If You’re Not Putting Ghee in Your Coffee, You’re Missing Out on Major Flavor (and Health Benefits) You don’t have to stare at the endless options on a Starbucks menu to know there are a ton of ways to trick out your coffee. Some people like adding a simple dash of cinnamon, which is good…
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What To Eat for my Dosha at a BBQ
What To Eat for my Dosha at a BBQ Finally, we are opening up, and it’s a delightful time for those mindful of their dosha in Ayurveda. This past weekend, I was amazed at how many people were out and about, embracing the safer environment for social gatherings. Whether it’s sitting at pavement cafes, attending…
Skin Be Safe – Natural Sunscreen
Skin Be Safe – Natural Sunscreen Now we’re heading into the sunny skies of summer, which feels so rejuvenating after the winter months. It’s time to embrace natural sunscreen, replacing last year’s conventional products. Reflecting on my earlier years, up until my mid-30s, I often rebelled against using any sunscreen, engaging in tanning contests with…
Why I Meditate!
Why I Meditate! Think meditation is a mysterious, hard-to-master exercise? Think again. I used to assume that meditation was complicated and time-consuming plus who could possibly keep their mind still? Even how to get started can be unclear: Should you sit on the floor? Use an app? Chant or even come up with a mantra?…
Prefer Coffee to Tea? How Your Genes Impact Your Food Preferences!
Prefer Coffee to Tea? How Your Genes Impact Your Food Preferences! So do you prefer tea or coffee? Do you prefer spicy or sweet-tasting foods? It’s all in your genes! We all have different genes. Take eye color, some people have a genetic variant for blue eyes whilst others have the variant for brown. Your…
It’s National Make Lunch Count Day – Eat According to Your Biology
It’s National Make Lunch Count Day – Eat According to Your Biology Lunch Count Day – For the longest time, there has been a lot of confusion on what should be the ideal time to have most of your food or the heaviest meal of the day. There are those that think that you must…
World Health Day 2021: What You Need To Know About It!
World Health Day 2021: What You Need To Know About It! On World Health Day, 7 April 2021, the whole world will be recognizing International World Health Day. This global event will be focusing on The Year of the Health Care Worker. Why does that matter? Let’s look at what you need to know. What…
Why Does Chocolate Make Us Happy?
Why Does Chocolate Make Us Happy? It is the typical break-up scene in the movie and you watch as the girl eats her way through half a gallon of chocolate ice cream. According to Hollywood, this is the remedy to a broken heart. We all know that chocolate makes us feel better and we intuitively…
Love Yourself on Valentine’s Day – The Ultimate Self-Care Routine!
Love Yourself on Valentine’s Day – The Ultimate Self-Care Routine! Valentines Day is not just for couples! Embrace a self-care routine, whether you are single or not, giving yourself some love on Valentine’s Day with this simple Ayurveda Daily Routine will have you nourished and energized and in love with the world! Antes de…
Herbs That Heal: Elderberry Syrup – Immune Boosting Cold and Flu Remedy
Herbs That Heal: Elderberry Syrup – Immune Boosting Cold and Flu Remedy This week, I made a big batch of elderberry syrup. With flu season here, I decided to make this for my family and close friends to help boost their immune health. Easy to make and a delicious way to help keep the sniffles…