Sesame oil has a very ancient history of use in India, going back at least 5000 years. Sesame (Sesamum indicum, also known as tila in Sanskrit) is considered to be humanity’s oldest oil-bearing crop, and it is believed to have been first domesticated and cultivated in the Indus Valley civilization in ancient India. Sesame was […]
According to Ayurveda, all things in the visible universe – including the human body – are made up of five elements (called the pañcabhūta). While there are many different types of therapy in Ayurveda, one class of therapy is naturopathic therapy involving the five elements. Mud therapy (mṛttikā cikitsā) is one of these five-element therapies […]
There are several excellent reasons for using a Shampoo Bar. This article lists some of the key benefits, as well as some drawbacks to keep in mind!
Getting into shape is a tough mountain to trek, but there are different paths you can take to get to your destination. Fitness, diets, and various types of workouts go hand in hand when it comes to becoming a healthier, more wholesome individual.
What is Shiroabhyanga? Shiroabhyanga is the Sanskrit word for Ayurvedic head massage, meaning literally the application of oil (abhyanga) to the head (shiras). As the head is the seat of many important marma points which control the flow of prana (vital energy) throughout the body, Ayurvedic head massage is a very effective therapeutic tool to […]
Did you know that periodontal (gum) disease is the most common clinical health condition in adult dogs, according to the AKC Canine Health Foundation? According to veterinarians, cleaning your dog’s teeth is just as important as cleaning your own, preventing the buildup of plaque and tartar and associated bacterias which ultimately lead to gingivitis and […]
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Much like its famous sibling Neem, Peelu is a traditional Ayurvedic herb for oral care, commonly used in ancient times and still up to this day in the form of a chewing stick in place of a modern toothbrush.
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Every morning, people all over rural India entrust their oral health to the humble Neem tree, taking young twigs from nearby trees to brush their teeth with.
Did you know that reference to tongue scraping is found in the ancient Ayurvedic text the Charaka Samhita, one of the foundational texts of Ayurveda written approximately 2000 years ago?
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