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Hey, this is part 3 ofThe Five Senses. If you haven’t already, you may want to check out the senses and part 1 first. We see. Our eyes are the observers of the world around us. We see colors, movement, pretty things and ugly things. The eyes are governed by light which relates to fire [...]

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Anatomically the heart takes care of itself before it gives to the rest of the body. Just as we have to make sure we take care of ourselves first. When we choose to give, may it be from unconditional love, not out of the expectation of others. What are the true wishes of our heart? [...]

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Dude. This weekend I found out that thyroid problems are caused by suppressed emotions! Arrrrgg! I’ve had hypothyroidism since I was 14ish and I know a ton of other woman who have it too. I always wondered what caused it and why it was so common. Now I know. The thyroid is the 5th chakra [...]

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One of my favorite sayings in Ayurveda. “AS WITHIN, SO WITHOUT” We tend to concentrate on how we look rather than how we feel. But that’s a bit backwards. We cannot make ourselves look good on the outside if our insides are unhappy (mentally, physically or spiritually). Our inner health radiates to our outsides. So [...]

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Hey hey! I’m at the NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medicine Association) conference in Chicago. There are so many faces here that I normally only see on my text books (cause they’ve written them). What a trip! When I saw Dr. Lad in the hallway, I tried to tell my friend Rose but I couldn’t get out [...]

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Hey. Did you know soy is 99% genetically modified? I know it’s being touted as a substitute for milk, protein, and grains but in most cases it doesn’t go through the detoxification process, so in a sense we are eating…toxins. I just wanted to bring this to your attention. If you have soy as part [...]

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I had NO idea the effects of garlic on a kapha until I witnessed it with my own tiny eyes tonight. They dance!! The kaphas, they dance for garlic! My boyfriend (kapha-pitta) and I were making veggies stir-fry-like on the stove and I threw in some roasted garlic. His eyes opened up wide. Then he [...]

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If you want to change your body, you must first change your mind. Mistaken intellect is the first stage of disease! Whoa. Yep. Read it again. Mistaken intellect is the first stage of disease. Think about it. Our health is based on every decision we make. Our bodies don’t act on their own. So, we [...]

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This is the 2nd part of The Five Senses. If you haven’t already, you may want to check out part 1 first. We hear. Our delicate ears. Our ears are just one of the 5 senses that brings us information and if used as intended, keeps us balanced and healthy. The elements that govern our [...]

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