Wellness

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

Tulsi Turmeric Ginger is one of our favourite teas; popular all year round, but especially during the colder months! This blend is so beautifully balanced, it just feels right on ALL levels.  The main ingredients are a dead giveaway as to the potent Ayurvedic power this tea possesses: Tulsi = ‘The Queen of Herbs’ Turmeric [...] Continue Reading

How have you been coping throughout our COVID Autumn? I was doing pretty well but must admit the effects of the rather sudden cool shift in weather here in Northern NSW have certainly made an impact!  It was a good reminder that if you haven’t already been looking after your immune system and general wellbeing, [...] Continue Reading

Naturally, we acknowledged that nobody likes to catch a cold or come down with the flu. Ugh! It’s so uncomfortable. Not to mention inconvenient! This is the point at which my inner naturopath needs to speak… IT'S NOT A BAD THING TO CATCH A COLD, or even the flu. A common cold, lasting 3-4 days, [...] Continue Reading

It’s that time of the year again, when the weather is getting colder and we are spending more and more time at home. It’s more important than ever to simply check in and take the time to look after yourself. Are you stressed, suffering from interrupted sleep and battling to eat well? You’re not alone. [...] 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 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

By Organic India USA Our common inheritance in this busy, active, and overwhelming world is that stress finds a way to transform mental strain into physical health issues. Ayurvedic practitioner Mike Dhaliwal explains that stress and its relationship to the body are concerned with ojas — the source of vitality and immunity that provides a sense of health and well-being. [...] 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