My 6 Ayurvedic tips to manage the festive hangover

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My 6 Ayurvedic tips to manage the festive hangover

December can be chaos with all the parties, food, last minute gift for friends and family and travel and in the stress of it all we can often lose sight of our self care rituals. We should enjoy the festivities in its fullest glory but we can also do a few small things to ensure we stay on top of our wellness game.

Here are my 6 quick and easy top tips to keep you balanced and healthful during the holidays (as much as might be possible).

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Stay on top of your festive game with Ashwagandha

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Stay on top of your festive game with Ashwagandha

This incredible adaptogenic root herb is great herbs to support many vata conditions, such as debility in old age, weakness in body and mind, joint inflammation, hormone imbalances, stress, rheumatism, fatigue, poor memory, anxiety, neurological conditions, low immunity and low endurance.

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Anxiety, Stress Insomnia? Time to Shirodhara

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Anxiety, Stress Insomnia? Time to Shirodhara

Shirodhara is one of the most effective treatments used in Ayurveda today, for the deepest of relaxation and calmness to the mind. Warm herb-infused sesame oil is gently poured in a stream over the forehead. This treatment is known for its therapeutic effects on anxiety, stress, disturbed sleep and more, by working on rebalancing the pituitary and pineal glands situated deep in the brain. It is truly blissful and perfect for vata balancing.

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Autumn days when the grass is jewelled ...

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Autumn days when the grass is jewelled ...

We are saying goodbye Pitta season and hello Vata season. We are transitioning from summer to autumn, and as we do this short ‘in between’ period is known as ‘rtu sandhi’ in Ayurveda. Our bodies respond to the atmospheric changes just as the rest of nature does and like our mind and body the seasons are influenced by the doshas.

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Treating your Toilet Troubles the Ayurvedic Way

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Treating your Toilet Troubles the Ayurvedic Way

Poop … a subject we are embarrassed to talk about despite the fact it’s a natural body habit and that many people struggle with healthy bowel movements. What’s more, so many people don’t even pay attention to what comes out the other end, but it’s your single most obvious indicator to your gut health. If you’ve visited an Ayurvedic Practitioner, you will know that we talk in detail about our elimination since it is one of the cornerstones to maintaining a healthy digestive system and overall wellness.

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