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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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How To Keep Your Skin & Hair Safe From Holi Colours ?

Holi is the festival filled with euphoria and fun. People across India cannot resist celebrating this jubilant fest without colours as the real joy of Holi celebration lies in these vivid hues. However, synthetic colours can threaten the skin and hair health, & can come in your way of joyful celebration. Don’t let synthetic colours spoil the fun of your Holi. Go for the below-mentioned hacks to have an ecstatic and grand Holi :   Go for organic colours Organic colours are gentle to the skin and hair. Play Holi with organic colours to keep the joy of Holi intact. Using chandan and turmeric as colours is a healthy option. Going for any of these colours will keep  skin dryness  and itching away.   Oil hair Oiling hair before starting to play Holi is the best way to protect hair from damage that can be caused by colours. Oil ensures your hair don’t get dry and colours don’t get a grip on them. This way you can avoid hair breakage and dryness scare.   Wear ...
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Healing Through Colours 💗💚💛💙💜❤💟

C o l o u r s are part of the natural world and they play a major role in a way we feel and react in various circumstances. Colours have various frequencies that energise or soothe us. Colour therapy or Chromotherapy is the practice of getting colours and their frequencies to heal one both physically and emotionally. The main objective of colour therapy is to correct physiological and psychological imbalances in the human body. There are nine frequencies in the universe which have nine colours. Each colour has different physical or psychological symptoms. Dr Anju Sharma, Psychic reformer, Sound and Energy Master and Founder of the Musical Healing Band "Sound of Infinity Band", speaks to IANSlife regarding how an individual can reap the benefits of each colour by applying them in their life. We have seven colours and according to Indian philosophy, these seven colours represent the chakras that are the centres of spiritual power and the energy field within our bodi...
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10 Super Foods That Fight Pain & Inflammation

Did you know that one of the most effective ways to fight low-grade inflammation is by choosing the right food menu? Here’s a list of top ten foods that help fight inflammation : Cherries  and  Berries : While majority of us may turn to pain relievers as the first course of action when we experience pain, Dr. Muraleedharan Nair, Prof. of natural products and chemistry at Michigan State University, noticed that simple tart  cherry extract  is ten times more effective than regular pain killers for relieving inflammation. About two tablespoons of the  concentrated juice , when consumed regularly, can produce effective results. For his studies, Dr. Nair used sweet cherries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries, all of which showed similar effects. Several other research have shown that blueberries are also excellent in relieving pain. Scientists discovered that when people consume blueberries regularly, there is an increase in the amount of compounds called he...
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Detox Your Life : 5-Step Holistic Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse

Cleanse all parts of your life this season with Naturopathic doctor Karuna Sabnani's comprehensive plan for detoxing your mind and body to let your soul shine. This may come as a surprise, but toxins aren’t only found in air pollution and unhealthy foods. So why not cleanse all parts of your life this spring to achieve a true sense of relief, renewal and clarity? Naturopathic doctor Karuna Sabnani shares a comprehensive plan for detoxing your mind and body to let your soul shine. Step 1: Cleanse Your Diet “When we cleanse in the spring, we burn off winter, kapha, water and earth,” says Karuna Sabnani, naturopathic doctor and founder of  Karuna Naturopathic Healthcare  in New York City. “This is why we have the urge to eat lighter and detoxify.” As we shift into the new season, Dr. Sabnani recommends eating more cooked greens, drinking cleansing soups, and reducing heavy, toxic foods, including fried foods, saturated fats, dairy, sugar, soda, alcohol, a...
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Seasonal Rhythm Of The Doshas 😰😓😅

Have you ever noticed that you find yourself drawn to one particular season over another? Perhaps you are a chaser of the sun and avoid cold climates at all cost. Maybe you are more of the snow bunny type and become irritably uncomfortable with higher temperatures and humidity. Or perhaps overcast, rainy days are your jam. Whichever end of the weather-partiality spectrum you land on, there is a good chance that your  dosha , or mind/body constitution, is responsible for your preferences. Depending on your own combination of the five elements, certain  seasons  will create a sense of peace and harmony within you because they are complementary to and/or pacify your own elemental expression. Others will instigate feelings of unrest and imbalance because they add more of the element(s) you already possess and create an aggravated excess. Seasonal Rhythms In Ayurveda As you’ve learned throughout this  Ayurveda 101  series, everything in the entire...
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11 Calming Herbs to keep your Mind Balanced 💆

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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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