As long as there has been civilization, and some might even say even before it, man utilized the panacea known as honey. Sweet, nutritive, and medicinal, this complex substance represents the pinnacle of symbiosis. From the plant's propagation cycle to the bee’s livelihood, to nourishment for animals and humans, honey connects the world. Moreover, it’s one of the few common threads in virtually every early civilization. A Deep & Rich History As far back as 8,000 years ago in Spain there have been paintings of warriors attempting to gather honey. A post-Mesolithic rock painting in Rajat Prapat in Central India...

By Dr. Anju Sodhi (Bams, ND) We’ve made through the holidays and now we have a new year ahead of us. Many of us make New Year’s resolutions and then realize that we don’t know how to accomplish them. Our minds seem cluttered and a big goal seems to be so far away. These roadblocks in our minds could be from a buildup of ama, or in other words, toxins in our bodies and minds. Our Agni, or digestive fire, is most likely weak this time of year. It is important to kindle this fire and regain our optimal strength....