Comments on: Nutrition | 2 | Guidelines

By: Monica

Monica — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:28:54 +0000

Yes! Honey IS drying. Because honey has what we call prabhava – or a “special quality” about it. Honey is sticky and damp to the touch, but once it gets digested it actually has a scraping & drying effect on the tissues. Which is helpful for people with congestion..but not so helpful for people who are constipated. Make sense? Hope this helps!! I had the same question a while back :)

By: NinaKruse

NinaKruse — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:22:10 +0000

I have a question…. Honey is a well known in many holistic and natural practices as a humectant attracting moisture. However, when we did the interview on Saturday, I was advised that Ayervedically, honey is drying, and to avoid it as a sweenter, because it is drying for my system and skin. Any thoughts oh wise Ms. B?

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:13 +0000

Exactly. I think that’s a hard one to practice. Usually when we are in work mode, we stay in that mode all day until it’s time to go home. But taking even 20 minutes to step away from the computer and eat in the lunch room or better yet looking at nature, will keep our mind where it should be – on the food. The mind is what makes our choices – so taking care of the mind should come before the food :)

By: holliemctiernan

holliemctiernan — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:47:01 +0000

“Don’t multitask and eat. How can your mind be in your food if you are doing 18 other things?” So this means I need to stop eating at my desk… no typing and eating.