Ayurvedic Hangover Remedies

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Ayurvedic Hangover Remedies

If you’ve ever indulged in alcohol, you’re going to have to the odd day where it just felt a little too much. Signs of hangover include dehydration, dizziness, blood sugar fluctuations, (cravings), fatigue, weakness, thirst, headache, muscle aches, stomach pain, nausea, sensitivity to light/sound, anxiety, irritability, body shakes, bloodshot eyes, increased sweating and palpitations and a lowered immunity.

Ayurveda defines the illnesses caused by improper consumption of alcohol as ‘Madatyaya’ or Alcoholism and broken down into 4 categories.

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Nankhatai (an Indian biskoot original)

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Diwali is a perfect excuse for an Indian biskoot! Or traditionally know as #nankhatai and this has to be up there as one of my all time favourites when it comes to Diwali treats.

This recipe is a slightly healthier Ayurvedic take on this Indian shortbread which originated in North India. My version is made with organic wholewheat flour, jaggery and ghee. This one is not vegan or gluten free but you can easily substitute the ingredients. 

Think - shortbread meets biscotti with a punch of aromatic sweet spices. I love the soft crumby texture and it’s perfect with #masalachai at teatime. I’m all about ‘the quick and easy to make’ and that they are if you have the ingredients.

Ingredients:
1 cup (125gm) organic wholewheat flour
¼ cup (40gm) gram flour (chickpea)
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tbsp (20gm) fine semolina
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg powder
½ tsp cardamom powder
½ cup melted ghee (80 gm)
½ cup (100gm) jaggery sugar
½ tbsp yogurt
1 tbsp milk (any)

Method:

  • Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl

  • Add the melted ghee and mix well

  • Add the yoghurt and bind

  • Add milk as needed to bind. The mix should be bind but still have a slight crumbly texture. Do not kneed. If your mix feels too crumbly then add a little milk.

  • Grease a baking tray

  • Roll shape into 12 equal flat balls in your hands 

  • Place the ball with plenty of space in between as they will expand

  • Oven bake for 25 minutes at gas mark 3-4 (180c) until golden brown

  • Remove and cool on a wire rack

  • Eat and enjoy and store the rest in an airtight container 

  • For texture - Think - shortbread meets biscotti.

Menopause (Rajo Nivrutti) - A Graceful Transition

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Menopause (Rajo Nivrutti) - A Graceful Transition

Menopause is not a health condition or a few hot flashes and an end to the menstrual flow. Menopause is a natural transition and a normal process of ageing and we need to talk about it. Symptoms can fluctuate from person to person and range from mild to extreme and that's why understanding your Ayurvedic constitution (𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘬𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘪) can help us to stay in alignment with the changes.

Many changes are happening in the body that we have come to know as peri-menopause, just like the changes experienced during puberty. We could see changes in our brain, bone density, mood, energy, skin, libido, hormonal balance, appetite, gut microbiome, weight and more. Learn how to stay in balance.

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Shatavari - Queen of Herbs

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Shatavari - Queen of Herbs

If you want to feel like the empress that you are as you go through the changes in your body during menopause and peri-menopause this is for sure one of the go-to herbs as it can help with so many menopausal symptoms. As an adaptogen, shatavari helps the body to cope with internal stress. She is considered the queen of herbs due to her natural adaptogenic and sattvic (pure essence) nature and powerful tonic for the reproductive tissues.

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Benefits of Self Abhyanga (Ayurvedic oil massage)

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Benefits of Self Abhyanga (Ayurvedic oil massage)

The sanskrit word sneha translates as ‘oil’, but another very deep and meaningful translation of this word is ‘love’. Self abhyanga (self massage) is a daily rituals that happens as part of our self care regime - It is essentially an act of self-love, self-care and self respect. It balances the doshas and cultivates optimal wellbeing.

It is believed that abhyanga invokes similar sensations to those we feel when one we are immersed in the feelings of love such as warmth, relaxation and safety.

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