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Introduction If you're plagued with strong cravings for the exact food you have an adverse reaction to, you may be dealing with an addictive allergy. Addictive allergies present a strange paradox - how can you possibly be addicted... The kinds of food you crave can give you clues as to what's going on internally When you eat, are you truly hungry for food?... Introduction You've recovered from an eating disorder, so why is your digestion still so fragile? Eating disorder recovery is a long path, and it doesn't always end once you've overcome the destructive eating patterns. Even if... Introduction Humans experience hunger in 4 different ways. With the fast pace and distractions of modern life, it's easy to detach from these biological messages and eat mindlessly. If you're stressed, overworked, and always Introduction When you experience a "nervous stomach," a looming sense of uneasiness overwhelms your abdomen, right to the pit of your gut. You get that familiar "uh-oh" feeling, even in situations where the threat is minimal, or... Capture spring freshness with this perfect & easy to prepare pesto. A lightness distinguishes this pesto from others. The crispy, vivacious texture of fennel bulb is tempered by a cool quality the calms the mind and increases clarity. Pumpkin seeds... Introduction Do you sometimes feel like your nerves are completely on edge? Are there times when you react out of proportion to your circumstances? If your anxiety seems mysterious to you, or coincides with eating a meal, there... April showers bring May flowers. This time of year, a whole host of bright new veggies come into season after a long winter of dull produce. Fresh artichokes, rhubarb, arugula, strawberries, beans, yellow corn, and asparagus all ripen in April and may... Introduction Acid reflux is often regarded as a minor annoyance, with approximately 20-30% of Americans experiencing symptoms... Have you caught 'Spring Fever'? By April spring fever is in full swing. You may have been hibernating indoors throughout March to avoid the tumultuous weather, but by the time April rolls around, the great outdoors is calling.... Introduction Are you lethargic, sluggish, and heavy throughout the day? Do you feel like there is a food bomb lodged in your belly after meals, that makes you feel sleepy? If so, food stagnation may be the source of your... For most, March is a month of renewal. The dark days of winter have passed, the evenings are brighter, flowers are starting to bloom, and crowds of joggers resume their regular circuit. As your body starts to shed its insulating winter coat, now is the... Why Do People Become Anorexic? Imagine if every time you ate, you felt sluggish, tired, and a loss of vitality. Picture your energy drained, your goals for the day slipping away into a sleepy distance. Naturally you'd blame food... Sunlight is steadily returning. A warm day or two could leave congestion and upper respiratory conditions in its wake. In the Spring, it's the warm days that make you sick. After fighting the cold all winter long, your body is unprepared for the sudden... Get the complete, free 5 day spring cleanse for each dosha. FOODS FOR YOUR SPRING CLEANSE Introduction February brings the first days of respite from the long, harsh winter. The mornings are a little bit brighter and temperatures a bit higher, if only slightly, reminding you that spring is near. These subtle changes... February in Your Body As soon as temperatures bottom out and begin to rise in late January, your body shifts its strategy from building insulating fats to releasing them. The body releases fat for the same reason a dog sheds their... Introduction By the time January rolls around, it starts to feel like the cold will never end. The incessant chill and dark evenings dampen your spirits and leave you longing the warmth of the spring sun. As the weather drives you... IntroductionA steaming hot mug of ginger tea on a damp day warms up your bones and burns away thick, heavy congestion. When the weather is soggy, you feel tired and groggy. You naturally crave sunlight and heat. Pungent and light,... The quiet solitude of January makes it a perfect month for deep thought, rest, and contemplation. The dark, introspective winter seems to bury all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, bringing the previous year to a complete rest. As the earth... Simple, cleansing, sweet, tangy, and tart, this recipe is our favorite weight loss breakfast for Kapha dosha. Enjoy the fresh, clean juiciness of biting into a plump slice of grapefruit, with the spicy zing of ginger and fresh liberating aroma of... Nicknamed CCF tea, Cumin, Coriander and Fennel Tea is one of the simplest and most famous home formulas for detoxification, weight loss, and burning up that excess of water retention. To make the tea, simply follow the instructions below. The... To gluten or not to gluten? That's the question on everyone's mind these days. Wheat is the most commonly eaten grain in America. Consumption seems to cause problems for many - ranging from digestive problems to candida outbreaks, headaches and food... Why Cleanse? The primary goal of an Ayurvedic cleanse is to remove toxins (ama) from the body. Toxins clog your lymphatic system,... Every year the holiday season leads to a debate: How should you care for your body? In December, do you listen to your natural instincts to stay in and hibernate? Or do you live it up and enjoy all the festive cheer the holiday season offers? Do... Cooking in the winter is a delight. As you stand by the warm stove, its heat and aromas will fill your house. The winter chill is softened by this warmth. A cozy evening indoors is all the more appealing when Jack Frost nips at your nose. As you cuddle... November heralds one of the most anticipated meals of the year, Thanksgiving. People come together