Self-Care

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Can Ayurveda improve mental health?

Explore how Ayurveda, a holistic system of medicine, addresses the mind-body connection as an essential component of health and well-being.

Valerie Hwang

How you eat vs. What you eat

In Ayurveda, how we eat is equally as important that WHAT we eat when it comes to health. Adopt these habits to optimize your digestion.

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Tongue scraping for oral & digestive health

The first time I tried scraping my tongue, I was pretty surprised if not slightly grossed out by the thick layer of gunk that came off...

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Best Practices for Protecting Yourself this Flu Season

There are many ways that we can use Ayurvedic principles to build immunity and keep germs at bay during flu season.

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Yoga Nidra works its Magic

The true power of the practice of yoga nidra is the ability for it to bring the mind to a state of deep, clear, and unobstructed awareness.

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5 Ways to Sooth Burning (Pitta) Indigestion

Burning indigestion is a cardinal sign of pitta imbalance in the digestive system. Follow these 5 simple practices for long-term relief.

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5 Tips for Balancing Sluggish Digestion (Kapha)

Follow these 5 Ayurvedic tips to balance sluggish, heavy digestion caused by kapha dosha.

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Why I Do a Daily Oil Self-Massage

Known in Sanskrit as abhyanga, oil massage is an amazing way to give yourself some nourishment and self-love. Here's why it's awesome.

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The Power of Gratitude

The key to waking up with joy lies in the practice of gratitude. We reflect on some impactful practices that help ground us in gratitude.