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Reaching puberty is a significant milestone for all humans—it begins a cascade of irreversible mental and physical changes. For women, it also means a monthly experience of menstruation, those 3–5 days of physical discomfort, low energy, and unstable emotions. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Of course, not all women experience all these at all times; however, “80% […]
What You Need to Know About Periods Read More »
When I heard about the launch of NAOQ19 in the US, I actually had a mild, breakthrough infection of COVID19. On a quick path to recovery, relieved and delighted with this development as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, I ordered it immediately and sat down with achy muscles (a fallout of the infection) to write about it.
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Sri Sri Tattva’s Shield for your Immune System Read More »
Sagacious Solutions to Summer’s Sizzle In summer, you can likely ascribe the cause of imbalances such as skin eruptions, irritability, short-temperedness, and an overly critical and/or judgmental disposition, to excess heat. The body is made up of the five great elements, known as the Pancha Maha Bhutas. They are from subtlest to grossest-space—ether, air, fire,
Staying Cool with Yoga & Ayurveda Read More »
Little else is so all-consumingly painful as a pounding stress or tension headache—when your eyes water and everything appears blurry and irrelevant. It can make you irritable and moody, and ruin your day. Calling on acupressure techniques may provide symptom relief whether your headache is just starting or you’re already in the throes of it.
Pressure Points to Relieve Stress Read More »
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
Red, White, & Blueberries Read More »
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
Ayurveda is Inclusive: Creating Safe Healthcare Spaces for the LGBTQ+ Community Read More »
“Me mind on fire—Me soul on fire—Feeling hot hot hotParty people—All around me feeling hot hot hotWhat to do—On a night like thisMusic 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, and oily qualities. The
Ayurveda for July: Summer Season Read More »
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
The Pomegranate: King of the Antioxidants Read More »
Despite grief and bereavement being a natural part of life, navigating grief isn’t an easy journey—whether it is because of a death, chronic illness, losing a job, divorce, moving, or any other loss. The world continues to grapple with the pandemic and our collective grief will take a while to heal. The bereavement of loved
5 Self-Care Tips to Lighten Your Heart Read More »
In Ayurveda, springtime is known for coinciding with water retention in the physical body. It is a quintessential example of how the human body mimics what happens in nature when melting snow and spring rains bog down the earth—feeling heavy and bloated is quite common. This is one of the reasons why it is important to
Goodbye Bloat, Hello Artichoke Read More »
