EYE, EAR, & NOSE HEALTH

EYE, EAR, & NOSE HEALTH

Eye, Ear, & Nose Health “Swasthyavrit: Circle of Health” In continuation of this series on “Swasthyavrit,” we are going to take a look at what the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda has to offer for the other sense organs: eyes, ears, and nose. Ayurveda & the Eyes The...
PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE’S MULTIPLE BENEFITS

PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE’S MULTIPLE BENEFITS

Phosphatidylserine, popularly known as PS, is an important phospholipid, deficiencies of which are associated with cognitive impairments[1]. Located in the internal layer of the cell membrane, PS performs various unique regulatory and structural functions. It is one...
ORAL HEALTH – DANTA SWASTHYA

ORAL HEALTH – DANTA SWASTHYA

“Swasthyavrit: Circle of Health” In continuation of this series on “Swasthyavrit,” we are going to take a look at what the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda has to offer for oral health. Just like any body system or organ, Ayurveda has its individualistic approach in looking...
HEALTHY SKIN

HEALTHY SKIN

Healthy Skin “Swasthyavrit: Circle of Health” In continuation of this series on “Swasthyavrit,” we are going to take a look at what the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda has to offer for skin health. Ayurveda & Skin Each dosha withholds characteristics that help define...
TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH Tribulus terrestris is well-known in the US for its beneficial effects on testosterone levels and men’s health. However, it is also an excellent herb for the cardiovascular system. Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine...
HEALTHY HAIR AND SCALP

HEALTHY HAIR AND SCALP

Healthy Hair and Scalp “Swasthyavrit: Circle of Health” Ayurveda and “Health” Ayurveda, translating to “life knowledge,” provides wisdom for attaining and maintaining a balanced state of health. Its 5,000-year old wisdom relates health to the absence of disease. If we...
ZIKA VIRUS AND THE POTENTIAL CORRELATION TO MICROCEPHALY

ZIKA VIRUS AND THE POTENTIAL CORRELATION TO MICROCEPHALY

A Newfound “Zika Virus” and the Potential Correlation to Microcephaly Recent health reports regarding this new found Zika virus have created waves in the United States and Latin American countries. This flavivirus is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Aedes...
PIPPALI – THE FRUIT FOR THE COLD SEASON

PIPPALI – THE FRUIT FOR THE COLD SEASON

Pippali, more commonly known as “Long pepper” or Piper longum, is a fruit to highlight during this cold, wet season. The plant is an aromatic, slender, climbing, creeping shrub with perennial woody roots. Pippali has jointed stems, ovate and cordate leaves, and ovoid...
MIMOSA PUDICA – THE SENSITIVE PLANT

MIMOSA PUDICA – THE SENSITIVE PLANT

Mimosa pudica is an amazing little plant with some fascinating properties. It is a legume that grows throughout the tropics and is an excellent herb for urinary tract and kidney health. It is often called the sensitive plant because it will respond to touch and other...