Powers of Ashwagandha, Neem & Brahmi

Ashwagandha, Neem and Brahmi are just some of the most valuable herbs Ayurveda offers.

• Ashwagandha is great for balancing Vata, which governs all movement in the body.
• it is an adaptogen and promotes stamina and well-being
• supports all nerve impulses
• increases strength in muscles
• supports healthy functioning of the reproductive system
• helps with joint pain
• promotes a good sleep, memory and clear mind

Neem has been around for centuries and is very widely used in India.  In Ayurveda, it is known as a great herb to have a medical effect on the skin.

• Neem is great for balancing Pitta
• helps in the removal of ama and other toxins
• excellent purifier for the blood
• clears blemishes
• helps with psoriasis and other skin problems
• also very nourishing for the hair

Brahmi is one of the mot popular Ayurvedic herbs.  In ancient Vedic literature, it is known that brahmi was used by scholars and students to increase their memory and proper brain functioning.

• Brahmi calms the mind
• supports proper brain functioning
• increases memory
• promotes relaxation
• support consciousness and longevity

Powers of Ashwagandha, Neem & Brahmi

Surya Namaskar - Sun Salutation

Thought I'd keep with the roll of yoga.

Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutations.

Surya, the sun, is the Hindu solar deity.

A sequence of asanas or poses are performed to build strength and awareness to the physical body, mind and soul.  There are a total of 8 different asanas in the sequence of 12 asana changes.

Benefits of Surya Namaskar - 

• your consciousness is raised
• develop inner peace 
• rekindle your drooping spirit
• face glows - balance of mind, body and spirit
• detoxification of body and mind
• mental clarity and concentration
• immunity is increased 
• loosens excess belly fat
• regulates menstrual cycle
• reduces anxiety and restlessness 
• enhances strength and vitality 
• various poses help regulate blood flow
• tones arms
• strengthens spine 

Why Running is Good For Health

Who's going running tonight? 

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Healthy Fun Facts 3 - Bananas

Benefiting from Bananas - 

• promotes bulk
• good for eyes
• contains potassium, sugar, glucose, Vitamins B-complex and C
• reduces bleeding tendencies
• good for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
• diarrhea
• increases strength in babies
• increases blood hemoglobin levels