Wellness

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

By Vic Shayne, Author Stressing Out Over Happiness Stress can be self-inflicted, and it is often created from our sense of how the world should operate. During challenging times, it may be helpful to ask, “How can I look at stress in a new and helpful light?” The answer may be found by observing what is going on, [...] 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

Working from home has brought with it some (not so little) challenges, one of which is the temptation to graze from the fridge and cupboard all day long (!)…This can put an additional, unhealthy load on your digestive system. Whether you are a ‘fridge picker’ or not, it is worth checking out Intermittent Fasting in [...] Continue Reading

As we do our best to navigate through this stressful time, it is super important to remember to gently care for our mental health. It’s useful to acknowledge that change in itself is stressful, and it can take a toll on us. Being adaptable to changing times is key, and fortunately there are plants that can support [...] Continue Reading

If, like me, you still have your job despite COVD-19 pandemic, you are probably feeling extremely grateful. And if, like me, you are now working from home, surrounded by other family members and noisy kids, then you might also be grateful to read this.   I’ve worked primarily from home for several years, interspersed with [...] Continue Reading

As a naturopath, I am drawing on as many tricks and tools as I can think of to keep my immunity strong, and my family vitally well, while we self-isolate. Here are some of the things I am doing in my own home, right now; Cold Showers! I love to start my day under cold [...] Continue Reading

Like most us I have been feeling a lot more anxious than usual, having difficulty concentrating and even had a ‘COVID cry’. I’ve also noticed I’ve been hyper-vigilant towards my health and obtaining all the information possible about how to stay healthy and protect myself and my loved ones from getting COVID19. Sound familiar?   [...] Continue Reading

Having just done some research on the four Ayurvedic ingredients in ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Wellness Tea, I think I am going to suggest a rename / new name…. YES it most definitely is amazing for your wellness, but that seems understated. This is a ‘Powerhouse of Ayurvedic Magic’…. Or maybe an ‘Ayurvedic, Adaptogenic Super Tea’!! [...] Continue Reading

There is a simple yet fundamental Ayurvedic principle that ‘like increases like’. This basically means that the qualities we experience in our environment, our food and via our other senses are increased or reflected in our body and mind. For example, during Winter, our environment becomes colder, damper, heavier, and perhaps slower. The days become [...] Continue Reading