People have been having colds and influenza (flus) since the beginning of Time (and remember, Time was invented by humans!). Epidemics started not long after, and flu pandemics now occur every year.
The main distinguishing features between cold and flu symptoms, are that flus are often accompanied by muscle aches and high temperatures. Flu in addition tends to infect the lungs and cause more malaise (feeling “under the weather”). more…
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Natural health is all about understanding the influences around you – your foods, local geography and climate, the seasons; and even the clothes and gemstones you wear, and the positions of the planets and stars!
The seasons of Spring and Autumn represent major shifts in energy – Spring being the time of renewed vigour and the rising sap; and Autumn the time of slowing down, of withdrawing for hibernation and rest. In traditional societies, Autumn is the time of the final harvests; processing and storing foods; and preparing for the short days and cold, dark nights of Winter. more…
Pain can be emotionally and physically exhausting, and many people are searching for safe and effective solutions – yet there have been natural solutions for pain for thousands of years!
Science of Life is now offering a holistic approach that includes herbal anti-inflammatories, ayurvedic massage therapies, diet and lifestyle recommendations, gentle exercise – and the latest technology, called Microcurrent Electrical Therapy (MET). more…
Turmeric is a root that is often used in East Asian cooking, and is now being recognised as a herb brimming with health-giving and health-restoring properties. It is called haldi in Hindi, haridra in Sanskrit and goes by the botanical name of Curcuma longa. more…
The easiest way to make lasting positive changes in your life is to have a daily routine. This provides a structure for your health improvement plan. Daily routines have been recommended by ayurvedic texts for over 2,000 years! I have taken some of these recommendations, and modified them to our modern needs and resources. Commit to doing your routine for 40 days, and it will become a habit. more…
The three body types (doshas) are the foundation of ayurvedic medicine. They are based on the Five Elements and the natural qualities that they each possess. By understanding qualities, elements and doshas anyone can choose diet, lifestyle, herbs and other factors to balance disorders or fine-tune for optimum health. more…
Author: Maya Tiwari (now Swamini Mayatitananda)
Publisher: Healing Arts Press, USA
Paperback; 368 pages
Available from amazon.com
A comprehensive guide to ayurvedic nutrition and cooking by a pre-eminent female authority on Ayurveda. This book gives a clear introduction to the principles of Ayurveda, including the body types (doshas); and how to apply them in a way that promotes not only health but also spiritual wellbeing. more…
The US Food and Drug administration has issued “letters of no objection” to suppliers of Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) as a sugar substitute. Stevia is a natural plant product that has no calories and does not significantly raise blood sugar in diabetics.
The FDA had previously banned the product, and diabetes societies had warned against its use, saying that a study had found it caused infertility in rats after giving them huge doses. Stevia has been used in Japan and other countries for many years, with no known side effects.
This opens the way for those wanting to use safe non-sugar sweeteners because of health issues. There has been great concern about the side effects – including nerve disorders and brain tumours – of artificial sweeteners such as Aspartame.
Stevia products vary in quality, some of them having a bitter aftertaste. I have tried Wonder Foods Stevia Drops and have found it quite pleasant-tasting. You can find out more at our online store.
For information on Stevia research go here.
For more info on the news go to NaturalNews.com
Different people have different rhythms, and different imbalances in rhythm!
People predominantly of the Air element (called vata in ayurveda) are like the wind – flighty, erratic, gusty! They benefit from some routines and regular rituals to anchor them in time, to help them feel more settled, so their lives can be in better order, allowing them to express their creativity and love of movement. more…
Author: Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Publisher: Bihar Yoga Bharati, Munger, Bihar, India
ISBN: 81-85787-14-X; Paperback; 550 pages.
Available from amazon.com
There are innumerable books on yoga to be found; some emphasising the practical aspects with postures (asana), complete with colour photos – and some impossibly esoteric, meant for the select few with mystical leanings. This book combines a comprehensive overview of asana; while at the same time giving clear explanations of the deeper aspects of yoga, including breathing (pranayama), body attitudes (mudra), energy locks (bandha), energy centres (chakra), and yogic cleansing (hatha yoga). more…
