As the holidays approach, we always have a few clients who get anxious and talk to us about how they will struggle through this indulgent time of year. Do you know what we always tell them? RELAX!! Go ahead and indulge!! Enjoy the holidays and indulge in the foods you want to indulge in. This…
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Are you a Smart Mouth? 5 Ways to Keep The Dentist Away!
Ayurveda offers lots of remedies for dental problems ranging from toothaches to gingivitis to bad breath. Try a few natural remedies today- your dentist will love you! According to Ayurveda, the mouth is THE major gateway to the human body. Taking good care of it is vital to physical, mental, and emotional wellness (if you’ve…
5 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Garlic Milk
It might seem a little strange to pair garlic and milk, but this popular Ayurveda tonic has been mentioned in several ancient texts as an important immune booster. For hundreds of years, garlic has been used as a treatment for various diseases. It contains powerful antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. It promotes healing and protects…
Meals That Heal – One-Pot Turmeric Coconut Rice with Greens.
I am spending this week eating simple home-cooked meals after the over-indulgence and richer foods of the holidays. I came across this recipe from the NYT and made it today for lunch. It’s a delicious way to eat right for the season, and at the same time give yourself a simple warming, easy to digest…
4 Ways To Give Thanks
Did you know that giving thanks and practicing gratitude can improve your mental health? The age-old tradition of giving thanks at this time of year is actually backed by science. New research is starting to show how giving thanks can increase happiness, reduce depression and strengthen resiliency. It may also help you boost your self-esteem! …
Meals That Heal – Morning Tonics For Your Dosha
When you wake up you are usually dehydrated, so you want to hydrate and kindle your digestive strength (agni) before eating. Here are some easy tonics for each dosha! Each of these will help fire up your digestion for the day so that your body is prepared to receive nourishment so you can feel energized…
DIY Pumpkin Facemasks for your Dosha.
It is pumpkin season and don’t be fooled into thinking that pumpkins are only good for pumpkin pie or Halloween decorations. Pumpkins contain retinoic acid, antioxidants, beta-carotene, and vitamins A, C, and E that you find in the most expensive skincare products. So, if you want skin that naturally glows and looks like it’s full…
Meals That Heal – Daikon and Chicory Salad
Did you know that raw daikon is chock full of digestive enzymes making it a great salad for those that normally cannot do raw veggies? When we add the detoxifying qualities of chicory, we get a great salad that helps you burn fat easier. The cooling yogurt and tahini dressing adds a wonderfully creamy bite…
Need Help with Your Health? You Are Not Alone.
No matter how much we meditate or pray, we still need others to help us dismantle the walls of our isolation and remind us of our belonging. I recently embarked on a traditional Ayurvedic cleanse. I knew it was time, and I even embraced the idea with a little bit of excitement! I love a…
Knee Pain? Let’s take a look at your diet!
In Pain? -Let’s take a look at your Diet! If someone would have told me in 2015 that my chronic arthritis and knee pain had nothing to do with my knees and more to do with my gut, I would have called them crazy. The idea that chronic pain is directly tied to an impaired…