In Ayurveda, there are five “great elements” (called mahabhutas in Sanskrit) that make up the Earth, the Universe, and comprise our bodies, too. Each element has its own properties, from very subtle to very gross. (You can read all about those elements in my earlier post on doshas and mahabhutas.) The most subtle of those… Continue reading Is Lack of Space Killing Creativity?
Now that you’ve learned about the dangers of ice water, there are plenty of ways to benefit from water through proper consumption. According to Ayurvedic text Bhavaprakasa, warm water stimulates hunger, helps digestion, is good for the throat, cleanses the urinary bladder, relieves hiccups, flatulence, relieves cough, relieves runny nose, and pain. Warm water also… Continue reading 8 Tips for Healthy Digestion
Frosty killer? Digestion destroyer? Gut buster? Isn’t that a bit dramatic? Maybe so, but ice does nothing good for your body. And if you chow down at nearly any restaurant, home, or hospital in the United States, nearly any drink you’re served will undoubtedly contain ice or be served very cold. And why not? Ice… Continue reading Ice Water: Is it Making You Fat?