Welcome to Next Gen Natural, a column where we share a Gen Z perspective on natural health and wellness. I’m Michelle—alive’s Digital Assistant and creator of the Healthy Num Num food blog. I love healthy…

Soft and chewy vegan oatmeal cookies that are gluten-free too! You won’t miss the eggs and butter in these delicious oatmeal cookies made in one bowl and ready in under 30 minutes! Hey guess what?…

The 20th chapter of Cikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Svitra Krimi Cikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of leucoderma and worms. The topics covered in this chapter include –…

WHILE IT STILL FEELS like it’s the dead of summer in Los Angeles, we’re actively calling in fall’s cooling energy to help slow things down, start looking inward, and enter our Quiet Era.Historically, fall is…

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a clean beauty review. Between pregnancy and having a baby, skincare has taken a bit of a backseat so I haven’t had much to update you on. However,…

The 19th chapter of Chikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Kustha Chikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of skin diseases’. The topics covered in this chapter include – Snehapana –…

Coming to Charlottesville? Here’s a list of what to do in Charlottesville during a stay, from outdoorsy activities to wineries to sightseeing.  As a longtime resident (14 years!) of Charlottesville, VA, it is fair to…

The 18th chapter of Chikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Visarpa Chikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of herpes’. The topics covered in this chapter include – Treatment principles in…