Is Coffee Good Or Bad For You?

Is coffee good or bad for you? Let’s consider it according to Ayurveda… Coffee is known to promote energy, stimulate digestion, and raise blood pressure. These characteristics may benefit certain dosha (constitution), but should be consumed in moderation by others. Ayurveda teaches that all plants serve a purpose. Coffee is best viewed as a medicine. Just as with any medication, it is important to monitor its effects and adjust consumption accordingly. Individual with strong Vata…

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How To Build A Robust Immune System In 5 Easy Ways

There are so many books and articles written about how to boost our immune system. Many types of supplements are available in the market that claim to make us disease free but they are all full of synthetic ingredients. To me, nothing is more natural and effective than Ayurveda. What I like about Ayurveda is that it gives modern medicine the tools to integrate the mind and body with a holistic approach to offer the…

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How To Reduce Stress Naturally

“Stress is not what happens to us. It’s our response to what happens. And our response is something we can choose.” Ayurveda believes that you have the power to take control and reduce stress naturally. By knowing and understanding your dosha you can learn how to reduce stress. By staying tuned in to your dosha, you’ll stay balanced and grounded and know the initial warning signs your body gives you to let you know when…

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Food Combinations That Are Bad For You

I am a big fan of dairy products. I love eating eggs with cheese for breakfast. I like to eat fruits but I don’t like sour yogurt. However, whenever I see fruits with yogurt, I will buy and eat it because it looks pretty and healthy. Little did I know that these food combinations were the cause of my indigestion, which I had to resort to taking probiotic supplements. After reading up on Ayurveda, I…

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NATURAL PAIN RELIEF REMEDY WITH HERBS AND ESSENTIAL OILS

The Shantala Trio Collection by World of Beauty Italy consists of Shantala Oil, Shantala Baume and Shantala Lotion. It is a natural remedy containing herbs and purest essential oils to manage pain and discomfort. I first fell in love with the Shantala Oil and Shantala Baume a few years ago when this combination provided much pain relief to me and reduced the inflammation of my bunions. Now I don’t get painful bunions anymore. I also…

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6 Natural Ways to Reduce Pain and Start Healing

Prescription medication and over-the-counter pain relief medicines such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen are effective but long-term use may be addictive and can cause side effects. We think the best way to relieve pain is to use natural remedies. Wisdom as Old as Nature Hot and Cold therapies are ancient remedies providing pain relief and healing. Without invasive procedures or dangerous drugs, heat dilates blood vessels bringing needed nourishment and quickly removes toxic waste. Cold…

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BENEFITS AND USES OF HOT WATER BOTTLES

1. ACHES & PAINS Hot Water Bottle helps relieve aches and pains such as sore backs, stomach aches, muscular tension and so on. Any sport injury or sprain can be relieved with hot or cold therapy! Ballet dancers report using our Hot Water Bottles for strain and pain relief after strenuous ballet classes. Customers report that the heat from the bottle soothes earache pain. Toothache relief has also been reported. 2. ARTHRITIC PAIN Natural…

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How to Overcome Sleep Disorders – Using Ayurvedic Approach

Do you suffer from irregular sleep? Perhaps you’ve difficulty to fall asleep. Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night, wanting desperately to keep sleeping, but are unable to. Or is your tendency to spend more time sleeping, which can be equally problematic? The truth is that imbalances in our sleep patterns can be very disturbing and the task of getting back on track can feel incredibly daunting. But with the right set…

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5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

In Singapore, a recent study showed that one in three people are sleep-deprived, which, in turn, badly affects health. Do you know that leading a healthier lifestyle isn’t just about exercising regularly, eating right and going organic — sleep plays a big part too. If we don’t catch enough ZZZs, we may find it challenging to stay active and eat healthy the next day. Let’s find out how sleep could impact our efforts to get…

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How to Avoid Falling Sick on Vacation

You’re finally taking that long-dreamed-of vacation, and one thing’s for sure: You don’t want a bout of sickness to force you into bed rest, and missing all the fun. So you go for a flu jab, pack your diarrhoea medication and your hand sanitizer. Should you also stash a supply of helpful good bacteria? Maybe you should. When we travel outside of our familiar environment, particularly overseas, we are at risk from a wide variety…