June 11, 2018
Hailing from North India more than 5,000 years ago, yoga has been practised in the pursuit of increasing longevity and rejuvenating the body. Today, yoga is practised all over the world – a recent study by the Yoga Journal revealed that more than 36 million people practice yoga in the United States today. We even had an interview with a dedicated yogini, Shanti Milla who has ascertained the joys that […]
June 8, 2018
Is your pick-me-up a cup of chai? Do you head to the herb cabinet for some garlic when you’re feeling flu-ish? Does your mom’s nagging come to mind when you put a pinch of turmeric into your cup of warm milk? If your answer is yes for even one of the above, then chances are, you’re already practising Ayurveda. Ayurve-wha? It is only the world’s oldest system of holistic medicine […]
June 1, 2018
What comes to mind at the mention of the word “mindfulness”? For me, I’d instinctively think of people sitting cross-legged and chanting some sort of mantra in pursuit of an inner calm, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Not all forms of meditation involve chanting – in fact, most don’t! On the contrary, being “mindful” is as simple as being present in one’s current circumstances – where a […]
May 2, 2018
For ages, milk thistle has been found to be a natural remedy for many health ailments. Among its many important uses, the one that stands out most is detoxification. Many research has been done and are still in progress to learn and understand the full extent of its usefulness. While such research is still ongoing, it has already been proven that milk thistle is packed with numerous health benefits that […]
April 25, 2018
Lemon balm is a member of the mint family, and not the balm you buy from. The plant can withstand unfavorable climatic conditions and are very easy to grow. It has a wonderful fragrance that is energizing and invigorating, resembling a scent between mint and lemon. Lemon balms are not only beautiful additions to the garden, but it is used in traditional forms of medicine, aromatherapy and cooking. The flowering […]
April 13, 2018
Lavender is a little purple flower with power. It carries with it a timeless charm, a gorgeous scent and a multitude of uses. These beautiful and fragrant blossoms have been grown in gardens worldwide for centuries, with several different varieties of the plant. Of which, English, French and spike lavender are the most popular. The said little purple flower packs a punch. Besides creating luscious lavender smudge bundles to decorate […]
September 26, 2017
Chamomile tea, a herbal infusion made from dried chamomile flowers, is packed with health benefits. It is often used as an inexpensive natural remedy to common ailments like colds and menstrual cramps. 1. Menstrual cramps Chamomile tea can soothe menstrual cramps by reducing muscle spasms and encouraging your body to relax. Apart from being a gentle sedative, this tea can help promote regular period cycles by stimulating blood flow around […]
August 14, 2017
When it comes to organic herbal tea, there’s more than meets the eye. Herbal teas pack a punch when it comes to health benefits. Here are some interesting facts about herbal teas that you may not have known about! Rose Tea: Relief for Menstrual pain The mention of roses conjures romantic images of flower bouquets or petal-strewn beds, but rose tea also helps alleviate menstrual cramps. This sweet tea improves […]