MaaDisha's Blog — water

Mood-Killing Kapha Season Have you ever felt especially lazy on a rainy day? Or ready to conquer the world on a sunny crisp morning? That's no surprise. In Ayurveda, it's believed that you're affected by energies floating in and around you. Since these energies, or Doshas, are governed by the elements of Air, Space, Earth, Fire and Water, that puts you perfectly in sync with the patterns of nature. Knowing your Dosha and being in tune with your own energies and these seasonal patterns can lead to a routine that keeps you balanced all through the year! The Dampening Dosha As...

Ayurveda is all about keeping our minds, bodies and souls happy so that they can live together in perfect harmony, and so that we can reach our full potentials.  Due to this philosophy of interconnectedness, the food and drink we put into our bodies inherently affects our mood and behavior.  When it comes to Ayurveda, proper hydration is a huge must and leads to clearer skin and healthier days! Drawbacks of Chilly Drinks Most of us are generally pretty diligent about getting our daily dose of water, but our drinking habits may not be the healthiest. If you're drinking ice...

When people recommend you to detox, they’re telling you it’s best to remove all of the harmful and toxic substances from your body. Your body actually naturally neutralizes and gets rid of all the toxins in your body. When you detoxify, you’re trying to improve and optimize your body’s natural detox functions. All these toxins come from around us—food, water, environment, household items, personal care products, stress—and it’s important to cleanse your body of these toxins to stay healthy. Here are some additional benefits you may enjoy from doing so. Boost your energy. In short, you’re happier and more upbeat!...

At nearly every restaurant in America, when you order or are given a glass of water, a slice of lemon is commonly placed with it. The yellow, tangy fruit can actually do wonders both by itself and if you squeeze it into water. Try replacing lemon water with your coffee or soda everyday to experience the following benefits. We’ve only listed a couple of the plethora of good things lemon water can do for you. Good Source of Nutrients – There are a variety of nutrients in lemons, including a good load of Vitamin C to boost your immune system....

When it comes to your beauty routine, oftentimes the details are actually the most important. When washing your hair, the temperature has a huge impact on hair health. Hot water is ideal for deep cleaning because it opens pores on the scalp and breaks down oils. If your hair is feeling greasy or has a lot of product in it hot water is the best way to eliminate that excess oil. However, it is not good to constantly wash your hair with hot water. Doing so continuously may eliminate too much of your scalps' natural oil, leaving your scalp dry and itchy....