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Diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, is a lifestyle disorder with roots in metabolic dysfunction. In other words, for a majority of the patients, diabetes manifests when pancreatic release of insulin hormone has been on overdrive due to irregular eating habits, chronic stress build up, and a lifestyle that is not in tune with nature. Over […]
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Adzuki beans, also called azuki, aduki, or mung, are a small bean grown throughout East Asia and the Himalayas. Though they come in a range of colors, red adzuki beans are the most well known. Like most beans, adzuki beans are loaded with fiber, protein, complex carbs and beneficial plant compounds. They are linked to
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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.
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Small changes can make a huge difference. Amy, one of our recent Panchakarma and Happiness Program participants, shares how much her life has changed since coming to the Art of Living Retreat Center – she’s happier, healthier, and forty pounds lighter! Happening Upon Health I love the program. I happened upon the Art of Living
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In our last blog we discovered how Ayurveda has given us the tools for losing weight and keeping it off. We learned what to eat and when and the reason why fad diets don’t work. Right lifestyle is the key to successful weight management. That lifestyle includes not only right foods but also right stress
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In today’s culture of stresses and excesses, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight can be a daunting task. It requires a variety of deliberate life adjustments, and experimentally combining separate-but-intertwining skill sets in five key areas: lifestyle, nutrition, fitness, psychology and spirituality. Lasting Change Instant fixes and miracle cures will not create lasting and healthy
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Are you trying to lose weight? If so, you are not alone. A new poll from Gallup, shows about 51 percent of Americans said they would like to lose weight, but only 26 percent say they are seriously making an effort towards that desire. As many ways as there are to lose weight, there
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We caught up with Dr. Sari Patel, MD, who shares her thoughts and medical perspective on the need for a holistic approach to natural weight loss. Her advice: an approach that is personalized and addresses all aspects of one’s being, body and mind. Holistic Approach to Weight-Loss I’m excited about this beautiful blend of Ayurveda, yoga and
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In our last article, we looked at key causes of weight gain and what body types persistently grapple with weight issues. Now, I’d like to share a few Ayurvedic tips for natural weight loss. Read on for more. Dealing with Vata For weight loss, it’s important to first balance the body’s vata, the dynamic element that
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Many people want to lose weight, but often we start an exercise routine (which in itself is great!) without fully considering the factors that cause obesity. In this first installment, we’ll look beyond standard explanations to analyze from an Ayurvedic understanding what causes weight gain and obesity. In turn, this will help us understand the
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