Olive Oil. They Call it Liquid Gold. In ancient times, olive oil was considered a gift from the gods, a natural medicine given by Mother Earth. The inhabitants of the Mediterranean owe their longevity, youth and beauty to olive oil, … Continue reading →
Pomegranate Peels – Treasure for Beauty and Health For Ayurvedic characteristics of pomegranate see: Pomegranate in Ayurveda. Any part of the pomegranate plant ( seeds, peel, juice and leaves) is a storehouse of nutrients, rich in biologically active compounds. The … Continue reading →
Sea Buckthorn – a Unique Storehouse of Vitamins I keep this bright sunny berry frozen for healthy fruit drinks. Sea buckthorn is truly a storehouse of vitamins, known for its healing properties since ancient times. Sea buckthorn is a small … Continue reading →
Castor Oil. Ayurveda compares its strength with that of a lion. Castor oil also known as Ricin oil has attracted the attention of mankind for more than 4000 years. It is very thick and viscous, with a specific smell and … Continue reading →
Mustard – Tiny Seeds with Huge Potential. Mustard is an annual plant of the cruciferous family (Brassicaceae). It is now widely distributed in North Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. Due to its high taste characteristics and delicate aroma, mustard … Continue reading →
Saffron – the Exquisite Spice of Ayurveda Saffron is obtained from the bright red stamens of a purple flower Crocus sativus. Other names for this precious plant are Saffron Crocus, Kumkum, Kesar, Jafran. At US $5,000 per kg or higher, … Continue reading →
Shata Dhauta Ghrita – 100% Natural Ayurvedic Skin Care Have you ever tried a face cream that makes your skin feel well hydrated all day long? If you, like me, prefer natural remedies in caring for your skin, then getting … Continue reading →
Nuts instead of Pills. Brazil Nut Nuts are natural energizers, and they perfectly restore strength after serious illness and stress. Nuts contain almost all existing vitamins and minerals such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. The role of minerals in … Continue reading →
Summer Cleansing Method for Skin and Blood (Fir needle wrap) What you’ll need: Fresh fir tree branches 6 cups Fresh birch lives 4 cups Burdock leaf 1 Hot boiled water 6 cups Turmeric powder 1 Tbsp Baking soda 7 Tbsp … Continue reading →
Mature Skin. Joyful Outlook. At some point in the course of everyday life, the inevitability of old age appears before us, causing many to panic. Why do we react this way? Because we are an eternally young living being, a … Continue reading →
The Charming Power of Gemstones Precious and semiprecious stones have been appreciated by people throughout history not only for their beauty, but also for their healing and magical properties. The ancient Vedas describe the Chintamani gemstone, which fulfills all desires. … Continue reading →
Champi Head Massage During the time of the British Empire, Englishmen used the services of Indian street hairdressers. Тhis was the first acquaintance of the Western world with Ayurvedic techniques. Along with hair-styling, clients received a pleasant scalp massage with … Continue reading →
Acne Part Two I published the post “Acne – the Pitta Imbalance” in 2011. Since that time, I have received numerous comments and questions asking for recommendations that are more detailed in terms of diet and lifestyle in order to … Continue reading →
Amaranth – Guarantor of Immortality Mara – is a Sanskrit word meaning “death”, a – “not, without”. So it turns out that AMARANTH literally means denying death, or rather, granting immortality. It might be related to the word AMRITA (drink of … Continue reading →
Hair Loss. Ayurvedic Remedies to Care for your Hair. Part One. Hair Loss One thing should be said upfront, hair and skin issues can’t be relieved overnight, and if you are not open to a possibility of making changes in … Continue reading →
Ayurvedic Face Diagnostic. For an Ayurvedic doctor the face features can be distinctive beacons showing the condition of inner organs. Every wrinkle or “casual” line provide diagnostic information for one who understands. We also can tell what system needs attention … Continue reading →
