The ancient YinYang symbol illustrates the state of balance and harmony between dualities, which is also the goal of alternative therapies. Alternative therapies, also known as complementary medicine refer to a range of health care practices, medicines and systems that are not part of conventional or allopathic medicine. 100% natural these practices have been culled...
A powerful anti bacterial agent, camphor crystals have been used for years to purify spaces and usher in positive energy. Extracted from the Cinammom Camphora tree, these fragrant white crystals are used during religious ceremonies. Camphor also has a number of medicinal properties including relief from joint pain, skin allergies and most popularly as a...
Cloudy days are the most challenging for many a mind. Cold, damp, places with no sunshine. The only source of light being the glistening cobwebs smirking in your face. Sometimes our auras begin to merge with the cloudiness around us. We become unrecognisable in our spell of sadness. Some of us wake up with a...
“I said I love you and that’s foreverAnd this I promise from the heartI could not love you any betterI love you just the way you are” Billy Joel 1977
Sometimes mom sent her on errands. Sometimes that man was there. Sitting outside the shop with his legs on top of the plastic stool cat calling, whistling out to any passing woman, beckoning her to sit on his lap. With her heart racing she’d avoid his lewd eyes and leave the shop as quickly as...
The last pieces in my Amethyst collection. My deep love for Healing crystals, gemstones and stones began in childhood when I would admire the Jade jewellery worn by mom’s Chinese friends who’d tell me legends and superstitions around the gorgeous green stone. Over the years I began to study Crystals seriously and then learnt to...
Rescue officials assist villagers out of a flooded area, following heavy monsoon rainfall, near Kochi. (Image: PTI) There are countless ways to help. Social media is full of links and forwards available for those who want to contribute in kind, online or make a bank transfer. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/amazon-flipkart-other-firms-aid-kerala-relief-efforts/articleshow/65456713.cms Amazon Care has been tried and trusted. This...
It’s so easy to get swept up by other people’s negativity. Watching the news on TV only worsens it. You end up feeling bitter and helpless at what’s happening in this world. In moments like this, make it a point to to try to stay positive. It’s hard but it’s do-able. And if you find...
You’re doing too many things at once and everything is important. What happens? You’re putting your mind and body under stress and if you’re not feeling it in your body (rapid heartbeat, shoulder pain) you’re expressing it (irritability, fears of not being able to complete things on time) Whatever is happening is happening and you...
Sleep deprived and cranky? Just light a few sticks of lavender incense in your bedroom in the evening and feel your troubles literally float away with the heady smoke. Want to create a romantic mood for a special meal at home – reach out for some rose incense to infuse the environment with pure and...
