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Pregnancy can put a lot of stress on your legs. As your belly swells and swells, your legs can bear the brunt of all of that weight. It can leave you in a lot of discomfort and even some pain. Today I’ll cover three common complaints and some suggestions from …

What’s the price you pay for gas? Nope, I am not talking about the gas you put in your car’s gas tank. I am talking about the gas that comes out your rear end. For some people it happens a lot, for some nice and quiet; others embarrass themselves with …

Ulcerative colitis is a disease that leads to the inflammation in the lower intestine. Sadly, this results in pain and blood during the passage of stool. It can affect a person of any age or gender. The symptoms of this disease include: Fatigue Dysentery Diarrhea Unexplained weight loss Bloating in the stomach Pain …

A rich, spicy stew sure hits the spot on a winter evening. But on a sweltering summer day? Not so much. A cucumber salad will not only be more appetizing but will also help you keep your cool, physically and mentally. Just as Ayurveda guides you to adapt the foods …

Let me clarify right away that this “belch diet” will not get you banished from any dinner table. It is not an invitation to make loud burps or other bodily obscenities during a meal. It’s simply a practice of paying attention to the subtle cues your body offers while you …

In our hectic and busy lives, often the last thing we think of is getting back to balance using our breath. Most of us start our day off with an imbalance between left and right brain. Often one side is more active then the other. You may also translate these hemispheres …

I think that so much of what has been created around food plans and diets are simply just band aids to a problem that is much deeper. Some time ago it began with fats getting a bad rap. Then carbs of any kind were considered enemies. Next dairy and gluten …

Have you ever wondered why your experience of menopause is so intense while your girlfriend just seems to be cruising through it or vice versa? Why is one of you struggling with hot flashes, intense mood swings, anxiety and heart palpitations while the other isn’t? Why is one of you …

Ayurveda specializes in many areas and one of its greatest assets lies in the area of stress reduction and Self-care (as they tend to go hand-in-hand).  Stress is not called the “silent killer” for no reason. Stress and emotional imbalance is a leading cause of 99% of disorders including: Heart …

For centuries people have been using copper products to combat the effects of aging. Legend has it that Queen Sheba was gifted copper by King Solomon and from it created a paste which she applied to her face and body for rejuvenation. Similar legends exist invoking Queen Cleopatra and Queen …

What if you couldn’t taste your food? In Ayurveda we talk about the 5 sense organs and senses. Our eyes see, our ears hear, our noses smell, skin feels and our tongue feels and tastes. These amazing gifts allow us to connect to our world and experience it through our …

If you decided that you wanted a garden, you wouldn’t just put seeds in the ground. You would first select the right spot where the sun will best nourish the plants. Next, you would nourish the soil so it is rich with life-giving nutrients. Finally, you would draw up a plan so …

I live in Mexico half the year and spend a chunk of time each week on a paddle board. We have a fleet to meet the different conditions and opportunities. I’m studying paddle technique because I’m clearly not doing it in a sustainable way. My left piriformis is in a …

In Ayurveda, there are 3 doshas or body types: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Pitta is the energy of digestion, assimilation, and transformation. Pitta is comprised of fire and water. It is hot, sharp, oily, and penetrating. In the summer, Pitta can get overheated and out of balance. There are some …

Ayurveda recognizes three main pillars of well being: proper diet, sufficient sleep and loving relationships. When kept in balance, these three pillars keep us healthy, happy and fulfilled. They promote good digestion, proper detoxification and increase vitality and contentment. When out of balance we may experience digestive discomfort. We may …

Between 40-60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed directly into the body. Unlike the digestive system, however, the skin does not have the same lines of defense. Molecules small enough to be absorbed directly into the blood stream will pass right through. In the case of self-massage …

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (otherwise known as CFS, ME or Post-viral Fatigue Syndrome) and Fibromyalgia are conditions that I’ve come across a lot working in clinical practice. In my experience, they can be extraordinarily debilitating – both physically and psychologically. In many instances CFS and Fibromyalgia present in a similar fashion. …

Some say we are creatures of habit, and I agree. Humans thrive on routine and it creates the foundation for each day. Unfortunately, it can also end up biting us in the butt. We are each inherently born with a unique constitution. Residing in that natural state on all levels …

Genetics in Ayurveda Modern science is now exploring circumstances that change how genes are regulated and expressed. A stressed, depleted individual will transfer different gene tendencies than a healthy and happy parent. Āyurvedic teachings take new depth within the science of epigenetics. The modern understanding of genetics started in 1866 …

There is nothing inherently pathological or bad about menopause. Menopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life. Yes, the emphasis is on NATURAL. It’s just a transition time that, because it brings with it many changes in body and mind, is often confusing, baffling and concerning to women. Ideally you …

How can I be happier? We are living in rather stressful, complicated times. As if unstable governments and climate change weren’t enough to worry about, we’re also facing some rather significant economic challenges worldwide. The nature of these challenges and their ramifications are mostly beyond our control so, to some …

The five great elements, Mahabhutas; space, air, fire, water and earth come together to create the three Doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha. Through these five elements, and through these doshas, we learn how to remain balanced and in harmony with nature. With this knowledge and awareness of our elemental makeup, as …

Alkaline diets are all the rage. But why? What are they all about? Is it a valid approach or is it all hogwash? In this article I’ll explore the theory behind this approach to eating, discuss the pros and cons and will compare it with an Ayurvedic approach to eating. …

There is a lot of talk in the health world—including the Ayurvedic health world—about WHAT to eat. Eat this.  Don’t eat that.  Don’t eat that either! Do eat this for your dosha.  Try these supplements.   Oh, and this superfood! It’s overload, right?  You are consuming SO much information about …

Every time I turn around, there is another article or story on social media/networking’s fantastic explosion into our little worlds. I was thinking about why these networks are such a huge success as well as our biological need for human connection. One main thing came to mind. Loneliness. A starvation …