Cooking flavorful meals doesn’t have to take hours. If you’ve ever wished your dinners could taste delicious without complicated steps, Indian spices can be your best kitchen shortcut. The top 5 Indian spices for busy home cooks are easy to use, widely available, and instantly upgrade everyday meals. Even better—they come with…
Monotrophic, or “mono,” diet promise quick results by eating one food (think bananas or potatoes) for every meal. It sounds simple. But is the mono tropic diet safe? Simplicity here can mean serious nutrient gaps. While social media trends come and go, health guidance should follow evidence. Here’s the latest…
Sattvic Food – How Ayurveda Guides Your Eating In Ayurveda, food is much more than nutrition. It is energy. What you eat doesn’t just affect your body; it influences your mind, emotions, and spiritual well-being. Understanding Sattvic food and its importance is key to achieving balance, vitality, and mental clarity. The Three…
Have you ever felt emotionally drained, physically tired, or spiritually disconnected without knowing why? According to Ayurveda and yogic traditions, this imbalance may be linked to your chakras. Understanding chakra healing and why it is important can help you restore balance, energy, and harmony in your daily life. What Is Chakra Healing…
When was the last time you truly paid attention to your breath? Most of us go through our day without realizing that our breath is the very foundation of life—and one of the most powerful tools for balance, health, and clarity. In Ayurveda and yoga, breathwork for stress relief is considered an…
Oil pulling does not detox the body directly, but Ayurveda considers it a supportive daily practice that helps reduce toxins at the entry point of digestion and supports the body’s natural detox systems. Oil pulling has gained popularity across wellness circles, including here in Colorado Springs, where many people are seeking…
When Fashion Meets Skin Have you ever worn a polyester shirt on a hot day and felt like your skin was being punished for something it didn’t do?Yes? Then you already know what I mean! Your skin is your largest organ – quietly absorbing, breathing, and protecting you every second. But what…
Now that everyone is talking about natural ways to boost immunity, the wellness industry is coming up with a new immunity drink every few weeks. If you are like me who prefers a holistic approach to wellness, without spending too much money on bottled wellness products, do check this easy…
Everything you need to know about stress management! I’ve compiled all the stress management tips, videos and articles from my website in this blog. Hope you find it useful. Deep Breathing ( an Instagram video ) Gunjan Pranayama – Humming Bee Breathing How to de-stress holistically 7 Practical Ways To…
A good soup is your best friend in winters. A good chicken soup is your best bet when you are sick and under the weather. We have always enjoyed chicken noodle soup from Whole Foods but I thought it has more noodles than anything else. This recipe is my husband’s…
Cooking has a different meaning in each household. For some reheating a can of soup is cooking. How about putting a frozen pizza in the oven? Or making mac & cheese from a box is also considered a valid cooking option. Technically, you are “cooking” the food, but our grandmothers…
Here’s something challenging for you to try in 2022. In this guide to well-being, you’ll explore ten habits to integrate into your daily life that will serve as helpful tools in sustaining emotional, mental, spiritual and physical wellness in the new year. These mindful habits can help you create a…
Holidays are a fun and exciting time for most people but they may leave you feeling overwhelmed. If you think that holidays can bring as much stress as they do joy, you are not alone. Here are seven practical tips to reclaim your excitement, health and happiness around holidays. Set…
What if I told you there are specific things you can do to begin eliminating sources of stress? Learning how to live a stress free life may seem impossible, but the truth is that if you desire to eliminate your stress triggers, now is the time to start working on it. …
Ragi or Finger millet is a wonder grain with numerous health benefits. It is packed with nutrients and can be a regular part of your diet. Although some ancient grains are getting popular now, Ragi has been a staple in traditional Indian cuisine, especially South Indian cuisine. Ragi is a…
If you have been meaning to start your day more mindfully, but don’t know how to start – this blog is for you. It’s a known fact that how you start your morning sets the tone for the rest of your day. So it’s important that you start your day…
Did you know walking barefoot on green grass is a great way to improve your vision and connect with mother earth ? If this is something new for you, then keep reading … There is an easy way to ground yourself, to center your self, to gain mental clarity and…
Ayurveda, often referred to as the “science of life,” is an ancient holistic health system that teaches us how to live in harmony with nature. One of its core principles is Ayurvedic food combining, a practice that supports strong digestion by pairing foods in ways that honor the body’s natural intelligence. According to…
Oil pulling benefits go far beyond fresh breath and white teeth. Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic oral care practice that supports oral hygiene, clear skin, digestion, and overall wellness when practiced consistently. Rooted in oil pulling Ayurveda, this daily ritual has been used for thousands of years and is now gaining…
This recipe is a part of ‘Holistic Autumn Detox’, a three day gentle detox. Butternut squash is cooked along with celery, tomatoes, and carrots. All the vegetables are roasted in the beginning in a few drops of oil. Roasting the veggies brings out their real flavors and adds a new…