HeyMonicaB: A Blooming Resource on Ayurveda

So, I got a question today about what remedies help hot flashes from menopause. It’s a good question and while I did give some suggestions, there are a couple of very basic things to remember.

FIRST it’s a totally natural process so many times treatment is not needed. Also be mindful about any remedies you are [...]

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Carbonated drinks reverse the body’s natural downward flow which can cause hiccups, hyperactivity in the G-I tract, an inability to concentrate and irritability! The bubbles bring excess air into the body (increases vata) which impedes food absorbtion and digestion. Effervescence is fun but the goal is to keep things moving down and out!

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Every morning when you wake up, take a look at your tongue. If you have a tongue scraper, scrape it a few times to get the night time slop off of it. After that, look again. If it is pink you are doing great! Our entire digestive system is reflected on the tongue. It’s the [...]

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I received a great question about food and Ayurveda. One gal was really confused because the information on Ayurveda and what foods are “OK” can differ depending on the source/author. I have to say, if you are reading them and taking them to heart, I agree that it is confusing. When I was first studying, [...]

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How much you actually listen when someone talks to you? I mean really listen. Like listening without thinking about what you are going to say next, or without thinking about a similar experience you had, or without handing over your advice. I’m sure you’ve been in a situation where there were 3 people talking at [...]

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Ok this is brill and I know you will love it. Last night at the movies I had to pee so bad, but I held it. And held it. And I thought I was going to die. Dumb. It reminded me of my most favorite Ayurvedic principles, “Do not resist your urges.”
I can’t stress enough, [...]

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