Ayurveda, translated for modern life

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Ayurveda, checked against the evidence.

Long enough to be useful, short enough to finish. Every piece says plainly where the tradition and the research agree, and where they part company.

Why Your Sleep Routine May Matter More Than Your Morning Routine

The secret to a better morning may not be...

Posted By Ravina

Abhyanga, Ayurvedic warm oil self-massage at home

Abhyanga: The Ayurvedic Oil Massage You Can Do at Home

A simple guide to Abhyanga — what it is,...

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A seasonal Indian thali showing how the plate changes with the weather

Seasonal Eating in India: Why Your Plate Should Change With the Weather

What your plate should look like in each Indian...

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Gut health illustration for an Ayurvedic wellness article

Why Your Gut Is the New Wellness Starting Point

Digestion, mood, energy and more all trace back to...

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Cooling food swaps for Pitta season in an Indian kitchen

Late summer is Pitta season: eight cooling swaps for a north Indian kitchen

August in Punjab is heat plus damp. Eight substitutions...

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Ashwagandha: The Ayurvedic Herb for Balance & Resilience

It is the best-studied herb in Ayurveda and the...

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Tongue scraping as part of a daily Ayurvedic morning routine

Tongue scraping, warm water, and the case for a 90-second morning

Most morning routines fail because they are too long....

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Why Ayurveda places the largest meal at midday

Why Ayurveda puts your biggest meal at noon, and what modern research says

The classical rule and the chronobiology research point the...

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