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It’s that time of year here in the US—kids are back in school! A great way parents and teachers can prepare them for all the challenges that will come their way—tests, extra-curriculars, bullying, time management, study habits and skills—gain relief from stress, and increase their mental powers is introducing them to the power of meditation […]
Back to School with Meditation, and More! Read More »
Just like adults, every child’s body is made up of the three doshas—vata, pitta, kapha. Vata-type kids are usually lean with an irregular appetite. Pitta children have a moderate physique and a sharp appetite. Kapha kids are solid, with mild appetites and slower digestion. No matter what constitution your child favors, it’s important to understand
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It won’t be long until yards are covered in a red and orange leaves, crunching under our feet, reminding us of the sudden drop in temperatures and the ubiquitous dryness that will soon begin to draw from your body- every ounce of moisture. While this colorful transition in nature turns our long drives along the
Ayurveda for August: Preparing for Fall Read More »
The dog days of summer may be behind us here in the north, but while nights are turning cool, the bright, clear skies of the days are the perfect opportunity to brew this delicious herbal sun tea to soak up the sun’s energy and nourish your system while strengthening your agni or digestive fire. According
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Do you have a runny nose, itchy, watery, irritated eyes, headaches, dark circles, rashes, coughing, or nasal congestion? Are you sneezing or dealing with sinus pain? My son experiences these symptoms because of seasonal and anaphylactic food allergies—one of the reasons I started studying Ayurveda in the first place was to seek an integrative approach
Bye Bye Sniffles: Ayurveda for Allergies Read More »
These days, chances are that many of us are gluten intolerant or know someone who is! I would be remiss if I didn’t point out the importance of maintaining healthy digestion as a means to address gluten intolerance. Some people are born with imbalances such as celiac disease, but for many of us, our gluten
Gluten-Free Wrap in a Snap! Read More »
When I was 11 years old, I came home from school with a very high fever that would not abate. My folks took me to a nearby medical center and after a round of tests, I was diagnosed with a viral infection. I was prescribed high doses of antibiotics, which were supposed to show positive
Ayurveda 101: Natural Antibiotics Read More »
Have you crossed paths with people who get quick results without putting in too much effort? Yes, that does seem unfair. But, according to ancient Vedic texts, that extra shot of luck comes from having high sattva! The very nature of sattva is it bestows luck and brings clarity in an individual. So, the higher
Ginger has been called the miracle spice, the universal medicine, for all of the health benefits it contains. Ginger is part of the family of rhizomes. A rhizome grown in a horizontal fashion underground, can shoot stalks out laterally, above ground from its nodes. The stalks of the ginger plant have green leaves and depending
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Feed your dosha! Diet is a key pillar to the edifice of robust health and vitality (Ojas) according to the ancient healing system of Ayurveda. Ayurveda aims to heighten your state of well-being by recommending to you diet plans that suit your prakruti (individual constitution), current dosha imbalances (vikriti), seasonal changes, timing, and lifestyle that
Ayurveda 101: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha Foods Read More »
