Ayurvedic Hangover Remedies

Ayurvedic Hangover Remedies

If you’ve ever indulged in alcohol, you’re going to have to the odd day where it just felt a little too much. Signs of hangover include dehydration, dizziness, blood sugar fluctuations, (cravings), fatigue, weakness, thirst, headache, muscle aches, stomach pain, nausea, sensitivity to light/sound, anxiety, irritability, body shakes, bloodshot eyes, increased sweating and palpitations and a lowered immunity.

Ayurveda defines the illnesses caused by improper consumption of alcohol as ‘Madatyaya’ or Alcoholism and broken down into 4 categories.

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Herbal Spotlight  - Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Herbal Spotlight  - Tulsi (Holy Basil)

There are around thirty different varieties of basil and although holy basil is different from the regular basil we are used to eating with our Italian dishes, it can contain some similar properties. It is worth noting however that holy basil also contains great nutritional value, including vitamin C, vitamin A, zinc, iron and calcium.

Called the ‘queen of herbs’, tulsi is considered one of the best herbs for treating colds, coughs and flu, as well as for reducing inflammation and headaches.

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The Ayurvedic First Aid Kit

The Ayurvedic First Aid Kit

We all have a first aid tin at home packed with plasters, antiseptic cream & wipes, antacids, anti-inflammatory, pain killing drugs, etc. But what if you wanted to achieve a quick first aid fix naturally? With just a little know how and patience you can easily find a remedy from within your own kitchen cupboards for so many common conditions. Here are 8 of my favourite first aid natural remedies.

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