Category Archives: Immune System

Healing With Inner Medicine

“No medicine, no matter how powerful, can replace your own. Life is simple. We’ve made it complex by adding massive amounts of material appendages to it, living in a state of over-stress, exaggerating our needs, believing that ‘more’ is better; … Continue reading

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Kapha Season

According to Ayurveda, the 7,000 year-old system of mind, body, and spirit holistic health, if you’re anywhere in the world where winter is transitioning into spring, it’s Kapha season. Here in the Northeastern United States where I live, the transition … Continue reading

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Cleansing Body, Mind and Spirit –The Ayurvedic Way

Clients and friends often ask me about cleansing. While I believe that regular detoxing is vital, I am also extremely cautious about what methods I use, as many so-called “cleanses” can do more harm than good. I’ve tried and failed … Continue reading

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Alisne’s Story—An Age-Old Approach to Cleansing

My dear friend Alisne recently shared a story with me from her childhood in Honduras. Having just completed an Ayurvedic detoxification program of my own, I thought this was particularly relevent. Twice a year, in the spring and fall, Alisne’s … Continue reading

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New Class–Introduction to Essential Oils

One of the best things I learned in 2012 was how to incorporate essential oils and aromatherapy into my healing practice and personal health routine. And the more I learn, the more I have found myself reaching for my oils … Continue reading

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