The art for drinking water There is no doubt that drinking water is one of the most beneficial liquids that we can ingest. Nobody really teaches us how to drink water for longevity along our life’s. According to the Centre of disease for control and Prevention, worldwide, 780 million people do not have access to […]
How does vitamin B12 work? Vitamin B12 is essential for closing the neural tube. It is crucial since it functions as a cofactor in two important enzymes; one functions transferring a methyl group from 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-THF) to homocysteine, regenerating tetrahydrofolate (THF, the active form of folic acid) and methionine. A lack of B12 creates a […]
In Ayurveda, when we face the lack of vitamins we immediately look to the diet, the diet habits, the personal digestion of and the function of the Agni. Sometimes we might need vitamins due to poor diet and lifestyle and they can be useful in treating certain types of diseases. But until we do not […]
¿What is Jujube? The jujube is a family of the Rhamnaceae, whose origin is South Asian. There are more than 100 different species spread throughout the tropical and subtropical regions. Due to the time of year, we will talk about the Jujube benefits (Ziziphus jujuba), also called ‘the fruit of immortality’. The tree does not […]
Before we learn about the surprising cardamom benefits, let´s get to know a bit this seed. Cardamom is from the same family of ginger. We can find several types (white, black, green) but the most used worldwide is green one, although the black one is also useful in Ayurveda. Cardamom usually grows in the rainforests of […]
Many of you come with questions about how I can support you with morning sickness. It is quite common, especially during early pregnancy, early morning or soon after waking up. Interesting enough, Ayurveda identifies that it is habitual among women whose babies will develop an abundant head of hair after being born. Somehow, they observed […]
Ayurveda point of view regarding hair loss It is a fact that more and more patients come with severe hair loss concerns, especially women. It is not weird that the cases of osteoporosis are also increasing and are usually both pathologies are interrelated in most of the cases. When I try to explain this to […]
The beauty in the Classical Texts As more we dig in in the classical texts from Ayurveda, we can see the act of making love to conceive a child, as a sacred collection of moments. The wisdom advice us to meditate and visualize the desired child while making love in order to attract his/her soul. […]
How Mercury usually affects us? Why does everybody fear mercury retrograde? Mercury rules our mind, memory, intellect, the right discernment, and communication. Usually is playful, open-minded and a bit superficial. It has an influence over our trading abilities, our skills writing articles, electronics items (like computers, telephones, etc) but also for travel, vehicles, and transportation. […]
Times are changing It is alarming to see that more and more women are experiencing early menopause. The transition called perimenopause it usually starts at 40´s and it lasts until menopause, approximately from 4 – 10 years, depending on the constitutions and different factors. But nowadays we see more cases where age is around 30´s […]
Ayurveda & Hemorrhoids Not all the natural hemorrhoids remedies suit everyone. Ayurveda identifies 3 types of hemorrhoids; associated with Vata, associated with Pitta and associated with Kapha imbalances. Let us find out how each type gets manifested in order to address it properly and effectively. What are the causative factors? After pregnancy many woman experience piles. […]
Kapha diet in Summer Kapha during Summer time usually feels great! If you have Kapha in your constitution you will probably notice yourself really balanced on this season. Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of your potential so try to get fit and maybe even lose some weight. This period will be favorable for […]
Pitta diet in Summer Pitta during summer time faces more challenges! It is a fact! If you have Pitta in your constitution you will probably want to have a seasonal routine during summer. Diet is important in order to balance your Pitta. You can use cooling spices like lime, coriander, and cilantro and try to include […]
Vata diet in Summer Vata during summer starts getting accumulated. If you have Vata in your constitution you will probably want to ensure that you’re not overexposed to the sharp and dryness of summer. You have to focus on enjoying the heat while being relaxed and hydrated. You can tolerate easier heating foods like cranberries, […]
This letter is worth to read, worth to share. For those who care and those who dare. If you think the text is too long, probably is not for you. Big thanks to Hyedra de Trivia for writing such a powerful piece. Loving a witch Loving a witch is not easy Maybe that is why so […]
Soaking purpose Raw nuts and seeds contain enzyme inhibitors that keep them dormant and spontaneously growing. Soaking them remove these enzyme inhibitors to decrease the acidity (regulating our PH blood levels) and bitterness, making them easier to digest and to blend. What is very important is that by soaking them, the nuts and seeds get […]
Who is Saraswati? Saraswati is the goddess of speech, learning, music, creative intuition, insight and spiritual discrimination. She is one of the main goddesses of Hinduism and she is considered as the purest woman. Saraswati is the goddess of wisdom and protector of women. She is usually represented with four arms that symbolize the four aspects […]
