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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...

6 Ways To Manage Hashimoto’s Naturally

                                If you’re struggling with fatigue or unexpected weight gain, perhaps you’ve suspected that you might have a  thyroid problem . In fact, these are just a few of the many symptoms you may experience when you are hypothyroid, meaning that your thyroid is underactive. But your  thyroid  may not be the underlying cause of your symptoms. It is estimated that 90% of those conventionally diagnosed with hypothyroidism actually have Hashimoto’s disease, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. It is an autoimmune disease which means the body mistakenly attacks its own tissues. In the case of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, the immune system infiltrates and damages the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck. Specifically, immune cells produce proteins called antibodies that capture and neutralize substances required for the production of thyr...

Sun Protection For Skin & Hair 🌞

We get it, morning routines are hectic. We’ve all been through those rushed moments when we dash out the door, unintentionally forgetting something or the other.  And while there are some minor oversights that may not have a significant impact on your skin, like forgetting your work laptop at home; there are certain misses that can result in an absolute catastrophe – SKIPPING THE  SUNSCREEN . Effects Of Sun Exposure On Skin And Hair When it comes to the skin, prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays can cause sunburn, premature ageing, and an increased risk of skin cancer. Sunburn occurs when the skin’s top layer is damaged by excessive UV radiation, resulting in redness, pain, and peeling. Chronic sun exposure can lead to the formation of wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots, making the skin appear older than it actually is. Furthermore, UV radiation damages the DNA within skin cells, increasing the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of...

Ayurvedic Best Time To Eat, Sleep & Exercise ⏰ By : Dr Hansaji Ma

  Also read  The Ayurvedic Clock  Dinacharya  

Should I eat only one fruit at a time? 🍒🍓🍍🍅🍋🍏🍎🍐🍇🍌🍉🍊🍑

Generally, you should eat only one fruit at a time, as per most naturopaths and ayurvedic practitioners. But it is not necessary. There is no classical reference that prohibits taking fruit salad. There are some references for incompatible fruit combinations. Argument in Favour The argument in favour of eating one fruit at a time is – each fruit has different properties and potency (hot or cold), which may interfere with other fruits’ properties. Each fruit also has different effects on doshas. Our body needs a different kind of enzymes and chemicals to digest each fruit. Therefore, you should eat only one fruit at a specific time. Wrong Hypothesis If you apply this hypothesis, it also applies to all food groups. Then there is no use of recipes. There is no science this rule is only made for fruits. You cannot enjoy the food. You cannot eat grains with vegetables or legumes , etc. In the salad case, naturopaths recommend adding tomatoes, coriander, carrots, radish, cucumber, etc. t...

Health Benefits of Cantaloupe 🍈

                                  A popular summertime treat and addition to refreshing fruit salads, the cantaloupe we know in the United States is actually a muskmelon. These fruits ( Cucumis melo  var  reticulatus ) have a “netting” on their hard, outer skin. “True” cantaloupes ( Cucumis melo  var  cantalupensis ) don’t have the same, orderly netting. Instead, they have heavier grooved “sutures.” As a member of the  Cucurbitaceae  family, cantaloupes are related to various other melons, squashes, and  cucumbers . Historians debate the origins of cantaloupes, but it is widely believed that the melon came from Africa. Today, cantaloupe grows all over the world, including in the United States. Some of the largest producers include California, Colorado, Texas, Georgia, and Arizona. A popular fruit with a mild and sweet flavor, cantaloupe is a delicious favorite that pro...

Top 8 Probiotic Foods on Earth

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11 Calming Herbs to keep your Mind Balanced 💆

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Natural Home Remedies For Minor Burns 🔥

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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, ...