Bloating, Indigestion and Digestive Problems: An Ayurvedic Perspective
Indigestion, medically known as dyspepsia, describes discomfort after eating, such as upper abdominal pain, fullness, bloating, belching, or nausea. Heartburn and acid reflux can occur alongside it, but they are...
Acne: Causes, Hormonal Acne & Ayurvedic Support
Acne is a common skin condition that can occur at almost any age, though it is most common in adolescence and early adulthood. It typically affects the face, chest, shoulders...
Constipation: Causes, Symptoms & Ayurvedic Treatment
Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints, but it does not simply mean failing to have a bowel movement every day. Some people naturally open their bowels several...
Are You Always Feeling Hungry? What Is The Ayurvedic Explanation?
A sensation of constant hunger can sometimes be an indication of an underlying disorder, such as the onset of diabetes or hyperthyroidism. If you constantly feel as though your sugar...
Iron Deficiency – Not Just a Vegetarian Concern
Iron Deficiency – Not Just a Vegetarian Concern What is the importance of iron ? Iron is the primary ingredient of haemoglobin, which acts as the carrier of oxygen in...
You Are What You Absorb – Junk Food and Gut Flora
“You are what you eat” would be better expressed as “You are what you absorb”. From the day of birth everything that we consume contributes to the formation of our...
Taking Probiotics – A Friendship Worth Cultivating or a Waste of Money?
Probiotics have been around since the 1950’s and they have become increasingly popular due to the widespread prescription of antibiotics, which are known to play havoc with gut flora. There...
Rejuvenation – Turning Back The Clock (Part 1)
The average life expectancy in our society is increasing steadily, but this gives rise to a whole new set of problems. While we can expect to live longer than our...
Wrinkles – Not Just On The Outside
There seems no limit to the trouble that people will go to in an attempt to banish wrinkles from their skin. From moisturizers to botox, from dermabrasion to cosmetic surgery,...