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Happy February!
As the winter begins to shift from dry to wet weather, (or in Ayurvedic terms, from Vata to Kapha season), it's a great time to clear out the accumulated gunk from the deeper depths of winter.
We will be doing a community Spring Detox soon (mark your calendar for March 20-April...
Are you feeling gassy, bloated, or acidic?
As we draw toward the end of summer, digestive strength is weaker and you may find that you are experiencing new digestive issues.
We all know what gassy feels like (hard to suppress the upward or downward flow of air in the system. Bloated...
I am sometimes asked about the difference between herbs for cooking and taking herbs for specific health benefits.
From the Ayurvedic perspective, food is medicine, so whether you are cooking with herbs or taking them as a formula, they can be beneficial to your health.
Summer is governed by...
By now you probably know that I lead a spring and a fall detox.
What you might not know is how this experience could benefit YOU.
Let me help you determine if this is right for you to detox!
Ayurvedic wisdom teaches us that doing detoxes in the Spring and the Autumn of each...
As Spring approaches, it's time for us to do Spring Cleaning. That doesn't just mean clearing out your closets and going through the paper piles that have accumulated in the corners of your home. It also means that it's time to clean out your body. Time for a seasonal detox!
How do...
Look around you! Do you notice?
We are being invited into a paradigm shift that impacts how we relate to each other, and ourselves.
Awareness of our potential is awakening amidst the chaos and pain. We all have a choice of how we are going to interpret our changing world.
We can feel...
Do you have an herbal ally for the Winter?
An herbal ally is an herb you can turn to that will help you maintain or regain health. One of the best herbal allies for the Winter is Tulsi, or Holy Basil.
Grown in the summer, Tulsi can be dried and used all Winter long to support the...
You read that correctly: Please DO NOT Detox in January!
Even though popular culture is trying to push post-holiday juice cleanses, raw food detoxes, and fasting, please don't fall into the trap of believing that is the best way to feel better and support your health this time of year.
When...
“The heat of autumn is different from the heat of summer. One ripens apples, the other turns them to cider.” - Jane Hirshfield
Can you feel the crisp tinge of the coming cold in the air? Are leaves crunching as you walk through the woods? Are you grabbing a sweater to put on in the...
“Of all the fires, love is the only inexhaustible one.” —Pablo Neruda
What are you in love with these days? Love brings peace and ease into our lives which can be a great antidote to the intensity of Summertime.
I have been loving sharing so much about Ayurveda and Mindset...
Are you feeling a shift in your food cravings lately? Perhaps your usual standby foods are feeling too heavy, salty, or spicy.
If you want to feel more excited by your summer plate, may I suggest some alternatives to what you are eating, balancing the heat and allowing your body to cool...
Autumn brings root veggies and winter squashes to the table. As the evenings cool, eating soup for dinner is one of the best things you can do for your digestion and sleep.
Soups are easy to digest because all the ingredients have been cooked together and are already partially broken down....
This is the second of a two part series on constipation. If you missed the first part about WHY you get stopped up, please check out the previous BLOG.
Constipation is one of the most widespread, chronic health issues facing people in the US. Although most folks don't like to talk about it, sales...
