Menopause through an Ayurvedic lens!
Menopause happens to every woman at some point in her lifespan. It’s not an illness or a disease… it’s just another phase in a woman’s life. Not everyone’s experience is the same during this phase…. Some people breeze through it without any issues or discomfort, yet others complain about its crazy-making symptoms such as hot
Feeling Anxious? Try an Ayurvedic approach!
Anxiety can be a very serious condition affecting so many people especially during the times we are in right now! When you are anxious, you are either thinking about the past or worrying over the future. You get so caught up in your thoughts that it affects your everyday life! There is a sense of internal
Foods That Trigger Anxiety!
Anxiety is familiar to all of us. We all have experienced it at some point in time. For me I still remember the level of anxiety that struck me when it was the first day of my teaching career 25 years ago! The first few minutes were nerve racking but then gradually it got better! However,
Is Stress making you sick?
Stress is, unfortunately, an unavoidable fact of life! Since coronavirus has become a part of our everyday life, you may feel more stressed than ever before. But can you actually get sick from stress? The short answer is YES!!! Stress can contribute to many health issues. In fact, almost 99% of the health conditions we are facing in the world
All disease begins in the Gut!
All Disease begins in the Gut! ~Hippocrates More than 2500 years ago, the famous Greek physician, Hippocrates, who is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine claimed that “All Disease begins in the Gut!” Researchers have just now caught up with what he knew long time ago! Actually, Ayurvedic sages knew this
Top 9 Herbs & Spices for Lowering Blood Pressure Naturally!
Certain herbs and spices contain powerful compounds that may help reduce blood pressure by helping blood vessels relax or by keeping your blood thin and flowing with ease. Cilantro/Coriander is said to do wonders for your heart health. It is valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties. Research shows that cilantro has cholesterol lowering
BLOOD PRESSURE- A Silent Killer!
Hi Friends, After seeing a rise in heart disease in my family and immediate circle of friends, I am totally shocked and not just a little but highly worried! I have made it my mission to spread awareness on Heart Health! Click on the photo or the link below to see a sneak peak of my next
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Hi Friends, In the last few weeks, I have had quite a few people ask me about digestive issues especially IBS! And I was forced to think about this topic again and again as to why is IBS on the rise? IBS can be highly uncomfortable and can trigger a lot of mental and physical stress. It
Winter through an Ayurvedic Lens!
It’s December! And it's snowing! It feels like we are officially in the Winter season! Let’s look at Winter through an Ayurvedic Lens! Ayurveda is the “Science of Life”! We can look up to Ayurveda for all aspects of our lives. Ayurveda has recommendations for the right diet and lifestyle practices for each season, known as
Myths & Facts about Diabetes!
A diagnosis of diabetes can be life-changing. It can also be confusing! There are many questions that come to our minds when we think of diabetes! Is diabetes really caused by eating too much sugar? And will I have to take insulin injections all through my life? The reason why someone will develop type 1 diabetes is very different from the