Dry Ginger, “shunti” in Sanskrit, has been used as a spice and medicinal herb for centuries. Mix ¼ teaspoon of dry ginger to a cup of water, juice or tea and sip before meals. The spice tastes (rasa in Ayurveda) hot or pungent to the tongue and wakes up the digestive system. As it makes …

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A drop in outside temperature can overwhelm the body’s immune response system. It can lead to upper respiratory problems, joint pains, and weakening of your emotional strength. These changes are more pronounced if you have weak immunity. Boost your immunity this winter. Follow a daily regimen of drinking 6-8 cups of water (room temperature and …

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Have you ever felt like you’ve been punched in the stomach on hearing some unexpected but bad news? Maybe your significant other broke up with you on a vacation getaway or your boss fired you after you just met your target. Did you feel a sense of outrage or despair? Can you not stop thinking about and analyzing …

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Massage can help with everything from detoxifying the body to toning the muscles to resetting the nervous system. Unlike Swedish-style massage, whose aim is to release tension and stress from the muscles and fascia and induce relaxation, Ayurvedic massage, called Abhyanga, is intended to stimulate the lymphatic system (which eliminates impurities from the body), sooth …

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