to share this feast with loved ones, and express thanks and gratitude for all the year has brought thus far. Excitement mounts in November as the holidays... You've decided to take the plunge and commit to a healthier lifestyle, but how do you get your family on board? What can you do to overcome resistance? Even when the family is supportive, how do you cook a meal for everyone when Ayurveda is tailored to... November brings our hearts back home. The smell of turkey, the comfort of warm mashed potatoes with gravy, and gratitude for the harvest celebrated on Thanksgiving make food the centerpiece of November. Breaking bread, food, and togetherness are... Autumn is a Vata season characterized by degeneration, the ending of things. By the end of October, there's no turning back - the late summer heat of September gives way to true cold. The cat who lay stretched out on your hardwood floor all summer sneaks... Daylight hours shrink in October and the morning air is crisp and cooler. The once lush, green hillside is suddenly colored and brilliant. In October, enjoy the colorful display as deep red and amber leaves swirl in the wind. The last hurrah of fall is... September evenings are full of stillness and the sound of crickets in the dry grass. Vegetation becomes sparse. Garden stems are leggy. Even the midday sun seems a bit darker. Evening coolness reminds us that although we wish summer could last forever,... Introduction You're days are rushed, and you find yourself grabbing a bite of food as you run out the door. Maybe eating on the run has become a way of life for you. So how are you going to stay healthy when you just don't have... Introduction The seemingly endless summer does, in fact, transition to fall this month. The long, hot days are a little bit shorter in August as the sun sets earlier and earlier each evening. The morning air has an unmistakable... Clear blue skies in August seem timeless and carefree. The season seems to change with an August thunderstorm, rain and wind that is fantastic and quick. The storm is abruptly followed by a cloudless sky and cooler temperatures. The humidity seems to... If you have little or no free time (or energy!) to prepare your own meals, read this article. These tips will help keep you healthy on a busy schedule. Top Tip #1 - Purchase These Time Saving Kitchen Tools Having the right... July is prime summertime. School's out, vacation is on the horizon, the workload lightens - so many reasons to celebrate the freedom that summer invites! You will likely find yourself at more social gatherings this time of year. What better way to come... Is Your Digestion Bogged Down with Mucus? Individuals have an innate curiosity about what happens in the murky depths of the bowels. When they see something strange happening down there, they wonder what it means, and... Fourth of July fireworks initiate the celebratory feeling that runs throughout July. The fun of backyard barbecues, playful picnics, the excitement of summer vacation, and the thrill of road trips make this a month to look forward to. July is a time to... Belly breathing is an easy and effective way to relax your mind, improve your digestion, and detoxify your body. You've probably heard the term before, but may be wondering - what is belly breathing, and what can it do for you? What... It's the time of year to walk barefoot in the grass and soak in the endless blue skies. June is one of the most anticipated months of the year as schools finish and the summer stretch fills the evenings with light and warmth. The extra heat in the air... 'Cultured Cashew Cheese' may sound like a handful, but it's surprisingly simple. With just two main ingredients (plus a pinch of salt and a drop of water!) you can create this creamy, tangy spread. Those who are intimidated by culturing (aka fermenting),... We've all experienced that little voice in the back of our head. It switches on halfway through dinner and reminds us to save room for dessert. Who can resist the temptation of a delicate macaroon or even a rich slice of cake? What's the big deal? It's... How exactly does the food you eat nourish your entire body? Ayurveda offers a unique understanding of this process. From the moment you eat a meal, the process of Ayurvedic nutrition takes a full 35 days to complete. At each step in the process a new... Ayurveda is a profound way of seeing. Many begin by dabbling in Ayurveda and then quickly realize how potent it is. While it may be challenging to understand at first, exposure to Ayurveda reveals that there is something special hidden in its strange... Ayurveda has a unique way of understanding digestion and nutrition. It focuses on your body's reaction to food rather than the nutrients it contains. By focusing on experience rather than content, Ayurveda helps you interpret the medicinal compatibility... February in Your Body As soon as temperatures bottom out and begin to rise in late January, your body shifts its strategy from building insulating fats to releasing them. The body releases fat for the same reason a dog sheds their... Seemingly light and delicate, herbs and spices are unassumingly powerful. Phrases like "spice up your life" hint at their knack for making food more interesting. Spices not only bring delightful flavor to meals, they are evocative of unique cultural... Eating out at a restaurant, especially on those days where you are too tired and don't feel like cooking, can be tempting. You enjoy a hot plate of tasty food with little sweat, planning, or effort. While it may feel like a treat to be served, restaurant... It's no surprise that a number of women suffer from gut problems during their menstrual cycle. From heaviness to gas, diarrhea to constipation, pre-PMS to PMS, women walk into our digestive clinic each week, baffled trying to sort out what to eat for... |
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