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Category Archives: Ayurveda
Kapha Season
KAPHA is the biological water humor, also translated as phlegm. It means ‘that which holds things together.’ Kapha dosha provides substance and gives support, and makes up the bulk of our bodily tissues. It also provides our emotional support in … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies, Ayurveda, Change of Seasons, Depression, General Wellness, Kapha, Recommended Reading, Self-Care, Spring Cleaning
Tagged Ayurveda, Change of Seasons, Dosha, Doshas, Kapha, Kapha Season
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The Heart Chakra
This is a re-post of an article I wrote last year, but the message is still the same: nurturing and loving ourselves will keep our heart open, the energy flowing, and enable us to share that love with others. The … Continue reading
Posted in Ayurveda, Chakras, Depression, Energy, Energy Medicine, General Wellness, Immune System, Journaling, Lungs, Meditation, Self-Care, Stress, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Tagged Anahata, Ayurveda, Chakra, Fourth Chakra, Heart Chakra, Loving Yourself, Nurture Yourself, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Valentine's Day
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Be Your Own Drugstore: Recipes for Homemade Skincare
I’m always excited when I can share safe, clean and effective personal care tips. You would be surprised at how un-natural many products marked “natural” really are. Even soaps, lotions and makeup marked organic are not always pure. Unless the label … Continue reading
Listening to Our Bodies – The Ayurvedic Way
I slept for 12 hours the other night! I’m not sure whether to brag or feel guilty about it. How about neither? Instead I think I’ll just pat myself on the back for listening to my body and giving it … Continue reading
Posted in Ayurveda, Change of Seasons, Energy Medicine, General Wellness, Kapha
Tagged Alternative Health, Ayurveda, Doshas, Kapha, Kapha Season, Sleeping, Vata
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Vata Season is Approaching!
According to the science of Ayurveda, pitta season will soon give way to vata season. This usually happens in late September, as summer turns to fall, but the effects can be felt as soon as the days start to shorten, … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Autumn, Ayurveda, Change, Change of Seasons, Fall, Vata
Tagged Alternative, Anxiety, Ayurveda, Change of Seasons, Dosha, Health, Vata
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