collagen is the body’s most abundant protein! As we age, we start producing less collagen. This lack of collagen starts to show up in age-related skin concerns that also affects […]
Inhibit Intestinal Biofilm with Neem “The Village Pharmacy”
Eating out of season and being disconnected with nature’s cycles may be behind unwanted bacterial biofilms building up in the intestines. (4,6) Biofilms are naturally-occurring bacterial colonies that form in both humans and the environment. They are basically slimy, glue-like, protective sheaths that bacterial organisms form around themselves. By being proactive with your diet, you […]
DIY Ayurvedic Skin Care by Skin Type Part 2: Moisturizer
In Part 1 of this series, I discussed home recipes for cleansing and toning the skin, how to determine your Ayurvedic skin type, and how to adjust your skin care recipe accordingly. In Part 2, I will share my favorite Ayurvedic beauty concoctions for moisturizing your skin. According to Ayurveda, following the same principles as […]
DIY Ayurvedic Skin Care by Skin Type Part 1: Cleanser & Mask
I often write about how to restore the function of the inner skin: the epithelium that lines the heart, gut, lungs, and arteries, but today, I want to discuss how to care for the outer skin, the skin that covers our bodies. Aside from affecting how we look, the outer skin also functions as a […]
The Ugly Truth About Most Beauty Products
Lead acetate is a color additive that can be found in hair dyes and some conditioners that gradually change hair color, otherwise known as “progressive” hair dye products. While Canada and Europe have banned the sale of cosmetic products containing lead acetate for nearly a decade now, the ingredient is still quite legal here in […]
Boost Your Body’s 4 Main Defense Systems: Gut, Lung, Skin & Blood Brain Barriers
The human body has evolved to protect itself from toxic exposure, opportunistic bacteria, fungi, viruses and other pathogens who are poised to take advantage of broken down or worn out immune barriers. Today, we dump 4 billion pounds of toxic chemicals into the American environment each year and 72 million of them are cancer-causing. Monsanto’s […]
Sunscreen: What You Need To Know
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 23 seconds With skin cancers on the rise, the debate over how well sunscreens work is still swirling. While the medical and logical recommendation is to use a sunscreen, reduced sun exposure and cover is the prevailing wisdom. I get the impression that most health-minded folks look at using […]
Ayurvedic Beauty Secrets for Healthy Skin
For years, dermatologists would pooh-pooh the idea of putting vegetable oil directly on the skin, claiming that the skin was unable to absorb these oils, and therefore unable to derive any real moisturizing benefits. In Ayurveda, certain oils have been emphasized for thousands of years as crucial nourishment for the skin – just one of […]
