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Cacao or Cocoa for healthy skin
We often wonder what is the difference between the words on labels of various “health foods” at the shopping isles. Picking up something that contains cocoa vs cacao. Yes there is a significant difference between the two. Both cacao and cocoa come from the cacao bean of the Theobroma cacao tree. The key difference between the two lies in how the cacao bean is processed after harvesting and how the health benefits are altered as a result of this processing.
Chia Seeds for your skin
Chia seeds are one nature's best superfoods. They are nutrient dense and particularly high in fiber, Omega-3 fats, protein, vitamins and minerals. This mighty little seed has been shown to have many health benefits including reducing signs of aging, supporting heart and gut health, building stronger bones and promoting healthy skin
Transit of Jupiter into Capricorn Nov 20/2020
The very abundant, mature, and life expanding planet of Jupiter ( Guru) moves into the zodiac of Capricorn as per Sidereal ( Vedic ) astrology on Nov 20th of 2020. . The earth sign of the Capricorn that is material and that deals with well defined and organization and structure of all things, has its lord Saturn already transiting its own sign. This brings a demanding order and structure from the collective in the midst of the chaos.
Ghee preparation
How to prepare Ghee at home? Ghee has so many health benefits, in this blog we will discuss to basic ways to prepare ghee at home.
“Ghee” -an Ayurvedic Perspective
In the Ayurvedic wisdom, ancient scriptures like Rig Veda, Bhagavad Gita, Ghee is a celebrated sacred symbol of purity, auspiciousness and potency. Read more about its significance through an Ayurvedic perspective.
When to choose Photo facials/ IPL for your skin
The ideal time to get some treatment for skin pigmentation and sun damage is in the fall. Using light based lasers like an Intense pulse light/IPL can be ideal in this time when we are not concerned with too much sun exposure especially in the north east. It is also ideal after summer when you are done with all the summer fun.
Your skin loves Kiwi!
Kiwi is an exotic fruit with ancient holistic medicinal properties. Becoming a popular item in fruit salads, its vibrant green slices and speckled appearance has worked wonders for salad dressings and flavoring things with the natural tangy kick. In ancient Chinese holistic medicine it has been knows as the Chinese gooseberry. However grown abundantly in New Zealand, it is known as the national fruit their called as the “Kiwi”.
Basics of Vedic Astrology
The astronomy/astrology of the Vedas is based on the 27 sub-divisions of the Zodiac known as Nakshatras. It is an ancient study of the impact of the cosmos and celestial bodies on the earthly plane.
Balancing the Feminine & Masculine Energy
Masculine and Feminine Energy: Shiva & Shakti Aspects within all of us as energy. We have both aspects or polarities within ourselves: when we tend to follow reason and rational thinking, that is the masculine aspect.. when we follow the heart and our feelings, that’s the feminine one.
Dry Winter Skin ?
Dry skin is common in the winter season, as their is minimal humidity in the air. This is also commonly associated with increase in the air element, and earth element, as the Fall to winter transition is usually associated with imbalances in the two main elements Air, and Earth. Vata dosha and Kapha Dosha.
Skin treatments for the Holidays!
Holidays are the best time of the year!, specially when life is the never ending grind of chores etc, it is wonderful to set aside the time for bonding with friends and family. You skin needs special care around the holidays, getting it that perfect and healthy glow, to go along with the holiday cheer. We often get asked what is the best type of treatments we can do for the holiday time that will best suit our skin and the give us the glow in the shortest amount of time.
Samhain and the Taurus Blue Moon
The upcoming full moon in Taurus tomorrow October 31st in the NE is a very special event cosmically Every 28 days the sun and the moon come in full opposition with each other which allows the moon to shine fully as its Full state. This full moon is in the sign of Taurus and the sun will be in the sign of Scorpio, very opposing energies.
The perfect way to use oil based cleansers for your skin
If you have oily skin you might be hesitant to use oil based facial cleansers. It seems logical that if you skin is producing excess oils, you feel that perhaps you should avoid using oily products. But this is a common myth that should be debunked.
Sacred Geometry, stones and your energy
In this Vlog we discuss how we use the Mandala of the Sacred Geometry of the Merkaba- also known as the light body (Egyptian) / Brahman Mandala (Vedic) and the Ascension chariot to help in our Chakra Based meditations in Tantra Yoga. The BE Mandala is available in our BE Shop
The bliss body & the endocannabinoid system
There has been a lot of research currently focused on understanding this very new system and its intricate functioning within the body. Finally we have discovered the system within the body that proves that our mind is powerful and is connected as a single unit to the body and the skin responsible for its functioning and health. The endocannabinoid system ECS was discovered recently in the last two decades, while scientist were researching on the effects of the plant cannabis on the body. Yes! this was accidental - and we had an amazing discovery at hand!. ECS is the system on which cannabis the plant acts on gives its effects.
Exfoliating and healing beyond the skin
We all love that feeling when we can leave behind the excess load we walk around with emotionally and mentally. Work, home, friends, partners all contribute their share to this ‘load’ that most of us as empaths can sense and end up holding on to within our own energy.
Why indoor plants?
Why would someone invest in indoor plants? Well there are a great plenty of reasons. For starters, the amazing health benefits and stress reduction benefits. Plants are able to improve your mental and physical health, without you even realizing it. It allows you to overall feel better and allows the room to feel lighter with less tension, this blog shares some great insights on indoor plants and its health benefits.
Root Veg Soup Recipe for Autumn
The most important general principle for everyone regarding diet during Vata season is to have warm, cooked foods. Since Vata is cold, dry and rough, warm, cooked foods made with a little olive oil or ghee have a wonderful soothing effect that immediately calms down restless Vata.
Beauty is an Energetic Vibration
This blog discusses the three main steps to hold the perfect energetic vibration to create beauty inside and out. Simple things that contribute to purifying the mind body and skin.
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Fall Rituals for healthy living
With the change in season, the change is very evident in the environment we live in. The nature changes by shedding leaves in autumn, flowering in spring, and so on. We belong to the same ecology and our body also gets influenced by external environment.