Recipes for Spring to stay balanced and healthy. These vegetarian recipes are based in Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of natural medicine. These recipes include Mung Soup, Celery Soup, Mixed Vegetable Bhaji and Millet, Asparagus and Tofu (or Pumfu) Casserole.
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Read MoreMindfulness Meditation gives us the tools to observe the fluctuations of the mind and create focus. Anyone can practice mindfulness, anywhere. Mindfulness is about experiencing the moment fully, whatever that moment offers us.
Read MoreAre you looking to get a good night’s sleep? This Ayurvedic recipe of Hot Spiced Milk helps to promote good sleep, calming your nervous system.
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Read MoreFall in the Hudson Valley is upon us. Understand which foods you should favor and which foods to avoid in the Fall. Optimize your health through following Ayurveda’s season dietary guidelines. Here are some Fall recipes that are simple to make, nutritious and delicious.
Read MoreRecently there has been a lot of medical research and articles about Circadian Medicine. In fact, in 2017, the Nobel Prize was awarded to scientists studying circadian rhythms in relationship to health. Once again, modern medicine is “discovering” what traditional medicine has known for a long time. Ayurveda has been working with Circadian Medicine for thousands of years. When I introduce the Ayurvedic Clock to clients or students I always get the same reaction, “That makes so much sense.” Ayurveda is ancient wisdom applicable to modern times.
When Agni (digestive fire) is unbalanced food is improperly digested forming Āma. These toxins form a sludge clogging up the GI and may move to other areas. Ayurveda considers chronic Āma the root of all disease.
Read MoreIn Summer we need foods that cool down our bodies without reducing our digestive fire. In Ayurveda, Summertime is Pitta season. With the heat and humidity of summer Pitta can easily become imbalanced. Here are some simple recipes that cool the body while aiding in digestion.
Read MoreSummer health and nutrition tips so that you can stay cool in the heat. Ayurveda gives us diet and lifestyle tools so that you can stay balanced throughout the seasons. This blog has daily tips, Pitta friendly foods, exercise suggestions and a recipe.
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