The connection between the gut and the brain, or the gut-brain axis, has been receiving a lot of publicity recently. And, rightly so! This is because our mental health, emotional resilience, and overall health are not the only things that our microbiome affects. In fact, having a healthy microbiome is also essential to maintaining healthy…
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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 for brain health. Others spike it with a stress-reducing adaptogen or beauty-boosting collagen. I also like incorporating…
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 graduation parties, or simply meeting friends, we’re now able…
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 my sister. Yet, I still treasure…
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? And how long…
Meals That Heal – Hummus: Middle Eastern Style
Hummus: A Nutrient-Rich Superfood with Ayurvedic and Western Health Perspectives Hummus is an incredibly popular Middle Eastern dip and spread. It is super nutritious and packed with plant-based protein with its blend of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini (ground sesame seeds), olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Not only is hummus delicious, but it is also…
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 genes also dictate how well you burn fat predisposing you to…
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 make sure breakfast is the most substantial meal since that is the…
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 is World Health Day? The World Health Organization (WHO) international event…
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 know it will make the broken-hearted…