Over the last several years, there has been increasing interest in turmeric and its medicinal properties. Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) belongs to Zingiberacae Family and is a perennial plant that grows 3 to 5 feet high in the tropical regions. In India it is grown allover but specially in Bengal, Bombay and in Tamilnadu . Ayurveda …
I love the writings and poetry of Thich Nhat Hanh. The following poem by Thich Nhat Hanh is taken from “Call Me By My True Names”, The Collected Poems of Thich Nhat Hanh. I find his writings to be very peaceful and inspirational, they help me feel centred and calm, at one with all. They are …
If you are feeling a bit flat or low this time of year you might want to consider taking up, or re-taking up the Practise of Yoga. Yoga is a great mood enhancer. Like all forms of exercise, yoga releases hormones that help ease feelings of stress that often lead to feeling low or depressed. …
Welcome to part 2 of this article on essential oils and their many uses for everyday ailments and problems. If you missed part 1 just click here. This part of the article carries on with the last four essential oils that make up your basic home kit. Please remember when using essential oils to ALWAYS …
Essential oils provide a natural alternative to healing common ailments. The actions of essential oils are broad, ranging from topical antiseptics and anti-inflammatories to analgesics, digestive system tonics, and anti-depressants. While essential oils should never be used as a substitute for professional medical care, they can be successfully used for many minor complaints, and work well in conjunction …
Are you feeling the Winter Blues? I know the short days often take their toll on me, so here are four quick and easy ways to lift your spirits that you can try any time. 1. Breathe Sit with your back straight, shoulders relaxed and palms on your lap. Take a slow and deep breath …
Aloe Vera is a wonderful plant with so many beneficial properties. If you’ve never tried it, read on to find it’s many, many uses. Out of the 400 species of the Aloe family, Aloe Vera (meaning True Aloe) has been used for thousands of years and is still present in varieties of medicines today. It …
Recently I’ve been trying to smile more. I’ve noticed that whenever I smile I feel so much better. It’s not that I don’t smile because I’m unhappy, I just seem to have lost the habit, or if I do smile, it’s quick and fleeting. I’m practising smiling more, smiling longer and just because I can. …
This is by far one of my favourite yoga breathing techniques. It can be a little difficult to get used to, but once you are you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it! Alternate nostril breathing helps balance out the left and right side of the brain, calm your emotional state and your nervous system …
The ego can be seen in many aspects of a person’s character. It is often identified as arrogance, jealousy, fear, stubbornness, judgement, etc. It is also that little voice inside us that stops us from being in the present moment by using worry, fear and anxiety. However, many people do not realise that they are …
