HERE ARE A SOME TOOLS TO GET DIGESTION FLOWING Are you sick of suffering from bloating after a meal or during the day? Let’s clear something up first: a little bloat post-meal is completely natural. But when we are subject to persistent bloat, it is often a sign that digestion isn’t working as well as…
Digestion
Meals That Heal: Summertime Popsicles-Ayurveda Style!
We took a childhood favorite and gave it a grown-up makeover, added the wisdom of Ayurveda. The result is a seasonal treat to delight all ages. You may be wondering why I am suggesting frozen foods when Vatas and Kaphas do not do well with cold foods. This becomes debatable in the summer as the…
Meals That Heal – Blueberry Lavender Smoothie
Yeah for summer! This delicious smoothie is like a big bowl of goodness, you can just feel it nourishing each cell as you sip on this light and refreshing drink. This is the perfect breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up on a hot summer day. It’s the ideal drink to pacify Vata and cool Pitta. Eastern…
Herbs That Heal: Amalaki the # 1 Healer
Amalaki is renowned for its immunity and anti-aging benefits. It is considered the “mother” as it performs the job of taking total care of the mind-body system and is known as the ultimate healer due to its immune restorative properties. In the Charaka Samhita – one of the root texts for Ayurvedic science – Charaka…
Feeling Gassy? How to Address Gas with Ayurveda
Feeling more gassy than usual? We all know that certain foods have a reputation for causing gas ― as the chant goes, “beans, beans, the magical fruit. The more you eat, the more you … ” ― but there are other contributing foods and factors that could be causing problems. I know what it’s like…
5 Reasons You Need To Cleanse
Let’s face it – we live in a toxic world. From our personal care products to the foods we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink. We are bombarded with chemicals. Our bodies are pretty good at detoxifying and indeed we have many system for just that. However,when we get an unhealthy…
Flawless Skin – with Ayurveda
Do you feel under pressure to achieve a glowing, blemish free complexion year round? How much have you spent on skin products all touting to give you that perfect skin -hundreds or maybe even thousands of dollars each year? If you are anything like me – you probably have a drawer full of half used…
Be Careful Of Expectations and Drinking Coffee
It’s a beautiful New England morning on the bay. The air is fresh, warm and inviting. The sun dapples through the trees. My morning romp with Bailey – my 135 pound Great Pyrenees/St Bernard mix is goofy this morning. He chases squirrels, rabbits, butterflies and picks up shells on the beach and tosses them into…
