Should I use hot water or cold water to wash hair – this is a very common question, especially on a cold winter day And the internet will give you a bewildering array of conflicting information on the subject. Many…
The concept of dosha imbalance is very much a part of the language of South Indian households Any joint pain or un-explained pain post eating vada or raw banana would be labelled as ‘Vadham’ (Vata imbalance). An instant home remedy…
What is ubtan? Is it an Ayurvedic product? What are its benefits? Can I make my own ubtan at home? How should I use it correctly? This blog post answers this and more on this famous Indian skin care choornam.…
Tossing and turning at night? Worried about piled up work for the next day? Left wanting for better sleep? A regular Ayurvedic foot massage ( also called pada abhyanga) with an suitable Abhyanga oil can be surprisingly effective! Why am I…
The Oil bath , also called Abhyanga Snana in Ayurveda is a highly revered health technique from antiquity in India. In the ancient Siddha medicine system of South India it is known as “Yennai Kuliyal”. Apart from these formal medicine…
A Digital Detox is the need of the hour for nearly all of us today. Research tells us that when we practice a digital detox , our memory becomes sharper, we are able to sleep deeper, our posture becomes better, we are able to form more meaningful connections with people, and that we are open to more life changing perspectives and decisions. A Digital Detox program. A conversation on another group I am a part of spurred this post. The author of the post shared that she felt that she was “digitally addicted” to social media and found that she…