A sticky situation

A sticky situation

Conjunctivitis, a highly contagious and sore condition prone to manifest in rainy weather. In this condition the conjunctiva becomes inflamed and turns red. The whole eye can become pink with burning sensation, itching and excretes a sticky yellowish discharge which can crust over.

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Pomegranate, one of life’s wonder fruits

Pomegranate, one of life’s wonder fruits

Punica granatum, or commonly known as pomegranates are not only  a delicious juicy fruit, they have numerous health benefits too. Right from its rind and leaves down to its flowers and kernals. Each part of this fruit has a positive effect on our health. Traditionally in the ancient asian culture, they were a sign of fertility, abundance and good luck.

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A Sattvic Diet – cleaner, fresher, purer, energetic food choices

A Sattvic Diet – cleaner, fresher, purer, energetic food choices

What is Sattvic Diet?

Ayurveda is the ancient science of life dating back over 5000 years and within this science, food choices and eating habits were outlined to benefit all humans according to their constitution (body type). According to ayurveda, a sattvic diet is the most conducive diet for living a naturally balanced life and to keep our minds clear, happy and peaceful and of course free from diseases.

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Stay cool this summer

Stay cool this summer

As we enter the height of the summer period, the pitta season, it is important to adapt our diet and lifestyle so we can keep our dosha in balance and enjoy the summer sun. Opposites are cure for opposites and therefore keeping in balance with nature will ensure that we are synchronisedwith our environment.

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