Become immune to the common cold or flu – Prevent it! But if it does hit you, do not resist it. Rather, accept it and apply some of the tactics listed in this article to actually make the flu work for you! What Exactly Is the Flu? The flu is not a disease that calls for […]
This is a simple and very tasty paste that you can make up and jar it to have on hold, especially for the autumn-winter-early spring time of year. This cough and cold remedy increases immunity and fights infections. Recipe: 1 tablespoon of Honey* 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder 1/4 tsp cardamom […]
“Takra” = buttermilk “Dhara” = to pour Takra Dhara is an ancient treatment where medicated buttermilk is poured over the head in a rhythmic mater (pictured). This stabilises the mind and everything going on inside it, as the herbs penetrate deep into the brain. During this treatment, usually, you’ll lie in deep, blissful rest, (that is if you […]
A whopping 80% of Australians and Americans experience back pain. 1 in 7 Australians report back problems. Unfortunately many folks have become accustomed to this discomfort, and this dull body becomes the norm and they don’t recognise this as an issue, nor act on it. Their cells have lost the memory of a free and healthy body that […]
Purification of Foods and Herbs All foods and herbs should be first purified to clean them and enhance the potency. It is the transformation process of all herbs and foods which is essential for safe and effective use. No point of taking ‘super foods’ in high quantity and quality if it is not prepared the right […]
Ghee is the crown jewel that joins Ayurvedic medicine and Indian cooking. Ghee is clarified or purified butter. Butter is boiled in a specific way & the lactose components & milk solids are separated and strained to produce this concentrated golden substance, ghee. Hence, mostly no-one is allergic to ghee. It’s a totally new product […]
Express self-love and self-respect by lovingly anointing yourself from head to toe with warm oil. This practice is called Abhyanga. A daily Abyanga practice restores the balance of the doshas and enhances well-being and longevity. Regular Abyanga is especially grounding and relaxing for the Vata dosha, but everyone substantially benefits from this practice. “The body of one who uses oil massage […]
It has always been just “another one of those stalls” at farmers markets across Australia, but ever since I went to India and saw little motorised sugar cane juicers every few hundred meters in the street, I started to incorporate this juice into my fluids diet. Sure I can comfortably drink one of the highest sources of hydration: Coconut Water, daily […]
Ayurveda recommends eating with your fingers instead of utensils. Before you repel this gesture, if you feel to try this, you may be surprised by what it does for your digestion and how much better food will taste and bring you enjoyment! One Thing at a Time Eating with your hands means you can’t check email, […]
The leaves and bark of a tree are massaged by the wind, the rocks and pebbles by the rivers and streams, primates groom and rub up against each other to socially bond, decrease stress, and make up after a tussle, a child feels protected with the touch of their mother. Everything in this universe is being massaged continuously […]
