FREE DIY SKINCARE WORKSHOP: SEPT 24th @ 7pm EST You know that your skin changes with the seasons. Your skincare should too. Now is the time to plan your skincare for fall and winter, and to decide what improvements you want to make to your skin. The lazy days of summer are great for your…
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How to Make your Personalized Homemade Facial Moisturizing Elixir
FREE DIY SKINCARE WORKSHOP: SEPT 24th @ 7pm EST If you have stepped into a store lately, you know just how expensive beauty products can be. Plus, they each have a laundry list of ingredients that you probably can’t even say! I decided to see what all the hoopla was about concerning the highly touted…
Meals That Heal – Farro Risotto with Sweet Corn and Tomatoes
I love this time of year with its abundance of roadside stands just brimming with fresh produce. I picked up some sweet corn and added then to some tomatoes and cilantro growing on my deck. Pared it with the ancient grain, Farro – and came up with this wonderful sumptuous summer dish. Eastern View: Grains…
Are you a Smart Mouth? 5 Ways to Keep The Dentist Away!
Ayurveda offers lots of remedies for dental problems ranging from toothaches to gingivitis to bad breath. Try a few natural remedies today- your dentist will love you! According to Ayurveda, the mouth is THE major gateway to the human body. Taking good care of it is vital to physical, mental, and emotional wellness (if you’ve…
Meals That Heal – Mango and Sticky Rice Popsicles
These popsicles are reminiscent of mango sticky rice, a beloved Thai dessert that I fell in love with when in Thailand. The world calls mango (Mangifera indica) the “king of fruits.” This fruit is not only delicious but also boasts an impressive nutritional profile. Combined with cooling coconut – and the protein in tofu –…
Adaptogens: My Top Ten Favorite For Your Health
Ayurvedic adaptogens are substances that help an individual’s body respond to the physiological effects of stress and aid in restoring balance. Stress is a major immune suppressor, so counteracting its harmful effects is necessary to help the body recover and maintain strength. Some of these have specific individual quirks that make them a bit special…
What’s The Right Dosha Tea – To Balance My health?
Before I talk tea, let’s start from the beginning – roughly 5,000 years ago to be exact. Ayu means “life” and Veda “science”, translating to “The Science of Life”. Ayurveda is a complete system of medicine which emphasizes that the balance of the mind, body and spirit is essential for well-being. In Ayurveda, the universe…
Meals That Heal – Raita | Cucumber Relish
Raita is a cooling addition to any meal in the summertime – especially if the dish is a little spicy. Cucumbers help reduce heat, especially the heat of Pitta. So, take a little Raita with each bite of your meal to cool it down. Perfect for hot sunny days when you need to cool down,…
Summer Insomnia? How to Stay Cool and Sleep Well
For many people, there’s only one thing stopping them from enjoying a good night’s sleep in the summer: oppressive heat. Many people have a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep when their body is not able to cool down enough. So, what do you do when you wake up in the wee hours of…
Meals That Heal – Summer Chickpea Salad
I normally prefer lighter meals in the summer evening. I like protein-rich chick-peas as they are not only tasty but filling too and are a complete meal in themselves. Try this versatile salad that can be prepared with any beans if chickpeas are not your thing and combined with cilantro, mint, and pomegranate kernels –…