Go FIGure! The Health Benefits of Figs & Recipe
Figs have long and varied cultural history—think of Adam and Eve and their fig clothing. It’s believed they were one of the first plants cultivated by humans. They are the fruit of the f. Carica ficus tree, which is native to the Middle East and full of nutritional value and sweet taste. Figs satisfy sweet […]
C’mon Get Happy: The Happiness Retreat
I recently went to the Art of Living Retreat Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to experience the Happiness Retreat—a meditation and breathwork retreat that is offered twice a week (mid-week and weekends). Our teacher, Charlie Baldwin, lives and works at the Center, organizing and leading a variety of retreats and workshops. […]
SPIRULINA BALLS: NO-BAKE & EASY TO MAKE!
SPRING HAS SPRUNG, HAVE A BALL! The many delicious green vegetables that color our plates in spring contain chlorophyll.Chlorophyll is a plant pigment responsible for many disease-fighting and detoxification abilities. Its many superpowers include Chlorphyll is the superhero you want on your side, and Spirulina is loaded with it! Spirulina is a type of blue-green […]
SHIRODHARA: AYURVEDA FOR ANXIETY
If you practice Ayurveda, you will learn that oils are ubiquitous in the therapeutic treatments that prevail. This is because oils find their way into every “doorway” of the human body. One such oil application is shirodhara, known for its ability to assuage anxiety, eliminate toxins and mental exhaustion, and relieve stress. WHAT IS SHIRODHARA? […]
INTRO TO AYURVEDIC SKINCARE: PART III
CARING FOR THE SKIN AROUND THE EYES The skin around the eyes tends to be thinner and more delicate as it is not as fat-enriched and does not contain many sebaceous glands. As a result, squinting from the sun or focusing your eyesight on reading or driving can contribute to crow’s feet and other fine […]
BEFRIENDING FENNEL
A WORTHWHILE “FRONDSHIP” Some people are not fond of fennel’s distinctive licorice taste. However, cooking fennel refines its flavor and tones down its tang. And with so many benefits to boast, it’s worth incorporating fennel into your diet. Fennel is a flowering plant belonging to the Apiaceae family that also includes parsley, carrots, and celery. […]
INTRO TO AYURVEDIC SKINCARE, PART II
Find part one in the Ayurvedic Skincare series here. Wherever pure knowledge and happiness is, there lies beauty.sattyam. shivam. sundaram.—the veda Paying attention to your needs holistically and using the tools of ayurveda pave the way to vibrant, beautiful skin. Skincare Products and Services Resources Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations, pulse assessments, ayurvedic body treatments and therapies, and Shankara skincare […]
ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE, FIND OUT WHICH SPICES ARE RIGHT FOR YOU!
ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE, FIND OUT WHICH SPICES ARE RIGHT FOR YOU! Ayurveda is not a one-size-fits-all system. Considerations for each person’s unique constitution play a prominent role in providing diet, lifestyle, herbs, yoga, and more recommendations. Spices are packed with healing power, especially as it relates to kindling our agni, or digestive […]
INTRO TO AYURVEDIC SKIN CARE, PART I
THE SKIN EATS! Remember this: Applying a substance to the skin bypasses digestion—it goes full strength into the bloodstream. Think of beauty products as food. You might not want to use it on your skin if you can’t eat it. BALANCED DIGESTION IS PARAMOUNT TO GOOD HEALTH The first line of defense for the skin […]
CUPID’S KAMUT KRISPIES
Sweeten up to family, friends, or your partner with this Kamut recipe! What is Kamut? Kamut is a specific variety of Khorasan wheat originating from the fertile crescent (Middle East) thousands of years ago. Kamut made its way to the US in the 40s. Still, it wasn’t until the 80s that commercial interest grew as […]