Ayurveda

Your Second Brain Has a Bigger Say Than You Think A 2024 study from the University of California made a striking finding that transplanting gut bacteria from people with depression into mice triggered depression-like behaviors in the animals, keeping the environment and physiology unchanged. It is for the first time modern science has been able

The ancient practices invite you to slow down and dive deeper within. They do not promise instant results but long lasting benefits. They do not give you clear skin in a day but soon enough you can have skin glowing from within. Garshana is one such ritual. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by stagnation,

Come summer, you want to take that picnic basket out and plonk yourself on a beach, taking in all the sun. Throw in a book and a glass of cooling mint tea to go with it, perhaps?As the sun blazes overhead, body heat tends to rise too, and that can be uncomfortable, irritating and what’s

Imagine trying to clean a cloth that’s been stained for years. Pouring water over it won’t do much. But soak it in warm water with the right cleaning agent, and the dirt begins to loosen, making it easier to wash away. This is exactly what Purvakarma does. It softens and mobilizes deep-seated toxins, so when

While dryness of skin looks like a seasonal problem for many of us, according to Ayurveda the root of the issue runs deeper than that. Of course, due to accumulating vata or air and ether element, the signs of dryness can be more pronounced. But dry skin invites a deeper investigation into our mind-body constitution

Ancient scriptures mention that the blessing for every human being used to be to live for a hundred years and serve the world. Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old system of wellness medicine, is unique in that it offers a well defined roadmap on how to live a long, healthy, and fulfilling life. Unlike modern approaches that focus

As the final stretch of winter unfolds, February brings a distinct shift in energy. Nature provides us with foods that warm and fortify the body while cleansing and preparing it for the transition into spring. As per Ayurveda, to stay healthy and at the top of our immunity, our diet should be in tune with