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Vata & the Subdoshas 💨

This week we are talking all about Vata! It is Vata season , which means it is mostly cold, dry and mobile (wind) in the weather patterns. It is important to keep this dosha in balance and in its proper seat to avoid production and accumulation of toxins. Vata dosha is a combination of the air and ether elements. This represents action, movement and transportation. The qualities of Vata are dry, light, cold, rough, subtle and mobile. Vata is in our movements, actions, breathing, speech, detox, heart pumping and sense of touch. It is the kindler of digestive fire, opener of cell walls and channels, and develops and delivers babies. The seat of Vata is in the abdominal cavity bellow the belly button in the large intestine and colon. It is also in the pelvis, thighs, skin, ears, bones, heart, brain, nervous system and lungs. Each dosha (Vata, Pitta & Kapha) all have 5 subdoshas that exist. Each of these subdoshas represents the five elements (ether, air, fire, water, earth) that tie...
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8 Amazing Benefits Of Lavender Oil For Your Hair!

  We’ve all heard that lavender essential oil is great for our skin and even to relieve stress levels. It’s widely used in home remedies and is almost everyone’s go-to essential oil. It has a heavenly smell and comes directly from the lavender plant. Makers distill the lavender and extract a highly concentrated oil that has numerous health and beauty benefits. It helps with pain relief, migraine, better sleep but did you know that lavender oil has benefits for hair as well? Yeah, the essential oil is great for luscious locks and we’re going to talk to you about it in detail. Benefits Of Lavender Oil For Hair Benefits of lavender oil for hair are many and we’re going to list them all down for you. Promotes Hair Growth One of the benefits of lavender oil for hair is that it makes your locks thicker and longer. It has helped with patterned baldness when applied to the scalp so doing a good ol’ champi with this oil can actually help you a whole lot. Prevents And Kills Hair Lice Many s...
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6 Epic Uses Of Castor Oil

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6 Elegant Ways to Serve Vegetables

The delicate flavour of some vegetables deserves to be showcased with very simple, elegant preparation. Here we present a few delicious ways to serve some of them: Steamed  Asparagus:  Chop off the tough white part of the stalk and gently peel the rest of the stalk. Steam until just done — it becomes a bright green when done. Drizzle with a simple dressing made from melted ghee, lemon juice, salt, and freshly-ground black pepper. Grilled  Fennel bulbs:  These taste delicious grilled. Cut each bulb in half, steam until partially cooked and finish them on the grill. Sprinkle a little Organic Pitta Churna on the grilled bulbs and toss lightly. Serve warm. Stir-fried  Courgette:  Peel and grate. Heat ghee in a pan, toss in a few cumin seeds, and when the aroma is released, add the zucchini and sauté on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Season, sprinkle a little lemon juice and toss lightly. Garnish with finely-chopped cilantro. Sautéed ...
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The Top 3 Sports Supplements for Men

  Men that live an active lifestyle can benefit from a diet and supplement regimen that complements their day-to-day. Compared to a sedentary lifestyle, an active lifestyle will require a slightly different daily routine due to the higher demands placed on the body. For physically active men specifically, there are a few nutrients that can assist with performance, longevity, and daily life. It’s important to recognize that men will have slightly different needs compared to women due to physical, biological, and physiological differences, and this is why a man’s supplement regimen will generally look different from a woman’s. In this article, we’re going to cover three supplements that active men can take to benefit their healthy lifestyle. It’s important to remember that supplements should be used in addition to a balanced healthy diet that consists of whole, natural foods. They should not be taken to replace healthy foods or used as a band-aid to cover up a lacking area in a diet....
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Cumin (Ayurvedic review)

  Cumin has been an integral part of Ayurveda since time immemorial. It is called  jeerak  in Sanskrit and  jeera  in Hindi. Cumin has a unique savory flavor and is used as a food ingredient and flavoring agent in many cuisines around the world. While cumin is native to the Middle East and Asia, it is now grown all over the world. It has many benefits and uses.  Botanical Description Cumin is an annual herbaceous plant. The cumin plant grows around 20–50 cms (about 8 to 20 inches) tall and is harvested by hand. The inner core of the stem is white and the stem is slender, glabrous, and branched. Each branch has two or three sub-branches. Since all its branches grow up to the same height, the plant forms a uniform canopy-like shape. Cumin leaves are hairless, elongated and divided. The leaves are 5 to 10 cms (about 2 to 4 inches) long. Its flowers are small in size and white or pink in color. The flowers are arranged in umbels which means it is shaped like an...
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11 Calming Herbs to keep your Mind Balanced 💆

          Life is hard. Every day it seems like a new challenge appears to test your patience. You may not realize that chronic stress can also lead to long-term health complications. Living in a constant state of fight-or-flight tells your body to produce too much cortisol which can lead to weight gain, diabetes, mood swings, fatigue, and many other conditions. ( 1 ) While it’s important to take steps to manage stress, certain calming herbs can help strengthen your body’s stress response. Adaptogens are some of the best calming herbs because studies show they might make your body and mind more resilient to external stress. Keep in mind that adaptogens don’t work like prescription drugs for anxiety in that they kick in instantly. Instead, they need a few weeks to build up in your system before you notice the effects. When you need something in a pinch, however, other herbs and  essential oils  – like lavender oil – can ease symptoms almost instantly. 1...
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Natural Home Remedies For Minor Burns 🔥

Natural Home remedies for Burns The use of natural remedies given below can be highly effective in managing such minor burns. These remedies are aimed at promoting healing of the damaged skin tissues and minimizing pain. Raw Potato Raw potato can be used to treat minor skin burns. It possesses soothing properties, which help in providing relief from the burning sensation caused by burns. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and reduces redness and inflammation of the skin. It can also reduce the chances of having blisters. Research has proved the beneficial effect of raw potato in the management of minor burns. The histological examination of the burnt area and clinical studies made on the comparable burn wounds treated with either peel of boiled potato affixed to gauze bandages or just gauze dressings showed that the patients treated with raw potato had a faster rate of recovery from the symptoms. It was found that the usage of the potato peel dressing eliminated or reduced desi...
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Spring Detox Smoothie

When spring arrives, I can't help but think about cleaning up my eating habits. After all, spring detox is a thing (along with spring cleaning, which technically is a detox for your home). That's why I’m sharing with you a smoothie packed with nutrients your body will love. Drink it in the morning and you'll give your body a much-needed boost of energy to get you through the day. Ingredient Breakdown: Why Each One Matters  Before I get to the actual recipe, I'd like to shine the spotlight on each individual ingredient used in this smoothie. You'll quickly see why this is a great spring detox smoothie worth drinking. Green Tea Not only is  green tea tasty to drink on its own, but it's also full of health benefits. It's high in antioxidants and contains a large amount of catechins, polyphenolic compounds that are thought to exert numerous protective effects, ...
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