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What is Color Meditation?

Color impresses the brain and can affect our physiology: this means our pulse, blood flow, and nervous systems! Read more to find out how.

Rose: More Than Just a Pretty Flower

🌹 Roses are in season: known as a beautiful flower, I'm sure you've heard of roses as a symbol of beauty and love. But did you know...

Mindful Meditation - What Is It?

Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be wholly immersed in whatever we are doing, and not get influenced by or be sensitive or...

Ginger: Really That Great A Spice?

Ginger Botanical name: Zingiber officinale, Roscoe, Zingiberaceae History of Ginger Ginger is an extremely common spice you've probably...

Is Diet Important In Controlling Acne?

Acne is becoming increasingly common, and unfortunately, we see many studies pointing to no effective way to control it. I get asked...

The Power of Elderberry - A Bountiful Berry

Ingredient Monday: Elderberry Elderberry Botanical name: Sambucus L. It's August and it is elderberry harvest season which generally...

The Friends Characters' Doshas: An In-Depth Analysis 🤓

If you've watched the show Friends before, you've definitely caught wind of the show's cast and their strong personalities.

Ginger - A Gifted Spice

Ginger is an extremely common spice in a variety of cultures and regions of the world. Its name comes from the Middle English gingivere.

Orange Oil: Refreshing and Rejuvenating

If you can imagine the incredibly refreshing, sweet-tart taste of orange in your mouth - you might already know a thing or two about orange

Mango Butter - The Moisturizing Master

I can bet you’ve tried mango before - but have you tried it without eating it? Mango butter is a substance made from the extracts of mango.

Aloe Vera - A Healing Succulent

Aloe vera is a magical plant - a succulent from the Liliaceae family, it has a variety of healing properties. Learn more about aloe vera!

Mental Health, Our Skin, and Ayurveda

Did you know that stress, depression, and other psychological and emotional problems can aggravate the skin? Mental health and skincare.

What is Eczema, and How Can We Treat It? 💪🏽 Part 1 (of 2)

What is eczema? Basically, this skin condition causes the skin to become inflamed and irritated, making it extremely itchy.

Holy Basil / Tulsi - The Purifying Plant

Tulsi, or holy basil, is traditionally referred to in Ayurvedic medicine as a purifier.

Your Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine

Be it persistent acne, chronic dry skin, or stubborn eczema - many of our contemporary skincare dilemmas are age-old. They’ve plagued us...

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