Why Turmeric Represents Ayurveda
Turmeric, the WHOLE plant encompasses the full spectrum of life to me. I believe this is why people think of turmeric when they hear ‘Ayurveda’ and why it encapsulates this beautiful wisdom....
From Stress to Grounded with Bonus Natural Weed Spray
Little Ted was home from school, sick (and snotty). She’s a tough little nut: pale, lips cracked and wrinkled like prunes, glazed eyes and needing to lay on the couch between doses of herbs, but still asking if there’s something I’d like her to do. So, I set her to weed killing. As I said, no RoundUp will cross this threshold,...
That promised blog about Clearing Snot was rather more eventful than I planned!
Why is it always the middle of the night or the weekend when our kids get sick? When my little one was sick recently, I looked to ready-made remedies and some pantry staples for a bit of quick relief. Here are the remedies I used and some advice for clearing snot Catarrh and mucus) to ease pain and prepare for...
How To Make a Dry Heat Pack in 1 Minute
Like attracts like and opposites balance. When you are suffering with a chesty cough or catarrh in the lungs, a dry heat pack is recommended. Some of the heat packs I've seen in the shops lately are filled with all sorts of dubious ingredients. Here's a no-sew, 1 minute option that almost anyone can DIY....
An Easy Energy and Immune System Boost
This seasonal variation on an age-old recipe help to improve your digestion, cleanse the blood, aid red blood cell formation, boost your vitamin C and iron absorption all while giving you an energy burst....
Family Friendly Remedies for Cough and Cold from Ayurveda
Winter is particularly challenging to our immune system and viruses love to use us weakened humans as hosts. The result is plenty of snot, pain, headache and missed opportunities to shine. Before you hand over your cash at the late-night chemist, check out these family-safe, natural remedies from Ayurveda. They not only boost your natural immunity and ease pain, they taste...
When my head is swimming so I can’t even read
I love to read, I love to learn with books and text and blogs…but there are times when even reading feels like it takes too long. When overwhelm creeeps in at the edges of my vision and the weight of the world on my back is pushing me to skim, rush and eventually give up in frustration. THIS IS PITTA push....