The Fundamentals of the Ayurvedic Diet: How to eat for your Dosha
by Sylvana Janssen You are what you eat, the saying goes. According to Ayurveda, this could not be more true. Ayurveda is the oldest known system of natural medicine,...
Eat Your Sunscreen: Protect Your Skin from the Inside Out
by Sylvana Janssen When we think about protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful rays, we typically reach for a bottle of sunscreen. But did you know that certain...
The Holistic Guide to Wellness: An Ayurvedic Perspective
Wellness, in the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda, goes beyond physical health. It encompasses a harmonious balance of the body, mind, and spirit. In this article, we explore the pillars of wellness from an Ayurvedic viewpoint.
Listen to Your Body: Stress Management Tools for the Doshas
by Sylvana Janssen Stress is an over-talked topic and a kind of ever-present companion for most of us. We are surrounded by so many stimuli and triggers that we...
Balancing The Doshas Through Yoga: A Personalized Approach
by Sylvana Janssen Yoga, an ancient practice that harmonizes the mind, body, and spirit, is deeply rooted in Ayurveda, the science of life. Ayurveda recognizes the unique constitution of each...
Ayurveda’s Founding Principle: The Doshas in the Spotlight
by Sylvana Janssen In the world of Ayurveda, everything that you encounter in nature is made up of 5 elements: ether, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements are...
How Poor Digestion Ages Your Skin
by Sylvana Janssen When your digestion is not functioning properly, it directly affects your skin. This happens in several ways: Build-up of toxins (ama): Poor digestion causes waste products to...
Itchy Scalp? Causes and Natural Solutions
by Sylvana Janssen Itchy scalp can drive you crazy. What starts as a mild discomfort can quickly turn into unconscious scratching during Zoom calls or restless nights. You might...
5 Powerful Ayurvedic Foods That Feed Your Brainpower
The starting point of Ayurveda is that well-being starts in the gut. That means, that what we eat, or rather what we digest, has a great influence on all processes in our bodies. Food is the main pillar that supports our well-being.
The 5 Pillars of Holistic Health
by Sylvana Janssen These past couple of years have been rough on the whole world, the environment, and society, but also on us as individuals. Our reality as we...