Carbs are not the enemy – the key is exercise (and it’s not what you think). While we at Roots of Wellness Ayurveda don’t have fancy gizmos to measure specific metabolism of carbohydrates and fat, we recognize the same symptoms…
Wholesome living and a peaceful countenance – the best medicine?
Wholesome living and a peaceful countenance are the best medicine, according to Ayurveda. Thousands of years of history (Indian scholars can trace back evidence more than tens of thousands of years) and careful meticulous observation of human nature lends credence…
nature heals
NATURE HEALS … We thrive in nature and feel better and healthier when we rely on whole food and herbs in order to help bring in the elements of nature into our daily lives. Interestingly, Japan did a study on…
the dark side of fitness
Ayurveda recommends moving your body daily, walking after meals, and increasing the intensity of exercise as needed according to body type (kapha) and season (spring). In yoga class you may hear the queue to work out to 80% capacity. Why?…
meditation plus exercise, a powerful antidote to depression
Meditation plus exercise is a powerful antidote to major depressive disorder “One clinically depressed participant mentioned that the intervention saved her life,” Dr Alderman said. “That’s a powerful statement, and although I’m not a qualitative researcher and don’t often deal…
Ayurveda’s inner knowing
The holiday season brought bright lights, festive decorations, parties, and abundant opportunity to overindulge. Reflect for a moment on the holiday season just passed: why were we drawn to those bright lights, cheese platters, mountains of Christmas cookies, and goblets…