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Average Reading Time: 4 minutes and 3 seconds Today, we are all victims of a failed dietary strategy that was imposed on us in 1961 when the American Heart Association declared cholesterol a public health concern, putting cholesterol on the “Nutrient Concern” List. (1) When that happened, consumption of cholesterol and saturated fats greatly declined […]
Ghee is the crown jewel that joins Ayurvedic medicine and Indian cooking. A delicate, aromatic substance that is solid at room temperature and melts into a liquid as it warms, ghee is made by boiling off the milk solids from unsalted butter—leaving only the golden oil behind. This oil can be used for cooking, and […]
Average Reading Time: 4 minutes and 22 seconds With chronic disease responsible for two-thirds of the deaths worldwide (4), four billion pounds of toxic chemicals being introduced into the environment each year (1), and over one-third of the population now considered obese (3) with 60-70% of them complaining of a digestive problem… I think it […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 56 seconds With spring right around the corner, there are a few precautions we can take to ensure a healthy and symptom-free spring and summer. You may have noticed the birds are back, scouting out where on your home they will lease nest space. The crocus, which are nature’s […]
Average Reading Time: 5 minutes, 17 seconds Sinus complaints are incredibly common at all times of the year. Poor air quality, winter dryness and pollens in the spring and fall leave few unaffected. Anyone who deals with sinus issues knows that it is incredibly uncomfortable, and it is very difficult to function normally when experiencing […]
Average Reading Time: 13 minutes and 18 seconds In the West, stress has been identified as a major contributing factor in the cause of disease. According to Ayurveda, the cause of disease is attributed to the mistake of the intellect, or Pragya Parad. (1) This is when the mind begins to see itself as separate […]
Use this alkaline and acidic foods list to reduce inflammation, boost immunity, increase energy, balance digestion and weight. During the spring and summer, one’s diet should be 80% alkaline and 20% acidic. During the winter, one’s diet should be 70% alkaline and 30% acidic.
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 16 seconds Oil pulling… have you tried it yet? Oil pulling is the ancient, time-tested practice of swishing herbalized sesame and coconut oil in the mouth for 10-15 minutes daily. This is best performed after tongue scraping, brushing and flossing, and can be done while showering. This ancient technique discussed in […]
An Ayurvedic cleanse would not be an Ayurvedic cleanse if it did not call for the ingestion of melted ghee. Aside from being surprised by this seemingly unlikely protocol, many frown upon the use of ghee in general because it is a dairy product. New research may prove this ancient Vedic cleansing technique to be […]
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 47 seconds A Colorado Cleanse “Biggest Loser” Story It was my brother that talked me into doing the Colorado Cleanse. I was a personal trainer on “The Biggest Loser” show and “The Dr. Phil Show” and had lost 100lbs. I had made it my life’s work to teach others […]
Average Reading time: 2 minutes and 27 seconds In Canada, which many would suggest is a less toxic country than the U.S., Environmental Defence Canada released this statement based on a recent study: “It doesn’t matter where you live, how old you are, it doesn’t matter how clean living you are or if you eat […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 32 seconds Every season can be a perfect time to cleanse toxins from the deep tissues of the body as well as to give the body a deep emotional cleanse. Though spring may be the ideal time to cleanse the body’s fat cells, the toxins and the emotions stored […]
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