“Health is not mere absence of disease. It is the dynamic expression of life”
– Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
As a culture, we Americans tend to have trouble focusing on the present, and it’s no wonder. Life is complicated enough without 400 channels to choose from, laptops, cell phones, GPS, PlayStation and Xbox Games, etc. Then there’s the pressure to have the right house in the right neighborhood and the right car in the …
December is the official start of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere. When viewed through the Ayurvedic lens, December (winter) is a season for rest, reflection, and preparation for the rising new year. Unfortunately, our modern-day season is mindlessly weaved with stress, busyness, overindulgence, and exhaustion. The increased demands (physical, emotional, social, financial, and …
No matter how healthy or fit you might be, you can’t escape the occasional discomfort of indigestion. We all experience it from time to time—especially around the holiday season. While digestive disturbances like bloating, cramping, or constipation are relatively minor, you don’t have to endure the discomfort. Besides, chronic constipation and frequent indigestion can give …
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For those of us in the Northeast US, and anywhere with heavy snowfall, navigating through the “Dog Days” of winter is tough enough without adding a low-back strain or injury to the mix. Prevention: The best way to avoid injury is to avoid the shoveling if you can 🙂 If you have to shovel, Here are …
Think of a car that you would like to run for a long time, a well-maintained car needs regular service and tune-ups. The same applies in maintaining your health. An Ayurveda Panchkarma Cleanse is an important tool to have in your toolbox when you’re living a lifestyle according to your dosha (constitution). While Panchakarma is …
Dan Kittredge has been an organic farmer for more than 30 years and is the founder and executive director of the Bionutrient Food Association. He knows the best way to get the vitamins and minerals we need is from the food we eat. From the farmer with 1000 acres to the home gardener with a …
I first dipped my toes into Ayurveda as an extension of my yoga and meditation practice. I was looking for a complete experience of vitality, optimal health and well-being, and lots of energy. My first intention was to go into Ayurveda School for my own personal vitality, but as it turns out, I fell in …
It is Ojas which keeps all living beings nourished and refreshed. There can be no life without Ojas… —Charaka Samhita. The Sanskrit word ojas can be translated to vigor, bodily strength, vitality and water. It is the essential energy of the body, “the fluid of life”, one of the three vital essences (prana, tejas, and …
The holiday season can bring a lot of joy as well as a lot of added stress. Emotions run high during this time of year. It’s not unusual to put a lot of pressure on ourselves during the holiday season. We may already have the added stress of working longer hours and hitting extra traffic …
Stress is no stranger to the majority of today’s population. Unfortunately, the now all too common stresses of daily life often lead to listlessness, sleep deprivation, memory loss, and a weakened immune system. These symptoms can reflect an imbalance in our overall health and well-being that often requires more than a quick afternoon trip to …
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