What is Ayurveda?
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What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that promotes balance and well-being by considering the unique combination of physical, mental, and emotional characteristics of each individual. It offers holistic tools such as herbal remedies, diet, massage, and yoga to help individuals find balance within themselves and cultivate a healthy and vibrant life.

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Triphala - the ultimate herb for digestive health
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Triphala - the ultimate herb for digestive health

Research has shown that triphala can improve digestive health (particularly for constipation and bloating), contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties good for arthritis and cancer, improves cardiovascular health and has anti-cancer properties.

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Balancing doshas with Ayurveda: a guide to a vegan lifestyle
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Balancing doshas with Ayurveda: a guide to a vegan lifestyle

Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to health and well-being. In this blog, we delve into the principles of Ayurveda and explore the relationship between a vegan diet and the balance of the doshas. By understanding the unique constitution and imbalances of each individual, we aim to provide guidance on how to approach a vegan lifestyle with the wisdom of Ayurveda.

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Keeping cool in summer’s heat
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Keeping cool in summer’s heat

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that focuses on promoting balance and wellness in the body and mind. In the summer, it can be especially important to follow Ayurvedic principles to stay cool and prevent imbalances caused by the heat and humidity.

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Purifying your body and mind: an Ayurvedic detox for summer's end
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Purifying your body and mind: an Ayurvedic detox for summer's end

Summer is associated with the Pitta dosha, which governs metabolism, digestion, and other processes that regulate heat in the body. As summer comes to a close, many of us are feeling the effects of long, hot days. Excess of heat, or pitta in the body that can accumulate over the summer months, can manifest in a number of ways, including impacting our physical health, as well as our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

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Cleansing is the most important first step to healing
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Cleansing is the most important first step to healing

In Ayurveda, accumulated toxins known as ‘ama’ is seem as the root cause of all diseases and imbalances. Ama is like a sticky goo that clogs the channels and impedes the flow of nutrients and energy. This can lead to a range of health issues such as poor digestion, fatigue, clogged arteries, skin issues, and even chronic diseases.

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How to detox without harming the body & mind using Ayurveda
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How to detox without harming the body & mind using Ayurveda

Did you know that many of the 'detoxes' that are offered today are actually creating more harm than good to your body? An Ayurvedic cleanse can gently and effectively removes toxins from the body and optimise your gut health, energy and vitality in as little as 3 days.

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Why Salads can make you Gain Weight
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Why Salads can make you Gain Weight

In Ayurveda, eating salads can be beneficial for some individuals, but for those with a Vata dosha imbalance, it may not be the best choice of food.

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The simple reasons why people fail to heal
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The simple reasons why people fail to heal

The real reasons why people fail to heal is not because they haven’t found that magical pill or mystery answer. The real reasons people fail to heal is because 6 basic reasons that can easily be overcome with the help of Ayurveda and Kinesiology.

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Why Ayurveda is a powerful compliment to Yoga
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Why Ayurveda is a powerful compliment to Yoga

By incorporating the principals of Ayurveda with Yoga, an individual can achieve spiritual development, while also grounding the mind, supporting the digestive system and achieving radiant health and wellbeing.

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Relieve stress & anxiety with Ayurveda & Kinesiology
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Relieve stress & anxiety with Ayurveda & Kinesiology

Stress and anxiety can all affect us, both physically and emotionally, and in varying levels of severity. There is a difference between stress and anxiety, and knowing the difference is critical to your well-being.

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Improve your digestion with Ayurveda 
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Improve your digestion with Ayurveda 

Ayurveda gives us the wisdom to reignite our digestive fire for radiant health. By following these recommendations, you can improve your digestion, increase your energy levels, and promote overall health and well-being.

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Balancing weight the Ayurvedic way
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Balancing weight the Ayurvedic way

Have you been trying different diets for years with no consistent results? Do you experience bloating and sluggishness, or symptoms of fluid retention? Are you sick of your weight yo-yo-ing? Ayurveda may be the answer for you!

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Boost your immune system with Ayurveda
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Boost your immune system with Ayurveda

During this time there has been a lot of fear and panic around the Corona Virus. This fight-flight state response will only work to hamper our immune system and increase our chances of contracting the virus. Here are some Ayurvedic tips to keep your immune resilient.

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Start your day right
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Start your day right

Breakfast is an important start to the day, especially for someone who has more Vata tendencies including anxiety, fear and worry. The Vata energy represents air and ether. When we skip breakfast then we are creating more of these spacious and light qualities in the body.

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Life with Presence - Stepping out of Control and Anxiety
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Life with Presence - Stepping out of Control and Anxiety

Living in the present moment transcends all attachments to the past and the future. Living in the present moment allows you to respond to each and every moment as it presents. It cuts the ties to our emotional baggage that we carry with us from traumas and unpleasant experiences from the past. It cuts the ties to the fears and anxiety we hold about the future.

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Is it Me or is it Society?
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Is it Me or is it Society?

Does love ever come from outside of ourselves? Separation creates the feelings of fear, loneliness, suspicion and alienation that come with being totally isolated. This part of you calls upon love to solve its pain.

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