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Cup of Tea is a health blog founded by Kerry Harling, Integrative Health Practitioner that covers integrative health, personalized and preventative medicine, diet, genetics, skin care, ayurveda, food, herbs, lifestyle, relationships, and yummy recipes that are right for you.
Yeah for Fall Chai!
Chai Tea Health Benefits
Did you know that you would have to drink three cups of chai tea to achieve the same amount of caffeine you get in a single cup of coffee? That means switching to chai will cut your caffeine intake dramatically, even if you have an extra cup. Chai is an easy and enjoyable way to get off the stimulant/fatigue treadmill and enjoy something that is actually good for you!
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Ayurveda Buttermilk (Takra) – why it is great for your digestive health!
Suffering from acidity after a heavy meal? Tired and just back from a long day in the sun? Well, before you reach for that bottle of iced tea, soda or iced water, try a glass of buttermilk. A yummy, cool drink made from yogurt and digestive spices such as cumin, coriander and mint, and salt.
Read MoreBack to School and your Childs Health Needs-with Ayurveda
Back to School:
It’s time to go back-to-school shopping and you have all three children in the car. You still have “stuff” to get and the kids seem to be getting antsy. You note that your daughter, red-haired Susie, keeps saying, “I’m hot!” and “I’m hungry. When do we eat?” She is trying to get the others to play a guessing game, which she usually wins.
Read MoreWhat Do I Do Now? I’m invited to a Barbecue!
Life is not easy is it? We are invited to graduation parties, 4th of July Barbecues, birthday parties, anniversaries….and the events just mount up. What is a person to do who is following her Ayurveda plan? I am often reminded of these challenges by my clients and here is what I tell them.
Real life has pizza parties, birthday parties, weddings and graduations – eating is pleasurable and we should thoroughly enjoy it. When did eating become so complicated for us? It is easy to be confused, the rules of nutrition seem to be constantly changing. Not so in Ayurveda, the rules remain constant; it’s the seasons that change.
So, let’s see what a Vata, Pitta and Kapha decide to do at this barbeque. Let’s join the party.
Read MoreShould You Eat the Deadly Nightshades?
I am often asked about nightshades and nightshades have a reputation as the bad guys in a variety of chronic conditions, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and IBS. Should you eat the deadly nightshades?
Read MoreNatural Remedies for Spring Allergies
Even the most die-hard natural health devotee can be tempted to buy pharmaceutical allergy medication when the symptoms get really bad. Here’s some natural remedies for spring allergies
Read MoreSpringing into Spring Foods For Your Dosha
Ayurveda classifies health as:
Having a balanced mind, having a well formed body, having good elimination. When the mind and body are in harmony and when the dosha’s are balanced. And then and only then are we in good health. To keep healthy we must eat the Spring Foods for your dosha.
Read MoreKitchari-The Ayurveda Superfood for a Spring Reset
Kitchari has been Ayurveda’s age-old signature detox dish! The word “kitchari” (pronounced kitch-a-ree) in India means mixture of two or more grains. Kitchari is the Ayurveda Superfood for a Spring Reset.
Read MoreWhy You Need an Ayurveda Cleanse: The Power of a Cleanse
Do you ever feel just slightly off, but you can’t quite put your finger on what exactly is wrong? Here is why you need an Ayurveda Cleanse: the power of a cleanse is enormous.
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