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Wheeeewey! Well I feel better, don’t you? We finally got some rain after that long drought! What drought, you ask? (whispering) I haven’t posted anything since December 9th!! And it’s January 2! I feel like I skipped out on art class for 3 weeks and just walked in, tail between my legs, with an unfinished [...]

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Hoh-kay! Since vata season brings on the big chill, most people focus on staying warm. We pile on the clothes and crank up the heat in our homes and in our cars, overlooking that the heated air is extremely dry. So not only does vata season bring on the big chill but it also brings [...]

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I am now 58 yrs. old with many, many more life experiences and health challenges than in my 30’s. I have a definite vata dosha now but if I had taken the quiz in my 30’s the results would have been different. Does a person’s dosh change generationally? -Deb This is a great question, Deb. [...]

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“What are the best ways to balance? Can you appear to be more kapha or vata if you are out of balance? I am much more pitta naturally and very much out of balance.” Oh boy oh boy. I think this is the question I get most frequently, the question of the “hidden dosha(s).” Miss [...]

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Hola! For the past two weeks on the HeyMonicaB radio show, we we’ve been talking about the 5 senses (episode 24 & 25): sound, touch, sight, taste and smell (Don’t ask what’s up with the bunnies in these old posts. I am meaning to fix them -  I created them when I was a wee [...]

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We’re just about in the middle of ritusandhi! What-the-huh-what? :) Ritusandhi! It means the “joining” of seasons. If you missed the radio show this past week, you might want to check it out. Or if you are the reader-type and like to learn with your wise eyes, read on! In Ayurveda, we know that specific [...]

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Holy long weekend!! Does it really have to end? Boo. I hope you had an awesome three days off and enjoyed some downtime! I had a nice combo of productivity, relaxation and also found some inspiration. That’s the best when those three come together! This afternoon though I felt super sluggish and just wanted to [...]

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My daughter is vata as am I. She comes home from work and talks 500 mph about the stress in her day. It stresses me out, but I don’t want to tell her that! Help, please! – Shelly Tuesday night I got the above question during the very end of the HeyMonicaB radio show (episode [...]

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YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!! Introducing Seasonal Bloom Kapha!! I think this is my FAVORITE one yet! If you are unfamiliar, each season I put together a little newsletter/booklet focusing on the dosha (vata, pitta, or kapha) for that season. On this FIRST day of spring (see? I was worried I was late, but timing always works out as [...]

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I got this question last week on my radio show when we were talking about ama and how to avoid getting sick. If you missed it, check out episode 9 to catch up! I missed Karen’s question and promised that I would answer in a blog post. Thanks for your question Karen! Karen D. asked: [...]

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‘Elo! So, understanding this dosha balancing thang can be a little confusing. I get lots of emails and questions that my readers have about their own unique balance. Sometimes I even get vatas saying, “I wish I was a kapha!” Doesn’t everyone? ;) Just kidding. Oh come on now, kaphas have their problems just like [...]

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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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Sure! I’ve got some thoughts (and apparently the desire to draw a little liver). There are some simple spices you can use and even some fun concoctions if you want to get a little fancy. 1. Tumeric is a good one – they come in capsules or you can use in cooking. 2. CCF Tea [...]

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I try and spread the good word on Ayurveda authentically, yet as American-friendly as possible. It’s funny though because people will come to me and say, “I’m congested! What should I do?” And I might say, “Are you eating yogurt? It’s a no-good channel clogger which can increase sinus congestion and mucus goo in your [...]

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For cold hands and feet, apply sesame oil before heading out into the cold. The oil has a “warming” action on the body and will keep blood circulating to those tiny fingies and toes. Cold-pressed Sesame oil – not toasted – in your grocery store! Stay warm!

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Hey! I just wrote about pitta season but I realize I’ve never mentioned the rest of the year and how it is governed by specific doshas. And that’s really important! So, voila! Below is a crash course of the doshas, what seasons they relate to, and how they affect the body and mind. If you [...]

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Cool! When feelin’ the burn, have a small glass of milk. It will cool you down instantly! Try it and let me know if it works for you.

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We sprang (I’ve been told that’s not a word) ahead last night as our clocks went forward and…what does that mean!? Spring has almost sprung (I’ve been told that’s not a word either)! Spring is a time of renewal where we usually do some spring cleaning in our homes and maybe a spring cleanse for [...]

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Oh my. There are few things worse than a migraine. If you have had them, you know they are excruciatingly painful. And really, your body is incapacitating you on purpose because it cannot handle any more. I was at a seminar taught by Dr. Lad in October; this is what I have in my notes: [...]

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