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Catching a cold can be good for you
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 -
24 Self Care tips with an Ayurvedic twist this Winter
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 -
A Natural Approach to Caring for your Mental Health
‘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 -
Five Ways to Ensure Restorative Sleep
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 -
Turmeric’s Immune Health Benefits
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 -
Natural Remedies for Enhancing Focus, Concentration and Memory
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 -
Carrot Sweet Potato Soup with Turmeric and Ginger
Put your crockpot to work! ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Turmeric Ginger Tea is swapped with traditional broth or stock as the base for this bright and satisfying soup. Bursting with beta carotene, the hearty sweet potatoes and crunchy carrots take on a rich silkiness in the slow cooker. Turmeric, ginger, and other herbs in ORGANIC INDIA’s tea infusion adds delicate spicy [...] Continue Reading -
Minestrone for Immune Support
With tender kale, sweet peas, turnip and leek, this light take on classic minestrone is bursting with fresh flavours and natural goodness. Feel free to switch up ingredients for other seasonal produce you have on hand. This soothing broth is versatile and inviting. By adding Tulsi Wellness Tea to this satisfying soup, you give your immune system [...] Continue Reading -
Natural Seasonal Allergy Relief: 6 Ayurvedic Diet and Lifestyle Tips
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 -
Pamper Mum with a Sweet Rose Tulsi Foot Bath
Tulsi is often called The Mother of All Herbs. Share the Tulsi Love with Mum on mother’s day with a thoughtful home-pamper treatment that also gives back to Mother Earth. Here is the method for a simple, luscious footbath using ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi-Holy Basil tea. This feel-good gift will leave mum feeling deeply relaxed and [...] Continue Reading -
Internal Energy and the Breath of Life
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 -
Food as Medicine: Feed Your Immune System
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