If there ever is a time during the year when we have a chance to be reborn, kapha season is it. Our body is tuned right into Nature’s renewal. It wants to shed excess fat and mucus. Things start to run (think noses!) just like the thawing snow. Everything seems wet in our internal and…
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Meals That Heal – Saffron Date Elixir
This is a popular rasayana (rejuvenating dish), aphrodisiac, and delicious restorative elixir. Take one of these dates a day to restore vitality and feel energized. Eastern View: In Ayurveda dates are considered a ‘superfood’ because they are nourishing and promote balance. They are an ojas building food which means they build vitality and immunity. They…
Meals That Heal – Spring Detox Soup
After a long winter, when our bodies are deprived of fresh nutrients, vitamin D from direct sunlight and outside exercising; a detox cleanse is the best thing you to restore your wellness estate. Fresh bitter vegetables, kitchari and soups are a must during a spring detox. They give a break to the digestive system, giving…
April Fools – 5 Diet Myths To Debunk
With so much information available about what is “healthy” and what is not, it’s easy to feel confused or overwhelmed. We are going to debunk the most common (April!) foolish myths when it comes to diet, and share how some seemingly healthy options may actually be hurting your digestion and making you fat and unwell!…
Meals That Heal – Sesame Garlic Roasted Asparagus
I love roasted asparagus, but sometimes, it just needs a little flavor updating! This Sesame Garlic Roasted Asparagus with olive oil, minced garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds is exactly what I mean. The recipe only takes 20 minutes from start to finish and is an excellent spring detoxifying side dish. Eastern View: In India, asparagus…
Meals That Heal – Rejuvelac: A Fermented Tea
I’m not one to take pills and supplements, I’d rather get the nutrients from my food. Recently I was asked about Rejuvelac, which I’d not heard of. It sounded interesting so I looked it up and was absolutely excited about this home made fermented product that is a natural probiotic. This recipe takes about 1…
9 Reasons Why You Should Dry Skin Brush
You’ve heard of skin brushing, right? You may even have tried it already and not even known it. If you’ve ever been at a spa or come to The Ayurveda Sanctuary, you have likely experienced some of the tingling and invigorating benefits of dry skin brushing. It’s nearly impossible to avoid the pollution of our…
Low Energy? Feeling Sluggish? Have Congestion? – 3 Ways To Spring Clean Your Body
Spring. Just hearing that word makes me smile. It’s my favourite time of year. It’s a time when we throw open our windows and let the sunshine and fresh air into our homes. It’s the time when we spring clean our homes, and we should do the same for our bodies. I want to share with…
Meals That Heal – Breakfast Stir-Fry
Did you ever wake up in the morning and not want eggs? However, you still want something that is savory, filling and energizing? This breakfast dish with its veggies, turmeric and tofu has enough protein to get you through the morning. This is one of my breakfast staples that has been adapted from The Modern…
Meals That Heal – A DIY Ginger Tea To Combat The Winter Blues!
“Everything good is found in ginger,” states an old Indian proverb. The aromatic, spicy root has long been used in both traditional and Western healing systems to make tea. I use it whenever one of us is ill in my family. It’s perfect for that nasty cold or an upset stomach—and it only takes 20…