Rooted In Health

Adaptogens like shatavari can help you get to ‘cool, calm and collected’. In the best of times, it can be a challenge to maintain a bala...

In times of uncertainty, it’s helpful to ground yourself in a routine. You can find comfort in surroun...

How ashwagandha can help you cope with life in the time of ‘stay home, stay safe’. These day...

Amla (aka Indian gooseberry, aka Emblica officinalis) is widely used in the traditional healthcare system of India known as Ayurveda. It has many p...

Plant based Vitamin C vs. Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C is Vitamin C right? Not really. To borrow a phrase from renowned food author, Michael Pollan: ea...

Working women of ruved On February 28th, 1909 the first stepping stones were laid of what would later become international working women’s day. A y...

Now more than ever it is important to take care of your health, but the following information has no expiration date. We’ve all seen the ...

Keeping the chemistry past Valentines day! Flowers, chocolates, and teddy bears are the first thoughts that come to mind when Valentine’s day rolls...

Medical professionals have deemed millennials the most stressed generation and it’s easy to see why. Whether it’s work, friends or family that’s st...

In the woods and forests of India grows a tree that brings forth a fruit called amla. While this name may sound unfamiliar, every so often, it can ...

As we spend more time enjoying the warmer weather and longer days outdoors, the risk for ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin increases. Much of the damage to our skin caused by sun exposure can be prevented. Here are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself from harmful UV radiation:

In Ayurveda, menopause is a transition into the vata stage of life. The body feels dryer and rougher and may start to feel lighter. However, menopause can imbalance all the doshas, presenting the constellation of symptoms described above. Estrogen is a pitta hormone, communicating and transforming tissues. Progesterone is a kapha hormone that suddenly dissipates, leaving the body without the lubrication or the solid structure that vata uses to travel and the material pitta needs to use to transform within the body.