Basil: The leaves and seeds of the plant possess excellent curative properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic; they sharpen memory and promote phlegm removal from the lungs. They also strengthen the stomach lining and help expel excess wind. The seeds are nourishing and cooling; they soothe the skin and mucus membranes, also aiding in the secretion and discharge of urine. Basil today reigns supreme as it can cure most diseases. Ayurveda considers it as a destroyer of tridosha (gas, acid …
Category: Well-Being
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Well-being is a state of being happy and healthy. It is a state in which a person is healthy in terms of their physical, emotional , spiritual, social and intellectual states. Attaining this state requires a lot of effort and guidance too. It cannot be attained purely by intention.
This new section of Abouther is an endeavour in the direction of combining intention with guidance. It intends to provide the reader with a helping hand to get to the state of well-being. To do this Abouther joins hands with Ma Earth Botanicals, a company committed to wellness inspired by nature to help each one of us to get to the healthier and happier state.
Immunity is everything right now! Immunity is the body’s ability to protect itself from foreign invaders such as infection and viruses. A strong immune system is the first line of defence. Unfortunately, as we age, our immunity starts to deplete due to our lifestyles and environmental and work pressures. Hence, it has become absolutely essential to keep fortifying our immune systems. Start by including the following ten inexpensive foods into your diet to boost your immune levels. AMLA: The Indian …
As much as we love the winters, the cold air robs the skin of its natural moisture, leaving you with dry, itchy skin. Here are a few tips to keep you looking radiant and fresh through the winter. Invest in a humidifier – With the heating on most of the time at home; it usually sucks out the moisture from the air. The humidifier will replenish the lost moisture in the air. Drink plenty of water – Replace the hot …
Breathwork is a new age term for the practice of conscious breathing, more popularly known as Pranayama in Yogic teachings. Breathwork teaches or rather trains you to breathe consciously, correctly, with awareness and intent. These breathing practices/techniques bring about major transformation and healing. These therapeutic practices help relieve mental, physical and emotional tension, as well as bring about a greater sense of self awareness and capacity for self-healing. Types of Breathwork: 1. Holotropic Goal is to achieve “wholeness” of mind, …
A good hair day makes all the difference! Here are a few simple do’s and don’ts… Do’s Regular Washing: This ensures your hair is free from from dirt and excess oil. If you have dry hair, washing twice a week is recommended, and if you have oily scalp, alternate days works just fine. Condition: Always condition only the ends of your hair and not the scalp. A good conditioner protects your hair from environmental aggressors and heat styling. Chemical free …
Our immune system is responsible for warding off germs and viruses from entering our body and protecting it against diseases. Nutrition and other lifestyle measures influence the susceptibility to infectious diseases and our immune strength. Our busy lifestyles have taken a toll on our health in general and now in particular. So perhaps now is the time to take a step back and re-think and make a few conscious changes which will prove to be beneficial in the long run. …
Also known as “Gandusha” or “Kavalagraha” Daily Routine/Lifestyle Warm Sesame/coconut oil – gargle or “swish” it in the mouth for a few minutes. Best done in the mornings, before eating or drinking anything. Before brushing. Used for cleaning the mouth. Draws out toxins from the body/stomach. 2-3 tbsp of oil to ½ fill the mouth. Best done for 5 minutes as saliva mixes with the oil. Then split out. Brush as normal. Post oil pulling the color of the oil …
There’s nothing not to love about Aloe! It contains twenty of the twenty-two amino acids required for humans, vitamin A,C,E and B12, eight enzymes that bring down inflammation, saponins – antiseptic agents, salicylic acid – reduces breakouts and copper, selenium and zinc which are well-known as being skin friendly minerals. Benefits of Aloe Vera Juice: Relieves Constipation: Due to the high water content, it helps ease bowel movement, thereby making it regular. Aids Liver function: Keeps the liver hydrated and …
In today’s day and age, we all lead super hectic lives and don’t get to spend any time on ourselves. Typically, mornings are rushed, days are spent working, running errands, and by night we are simply too exhausted to do anything. So then what about us? Who looks after us? We all know that looking after ourselves is extremely important and cannot be neglected. It is quite simple. If we don’t start today, then we’ll repent later. It is imperative …