Many people don’t think about integrating folate or folic acid into their diet until they’re trying to get pregnant, and indeed it is one of the prenatal vitamins given. But, studies are showing that folate has a much more extensive role; it is an important nutrient and key to maintaining optimal health. Furthermore, there is…
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The Top 6 Foods That Fight Inflammation
Did you know that the term “inflammation” originates from the Latin phrase, “set on fire”? Inflammation is the immune system’s response to harm on the body. Your immune system becomes activated when your body recognizes anything that is foreign—such as an invading microbe, plant pollen, or chemical. This often triggers a process called inflammation. This…
Holistic Living: Move More Month
Warm weather and sunny days are finally upon us! It is officially Springtime now! With the warmer weather here, it is time to move that body of yours and shake off that winter stiffness. Here are a few reasons why you should get your body moving for Spring. As a holistic wellness approach, movement is…
Herbs That Heal: Asafoetida – The Digestive Herb
Asafetida, also known as hing, is a latex gum extracted from several species of a perennial herb, Ferula. It is available in the market as a solid brick or smaller pieces, as well as in tablet or powder form. Along with its culinary uses, asafetida has a prominent place in Ayurvedic medicine, particularly for its…
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…
Rejuvenating Summer Ayurveda Tonics
A Trio Of Ayurveda Elixirs, Equal Parts Zingy And Medicinal; Stirred But Not Shaken On a recent summer evening, as I was wondering what to drink, I decided to create this trio of tonics heavily disguised as cocktails so that I could offer them as a summer evening cocktail -sans alcohol of course. Each…
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…
Meals That Heal – Celebrate Fiesta Time With Coconut Lime Black Beans
These beans are boiled in a mixture of cold water and coconut water, then flavored with lime and coconut oil. So yummy for Cinque De Mayo! Eastern View: Satisfying and loaded with protein, beans are nature’s remedy for strong food cravings. Beans are one of a few hearty foods that actually help you drop pounds….
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…