In every single session I’ve had with a client, one practice is brought up time and time again…. Meditation. Wait! Stop! Before you say to yourself “I’ve heard this before… I can’t meditate, I tried.. OR Meditation is for hippies or I fall asleep, or I’m not Buddhist”… or any other excuse your mind is […]
Ayurveda
7 Things To Create More Peace, Ease & Health In Your Autumn
1.Check In With Your Hydration & Not Just Water. Are you drinking 1/2 your healthy body weight of pure filtered water in ounces each day? Are you loading up on your healthy fats like avocado, nuts, seeds, nut butters, oils (unrefined coconut, olive, etc), wild salmon, cod, sardines, spirulina & supplementing with Omega 3? Hydration […]
Sleep. It Does A Body Good.
As much as you might hate to hear it, you need to sleep. We all, as human beings need to sleep. Without it, we’ll literally perish. Since I’ve heard many of my friends, family & clients mentioning their sleep woes lately, I thought I’d share some of my favorite “good sleep” tips here. Eat Dinner […]
Self-Care Kitchari Week
It’s the holiday season. That means indulgences, eating lots of different kinds of foods, drinks, staying out late, packed schedules and rush, rush, rush! So, where is the time for self care? Sometimes it’s nowhere to be found. And yet, this is the time of year where I feel I need MORE self care & […]
You Know Pitta Is Talking When…
Pitta season… it’s in full swing, and even though we may not be hitting 90 degree weather as of yet here in the NE Seacoast… the fire is building! Regardless of your prakruti, we will always experience a rise in Pitta dosha during the Pitta time of year. Pitta season runs around mid to late […]
So, It’s Kapha Season. What Does That Mean?
Kapha (pronounced ‘Kah-pah’ in Sanskrit) is the dosha (energy/body type) that contains the 2 elements water and earth. What to do get when you put earth and water together? Mud. This illustrates the energy of Kapha perfectly. It’s dense, wet, heavy and cool. Think of the little green sprouts slowly waking up beneath the earth’s […]
It’s All In the Gut Part III
Although we chuckle at digestive malfunctions like burping & farting, they are just that… Most of us have taken on the belief that these things just happen and it happens to everyone. While it is true that most people experience these symptoms on a regular basis, they are infact a sign of digestive imbalance and […]
It’s All In the Gut Part II
So we talked about transit time in part I, now what? What’s your poop look like? What’s the consistency? Yup. You heard me. Let’s Start With Texture: ~Hard bunny pellets : Chances are you’re pretty darn dehydrated and you need more healthy fats in your diet. Ginger tea is your friend- big time! The Herbal […]
It’s All In The Gut Part I
There is SO much science based information out there all about the importance of gut health. It’s enormous. And it makes perfect sense. Not only are we what we eat, but we are what we DIGEST. First thing is first. What’s your transit time? Meaning… how long does it take for food to go into […]
My Love Of Stinging Nettle, The Neti Pot & Cheese
It’s true. I love cheese. I’ve tried and tried to break up with it, but I just don’t think I have it in me. Or maybe I do have it in me, but just wouldn’t want to live life without it. Yes, I’m that dramatic when it comes to my love of food. Although I […]