In our last post, we discussed the bare basics of Ayurveda. Today we’re bringing you a quick guide to balancing the doshas. To find out your primary and secondary doshas, take this easy quiz. https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/profile-quiz/part/0 Balancing Pitta Pitta imbalance is characterized by: -red, inflamed rashes, acne or cold sores -acute inflammation in body… Continue reading Quick Guide to Balancing Doshas
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Beat The Winter Blues
A few weeks ago we discussed Weatherizing Your Wellness For Winter. This week we want to delve a little deeper and discuss the mental wellness aspects that the season can change. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a disorder that is characterized by depression occurring at the same time of year. It generally occurs in climates… Continue reading Beat The Winter Blues
How To Know When You’re Burning Out
The rat race that has become the American Way of Life has been shown to be detrimental to mental and physical health and wellness. Long hours, low wages, living paycheck-to-paycheck is the reality for a vast majority of Americans, and most people are one emergency away from financial ruin. Living in this constant state of… Continue reading How To Know When You’re Burning Out
What’s Up With Leaky Gut?
Leaky Gut Syndrome is a bit of a medical mystery, with symptoms like bloating, cramps, gas, food sensitivities, aches and pains. It’s still considered a gray area with medical professionals and deserves a lot more research. One possible cause for Leaky Gut Syndrome could be increased intestinal permeability. This causes the tight junctions of the… Continue reading What’s Up With Leaky Gut?
5 Simple Habits to Boost Your Mood
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, or just feeling like you’re in a funk, these simple habits will help pull you up and get you back on track. Sweat It Out Get your heart rate pumping! Hitting the gym might be a big ask when you’re feeling down but taking a brisk walk around… Continue reading 5 Simple Habits to Boost Your Mood
Beauty Isn’t Just Skin Deep
With thousands of skincare options on the market, it can be easy to think beauty starts with a good skincare routine. But beauty starts from the inside out. By improving our nutrition and being mindful of what we take into our bodies, we can support our systems, including our skin. Follow our tips to get… Continue reading Beauty Isn’t Just Skin Deep
Attitude Check: Change Your Mind About Exercise
Daily exercise is recommended by physicians the world over to keep us healthy and fit. Unfortunately, with the busy lives we lead in this day and age, it can be hard to find the time and motivation to bust a sweat. Not everyone making healthy changes will be gung-ho about hitting the gym right off… Continue reading Attitude Check: Change Your Mind About Exercise
Exercise and Mental Well-Being
Scientists and researchers have long touted the mental health benefits of exercise. It not only helps to regulate hormones such as serotonin and dopamine, it can help relieve physical pain that is a contributing factor to depression. As little as 20 minutes a day of yoga, stretching or exercise can elevate mood and help us… Continue reading Exercise and Mental Well-Being
Mind-Body Reconnection
Throughout our lives, we encounter stressors and traumas. Stress and trauma can create a chasm in how we exist within our bodies.