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 […]
INTERMITTENT FASTING & CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS
Here we are again at the beginning of a new year—when many of us consider implementing resolutions to lose weight and become fitter. If your modus operandi is to latch onto typical diet schemes to “lose weight fast,” try something new this year by approaching your wellness goals differently and save your nervous system a […]
10 TIPS TO HELP YOU GAIN WHAT YOU NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT
Recommendations for weight loss often come in the form of advice for calorie restriction, staving off entire food groups, and various forms of vigorous exercise that leave us depleted. HOW WILLPOWER WEAKENS The strategies that require the willpower necessary to restrict ourselves from foods and endure very strenuous forms of exercise aren’t meant to be […]
FORTIFY AGAINST THE FREEZE WITH DIET & DINACHARYA
Winter can last anywhere from a few months to half the year, depending on where you live.That’s a long time to endure freezing temps without becoming frazzled! Cold, dry temperatures, light air, rough, erratic winds, and extended darkness deplete and disorient us if we are not diligent in our self-care during winter. Having a consistent […]
AN APPLE A DAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
We’ve expounded on the benefits of apples before, but because they are one of the few local fruits that are still fresh at this time of year in the northern hemisphere, they’re perfect partners for the winter holidays. Give them as gifts, use them as tree decorations, fill the toes of Christmas stockings, or make delicious applesauce […]
SOUND SLEEP WITH YOGA & AYURVEDA
Sleep is one of the most important factors for allowing the body and mind to thrive and experience homeostasis. Sleeping well is vital for maintaining a strong sense of vitality, happiness, strength, mental acuity, and more. Unfortunately, these days sleep disturbances are becoming more and more prevalent. If you’re experiencing sleep issues, perhaps yoga and […]
The Best Time Of Day To Eat Spices And Still Feel Good, According To Experts
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-time-of-day-to-eat-spices_l_62e81222e4b00fd8d841e619 For decades, nutritionists and researchers have been talking about the health benefits of consuming spices and spice supplements ― we’re not talking about spicy foods like jalapenos, but spices like ginger, cinnamon and turmeric. What has been a staple in many Eastern diets is now becoming a health trend around the world ― even […]
TOOL FOR TRANSFORMING NEGATIVE BELIEFS
Doom and Gloom or Fine and Divine? Is your glass half empty or half full? Is the sky partly sunny or partly cloudy? Are people fundamentally good or bad? These questions offer clues for determining how we view the world and our circumstances. Plagues, contagious diseases, stock market crashes, food and housing shortages, wars, climate […]
Yoga for Resilience & Weight Loss
What do resilience and yoga have to do with weight loss? One definition of resilience is “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.” Unless we are born resilient, it is likely that we come to embody resilience by way of necessity. Challenges and obstacles put in our paths necessitate the need for us to learn […]