May
08
Honoring the natural process of menstruation and the female cycle is honoring our long-term health and our Shakti (creative feminine power). If you have painful cycles, irregular cycles, or debilitating PMS symptoms, this is a clear sign your body, and more specifically your hormones, are out of balance. If we...
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May
04
Although just recently gaining popularity, bone broth is an age old healing remedy and has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine. The multitude of health benefits are various and extensive, making this nourishing tonic beneficial in many different disorders. For me and my petite Vata-Pitta body type, bone broth...
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May
01
The topic of menstruation can be a taboo topic here in the West, as it seems to be regarded as the “better left unmentioned” and sometimes disregarded altogether. Women have learned to not talk about it in conversation and pretend like it is not even occurring as we go through...
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Apr
30
Although the dreaded symptoms of PMS have come to be known as a “natural” part of the female cycle, it is actually a sign of imbalance in the system. One of the most prevalent symptoms of PMS reported include the infamous cramps that often precede and accompany menstruation. According to...
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Apr
25
Brahmi (Bacopa) is a legendary Ayurvedic herb for treating mental illness, emotional imbalance, addiction issues and nervous system disorders. It is considered a nervine or medhya in the world of Herbology, as it awakens the mind while calming the nervous system. Although tri-doshic, Brahmi is especially beneficial for Pitta disorders...
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Apr
20
The health of the skin is an important factor in Ayurveda, not only as an ascetic element of your being, but more importantly as an external indicator of your internal health. The skin health is a reflection of what is going on inside, both physically and emotionally. If you are...
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Apr
13
Allergies, or "asatmya" as it is known in Ayurveda, is a condition of hypersensitivity typically caused by a weak digestive fire (agni), as well as a depleted immune system (ojas). (more…)
Apr
10
This quick, easy, and incredibly delicious homemade hemp milk is officially my latest addiction. This “milk” is packed with energizing omega-3s, hemp protein, and antioxidants and makes a great superfood, power-snack to get you through your day. The addition of digestive spices increases the absorption of these vital nutrients while...
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Apr
07
Pippali is a very diverse essential in the world of Ayurvedic medicine. The name itself means “to drink and digest,” revealing one of its main benefits: Increasing the digestion and burning toxins. As an herb or a culinary spice, Pippali is commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders...
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Mar
23
Spring is such an amazing time of year. The weather becomes warmer, the days longer and new life is blossoming all around. It is a time of rebirth for the trees and plants and can be a time of renewal for us as well. The long, cold, dark winters can...
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