Ayurvedic Medicine
Acne | Could your Diet be a Source of the Problem?
As a teenager, I had terrible skin problems — acne, for the lack of a better word. Lots of kids that age say their skin is problematic. But, I truly could not find a way to keep my skin clear of blemishes and bumps. I went through every possible treatment I could find for teen…
Read MoreRheumatoid Arthritis and How an Ayurveda Approach Can Help
Rheumatoid Arthritis (known as Amavata in Ayurveda) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation in the joints. It can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, and in other organs in the body. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body’s tissues are mistakenly attacked by their own immune system. People…
Read MoreBowel Movements | Your Body’s Waste Matters
Bowel movements or can be referred to as, solid waste — colour, texture, scent, viscocity, shape, frequency, amount of force required for elimination are paramount to knowing what is happening in your body. You see, my mom set me on a bowel movement schedule very, very early in my life. And, it has worked…
Read MoreSinus and Headache Relief Using Ayurvedic Remedies
Many people turn to pain killers like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) to relieve their headaches. However, these over the counter medicines simply suppress the symptoms, only to have the headache surface again. Or, this can also display as what is sometimes referred to as a ‘rebound headache‘. Frequent headache(s) are often an indication of…
Read MoreTurmeric Truth: The Miracle Spice or Myth?
One might be surprised at all the benefits associated with the use of Turmeric, and why at Ki’s Kitchen it among one of our staples used in a variety of our different meals. Turmeric, has been has been used for centuries in a wide variety of spectrums including, but not limited to, disease prevention, treating…
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