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...
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...
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...
