The Season of Spring :: The Liver
The Season of Spring The Liver Spring is the long-awaited change from winter to spring, for new life, the warmth of the sun, and the beginning of outdoor activities. There is the promise of renewal...
View ArticleRhythms of the Seasons: Spring
Rhythms of the Seasons: Spring Yaaaa! Spring is finally here it seems, though not official for about another week. This is an exciting time as many people look at it as a time of re-birth, new...
View ArticleAyurvedic Herb Guide for Autumn
Herbs for autumn offer nourishing support to keep you healthy during the dry, cold, windy days of the fall and winter seasons. Each herb has special qualities that give it a unique role in the...
View ArticleCold & Flu Season Preparedness
The cold and flu season is here, so I wanted to send out a quick note with some things can help keep you healthier naturally during the next few months. It is important, more than ever, to keep a...
View ArticleCoconut Abhyanga: Simply Cooling and Rejuvenating Naturally with the Season
by SchaOn Blodgett This last Saturday, June 11 2016, was a scorching hot pre-summer day here in Minnesota, hitting 90 degrees Fahrenheit with a heat index of over 100 for the second day in a row....
View ArticleNatural Bug & Mosquito Repellents
by SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT It’s summer, and time for camping, bonfires and other fun outdoor activities, and with it the bugs that come with it. While we always try to promote being in harmony with...
View ArticleBalancing and Cleansing Basic Kitchari
by SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT Kitchari is pretty much a staple within Ayurveda, and there are many, many varieties out there. The basics of all kitchari is that it is rice and beans, with various...
View ArticleSimple things for Fall Health
Fall is the sunset of the year where everything starts moving inward and represents the element of Metal. Metal is the element associated with the corresponding organs of the lungs and large...
View ArticleQuick Breakfast for Energy: Cottage Cheese Bowl
This is a fantastic, and surprisingly delicious, breakfast dish which provides you with a lot of energy to get going right away in the morning. I recently saw this while watching an episode of Dr. Oz...
View Article5-Tips for beating a Summertime Heatwave
Tip #1: Abhyanga with Coconut Oil Coconut Oil is considered a “refrigerant” in Ayurveda. This means it’s very cooling. Slather this on for your daily Abhyanga (self-oil massage), allow the benefits of...
View ArticleRecipe: Simple Cardamom Rosewater Rice Pudding
Simple Cardamom Rosewater Rice PuddingServings: 4 Time: 45-50 minutes Difficulty: easyPrint This simple, cooling, delicious dessert is a great treat for a hot summer’s day (or night). It is supportive...
View Article“Feed a Fever, Starve the Cold”: What it means
Today I was reminded that many people are confused with the saying “Feed a Fever, Starve the Cold”, and some even say “Starve a Fever, Feed a Cold”, or “Feed a Fever, Feed a Cold”. To say the least,...
View ArticleDiet and Nutritional Tips for later-Summer (7/23-9/7) and after the Seasonal...
Every two months we go through a seasonal change. During these times we want to ease the burden on our digestive system and also allow for it to recharge. One of the best foods during a seasonal change...
View Article“The Seasons are a changing”… 4 Simple Tips for Supporting You this Fall,...
Every 2 months we go through a seasonal change where the environment around us changes, and during this transition time, our bodies have a tendency to get a little weaker and for some stress seems to...
View Article6 Tips for Keeping Anxiety in Check This Holiday Season
For many of us, anxiety makes holidays harder, and in turn, holidays make anxiety worse. But you can’t simply avoid every family gathering, which means you need to find ways to cope. Rather than...
View ArticleMake Time for Better Health on Busy Days
(Family Features) Fitting in time to exercise and eat sensible meals can be impractical, if not impossible, when the demands of daily life get in the way. If busy days limit your ability to live as...
View ArticleSupporting the Immune System Naturally in Spring 2020 and during times of Fear
Right now at the forefront of our minds is the sickness going around the globe. While yes this is a pandemic, the last thing you need to be doing is panicking. Panic, and stress in general, really...
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