GOOD NEWS FOR BEATING THE BLOOD SUGAR BLUES

Are sweet treats prohibited from your diet because you tend to have high blood sugar and don’t feel well after eating them? There are ways to go about eating sweets that won’t wreak havoc on your blood sugar and make you feel poorly. Just as there are incompatible foods, there are also foods that are […]

CLEAN UP YOUR ACT WITHOUT CLEANSING

Have you always wanted to try cleansing but have been intimidated by radical suggestions splashed all over the internet and stories of cleanses gone wrong? Do you adhere to seasonal cleansing routines but sometimes feel you could use a little “house cleaning” in between seasons? Has hearing about all sorts of trendy cleanses piqued your […]

END OF SUMMER DETOX & REJUVENATION WITH YOGA

It is essential to detoxify the accumulation of summer heat before heading into the next season. Excess heat in the body accumulated over the summer can create stiff joints, inflammation, irritability, anger, depletion, and dryness. The body may produce mucous in response to dryness, leading to sinus infections, constipation, colds, and other imbalances. This dryness […]

5 HERBS FOR SUMMER

When summer temperatures rise, almost everyone experiences increasing pitta dosha in the body and mind—those whose constitution is already dominated by pitta even more! Irritability, impatience, skin problems, and general overheating are just a few ways pitta imbalances manifest. Fortunately, there are herbs known in Ayurveda to reduce excessive pitta quickly and easily. What’s the […]

AYURVEDA & YOGA FOR THE EYES

Ayurveda classifies five tanmatras (subtle elements) used for sense perception—sight/form, taste, sound, touch, and smell. It explains that energy escapes from the eyes, mouth, ears, and nose. Of all the “doorways” from which energy escapes, the eyes release the most—up to 80% of energy is lost when the eyes are open. You can also factor […]