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Vitamin D in darker times
Less sunshine in these winter months, so it is very important to keep your levels of vitamine D up, which we can do with the sun, some foods and of course supplements. Vitamin D is required to absorb dietary calcium into the body. It is therefore important for the growth and maintenance of strong bones […]
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Chamomile bath for the eyes
Did you know that Chamomile has very strong healing powers? It helps with colds, strengthens the immune system, is very good for wound treatment, helps with stomach ache, reduces stress, helps to sleep better and heals the skin. But what not many of us know is that a bath of chamomile (cooled down strong and […]
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Winter remedies
It’s wintertime. That means a lot of flu, snot and coughing.. specially when you work with children like me. Here are some natural and organic Ayurvedic home remedies that function very well as antibiotics, anti virales and strengtheners of the immune system. Important is to keep eating Sattvic according to the yoga diet with lots […]
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Spending time in nature heals body and mind
It is scientifically proven by many universities all over the world, that being in nature has good influence on our mental and physical health. Hippocrates, founder of modern medicine discovered that disease is something natural (and not ‘supernatural’) and thus it can be healed with nature as well. According to him three elements are necessary […]
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Carrot juice leftover falafel!
Carrot falafel! Vegan, low carb, light, fluffy, super healthy and delicious. This is made out of the carrot juice leftover: can you believe it? I am so happy with my new, but second hand juicer. These two combo recipes fit the yoga lifestyle perfectly. The Sattvic yogadiet is in complete balance with nature. Austere living […]
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Best natural antibiotics: turmeric-honey paste
Your number one Sattvic home remedy should be turmeric-honey paste: it is a super strong antibiotic and anti-inflammatory. It keeps viruses out and boosts the immune system. You can make it with very little effort: just mix turmeric, black pepper and cinnamon with some good quality of honey. With the ground black pepper the turmeric […]
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The amazing healing powers of Ashwaganda
A lot of beautiful natural remedies we unknowingly have in our kitchen or garden. Like Hippocrates, founder of modern medicine said: ‘Our food is our medicine, our medicine our food’. The Yoga Lifestyle and Sattvic diet recommends to eat as natural as possible and that also concerns our medicine. Ayurveda is a beautiful natural healing […]
