Ayurveda by Nelly

Standard skincare methods tend to run into some problems in warmer weather. Transitioning to products that focus on gentle  cleansing ,  UV protection ,  hydration  and matte textures may create a more reliable skincare routine. Understand How Warm Weather Affects the Skin To start planning a skincare routine for warm climates it is necessary to understand how hotter weather actually affects the skin. During warmer months people often find that their skin is oilier and more prone to pimples and discoloration. These things can be due to increased blood flow in the body as it tries to cool off. More sweat and oil may also be overproduced in warm weather to protect the skin and reduce overall heat. Another major influence is the sun itself. Hotter temperatures are caused by longer days, meaning more exposure to potentially damaging  sun rays . Though sunlight may produce a little helpful  vitamin D , it might greatly damage skin cells, resulting in rougher, di...

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Summer is nearly here and for most, the arrival of this season marks the start of sweltering-hot weather. Ayurveda describes the summer heat as being “pitta-aggravating” which implies provoking the fire element within. It’s intuitive that the basic goal during summer is to stay cool so here are a couple ways to help beat the summer heat from an ayurvedic perspective. Pearl Of Wisdom: During the hot summer season, you may have noticed that your digestion is not as strong. That being the case you may want to consider ghee to help improve digestion and to also help cool the body. “ Ghee  is a pitta pacifying substance that is useful in summer and bitter ghee (called tikta ghrita) is especially cooling, as it contains a number of bitter herbs, including  neem . Ayurvedic literature says that taking 1/2 teaspoon of bitter ghee on an empty stomach on summer mornings will improve digestive functions and control pitta dosha.” – Dr. Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S. Ayurvedic Secrets To Stay C...

According to Ayurveda,   Amalaki   is considered one of the most nourishing and rejuvenating herbs. In fact, Charak – the ancient scholar of Ayurveda states “of all the Rasayanas, Amalaki is revered as one of the most potent and nourishing; Amalaki is the best among rejuvenative herbs.” Amalaki is a strong natural antioxidant containing high levels of vitamin C and acts as a powerful immune strengthener. Amalaki is one of the best sources of natural vitamin C and contains 20 times more vitamin C than an orange. Amalaki is commonly known as Indian gooseberry or amla, and the Sanskrit name “Amalika” means ‘sour juice of the fruit’. Interestingly, despite all the health benefits, Amalaki is also commonly known as the “poor man’s apple”. “ Amalaki  is the best among the sour fruits.” – Sushruta Samhita, Sutrasthana, 46:334. Premium Amla Berry: The amla is prepared according to the ayurvedic texts — a 21-step process at a temperature below 90  °F  to maintain the pot...

The third eye chakra is the sixth chakra. Located on the forehead, between the eyebrows, it is the center of intuition and foresight. The function of the third eye chakra is driven by the principle of openness and imagination. Third eye chakra meaning The sixth chakra is referred to as: Third eye chakra Brow chakra Ajna chakra Bhru Madhya Dvidak Padma The most common Sanskrit name for the Third eye chakra is “Ajna”, which means “command” and “perceiving”. This chakra is related to the “supreme element”, which is the combination of all the elements in their pure form. Yogic meaning of the 3rd eye chakra In yogic metaphysics, the third eye or Ajna chakra, is the center where we transcend duality – the duality of a personal “I” separate from the rest of the world, of a personality that exists independently from everything else. As Harish Johari says, “a yogi who has passed through the Vishuddha Chakra at the throat to the Ajna Chakra transcends the five elements and becomes freed  (mu...