In Ayurveda, Pitta is one of the three elements (doshas) that govern our body & mind. Composed of fire and water, Pitta dosha controls metabolism and digestion and greatly associated with heat. If you are someone that suffers in summer with these symptoms such as excess stomach acid, heartburn, skin inflammation, it might mean that your Pitta element is out of balance. To pacify Pitta during summer, drink lots of water and stay with diet
Chinese meal is often considered incomplete without having a bowl of sweet soup to cap off a wonderful meal. This sweet soup/dessert is also commonly known as tong sui. Sweet Mung Bean Soup is considered cooling therefore perfect for summer season or whenever you experience mouth ulcers and/or gum redness/swelling which are symptoms indicating excessive heat in the body. This tasty traditional dessert is very easy to prepare with minimal ingredients. Why not give it
Kundalini energy is a form of Prana or life force energy. This energy is thought to lie dormant in the body. The kundalini energy is conceptualized as a coiled serpent lying at the base of the spine and can be awakened by various things. Kundalini energy can be activated by spiritual practices like yoga, meditation, and even chakra work. This powerful energy can transform your life and create incredible changes. In order to understand kundalini
Natural progesterone is a steroid hormone which is produced by the corpus luteum of the ovary during ovulation. It is also created in less significant amounts by the adrenal glands. Most women naturally produce in their body approximately 20 to 30 mg of progesterone on a daily basis, during the latter phase of their menstrual cycle. However, women approaching menopause may find they need to supplement progesterone for many reasons. If you are currently on
Hippocrates once said: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” We probably all aware that some foods are better for us than others, but how do we know which kinds of foods can be used as medicine? Hippocrates was ahead of his time, and most likely one of the most influential figures in the history of medicine and healing. In 400 B.C., Hippocrates advised people to eat a nutrient-dense diet to better
