Blueberries are a very popular ingredient in summertime fare—eat them freshly picked or incorporate them into a wide variety of delicious recipes, jellies, and jams. Ayurveda is a big proponent of seasonal eating. Foods have a season for a reason! The stomach, pancreas, and small intestine make enzymes. Even enzymes follow circadian rhythms—the type of …
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah—May all beings be well. One of the most important issues facing the LGBTQ+ community—in addition to violence, abuse, self-medication, discrimination, and homelessness—is unequal healthcare. Despite it being 2022, the fight continues for equal treatment by doctors and health insurance companies. Lack of access to important medical care means more health issues, substance …
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As yoga is gaining popularity, so is the salutation namaste—pronounced nuh-MUH-steh, commonly mispronounced, NAH-mah-stay or nah-mah-STAY. In yoga classes, it’s often said in call and response format at the end of each studio session and sometimes at the beginning. Have you been in a class where the teacher opened or ended with namaste? Were you …
Guru Purnima is an occasion where the lineage of masters who are on the planet—masters who have been and the ones to come—are venerated with heartfelt gratitude for all the knowledge that has been passed down for thousands of years. It is observed on the full moon day, Purnima, in the Hindu month of Ashadh, …
“Me mind on fire—Me soul on fire—Feeling hot hot hot Party people—All around me feeling hot hot hot What to do—On a night like this Music sweet— can’t resist” Feeling Hot Hot Hot—The Merrymen Ayurveda calls summer pitta season. Pitta is governed by the fire and water elements and is characterized by hot, sharp, spreading, …
There are several reasons men can develop prostate problems—genetics, diabetes and heart disease, and obesity—for many men it is a natural part of aging which could be linked to hormonal changes and levels of DHT in the body. Whether you’re already dealing with issues, or just looking for natural ways to bolster prostate health, the …
Art of Living founder Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a world-renowned humanitarian and peace ambassador. Speaking about world peace in Berlin, Germany, Gurudev shared the following beautiful insights on inner strength and world peace, even in difficult times: “Let’s wish peace for everybody. Let’s wish that those people who are justifying war, that they …
Since ancient times, the pomegranate has been known as an “Ayurvedic pharmacy;” playing a rich part in the cuisine and culture of many countries around the world. Pomegranate has inspired many comparisons of beauty in texts and other legends. Yet, as beautiful and delicious as it is, its healing properties are even more so! While …
HAPPY PRIDE! June is Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer/Questioning) community which still faces debilitating discrimination and stigma. Pride in the US started as a riot at the Stonewall Inn in 1969 by Queer folks and mostly Black Trans women who were being attacked for their gender identity …
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Both pilates and yoga can benefit anyone who wants to increase their strength and flexibility, but there are some slight differences in the practices. The biggest variation being that typically you go into a yoga pose and hold it, or flow into the next one. Pilates involves going into a position, then challenging your core …
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