Chronic inflammation, skin diseases, digestive and liver disorders, arthritis, long term poisoning[1]. Stubborn conditions for which there is often no conventional cure. For these, Ayurveda offers the highly effective virechana (medicated purging) and its speedier relative, the quick purge. Medicated purging is one of the 5 panchakarma procedures, which together Read more…
Stress is getting to most of us Do I need to describe stress to you? I doubt it. In my consultations, I routinely ask my clients to rate their stress levels out of 10 and nearly everyone answers above 5. Here’s how adaptogens can help. Familiar effects of ongoing stress Read more…
Meditation is the buzz word in the mental health field right now. And for good reason. It provides so much strength and stillness to deal with the hectic whirlwind of our lives. Sometimes, though, it can be hard. Do you ever feel that your mind is buzzing so much you Read more…
The elder tree that lurks in my garden makes an attempt each year to take over. Every year, I chop it back to its stalk and ensure it doesn’t achieve its goal. Every year I think I should probably dig it up and prevent any further dashes for glory but Read more…