According to Ayurveda, your body is designed to be better able to digest the foods that are in season. In addition, the strength of your digestive system also changes seasonally—with a stronger digestion in the winter and a weaker digestion in the summer. This wisdom is now supported by many studies that have found in […]
Turmeric: A Heart Healthy Pre-Workout Alternative
Turmeric has been shown to deliver outstanding support to the heart. So much so that it inspired researchers to compare it to exercise in regard to cardiovascular support. Specifically, they studied curcumin—the constituent of turmeric that gives it its yellow pigment. In the study, 32 post-menopausal women were assigned to 3 groups. One group took […]
Ayurvedic Natural Remedies for Occasional Heartburn
Occasional heartburn has been found to plague more than 40 percent of adults living in the United States. (1) One study that followed 30,000 volunteers for 11 years showed that occasional heartburn concerns have risen by nearly 50 percent just within the last decade. (2) For relief, many turn to antacid medications, which are often […]
3 Ayurvedic Pillars of Effortless Exercise
Recently, I competed in a sprint triathlon with my family here in Colorado. With only a couple of weeks to train for this event, we incorporated a few Ayurvedic training techniques and successfully used them for this triathlon. The Personal Scoop Originally, my 24-year-old daughter and 18-year-old son were going to join me for this […]
Episode 58: Changing the World through Yoga & Ayurveda from the Inside Out – A Conversation with Seane Corn, Yoga Teacher and Activist
In this podcast, you’ll learn about the relationship of yoga, trauma, + service; the 7 non-negotiables that Seane commits to every day in order to stay motivated from love; how to regulate yourself and your students; and whether George Harrison would choose to reincarnate as a Beatle. Watch the Podcast: Download the Podcast: Air Date: […]
Changing the World through Yoga & Ayurveda from the Inside Out
I asked internationally known, transformational yoga teacher and activist, Seane Corn to join me on tonight’s podcast to discuss how we can all start changing the world using the philosophies of Yoga and Ayurveda. The underlying philosophy of all Vedic Sciences can be boiled down to four words which Seane Corn embodies so well: “Establish […]
5 Ways to Maximize your Brain Power
A healthy diet of more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, nuts and fish has been linked to a bigger brain size. The relationship between brain size and intelligence has been well-documented, most linking a bigger brain (greater brain volume) to better cognitive function and higher IQ. (1,2,3) These initial findings have set researchers out to […]
The Best Ayurvedic Herbs for Menopause
For some women, just the thought of entering menopause conjures up fears of sleepless nights, hot flashes, weight gain and emotional swings. Hot flashes seem to be the most common symptom, affecting 75-85 percent of all menopausal women in America. (1) Back in the early 90s, I was involved in hosting numerous Ayurvedic doctors from […]
Got Iodine? What Your Milk Alternative May Be Missing
In the first study of its kind, researchers at the University at Surrey are suggesting that those who drink milk alternatives (such as almond, hemp, soy, rice, oat, hazelnut or coconut) instead of cow’s milk (a good source of iodine) may be iodine deficient as a result. (1,2) According to this study, published in October […]
The Cumulative Benefits of Sleeping in a Cold Room
Our hunter-gatherer ancestors slept mostly in caves that were cool, chilly, and cold as the seasons changed. Caves, which were common sleeping quarters, rarely, if ever, get hot. Is it possible that we have genetically evolved to thrive when we sleep in a cold room versus a warm or hot room? This bit of ancient […]
Superfoods For Your Body Type: Summer Edition
The long days of summer provide more daylight hours to eat ourselves into balance… or eat ourselves out of balance. Understanding the importance of summer fare and following certain summer digestive guidelines are the keys for a healthy fall and winter. In this article, I will list my top preventive tips as well as my […]
4 Quick & Easy Tips for Healthy Air Travel
Many of us look forward to our summer travels plans all year, but all too often we find ourselves needing a vacation after the vacation! Travel-related circadian stress can take a major toll on the body, revealing physiological weak links that creep to the surface. Sleep issues often rear their ugly head, and digestion often […]
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