Category Archives: Nutrition

Wise Earth Ayurveda

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

“Contemplate your womanhood; you are uniquely powerful as a woman.”  ~Maya Tiwari I recently attended a five day intensive Ayurveda training program called Wise Earth Ayurveda Women’s Health & Spirituality. I’m still vibrating from the experience and wanted to share … Continue reading →

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Cleansing Body, Mind and Spirit –The Ayurvedic Way

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

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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Must See: “Hungry For Change”

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Oh how I wish everyone was rushing to see the amazing new documentary Hungry For Change instead of The Hunger Games. I have been relentlessly telling everyone about this film by the creators of Food Matters. Whether you’re sick, overweight, … Continue reading →

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Eat your (healthy) fats!!!

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

One of the silliest trends to come out of the 1990′s was the low-fat, no-fat craze and I bought into it hook, line and sinker. I drank skimmed milk by the gallon and ate low-fat potato chips (together, I might … Continue reading →

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Recipe of the Month: Kitchari

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

This recipe was adapted from Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing by Usha Lad and Dr. Vasant Lad. It’s a hearty, nourishing and easily digestible dish that helps keep you calm and healthy during the seasonal change. It is particularly Vata-pacifying but … Continue reading →

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