“Health is not mere absence of disease. It is the dynamic expression of life”
– Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
The American Psychiatric Association asserts that anxiety is a “normal reaction to stress.” Anxiety can be expressed as nervousness, fear, and increased alertness. Anxiety is an expression of concern for the future. However, when anxiety becomes excessive or lasts longer than what is considered to be normal, it may indicate the presence of an anxiety …
A much talked about wonder herb, turmeric has many science-based health benefits—it’s loaded with antioxidants, and may reduce inflammation and joint pain, improve memory and brain function, protect against heart disease, lower blood sugar levels, improve digestion, just for starters! Lately, turmeric has come to the forefront of therapeutics for the role it plays in …
Ayurvedic Herb: Turmeric (with Vegan Golden Milk Recipe) Read More »
When we think about Ayurveda, the first thing that comes to mind is often the nutritional aspect of it–the herbs and foods that bring our bodies into balance. While dietary guidelines are a big part of Ayurveda, massage therapy plays an almost equally important role in this ancient healthcare system. Ayurvedic massages are different from …
As you started doing the camel pose in your yoga class, you may have heard your yoga teacher saying, “This opens up your heart chakra”. And as you started doing the chair pose, you might have heard them saying, “This opens up the root chakra”. You might have heard the word, chakra, a hundred times …
Ancient Secrets of Chakras: A Beginners Guide, Part 1 Read More »
Autumn is vata season, with the earth beginning to dry out from the summer months and the cool breeze blowing in from the upcoming winter. As our bodies adjust to the season, we might find ourselves feeling dry, bloated, anxious, and unbalanced. Luckily, nature provides a wonderful remedy to these afflictions in the seasonal foods …
Ayurvedic Recipes: Vata-Calming Butternut Squash Soup Read More »
Even though I do not have kids, I am very aware of when it is back to school time. There is a little chill in the air, traffic to avoid when possible at certain times, and an overall sense of calm. Perhaps this feeling comes from years of working in hospitality, where we work most …
The goal of ayurvedic medicine is summed up in the Sanskrit word, “swastya.” Swastya means health. A healthy person is in a state of balance – physically balanced, mentally balanced, emotionally balanced. This holistic perspective is one of Ayurveda’s basic principles. The Meaning of Swastya On a concrete level, the expression of health is dynamic …
Diabetes is endemic and spreading, as much as we hate to say it, for perfectly preventable and manageable reasons. According to the 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Report, more than 100 million Americans are either diabetic or pre-diabetic. One in four American adults do not know they are Diabetic or predisposed to it. …
Did you know that about 12% of women in the United States have problems with fertility? One of the main reasons for this is a condition called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). This condition affects an estimated 5 million women in the United States, and approximately 70% of women with this disease have not been diagnosed. …
For those of us who are familiar with the seasonal practices of Ayurveda, the fall is ripe with opportunities to cleanse, relax, and rejuvenate. But what if we are not quite ready to dive into more austere cleansing practices? There are still many ways to experience the myriad benefits that accompany favoring certain foods during …
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