Most people are familiar with the traditional uses for lemons to soothe sore throats and add some citrus flavour to our foods. However the diversity of applications for lemons far exceeds general knowledge. Here are just a few: High Blood Pressure Lemon contains potassium which… read more →
Panchkarma is a sequence of procedures designed to eliminate impurities and imbalances and rejuvenate the body and mind. Step 1: A preliminary consultation with our Life Style Consultant / Health Practitioner. The consultant will assess your individual issues and needs and develop an individualised detoxification… read more →
1. Take a break from technology. Sure, living in a connected world has its perks, but there’s the flip side, too. We’re often not present in the moment, because we’re lost in screens. Try a mini-tech detox: can you switch off your phone during dinner… read more →
1. Dhyana – moments of stillness become even more valuable and appreciated once you are chasing ’round after a little one. 2. Pranayama – inhale, exhale. A deep breath can be a lifesaver. We all have bad days, taking a deep breath or 20 can… read more →
As parents, it’s nothing like how we thought it was going to be, and we’ve expressed concern for years about not receiving a “how to” manual. The hardest job in the world, and no formal training to be had. How can that be? The little training… read more →
Washington: A new study has revealed that medicinal plants found in Africa contain chemicals that may be able to stop the spread of cancer cells. This is the conclusion of researchers following laboratory experiments conducted at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU). The plant materials will now… read more →
The Ayurvedic Diet emphasises the importance of including the six tastes at every meal (bitter, pungent, astringent, salty, sweet and sour). Each taste has a balancing ability. In many western countries we add too little of the bitter, pungent and astringent taste and add too… read more →
Do you know the signs of naturally good health? Here is a list of the things we feel show signs of good Ayurvedic health: Getting deep sleep Feeling energetic after getting up in the morning Smooth bowel movement Feeling enthusiastic throughout the day Stomach is… read more →
Exercise has long been hailed as an elixir for the brain, to boost your mood, improve learning, and ward off memory loss. But yoga may be even better. New research published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health suggests that yoga practice temporarily boosts… read more →
Tulsi or holy basil is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition and is worshiped in the morning and evening by Hindus at large. In India, you will see holy basil growing in profusion around Hindu temples. It comes in red and green varieties,… read more →
