Meditation is medication and it can take many forms. Over the last month I've been guided to engage once again in the sadhana of trāṭaka. It is one of the simplest practises to help focus this mind. something that we all struggle with from time to time (or all time time for those with a strong vata in their constitution).
Read MoreIf you have come across asafoetida, you will know how potent it actually is and there is no wonder why it is referred to as the ‘devil’s dung) A specialist compound is found in every Indian household spice tin. It has an aromatic, sulphuric and astringent quality. It is only used in small quantities and would be used with or in place of onion and garlic. It is a powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant in its properties.
Read MoreMost people will experience some level of hyper-acidity at some point in their lives and 1 in 4 adults in the UK are affected by heartburn. you may refer to it as acid reflux, or heartburn, making it a common stomach complaint worldwide.
When the symptoms of heartburn become more regular and intense such as twice a week or more, it can be diagnosed as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD or GORD), and this refers to when stomach acids frequently flow back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (your oesophagus).
Traditionally, liquorice was used as a medicine rather than a spice and the root was the main part used from this purple and white flowering perennial. Liquorice is sweet in taste, heavy and sticky in quality, cool in potency and sweet post digestion and balancing for vata and pitta doshas.
Read MoreThere is tea for every occasion, emotion and time of day and offers magical healing passed down the generations. There is nothing more comforting than the ritual of #chai especially over the winter. A far cry from a teabag flirting with hot water and a dash of milk.
Masala chai is essentially a spiced, sweetened black tea mixed with milk and a small cup goes a long way for the soul and comes with a myriad or health benefits to match.
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