Understanding Immunity: East Meets West Western Medicine Perspective Western (allopathic) medicine views immunity as a network of cells, proteins, and organs defending against pathogens. Treatments include vaccines, medications, and targeted interventions to suppress or stimulate immune responses. While effective for disease control, this approach often overlooks the body’s interconnected systems and the role of lifestyle, nutrition, and mental health in supporting immunity.

By Irina Ra and Doctor Nature In a world where chronic illness and imbalance are becoming the new normal, true prevention calls for more than managing symptoms — it requires understanding the whole human being. In our recent workshop, we explored how the timeless principles of Ayurveda and the discoveries of modern science converge to form a comprehensive path toward lasting health. The Deeper Meaning of “Prevention” In Western medicine, prevention often means early detection

We’re so excited to invite you to join us for Building Immunity Naturally , an online workshop hosted by Yoga Body Elements  and the Uptown Wellness Festival, Chicago . It will take place on Monday, November 3rd at 8 p.m. CST on Zoom  — and we can’t wait to share this session with you! After the wonderful response to our last event, we’re thrilled to return and bring you more practical tips and insights  from Ayurveda, yoga, and conscious living — things we’ve learned through

Dear Parents and all adults caring for children, In anticipation of the popular holiday of Halloween , we’d like to invite you to reconsider the traditional trick-or-treating activities . Why? Candy and commercial sweets are, in essence, toxic for growing bodies and minds . They’re filled with sugar, corn syrup, artificial colorings, and GMOs — ingredients that science has long linked to weight gain, dental problems, inflammation, heart disease, kidney issues, and even cognit

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