Yes, we do know: calcium is a mineral necessary for life – our bodies need it in large quantities to build and keep our bones – and teeth – strong and healthy.  But did you know that calcium also helps our blood clot? In addition, it is necessary to nourish our nerves so they can […]

Burning aromatic blends of herbal and flower essential oils is part and parcel of ancient ritual traditions. More powerful than diffusing essential oils into the atmosphere, burning incense is known to have not only a greater cleansing impact on the environment, but a longer lasting one. The effect and properties of the ingredients go faster […]

A 43-year-old woman came to our office on October 6, 2016 complaining of severe eczema which was covering her entire body. This had been going on for 3 years. She tried medical treatment with steroid creams, which would take some of the symptoms away, but it kept coming back. She felt like she wasn’t getting to the root […]

How do I, as an ayurvedic expert, determine on ayurvedic grounds, which foods to include and which to avoid in our daily diet, specially when they are not mentioned in the Charak Samhita? More than anything else, health is all about what you eat. And don’t eat. Particularly in SV Ayurveda. I receive a lot […]