Ayurveda is the ancient medicine of India and is increasingly being practice along with other natural forms of preventative medicine here in the West. Revered within the Ayurvedic practice is Turmeric, a tuberous rhizome that grows under the Curbuma Longa plant of southeast India. Sometimes found fresh (more…)

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice of oral hygiene with seemingly endless benefits for overall health and to which much attention has been paid recently in holistic circles. The process is simple and done prior to brushing one’s teeth: 2-3 teaspoons of high-quality organic oil (coconut, sesame, olive) is swished around in the mouth for 10-20 minutes. (more…)

Everyone needs Vitamin D in order to absorb calcium and phosphorus from our diets. A few foods contain this vital nutrient such as meats, oily fish, eggs and mushrooms while other foods, largely dairy products, can be fortified with it. However, our own bodies have the ability to produce its own supply with regular exposure to sunlight. If you live in a northern climate however or spend much of your (more…)