Turmeric: What you may not know about this Golden Herb

Turmeric: What you may not know about this Golden Herb

Turmeric is like the secret ingredient to the elixir of life. According to a recent article reviewed by a medical expert, turmeric is “one of the most effective nutritional supplements in existence.”* Scroll down for our golden milk recipe–it’s simple and...
Agni: Metabolic-Mind Fire

Agni: Metabolic-Mind Fire

Photo by Benjamin DeYoung Please enjoy this awesome excerpt from our upcoming book, coauthored by in-house Ayurvedic Doctor Manish Chandra. It’s about Agni, or metabolic fire, a crucial Ayurvedic term for understanding how to harness the healing power of...
What’s Your State of Agni?

What’s Your State of Agni?

By Sheyna Haisman-Holmes  In Ayurveda, our state of health depends mostly on the condition of our Agni (digestive fire). Looking at the state of our Agni is usually the first thing to address in our healing and will be the most important thing in our longevity. Good...
Cosmetics and Toxic Ingredients

Cosmetics and Toxic Ingredients

            An Ayurvedic saying is, “If you cannot eat it, you don’t want to put it on your skin.” This old saying rings true when looking at the modern threats the cosmetic industry poses to both men and women’s health.             In Ayurveda food is your medicine!...
Leaky Gut Syndrome

Leaky Gut Syndrome

            Leaky gut affects a large number of people around the world although some health professionals do not recognize it as a serious health problem. Leaky gut is the depletion of the mucous lining within the intestinal wall that prevents larger particles,...
Alcohol in Ayurveda

Alcohol in Ayurveda

            Avoiding alcohol can be a tough battle to win as drinking plays a big role in today’s societal norms. It is the most deadly and unhealthy substance legally allowed in the market. In Ayurveda, but holistic health in general, alcohol consumption is strongly...