Ayurveda and the Art of Daily Routines: SLEEP

One of the first places to begin using Ayurveda is by adjusting your daily routines. Why does Ayurveda place importance on Daily Routines, or as it is known in Sanskrit, “Dinacharya?” Here are the two fundamental reasons: Ayurveda aims to maintain the body in a…

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The Ayurveda answer for sinusitis, brain fog, and poor eyesight

Today marks the start of “A Month of Ayurveda” with me! I’ll be writing about straightforward Ayurveda practices that you can easily do at home, without breaking the bank. Let’s kick things off by focusing on the upper body, specifically the head and sinus area….

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How can Ayurveda help you?

WHAT IS AYURVEDA AND HOW CAN AYURVEDA HELP YOU? Ayurveda is derived from the two words Ayur and Veda, which can be understood to mean “the Science or Knowledge of Life.” Ayurveda will teach you how to heal yourself because of its unique understanding of…

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Gifts from the Garden: Free Apples, Homegrown Tomatoes, and Acts of Kindness

I recently purchased a home. As a divorced mother of two, purchasing this house marked the convergence of hard work, belief in myself, and supportive people in my life. My new California residence includes a handful of aged fruit trees, some of which have stood…

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The perfect Ayurveda dish when you have PMS

Here is what happened that caused me to make this perfect Ayurveda dish for PMS…..   My 19-year-old daughter was looking pretty bad, feeling sick, and laying around all day while simultaneously watching a show on her computer and checking tik tok. It was August…

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Self-Oil Massage to improve circulation and build Ojas!

Self-oil massage offers numerous benefits to the health of both the body and mind, making it ideal to incorporate into your daily routine. The skin, being the largest sense organ with extensive surface area and sensory receptors, greatly benefits from oil massage. It promotes increased…

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Delightful BANANA ICE CREAM recipe & Ayurveda digestion tips for the summer!

It’s summer, and I have a delightful Banana Ice Cream recipe to share with you! This cool and refreshing treat will lighten up even the hottest and heaviest days. The best part is that it’s vegan and takes little time to prepare. The only requirement…

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Can God or the Divine eliminate Loneliness?

So many of the choices we make, whether consciously or unconsciously, are aimed at avoiding the feeling of loneliness that comes with being alone. After years of questioning and disbelief, I have established a connection with the Divine that has largely eliminated any possibility of…

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 Is Meditation, Mantra, Pranayama and Ayurveda part of Yoga?

We loosely use the word yoga in modern Western culture to mean yoga postures but it can include other parts such as meditation, mantra, pranayama, and Ayurveda. But, what have you been taught about yoga? How much clarity do you have about what a yoga…

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Pranayama or Yogic Breathing to Improve Your Sleep (and other benefits)

Pranayama is an effective technique that can help you sleep better, and it only requires a few minutes of regular practice to experience its benefits. Did you know that Pranayama is considered more advanced than yoga postures? Due to this, most yoga classes don’t teach…

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