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General Ayurvedic Nutrition


5 Tips for Digesting Legumes

In this article, Nadia explains 5 simple things you need to do to make legumes easy to digest even for the most sensitive tummies.


5 Reasons To Take Triphala Daily

In this article, Nadia explores the amazing healing benefits of Triphala and gives five pretty convincing reasons to get over (or even embrace) its bitter taste!


5 Amazing Reasons To Do Nasya Daily

In this article, Nadia explores the amazing  benefits the Ayurvedic practice of Nasya or oil administration to the nose. Doscover 5 amazing reasons why it is one of the most important aspects of your daily routine!


5 Reasons To Drink Tulsi Tea Daily

In this article, Nadia explores the amazing healing benefits of Tulsi and gives five pretty convincing reasons to start drinking it regularly!


7 Ways To Stay Juicy, Literally

In this article, Nadia introduces you to the concept of 'Rasa' and how it helps you to stay juicy, literally!


Eating for Good Digestion

This is an introductory article to the Ayurvedic view of good digestion - why it is so important and how to eat in a way that supports balanced digestion.


Losing Weight With Ayurveda

In this article Nadia explains the Ayurvedic view of why we gain weight as well as two options for losing it - a Gradual Option and a Fast Option.


3 Reasons To Avoid Green Smoothies

In this article (which went viral on Facebook when first published!) Nadia explores the three main reasons why green smoothies aren’t considered so healthy, from an Ayurvedic Perspective and gives some options for making them a little better for you.


How Fibre Nourishes Long-term Immunity

In this article Nadia explores the connection between soluable and insoluable fibre and their role in nourishing the immune system.


A New View of Cholesterol

In this article Nadia explores a different of cholesterol and why we should  not fear it so much, including the Ayurvedic view.


Low GI Diets: An Ayurvedic Review

In this article, Nadia explains what Low GI diets are all about, their benefits and limitations and have a good look at whether Ayurvedic diets are Low GI or not.


Paleo Diets: An Ayurvedic Review

In this article, Nadia explains what the Paleo diet is, its promoted benefits as well as some of the controversial aspects of the diet. Finally she reviews the diet from an Ayurvedic perspective and gives some advice to those considering following it.  


Sugar-Free Diets: An Ayurvedic Review

In this article, Nadia explains why everyone is giving up sugar at the moment, review the pros and cons of this approach and the Ayurvedic view of sugar and sweetness.


Low-Fat Diets: An Ayurvedic Review

One of Nadia's most epic nutrition articles, Nadia explains in great detail why the great social experiment of low-fat diets has failed so monumentally, including the Ayurvedic view.

Ayurvedic Nutrition Articles

Pathology-Specific Articles


Arthritis: An Ayurvedic Perspective

In this article Kester explains the Ayurvedic view of Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis, including their causes and their treatment.


Asthma: An Ayurvedic Perspective

In this article Kester explains the Ayurvedic view of Asthma, including its causes and treatment.


Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia: An Ayurvedic Perspective

In this article Kester explains the Ayurvedic view of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, including their causes and their treatment.


Endometriosis: An Ayurvedic Perspective

In this article Kester explains both the Western and Ayurvedic view of endometriosis, including its causes and treatment from an Ayurvedic perspective.


Fasting/Cleansing: An Ayurvedic Perspective

In this article, Kester explores the Ayurvedic approach to fasting and cleansing... and how to go about it in a safe, gentle way.


Menopause: An Ayurvedic Perspective

In this article Kester explains the Ayurvedic understanding of Menopausal symptoms, including their causes and treatment.


Parasites: An Ayurvedic Perspective

In this article Kester explains the Ayurvedic understanding of Parasites, including their causes and treatment.


Thyroid Autoimmune Disorders: An Ayurvedic Perspective

In this article Kester explains the Ayurvedic view of two thyroid autoimmune disorders - Hashimoto’s Disease & Grave’s Disease, including their causes and treatment.



General Articles


Understanding Panchakarma

In this article Kester explains Ayurveda’s unique approach to cleansing, rejuvenation and disease prevention known as Panchakarma.


Looking After Anxiety

This is a very personal article about Nadia’s experience with Anxiety and how she has learnt to look after it with the help of Mindfulness and Ayurveda.


What's my Body Type?

In this article, Nadia introduces the seven possible body types or constitutions in Ayurveda, uses herself as an example and includes a chart so you can try and work out your constitution.


Ayurvedic Medicine Articles

Doko Mindfulness Articles


The Compassion of Mindfulness

This is Doko’s long awaited article or ‘discourse’ on Mindfulness - what it is, what it allows and an exploration of its helpful friends, particularly Alertness and Ardency.


Calming the Winds of the Mind

In this article Doko talks about the importance of reducing agitation in the mind when it comes to the Ayurvedic process of cleansing the body of toxins and excess doshas - the two must go hand in hand and there is a simple, skillful way to approach this.


Feeling At Home In Our Own Skin

In this article Doko talks about true relaxation, feeling into wholeness and the necessary qualities to cultivate to begin to feel at home in our own skin.


Stopping and Seeing

In this article Doko talks about our need notice the way we are approaching ‘our problems’ - and that a mind without peace is our main obstacle to health and happiness.


Cultivating Kindness

In this article Doko explains how developing a happy and healthy relationship with life, each other, and our own bodies and minds, dwells entirely in developing our capacity to be kind.


Why Happiness?

In this article Doko explores the nature of real happiness and joy...and the essential role they play in our health


Fear & Anxiety

In this article Doko explores the relationship between fear, anxiety and Ojas... and what to do when you feel anxious.


The Little Ahhhs

In this article Doko talks about the need to esteem the little things in life that nuture us.


Slow Down, You Move Too Fast

In this article Doko reminds us of the need to slow down and the how this simple act can change our lives.


Finding Beauty, Not Solutions

In this article Doko points out our tendency to search for problems and the solutions to those problems and gently highlights another way... finding beauty.


Big and Unbreakable

In this article Doko reminds us of the unbreakable parts within us and how to get in touch with them.


Lovely Friends

In this article Doko discusses the lovely friends within us - the seeds or qualities of mind that are most helpful to us...


Grateful Gardens

In this article Doko reminds us of the simple things we need to return to in order to cultivate a grateful garden in our minds.


The Way of Gratefulness

In this article Doko explores Naikon therapy and how powerful it can be for cultivating gratefulness.


Cultivating Self-Love

In this article Doko gives the key to self-love... a simple prayer.


Mindfulness Articles