Warts Warts are common viral infections and can occur in all three doshas. Viruses are all around us but only when immunity is low can they take over and cause warts or another skin growths. Two factors are crucial in … Continue reading →
Cow Products There are five kinds of products the cow offers to us: milk, butter, yogurt, urine and dung. All of them have a great healing potency. In ancient times, rishis would put a combination of all those products into … Continue reading →
Acne – the Pitta Imbalance See also Acne-Part two Acne vulgaris or cystic acne is large pimples, which show a Pitta or Kapha imbalance. It is aggravated by overconsumption of sweets, fats, oils, red meat, seafood, coffee, alcohol, and tobacco, … Continue reading →
Neem – Indian Heal All Herb In India the Neem tree is variously known as “Divine Tree”, “Heal all”, “Nature Drugstore” and “Village Pharmacy”. Neem (Azadiracta indica) is one of the most powerful blood-purifiers and detoxifiers in Ayurvedic usage. It … Continue reading →
Natural Care for Beautiful Breasts Every day we hear about new wonder skin care formulas claiming to make us look great. That means to me that whatever we already have in our bathroom cabinets is not working. I quit using … Continue reading →
Premature Balding or Graying of the Hair Balding and graying of the hair does not necessarily indicate old age and poor health. It occurs earlier in the Pitta (fiery) constitution, sometimes in the late twenties and often in the thirties. … Continue reading →
Gums, Teeth, and Bad Breath The condition of the gums, teeth, and the freshness of your breath reflects the health of the bones in your body and your overall health. Follow the appropriate Daily Lifestyle regimen for your dosha to … Continue reading →
New Old Secret Of Chyawanprash Chyawanprash has been around for thousands of years. In short, Chyawanprash is an Ayurvedic herbal tonic that is very high in vitamin C content and helps strengthen the immune system hence protecting the body from … Continue reading →
Rasayana – Ayurvedic Rejuvenation The word for rejuvenation in Ayurveda is Rasayana. After your body is prepared by Panchakarma or another type of detoxification, for example: Kitchari diet you can take Rasayana – collection of herbs that nourish and rejuvenate. … Continue reading →
Simple Home Purification (Panchakarma) In Ayurveda the transitional time between seasons is traditionally the time for personal renewal. In never-ending cycle nature shifts from old energy to new energy. Both for prevention and to deal with a specific health problem, … Continue reading →
Ayurvedic Hair Care Problems you may have with your hair and scalp generally relate to your overall health. Like skin and fingernails, hair is an outward reflection of your inner wellbeing. Eating a balanced diet appropriate to your dosha, reducing … Continue reading →
Hair And Your Dosha The hair and its luster are important indicators of overall health. Hair is closely related to Prana, the body’s vital force. Vata hair is usually dry, but may vary from dry to oily in different spots … Continue reading →
Oil Massage (Abhyanga) Abhyanga is one of the several purification techniques known as pancha karma. Applying oil to your skin lubricates, protects, detoxifies, and rejuvenates your skin and nervous system, while soothing your endocrine system. The best time to do … Continue reading →
Ayurvedic Skin Types All skin types look clear and radiant when the doshas are in balance. No skin type is better than another. They are simply different in design, and all perfect in their own right when undisturbed. But, depending … Continue reading →
Basic Skin Care Routine Ayurveda sets much higher standards for beauty products than government regulators or Western medicine, because its concept of “natural” is more encompassing and refined. Our skin is one of the body’s major organs of absorption. Although … Continue reading →
Essential oils and the skin. The “essence” means a substance that contains the active ingredients of the medicinal plant. Ayurvedic skin care formulations use plants in a variety of ways to nourish and rejuvenate the skin, including fresh-cut parts, juices, … Continue reading →
Ghee – clarified butter. Since I started making Ghee from butter, all meals I cook taste delicious, my 12 year old daughter eats better, and all my friends ask me about the secret ingredient which makes even a simple dish … Continue reading →
