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GOOD morning!

September 2nd, 2010 · 2 Comments

On Tuesday, a friend of mine posted on her facebook, “Enjoyed listening to Michael BublĂ©, cruised through the Sept issue, and a savored a killer cup of coffee before work this morning. All mornings should be like this!” I wrote a comment and said, “Why can’t they be?!? :) :) MAKE them all like that!! [...]

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Tags: Body · Energy Shifting · Feel Good Chatter · Mind · Yoga

What’s for Lunch?

August 30th, 2010 · Comments Off

Well, it’s back-to-school already!! If you have kidlets, I’m sure you’ve gone shopping for rulers, pens, notebooks, fancy calculator, kleenex (do they still make kids bring a box of kleenex!? hah), and probably plenty of new duds. So, Roger Roger, you’ve got the supplies part covered. Now, how much thought have you put into their [...]

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Tags: Body · Digestion · Nutrition

Introducing: SEASONAL BLOOM!

July 11th, 2010 · 15 Comments

Oh boy, oh boy! I created a REALLY FUN 18-page guide for summer! In my passionate quest to heal people through Ayurveda, I decided to create a fun guide to staying healthy during each season. From that intention, Seasonal Bloom was born! As you may already know Ayurveda, the seasons correlate with the energies that [...]

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Tags: Body · Digestion · Doshas · Emotions · Energy Shifting · Exercise · Feel Good Chatter · Great Products · Kapha · Mind · Nutrition · Physical Imbalances · Pitta · Pranayama · Recipes · Skin · Spices & Herbs · Teas · Tips · Vata · Yoga

Independence.

July 1st, 2010 · No Comments

Happy Independence Day Weekend!! I am back in Milwaukee (my hometown) this weekend to celebrate in 4th of July festivities with family and friends. The journey started out a bit rushed and I didn’t get to eat breakfast on the first leg of the trip. During our stop over in a pretty major city, I [...]

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Tags: Body · Digestion · Physical Imbalances

Thyroid Challenge | Update!

June 13th, 2010 · No Comments

Some of you have contacted me wondering about my personal thyroid challenge, and thank you for asking!! I started breaking out after a few weeks, which was kinda yucky but maybe kinda necessary.
Now, it’s been two months since I started and my skin has almost completely cleared up (I also went for a facial from [...]

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Tags: Body · Challenge · Physical Imbalances

40 Ways Yoga Heals

May 31st, 2010 · No Comments

Hey! For those of you practicing or those who have been wanting to try yoga, I found this great list of 40 ways yoga heals! I got it from a super yummy book, Yoga As Medicine by Timothy McCall, MD.
Yoga and Ayurveda are ancient sisters and they work hand in hand. To [...]

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Tags: Body · Energy Shifting · Kapha · Mind · Physical Imbalances · Pitta · Vata · Yoga

Tip: Soothing Eyes

May 26th, 2010 · No Comments

For tired or irritated eyes, soak cosmetic pads in rose water and rest on closed eye lids. Cucumber slices also work. Both will reduce redness, soothe the eyes, and add sparkle!

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Tags: Body · Pitta · Tips

Fruitful Skin

May 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment

Every month I get a really wonderful fruit box in the mail, but this month I got papayas that were past their ripened stage and a little funky lookin’. I called the company and because they are awesome, they are sending me new fruit. But it left me thinking, “What should I do with these [...]

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Tags: Body · Skin

Water Rules

May 13th, 2010 · 2 Comments

“You should drink 8 glasses of water a day”
“Drink a glass of water before your meal for weight loss because you won’t eat as much”
“Divide your body weight by half, change that to ounces, and that’s how much water you should drink a day”

Any of these sound familiar? These are just three examples [...]

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Tags: Body · Digestion · Energy Shifting · Nutrition · Physical Imbalances

Cholesterol Reducing Spice Mix

May 9th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Hey! One of you inquired about a spice mix to help reduce cholesterol. Indeed I have one! I got this one from Maharishi Ayurveda and there is a ton of great information on cholesterol on their site. If you want the short version, I’ll sum it up.
Basically cholesterol is a kapha imbalance. Remembering that kapha [...]

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Tags: Body · Digestion · Kapha · Physical Imbalances · Recipes · Spices & Herbs

Take a Breather

May 5th, 2010 · No Comments

Show of hands, who is stressed? Yep, many of us are. Women especially, tend to tackle a lot at once and then wonder how they are going to get it all done. Instead of invigoration, this can result in negative emotions like stress, anxiety, panic, and a sense of ungroundedness. Sort of [...]

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Tags: Body · Emotions · Energy Shifting · Physical Imbalances · Pranayama

Thyroid Challenge | Breakin out

April 29th, 2010 · No Comments

Hey! Since starting my thyroid challenge, I’ve notice a change. There are a ton of zits near my throat! I’m totally breaking out! Rats. I’ve never gotten zits there in my life. I wonder if it’s the thyroid toxins oozing out? Seems kinda odd that it’s all around that area doesn’t it? Look! And it’s [...]

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Tags: Body · Physical Imbalances · Skin · Yoga