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WHAT IS THE GREYING EFFECT FROM THE KANSA WAND? Kansa metal is made of the highest quality metal consisting of bronze, copper and tin. In Ayurveda, kansa is known as the “healing metal” since copper has been shown to reduce inflammation, and bronze helps to calm the mind and harmonize the body. The lymph system collects wastes in the form of fluids and filters these fluids into the circulatory system. The waste accumulates in the lymph nodes which can lead to toxic build up and inflammation. As you gently massage your face and body with the Kansa wand, Kansa begins to...

VASANT RITUCHARYA - SPRING SELF-CARE ROUTINE Vasant Ritucharya, also known as Spring Routine, is a great time to create a facial routine to start shredding those dry dead skin cells that accumulated during winter. Spring is Kapha season which can bring on the Cold, Oily, and Liquid qualities. Qualities, which are often referred to as Gunas in Ayurveda, are attributes that can cause an imbalance. Oily, or Snigdha, can increase the oil production in our skin causing excess breakouts. Cold, also known as Shita, can produce a buildup of mucus in the head and throat, and Liquid, or Drava, may...

HOW TO LYMPH DRAIN USING THE KANSA WAND Lymphatic drainage helps the flow of lymph which is a fluid that transports oxygen, white blood cells, and nutrients to the tissues throughout the body. Lymphatic drainage techniques use gentle movements to reduce inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the body. Start by taking your Kansa wand and placing it on the bottom part of the neck right below your earlobes.  Gently press the top of the Kansa wand into this area several times like a pumping motion. Next, with your arm at your side, place the Kansa wand into the crease of...

WHAT IS HOLISTIC NUTRITION? What is Holistic Nutrition? Holistic Nutrition is an integral part of Holistic Health. When we eat mindfully, it means to eat with the nourishment of the mind, body, and soul in mind. In this post, we will look at What Holistic Nutrition is, it’s benefits, and ways you can incorporate it into your lifestyle. Holistic nutrition is all about eating healthy foods that are as close to their natural state as possible, for optimum health and wellbeing. Hallmarks of holistic nutrition include unrefined, unprocessed, organic and locally grown, whole foods. It's an approach to eating that very...