A few years ago we shared information about the Ayurvedic morning routine. With so many of us leading such busy lives–and feeling that time is being compressed–we thought it would be good to revisit the age-old wisdom of living a balanced lifestyle. To this end, practicing consistency is a key to success. As Ayurvedic physician […]
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Too Many Spooky Halloween Treats? Detox with DrTungs!
Even the healthiest of us can succumb to the ghoulishly seductive Halloween treats that seem to haunt us each October! Whether it’s monstrous goodies at the office, your kids’ trick-or-treat spoils or scary neighborhood parties, if you over-indulged a bit, no need to feel like the walking dead. Just give yourself a little Halloween Detox […]
Ayurveda & Balance: Morning Routine
To live a balanced lifestyle, practicing a consistent morning routine is a key to success. As Ayurvedic physician Vasant Lad suggests, “Routine helps to establish balance in one’s constitution. It also regularizes a person’s biological clock, aids digestion, absorption and assimilation, and generates self-esteem, discipline, peace, happiness, and longevity.” For this reason, routine is important […]
Fall Equinox: Simple Ayurvedic Fall Detox
And just like that, summer has come to an end. Today marks the Fall Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, a day where the amount of light equals the amount of darkness (i.e. 12 hours each). An “equinox” is a “geometrical alignment between the sun and the Earth in which the Sun appears positioned right above […]
Which to Use? Oils Used in Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is the practice of swishing oil in the mouth for a period of time to improve the health of teeth and gums. Oil pulling is making headlines and is becoming widely popular. It’s interesting to note that it is in fact an Ayurvedic tradition from India that’s been round for thousands of years. […]
Announcing the DrTung’s Oil Pulling Concentrate!
We’re excited to announce today the release of our Oil Pulling Concentrate, the newest addition to our line of holistic, sustainable oral health products! The DrTung’s Oil Pulling Concentrate is a time-tested remedy of 24 plants and herbs used for oil pulling, prepared in an organic sesame oil base. The concentrate is available now, March 1, 2016, […]
Ayurveda and Oral Health Practices: Part 1
Ayurveda, an ancient tradition of healing from India, works to balance the body in order to holistically improve wellbeing and prevent illness. In order to be as healthy as possible, Ayurveda stresses the removal of toxins, or ‘ama,’ from the body. Many toxins gather in the mouth, so Ayurveda and oral health go hand […]