What is Eczema? Atopic Eczema is a common skin condition, which can cause patches of skin to be itchy, cracked and sore. It is more common in children and often develops before their first birthday. However, it is possible to get it for the first time in adult hood. It is usually a long-term…
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? It is a long-term condition that can cause pain, swelling and stiffness around the joints. The most common affected areas are the hands, feet and wrists. How severe is it? Symptoms and severity will vary, there may be periods where symptoms become worse, these are known as flare-ups. It is…
What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin condition which causes red, flaky patches on skin, covered with silvery scales. Most people are normally affected with small patches either on the elbows, knees, scalp and lower body, although it can appear anywhere. Psoriasis affects around 2% of people in the UK. It can start at any…
Our body is influenced by the dance of seasonal cycles linked to the strengths of the doshas, it is very wise to know how to observe and respect them. Vata manifests itself in late fall and early winter: cold, dry energy. Pitta manifests in mid-summer: climbing heat Kapha manifests itself at the end of winter…
We are going to talk about the Ayurvedic reflex points traditionally called marmas. Marma therapy is the same principle as the reflex point system of the Chinese system. The marmas are connected, from the organs and systems of the physical body to the nadis or srotas (networks of energy channels) and the chakras, our energy…
MASSAGE Massage is an integral part of Ayurvedic medicine. It promotes restful sleep, relieves tension, fights fatigue, stimulates circulation, and protects against aging. It is recommended to practice self-massage, ideally in the morning or at the end of the afternoon, when the stomach is neither empty nor too full. Start by massaging the top of…
To be in good health, Ayurveda advocates a lifestyle in harmony with our nature. Everyone has to know and respect what suits him; Ayurvedic medicine is personalized and the recommendations and prescriptions vary from one person to another, since two people are not identical. It is also necessary to harmonize with the rhythm of nature,…
At the start of winter, Vata predominates: it is cold, dry, and windy. During this period, the Agni digestive fire is powerful, Ayurveda recommends a hot, heavy, moist, soft, nourishing, fortifying, soothing, sweet, acidic, salty diet during this season. However, winter can be cold and humid with the possibility of snow, characteristic of dosha Kapha.…
Sandalwood is native to India where it is considered a sacred tree; it is also used in many religious ceremonies and to do this, is reduced to powder. In antiquity, sandalwood was used to make furniture and decorate temples because it was not attacked by insects. But do you know that sandalwood is a parasitic…
Ayurvedic herbal medicine is fundamentally different from Western herbal medicine. Indeed, Ayurvedic phytotherapy is very interesting because it addresses the unique person that you are. As you know, Ayurveda takes care of the person and not of the disease. Thus, the choice of plants will be made according to the constitution of the person. The…