Dec
10
With the New Year around the corner, I thought I would share the most powerful and effective herbs I have used with my clients trying to lose weight. With an overwhelming number of weight loss supplements on the market, it is necessary to bypass the weak-links and go with what...
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Oct
29
Ayurveda is an incomparable leader in detoxification. This age-old science not only holds a strong focus on effective cleansing therapies, but provides the proper knowledge and instruction for performing these powerful procedures in a safe, balanced and healthy manner. Most cleansing programs can be very depleting and a bit of...
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Sep
11
It is probably not surprising to hear that gas and bloating are some of the most common digestive issues I deal with as an Ayurvedic practitioner. According to Ayurveda, gas and bloating stem from increased Vata (the air and space element) in the GI tract and typically are signs of...
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Aug
14
Many individuals know of the powerful health benefits Triphala Churna provides when taken each day. But this herbal panacea’s health benefits go even further than simply taking it internally. In fact, it is often used in many skincare formulas, mouthwashes, toothpastes, and yes, it has great potential when used as...
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Jul
30
If you have not heard of chana dal before, it is the chick pea (garbanzo bean), split in half with the skin removed. This recipe blends chana dal along with mung dal (the yellow split mung bean), creating an amazing flavor, texture, and incredibly long list of nutrients and health...
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Jul
13
If you are even semi-familiar with the science of Ayurveda it is likely you have heard the term Kitchari being thrown around. Kitchari is an Indian dish commonly used as both food and medicine in Ayurveda; however, this is not your ordinary recipe. This simple, yet powerful food goes much...
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Jul
05
Although I love garbanzo beans in many forms, hummus is one of my favorites during the spring and summer months. With so many recipes out there from savory to sweet, hummus can be quite versatile (try our Coconut Curry Hummus Recipe too!). It makes a great protein-packed addition to salads or...
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Jun
26
According to Ayurveda, one of the main ways to nourish our Prana (lifeforce) is through the food we eat. This means that in order to maintain this vital energy, one must eat the proper foods, in the proper manner to nourish our body and mind to their fullest potential. Prana...
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Jun
12
A question I get asked a lot in my Ayurvedic practice is “what does Ayurveda say about eating smoothies?”. After announcing the “bad” news that an Ayurvedic diet highly recommends the avoidance of smoothies, the next question is often, “I love my smoothies, is there any way around this?”. Luckily it...
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Jun
04
With digestion being the ultimate factor of health and disease, we must do all we can to keep our digestive fire strong and robust. One simple way to aid in digestion is to add digestive spices to your meals. This helps to reduce the heaviness in food and ignite your...
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