10 Amazing Health Benefits of Ghee!
I am a huge fan of ghee! Every few weeks I will make a batch so that we always have it on hand for the 10 amazing benefits of ghee.
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Meals that Heal- Ginger Buckwheat Noodles with Miso & Lime
Let’s talk about Ginger! Long revered in ayurveda, so much so, that it is an entire medicine chest in itself.
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Give Yourself the Gift of Health for The New Year!
We have opened up the exciting presents, played with all the new gadgets and made sure we got last minute holiday purchase, chances are by now you are feeling that you are a little depleted. So give yourself the gift of health for the New Year.
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5 Reasons You Need to Detox This January: and a January Detox Diet.
After an indulgent holiday season, you may be looking forward to a fresh start. Gym memberships are popular, a myriad of diet plans are being googled, and the ink on your New Year’s resolutions is not yet dry. And, although it might sound painful, a January detox is a great way to kick start your new health and fitness regime. However, a detox can conjure up images of colonics and shakes, days of eating nothing but liquids and living off a strange combination of hot water and spices; however, a January detox is a huge jumpstart for your health and a reboot for your sluggish metabolism. It’s fun, easy to do and a direct route to feeling fabulous and full of vitality – and will drop those extra pounds you may have put on over the holidays.
Let’s take a look at 5 Reasons you should kick-start the year with a detox this January.
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Meals That Heal- Detox Lentil Soup
So you have made a New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier, and you are trying to avoid the left over holiday cookies. Perhaps you are feeling a little sluggish after all the holiday festivities. Here is a an easy crockpot lentil soup that not only tastes delicious but is detoxifying too.
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Ayurveda Christmas Day Menu
Let me share with you my Ayurvedically balanced Christmas Dinner Menu, in case you are still looking for ideas. Feel free to print out this menu –I have attached links below to all the recipes.
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Overcoming overindulgence!
Overcoming overindulgence:
With Thanksgiving behind us but Christmas close in sight, it’s very easy for us to slip into the overeating mindset. The voice in the back of our heads reminds us we are probably full after the first plate, and may not really want dessert, but with all the delicious food in front of us and spirits lifted, we tell ourselves “I’ll just have one more slice”. In Ayurveda, this is known as Prajnaparadha which means ‘crimes against wisdom’ or ‘offence of the intellect’. We know something is not the best choice for us, but we do it anyways. These are the actions that lead us to an imbalance of the doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Of course enjoying food is an essential part of the holidays and we all let our hair down every now and then, but overeating can lead to a few undesirable after effects.
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Holiday Festive First Aid Kit
Let’s face it, the holidays aren’t really a time to completely rest and relax, no matter how much we wish they were! Often, we find ourselves running around after the kids, welcoming family into our homes and spending copious amounts time in the supermarket. This is also the time of year when Vata and Kapha dosha are high. Fear, anxiety, worry and rushing around increase, as well as a heavier, more stagnant feeling in the body. All of this combined means we can feel totally deflated, drained and struggling to get back to our normal routine. Holidays can be a particularly challenging time of the year when we first adopt an Ayurvedic lifestyle. “What can I eat?” or “How will I manage the added stress?” are questions that spring to mind. This guide to an Ayurvedic ‘Festive First Aid Kit’ will help keep you on track to enjoy the celebrations without completely derailing your hard work and healthy lifestyle.
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