Discover the practice and principles of Ayurveda through our blog posts

What are wrinkles telling you about your health?

Botox Freezes. Ayurveda Revitalises. “Instead of paralysing muscles, Ayurveda rejuvenates tissues, supports collagen, and builds inner vitality.” Botox may smooth wrinkles quickly, but it works by paralysing facial muscles and blocking acetylcholine, a...

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Why has eating become so confusing?

I get asked every day: “Jo what should I eat? Should I fast? Keto? Low-FODMAP? Intermittent fast?” The short, brave answer from Ayurveda: stop chasing the latest FAD and learn to taste your way back to balance. The ancient system hasn’t changed because it works. It...

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Why “One-Size-Fits-All” Health Programs Don’t Work

Why “One-Size-Fits-All” Health Programs Don’t Work I’ve been to many h ealth seminars where the message is always the same: “If you see this result, or if someone has X condition, then here’s the protocol.” The truth is, this approach often benefits the health...

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The Secret of Three Little Fruits: Triphala

Imagine three little fruits coming together like best friends on a mission to keep your body happy, clean, and strong. That’s exactly what Triphala means “three fruits.” For thousands of years in Ayurveda, Triphala has been known as a gentle but powerful helper for...

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PSA, Prostate Health, and Why It Matters to All of Us

A Father’s Day Message This Sunday, we celebrate Father’s Day in Australia, a time to honour the dads, grandfathers, partners, brothers, and father-figures who shape our lives. Health is one of the greatest gifts we can give and receive. Too often, men put their own...

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Thyroid Health: The Silent Conductor of Your Body’s Rhythm

“You’re not lazy or broken—your thyroid might be on strike. Here’s the testing your doctor isn’t doing (and why it matters).” Often overlooked, your thyroid is a small gland with a mighty role. Positioned at the base of your throat, it secretes hormones that regulate...

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7 Ayurvedic Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain—Without Deprivation

As the holiday season approaches, it’s common to be tempted by rich food and sweet treats, making it harder to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Many people tell themselves, “It’s Christmas, so why not indulge?”—until the heaviness and discomfort set in. But with...

Turning 50 – How Ayurveda and Science have helped me defy aging

At 50, I feel more energised and youthful than I did in my 30s—here’s how Ayurveda and science have helped me defy aging Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old science of life, takes a holistic view of aging. Rather than treating aging as a “disease” to be cured, it...

A Transformative Journey: Our Unforgettable Retreat in India

We recently concluded our Health Dynamics Retreat in India, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. Over seven days, our participants embarked on a deeply personal journey that would typically take weeks, if not months, to achieve. Set against the backdrop of...

Forget New Year Resolutions, Here’s How To Transform Your Year Ahead

How has this year been for you? Has it been the best year of your life? Whether it’s been a winning year, or not quite, I want you to stop for one moment and take a minute to think about everything you have, everything you achieved and the people around you –...

5 ways to energise your morning – minus the coffee

It’s so easy to hit snooze on those cold, dark mornings when you can’t get out of bed, then trudge into the kitchen for a coffee, or two, before starting the day. Brits alone drink some 70 million cups of coffee everyday – Australians, Americans and Europeans all have...

7 Tips to travel well – and arrive feeling great

Have you ever wondered why sometimes you arrive at a destination ready to sightsee or hit the boardroom, whereas others you suffer terrible jet lag and come down with a head cold the minute you step off the plane? The state you arrive in, is going to heavily depend on...

How to feed your family when life is just too busy

By Dr Madhavi Kathiria Endless to-do lists and growing stress levels are contributing to a modern busyness epidemic. The statistics continue to roll in with the same message: in Australia three in four people say stress affects their health, two-thirds of working...

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Poached Eggs with Wilted Spinach

Prep 10 mins Cook 10 mins Servings 1 Ingredients 2 / Eggs, whole 200ml / Water Handful / Spinach, wilted 3 teaspoons / Fresh parsley, chopped Fresh ground pepper Pinch / Ground nutmeg (optional) Method Bring water to the boil in a small saucepan Crack an egg into a...

Ayurvedic medicated water

If you could drink a simple, but effective detox tea that clears your body of fake fat, which is really toxins in your lymphatic system, and literally strips centimetres and kilos from your body, would you be interested? Ayurvedic medicated water, or CCF tea, made...

Buckwheat Pancakes

Prep 15 mins Cook 10 mins Servings 1-2 Ingredients 1/4 cup / Buckwheat flour 1 tablespoon / Almond milk 1/2 cup / Water 1/4 teaspoon / Cinnamon powder 1/8 teaspoon / Cardamom powder Ghee or coconut oil for frying (optional) Maple syrup Method Mix all ingredients,...

Savoury Vegetable Crepe

Prep 10 mins Cook 10 mins Servings 1-2 Ingredients 1/2 cup / chickpea flour 1/2 / Carrot, grated 1/2 / Zucchini, grated Optional vegetables: 1/4 cup spinach leave or 1/4 cup beans, finely chopped) 1 pinch / Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon / Ajwain/cumin seeds 1/2 / Green...