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Little rituals that can change everything. There’s nothing new about the ancient Japanese tea ceremony, but modern life rarely accommodates long, intricate rituals that may take a lifetime to master. That said, we can adapt these principles into our own daily rituals to relieve stress and bring a little calming zen into our lives. The [...] Continue Reading

Winter calls me to turn inwards & as I slow down, I am able to tune into what my body really needs. Here’s how I feel drawn to take care of myself during the winter months; The season calls for more vigorous movement – my morning walks on the beach (perfect in summer) have become [...] Continue Reading

‘The human organism loves routine and thrives when it is fed, exercised and rested regularly’ (Ayurvedic doctor, Dr Svoboda). Creating a solid daily routine is a powerfully effective way to care for our physical, emotional and mental health. It is particularly essential when we need to balance excess stress, or during uncertain times. There is [...] Continue Reading

By Organic India USA   A good night’s sleep is essential for so many reasons. Without it, we often notice dragging on the surface – a foggy mind, lack of energy and fatigue. Missing out on deep, restorative sleep can also impact digestion, hormones, stress response, and more. Read on for five ways to ensure you [...] Continue Reading

By Organic India USA Turmeric, traditionally called by its Sanskrit name Haridra, is a jewel of Indian cuisine and lifestyle, and its copper-gold colour is reflective of the cultural vibrancy of India’s life, celebrations, and clothing. This amazing plant is used in countless dishes and rituals, eaten by itself as natural medicine, and prescribed by Ayurvedic [...] Continue Reading

Bless our hard-working immune system, working diligently for us year round. However, sometimes it responds to substances that are harmless with a little too much gusto, causing us to experience allergic symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, coughing, itchy, watering eyes, asthma or skin problems. Common seasonal and environmental allergens include pollen, dust mites, [...] Continue Reading

By Vic Shayne, Author, Consciousness: The Potentiality of All Existence: Exploring Reality and Belief As a Subjective Experience Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is a wonderful moment. Thich Nhat Hanh New life is introduced into this world with the first breath, and the [...] Continue Reading

By ORGANIC INDIA USA By Vic Shayne, Author The Super Foods Diet: Nature’s most powerful foods for healing, prevention and weight loss Practicing prevention through natural healthcare is a relatively new idea to the West, but in the East it has been the mainstay of Ayurveda and other ancient healing modalities. Why wait to get sick [...] Continue Reading

By ORGANIC INDIA USA The concept of detoxifying the body has become popular in the modern era. But if we take a closer look, we’ll find that Ayurvedic vaidyas have been touting the benefits detoxification for thousands of years. Unlike modern detoxification goals, however, the Ayurvedic view is not limited to the digestive system and body [...] Continue Reading

Throughout the ages, herbs have been recognized as wonderful healing plants, but it may be overwhelming to figure out which herb to use if you want to boost your mental clarity and brain power. If you’re new to Ayurvedic healing, or just need a refresher course, there are myriad time-tested herbs thank rank high on [...] Continue Reading

By Organic India USA For the last few years we’ve been hearing a lot about probiotics — what started as the ‘latest’ health trend has proven to have staying power as more and more research confirms the body’s need for “good” bacteria. But other words have appeared alongside “probiotic,” such as; “microbiome,” “gut health,” and [...] Continue Reading

By Organic India US One of the most ancient herbs, Tulsi, now has one of the most modern monikers — immunomodulator. The word was coined by scientists to explain a substance’s power to reinforce and support the immune system. But Tulsi, as well as a host of other herbs and plants in the Ayurvedic health [...] Continue Reading