Christine Love Hewitt Authentic ayurveda? That can only be found in the countries of its origin, India and Sri Lanka. Even today many ayurveda fans still think along those lines – and, therefore, go for their ayurvedic treatments somewhere in South Asia. When I speak with these confident...
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Gavin Hellier/ Stocksy United Leaving work right now? No, there’s still too much to do. Eating in peace? Maybe I’ll do that at the weekend. Sufficient sleep? No time, coffee works just as well. Meditating or exercising in the morning? Sounds good, but currently I’m too tense for that....
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Maddi Bazzocco from Unsplash We live in a time when women of all ages are increasingly turning to natural methods to maintain their hormonal balance. At the same time, an increase in hormonal imbalances can be seen across all age groups. One of the nutritional trends that has become prevalent in...
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Ayurveda Journal | Ayus Publications e.K. The fields are harvested, the berry season has begun and the first stormy rain showers announce the next season: Autumn is just around the corner. The change from summer to autumn is called Ritu (season) Sandhi (transition) in Ayurveda. This transition between seasons...
Read MoreEspecially in times of great hectic, stress and many anxieties, we humans need more than ever a haven of peace and an oasis of well-being to which we can return and in which we can recharge our batteries. In most cases, this is understood to mean our home. But why not...
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© Visage / Getty Images Abhyanga – the ayurvedic full body massage It is the epitome of pleasurable relaxation: the Abhyanga. Performed with warm herbal oils, the full-body massage is one of the most beneficial and effective forms of treatment in Ayurvedic health teachings. It...
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© BONNINSTUDIO / Stocksy United “Are you menstruating right now?” Many of us have already grown up with such or similarly inappropriate comments. Menstruation is bloody, painful for many and still a stigmatized topic worldwide. What women don’t do to hide their menstruation and the...
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© Stocksy.com / Iluliia Versta Vata, Pitta or Kapha – which Ayurveda type am I? This is the first question we ask ourselves when we start to learn about Ayurveda. But why does the knowledge of the individual constitution – the dosha type – play such a big role in Ayurveda and how...
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Tatjana Zlatkovic / Stocksy United Warm milk with honey. As a child, this was the nightcap that led me to the land of dreams. The cows were next door in the pasture and fed exclusively on lush grass and healthy herbs. In the evening, they came to the stable to be milked. The village beekeeper provided...
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© iStock.com / Anna-Ok The rose, queen of flowers, not only fascinates with its beauty. Rose water is currently a popular beauty trend and also has many uses in Ayurvedic cosmetics and cooking. Production of rose water Rose water is a hydrolate (condensed water vapour) that is a by-product...
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© iStock.com / Mizina Nuts and seeds are not only a culinary enrichment, but are also important from a nutritional point of view. They have been used in Ayurvedic nutrition for thousands of years. Especially now in autumn, nature offers us countless opportunities to collect walnuts,...
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© Lumina / Stocksy United Through the topic of anti-aging, prevention and maintaining health have become more of a focus of interest. Here, modern medicine and Ayurveda seem to meet on a new level. The three pillars of modern anti-aging medicine are: Nutrition including dietary supplementation...
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