The most unique and important health benefits of brahmi include its ability to improve cognitive ability. Used successfully for Alzheimer’s disease, for improving memory, anxiety, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), allergic conditions, irritable bowel syndrome, and as a general tonic to fight stress -it is an adaptogen. That means the herb has natural intelligence and will…
Mental Health
Struggling Through a Major Life Change -Here’s What To Do; The Ayurveda Way!
“Up from the ashes” depicts the magical Phoenix bird that dies and is reborn. The Butterfly as well, changes from its caterpillar form to be fully redesigned and reborn emerging as a beautiful, delicate winged insect. Being capable of change, the Phoenix and the Butterfly thereby represent the ability in each of us to be…
Need Help with Your Health? You Are Not Alone.
No matter how much we meditate or pray, we still need others to help us dismantle the walls of our isolation and remind us of our belonging. I recently embarked on a traditional Ayurvedic cleanse. I knew it was time, and I even embraced the idea with a little bit of excitement! I love a…
Feeling Lethargic in Spring? Here’s why!
If there ever is a time during the year when we have a chance to be reborn, kapha season is it. Our body is tuned right into Nature’s renewal. It wants to shed excess fat and mucus. Things start to run (think noses!) just like the thawing snow. Everything seems wet in our internal and…
Is your Mind Healthy Too? Three Reasons It May Not Be!
Good digestion, sparkling eyes, shining hair – yes, these are indicators of health and vitality. And yet, they are meaningless if your favorite expression is a scowl, or your dominant mood is one of crankiness.Health is more than just physical health. Is your mind healthy too? There are three reasons it may not be!