Hello Friends! Wow, just watched a really good doc-series on clean beauty and want to share highlights. This docu-series is taught by by Dr. Joy Reese (@TheCleanBeautyDoc) and Sophie Jaffe (@Sophie.Jaffe) and featured at OneCommune. Some of the stats shared in this doc made my jaw drop though I must admit I’m not surprised. Many […]
Brain Boosting Ayurveda-Inspired Blueberry Smoothie
Smoothies are for me the fastest, easiest way to get a bunch of nutrients and antioxidants in the system. This tasty blueberry-avocado-walnut-kale smoothie nourishes the brain, liver, body and soul. Avocados: Avocados are loaded with healthy fats to support nervous system and brain development/function. Blueberries: Blueberries, aka ‘brainberries’, are reported to protect the brain from […]
why is coconut water one of my favorite drinks (aside from water)?
Aside from water, coconut water may just be my second favorite drink (water is my #1). Here’s why: As a source of B vitamins, potassium, magnesium and more, coconut water is great for: post-exercise rehydration has anti-inflammatory properties protects your heart and urinary tract is a digestive tonic improves your skin and eyes supports good […]
An Ayurveda-Inspired Banana-Coconut Smoothie
White or brown basmati rice: the health benefits, according to Ayurveda
White rice or brown basmati rice, which is healthier according to Ayurveda? One of the things I appreciate most about Ayurveda is that this ancient mind-body health system takes into account the season, as well as the individual when it comes to food and nutrition. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to anything. As a result, […]
Can Carrots Cure Cancer?
The day is coming when a single carrot freshly observed will set off a revolution. – Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) I just started reading a new book called “Curing Cancer with Carrots”, the story of Ann Cameron, a woman who cured her Stage 4 colon cancer using only carrots. I’m fascinated by stories like this about […]
Earlier, Lighter Dinner: Ayurveda Daily Habits For Feeling Your Best
Earlier, lighter dinners? Yes, please! One of the first things I learned in my study of Ayurveda is the importance of creating a daily routine that aligns with the rhythms of Nature. As someone with a dominant Vata dosha, routines are not something we tend to incorporate into our day automatically. The most common “default” […]
Brain Maker | the power of gut microbes to heal and protect your brain – for life (book review)
One of the things I appreciate most about Ayurveda, the traditional medicine system practiced in India for thousands of years and one of the world’s oldest health care systems, is that Ayurveda recognizes each person as unique. As such, the path to optimal health, including any preventative treatment plan, is tailored in Ayurveda to each […]
