Herbal Goodness

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

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

Stress and anxiety are topics very close to my heart. Like many of us, in my quest for ‘having it all’ I ended up very fatigued and depleted. After seeking out some wonderful teachers, I gradually found my way back to health by incorporating some life-changing relaxation practices into my life. The recent news report [...] Continue Reading

Licorice has been used for centuries in Ayurveda as a revered medicinal herb, known to be wonderful for immune system support. Licorice is considered to be sweet, soothing and in fact is known in Chinese medicine as ‘the great harmoniser’. The Sanskrit name for Licorice is Yastimadhu, which means the ‘sweet stick’. The sweetness of [...] 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 USA Everyday our immune systems are confronted with any number of new pathogens and bugs. Public places such as grocery stores, gyms, schools, and libraries can be germ hotbeds. The best defense is a healthy, robust immune system — it’s easier to fight bugs off before they gain a foothold in our bodies, [...] Continue Reading

By Vic Shayne, Author, Illness Isn’t Caused by a Drug Deficiency People have been talking about the immune system over the past month or so, and for good reason. While we may first think of foods that fight bacteria, viruses, and fungi, this is a good time to dive into the fascinating world of the microbiome [...] Continue Reading

By Organic India USA While it has always been at the heart of ORGANIC INDIA’s values and mission, the idea of “healthy, conscious living” has now become a daily imperative. This means adapting to new ways of living. Perhaps a new consciousness is emerging on our planet — an awareness of what it means to [...] 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

As we stay home to combat the current health crisis, it’s important to take this time to focus on our overall health and immunity.   Our immune system requires balance and harmony to function well and making healthy, conscious choices is a great way to keeping it strong and resistant to illness and disease.   [...] Continue Reading

With the world facing a global health situation, the need for self-care and strengthening our immune system has never been more pressing. While properly washing your hands, avoiding public spaces, and minimizing travel is a good idea, keeping your immunity strong will help your body effectively fight off infection and disease. Support your immune system [...] Continue Reading

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is known as the herbalist’s best friend and surely one of the most delicious of all spices. One of the Sanskrit names for Ginger is Visvabhesaja, which translates to ‘universal medicine’, benefiting everybody and all diseases. Quite an extraordinary plant! In Ayurveda Ginger is famous for its beautifully warming energy which is so [...] Continue Reading