For years we have been told that the sun is dangerous, that it causes aging, blemishes and skin cancer. And while it's true that sun exposure generates an inflammatory response in the skin, which can become a risk factor, the real problem isn't the sun itself, but unmanaged inflammation. Solar radiation,...
An encounter with the moment. Since ancient times, the wisest cultures have found in tea a path to silence, beauty, and presence. In Japan, the tea ceremony (chanoyu) is an art that reveals the sacred in the simple. In India, the act of preparing an infusion with healing herbs is a...
The Alchemy of the Earth and Saffron There is care that goes beyond aesthetics. Rituals that shake the skin, calm the mind and comfort the soul. The Kumkumadi mask is one of these sacred gestures. A natural clay-based face mask infused with the legendary Kumkumadi Tailam, the Ayurvedic elixir of radiance. Beauty born...
According to Ayurveda, diseases have a tendency to appear at the confluence of the seasons. This is because the body must adapt to the new season, which can temporarily weaken it and make it more vulnerable to imbalances. Spring is coming, a time of rebirth and renewal. It's time to cleanse...
In Sanskrit, Ayur means Life, and Veda means Knowledge or Science. Ayurveda, the ancient medicinal system of India, is a Science of Life. Ayurveda is the most holistic medical system available to humanity today. What does holistic mean? Holistic means integral, that is, Ayurveda considers the human being as an organized...
Ayurveda advises us all to follow a seasonal routine (Ritucharya). This routine is known throughout nature: in autumn, trees lose their leaves, and many animal species withdraw into themselves. Mid-autumn and winter is the season when the Vata dosha (cold and dry) tends to increase. To maintain balance (especially for people where...
A hygiene measure and healthy routine that is advised in the daily routine (Dinacharya) of Ayurveda is the cleansing of the tongue. The tongue is the mirror of a person's digestion state. A white coating on the tongue means indigestion or improper digestion of food. The rough layer that covers the tongue...
When the first hot weather arrives, many people, especially women, suffer from tired, swollen and heavy legs, among other symptoms. High temperatures cause dilation of the capillaries, slowing down the return circulation and aggravating the discomfort in those who suffer from this type of vascular disorder. In Ayurvedic terms, the Pitta dosha...
The essentials to take care of your skin and keep it balanced in summer. In summer, the fire element tends to increase in all organisms, and therefore, Pitta dosha tends to be aggravated. The most frequent imbalances are redness, itching, eczema and inflammation, itching, eczema and inflammation. Harmonious skin care in the summer...
Welcome to summer! Summer and early autumn is the warmest season, which means that the pitta dosha (fire and water) tends to increase during these months. To maintain balance, Ayurveda advises especially people with a predominantly Pitta constitution: Moderation: This is the key to balancing pitta - make sure you don't make too...
