A healthy daily routine with regular mealtimes is essential for good health. While the mind loves the freedom to eat whatever, and whenever it wants, the body loves stability. And eating off schedule not only causes indigestion, it confuses your bod
Ayurveda offers you simple, practical ways to manage your health using the biocharacteristics theory of medicine. This method can help you understand your body and how to prevent or minimize disease. Ayurveda helps you experience the medicine of food, und
Spring - Mid-February - Mid May The spring is a watery season of warming temperatures. Snow melts making the rivers full and muddy. Warm temperatures encourage tender young sprouts and sweet sap to run in the vasculature of maple t
A food journal can make the difference between haphazardly jumping from
A daily wellness routine is the foundation of a well-lived life. Routine creates simplicity and perspective, and helps you stay organized. Lack of routine creates instability and confusion, making diagnosis of health concerns much more difficult.
Some things in life should be simple, like pooping. The joy of a complete bowel movement in your morning routine can be as gratifying as a sunrise. Many, however, struggle with nature's call. There are those who sit on the toilet for 20 min flipping thro
In Ayurveda, dinacharya means daily routine. It is those things you do each and every morning that adds some structure and stability to your day. For most of us, we may already drink some tea or coffee every morning religiously. But, Ayurveda recom
Water before a meal is nectar. It replenishes fluids and encourages juicy digestive organs. Small sips during a meal is honey. It helps turn the food into a sauce. Water after a meal i
Perhaps in recent years you have heard about a phenomenon called "oil pulling." Oil pulling has long been encouraged in Ayurveda as an important way to start your day and keep the mouth clean. Oil pulling involves swishing around a little bit of warm sesa
Ayurveda recommends washing your sinuses daily in the morning and before bed with a neti pot (a process called jala neti). Sometimes, a wound won't heal until it's cleaned. Ayurveda specializes in cleaning hard to reach places, like your sinuses. W
Introduction Your 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 the t
A few years ago, the book "French Women Don't Get Fat" became a New York Times bestseller and planted a seed in all of our minds that the French, and perhaps most Europeans, have something figured out about food that Americans seem to be missing. While Am
Savor la moment! Want to enjoy food and digest it better? Most cultures eat food in courses, relishing every bite, and this is a healthier gastronomie. Food served in courses may be more medicinal. We've known for a long time that Americans
All foods that are difficult to digest must be chewed with care. Insufficient chewing of food forces stomachs to break down larger chunks by acids. While an easy task for a toot
Warm water boosts your metabolism, improves your circulation, and stimulates healthy elimination of the bowels. A glass or two of warm water before meals improves acid and enzyme production, stimulating healthy digestion. Sipping hot water between meals k
Ayurveda excels in therapies to cleanse internal spaces in your body, including the digestive and respiratory tracts. Nasya oil is a famous herbal preparation used to clean the sinuses. Nasya oil, which means 'nasal oil', restores clarity to your mind. Ay
Starting your day with vigorous exercise in the morning can stimulate circulation, wake up the mind, and wake up your metabolism. It can ensure that you have a hearty appetite by breakfast and can help prepare your mind for the day ahead. Here is a sequen
Summer is hot and alive. The terrain is naturally green and lush, and the days are long and humid. Summer is abundant with yang energy. It is all about action. In Chinese medicine, yang is similar to pitta dosha. The energetic nature of the summer is soci
Ayurveda recommends taking a bath or shower each and every day. Ideally, bathe in the morning after light exercise and prayer / contemplation. Here are 5 reasons why bathing is essential for your health: 1. Bathing Improves Circulation
Ayurveda recommends concentration on the taste of food while eating. Paying attention improves your intuitive eating skills. Did you know that the flavor of food changes with every ten bites. By actually tasting the food, you enjoy it more. Plus, it keeps
One of the nicest, easiest ways to get yourself going in the morning is to splash cool water on your face. This not only gently cleanses the face, but it also refreshes the mind and skin. It's also very easy to do on days when you are pressed for time or
Ever heard the phrase, "dress for success?" We so often hear that the way in which we dress affects several walks of life, and perhaps most importantly the way we feel about ourselves. When they take the time to dress nicely and make themselves presentabl
Prayer is a vital component of spiritual expression, connecting us with a higher power and bringing guidance, comfort, and wisdom. In this article, we will explore the different prayer positions and their significance. Prayer with hands and heart