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…
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5 Resolutions You Will Want to Keep
How many times have we set a list for ourselves only to find we scrap that list by the end of January? This year, we implore you to find a new way to do New Year’s. Follow our five simple steps to revitalize your life in a way that you are sure to keep. As…
Meals That Heal – Hemp Coconut Truffles
As the cooler weather approaches and the leaves start falling – you may find yourself craving some chocolate. So, when a chocolate craving strikes, these yummy delectable truffles make a grounding and delicious treat. Loaded with anti-inflammatory omega 3s, protein and fiber. This is a dessert that is actually good for you! Eastern View: An…
Meals That Heal – Baked Tofu with Ginger Rice
Since most of us have to prepare dinner for ourselves that means spending some time in the kitchen before dinner is on the table. While shortcuts to cooking are nice, what we really want is to come home after work to a meal that takes little prep time. Did you know that most of our…
Exercise for Your Dosha
More than 5,000 years ago, the master Ayurvedic physician Charaka wrote, “From physical exercise, one gets lightness, a capacity for work, firmness, tolerance of difficulties, elimination of impurities, and stimulation of digestion.”
To keep your body in peak condition for as long as possible, you need to exercise it regularly, but this doesn’t mean pounding your muscles into shape. In the Ayurvedic view, exercise is meant to leave you feeling invigorated, happy, and ready for the day’s activities—not exhausted or in need of painkillers. Different bodies need different types of exercise, so for exercise for your dosha, look for activities that balance your metabolic type and avoid those that aggravate it. Keep reading for some exercise tips, according to your specific metabolic type. If you don’t already know your metabolic type or dosha, you can take our dosha quiz.