Kapha diet in Spring If you have Kapha in your constitution you will probably have a resistance to change in general. Kapha during Spring can be aggravated by the increase of water and the heaviness of this season. You should stay focused on the life-giving aspects and the daily sense of renewal. Spring is the […]
Vata diet in Spring If you have Vata dominating your constitution probably you really enjoy this season and you feel more balanced! As the weather gets warm you can gradually change the heavier, grounding, comforting meals for more cleansing ones, which remain rich in nutrients and a bit oily to keep Vata under control. A trick […]
.What are the benefits of Spring cleansing detox? Spring, as the Fall season, is a beautiful time for cleansing, in order to protect our health for the coming months. In order to promote optimal health and well-being read about how to make the best of your Spring cleansing detox. Springtime is very important since we […]
What is the Ayurvedic point of view in masturbation? According to Ayurveda, all natural impulses, including Hasta maithuna (masturbation), should not be suppressed. In excess or associated with the unhealthy aspects of our life or our personality can decrease our health status. This leads to invisible suffering, which causes our Ojas (our vital essence) to […]
Improve your relationship with your Menstruation How to know if you have a conscious menstruation? Women nowadays are searching for ways to remember the ancient wisdom of the moon and menstrual cycle since we lost connection with nature, with ourselves and with the moon rhythm. When we are aware of our cycle it is easier […]
Why should you include the Ayurvedic self-massage into your daily routine? Why apply expensive creams full of chemicals after your shower, when you can apply oils before? Water, even though is wet and hydrates, it really dries out your skin, haven’t you notice it? The more time you spend having a shower the drier your […]
Right care for your menstrual cup In the past the first medical grade silicon was very hard, so the recommendation of boiling it for longer periods of time did not change much the flexibility, with the years were getting more and more comfortable ones. Right now the most of the brands provide softer, flexible and […]
176 millions of women are officially diagnosed by endometriosis. Western medicine approach is hormonal treatment, laparoscope and later on total or partial hysterectomy (removal of the uterus and or ovaries and fallopian tubes) and hello menopause! Ayurveda approach is not symptomatic but focused on the whole system of functions, addressing each case from its root […]
The Ayurvedic approach is always to strengthen the body’s health, so that can fight any kind of attack. By the local use of herbs, including the diminishing of the yeast population in the body (apart from fulminate infections), building up the beneficial bacteria population, limiting and controlling yeast triggers (antibiotics, pills, sugars, etc.), strengthening the […]
Many types of research show how practicing Yoga can help to lower anxiety and stress levels, which also benefits in the prevention of depression, speeding up its recovery. Yoga boosts brainpower. The following asanas will help you to get the right state of mind in order to overcome depression. We have compiled 8 powerful asanas for the depression. […]
Before learning the basic Pomegranate benefits, let us get to know this fruit in depth. The pomegranate belongs to the Punicaceae‘s family. Its name comes from Latin pōmum(apple) and grānātum (seeded). It was associated with the ‘forbidden fruit’ from the garden of Eden to be an apple, Iranians believe that Eve was tempted with a […]
The reason why you are experiencing menstrual pain might be for different reasons. Personalized programs should be implemented but in between, you can speed up the process with below advises. There is no a magic pill that solves everything, commercial drugs do not address the root of the problem, they only pacify the symptoms so […]
For those who do not know, we all have the 3 doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) within us, and Vata is the ¨ruler¨ from the other two. When Vata is out of balance can cause the majority of the current diseases; affecting the emotional, mental and of course physical health. In this post, we will understand […]
PH and Agni. It is a fact that the Vagina and uterus are being cleansed by itself. She does not need aggressive and stressful showers, soaps or procedures which can bring out of balance the PH in the area. Since our Agni (digestive capacity) from the uterus which is in charge of the metabolization, separation, […]
What is ghee? Ghee is clarified butter. In India, it is very famous, due to all its therapeutic qualities when consumed internally and externally applied on the skin. It is part of their culture from ancient times as describe the ancient Vedic texts from the Vedic science and in the Rig Veda. They considered it […]
We are cyclical and we are constantly changing. No matter if you bleed in new moon or full moon, you can use the pre-ovulatory, ovulatory, premenstrual and menstrual phases to understand more your psychology and your emotions. Going on our cycle favor or against it, makes a big difference, in terms of our relationships, emotions […]
Every woman´s situation is different. During many years tracking down our periods and searching for the magic word balance, we have been trying to align our moon days to the lunar biorhythm, thinking that we were supposed to bleed in New Moon. We read more than 20 books about the ancestral wisdom from many different countries, […]
