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Ayurveda has a distinct way of classifying the seasons based on the doshas. The seasons are categorized where the doshas are most prominent according to the environment.

As the winter continues and the weather becomes even colder, you may find yourself face to face with the common cold or flu. You may experience some sniffling or sneezing coupled with a runny nose or scratchy, tickling sensation in the back of your throat. When this happens, your natural instinct is to reach for your favorite over-the-counter medication to alleviate your symptoms. However, although the medication will make you temporarily feel better, it will neither shorten the duration of your illness nor cure it.

In Sanskrit, Dina means day, sun, or flow, and Charya means practice, perform, or conduct. Dinacharya translates to daily practice and Ayurveda is a natural and holistic approach to physical and mental health. Incorporating Ayurveda in daily life can be a vital part of maintaining health and immunity and plays an important role in prevention of many health conditions.

Ayurveda has a distinct way of classifying the seasons based on the doshas. The seasons are categorized where the doshas are most prominent according to the environment.  Vata season: fall to early winter Kapha season: winter to spring  Pitta season: summer to early fall 

Have you ever wondered why a treatment worked so well for a friend, but did nothing for you? Why some herbs or medications alleviate symptoms for some people, but not for others? Why particular lifestyle changes can be a miracle in certain cases, but cause harm in others?

Ayurveda is a system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. It is based on the ideology that disease is due to an imbalance in the body, mind, and/or spirit. To regain balance between these three, Ayurveda encourages certain diet and lifestyle interventions, along with herbal and natural therapies.Due to the ancient tradition of Ayurveda and its roots in the East, it is often not appreciated in its entirety due to the lack of proper awareness and various misconceptions. Ayurveda is a time-tested system of medicine with origins dating back to 5,000 years ago. In order to gain a deeper insight and bring further clarity about Ayurveda, a few myth busters are explained below.

As the number of those affected by COVID-19 continues to increase, each of us must be wondering what we can do at home to help protect us better protect our families. For many, natural and holistic treatments are preferred or used as adjuncts to traditional allopathic treatment.