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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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What is a Leap Year ?

Every four years, we add an  extra day  to our  calendar , making it a leap year. 2024 also happens to be a  leap year  with 29 days in  February  instead of 28. But why do we need this adjustment, and what would happen if we ignored it?  Also Check How To Celebrate a Leap Year  ?
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Loving Ourselves; Opening up our Hearts ❤

Happy  February  to all of our dear friends and family from around the world! This week, we’d like to speak about the  Heart  and the beauty it represents not only physically, but emotionally and mentally as well.  In  Ayurveda , the heart is the seat of the 10 great vessels, supporting healthy circulation and a major aspect of both the lymph  rasa  channel as well as the blood  rakta  channel. These two in combination, make up an entire pathway in our body that supports our health and overall well-being. We consider the heart to be the center of everything. In addition to the physical channels of the body, the heart is also the seat of  ojas –the 8 drops that are created from the entire nutrition cycle–giving us vitality, immunity, enthusiasm, and truly the essence of who we are. In this way, the health of this organ plays an integral role in the health of our overall being.  On a subtler level, our heart is also the emotional...
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Healthy Romantic Relationship : Signs , Red Flags ,Tips & more 💕

               Open communication, curiosity, individual interests, and teamwork are just a few ways to develop a healthy relationship. But it may also depend on your needs and those of your partner. If you have or want a romantic relationship, you probably want a healthy one, right? But what’s a healthy relationship, exactly? Well, it depends. Healthy relationships don’t look the same for everyone since people have different needs. Your specific needs around communication, sex, affection, space, shared hobbies or values, and so on may change throughout life. So, a relationship that works in your 20s may be nothing like the relationship you want in your 30s. Relationships that don’t align with more traditional definitions of a relationship can still be healthy. For example, people who practice polyamory or ethical non-monogamy might define a healthy relationship somewhat differently than people who practice monogamy. In short, “healthy r...
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Why We Love Beets ? Heart Health Benefits 💟

  Beets  Are Nutritionally Rich Beets , also known scientifically as Beta vulgaris, are edible taproots thought to have originated in Middle Eastern or Mediterranean regions. Beets have been traditionally used as food and medicine for thousands of years. Historically, cultures in the Middle East used beets for everything from constipation to gut and joint pain. Some cultures even used beets to get rid of dandruff. Using beets as a traditional medicinal may come as no surprise because beets have many different nutritional properties. Studies suggest that beets are nutritional powerhouses filled with many of the nutrients one might find in a  multivitamin supplement  like iron, magnesium, thiamin, and folate. In modern times, beets have been studied for their potential benefit to the heart. More recently, beet supplementation, rather than the use of the vegetable itself, has been the focus of this study. Beet supplements are nutritional products made entirely or mostly...
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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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