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Like Clockwork

October 8th, 2012 · 9 Comments

  Lately, I’ve been thinking a LOT about time. Because I don’t have much. Note: Pittas always think about time. They are never late. They will do drive-bys to make sure they are not late. Don’t fault them, it’s just their nature. Admittedly, I was spoiled in Los Angeles since my work was 1.4 miles [...]

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Tags: Energy Shifting · Feel Good Chatter · Mind

Red Light, Green Light

September 24th, 2012 · 4 Comments

  Ok so, I had to laugh. Recently I was crossing the street and a big, “Whonk! Whoooonk!” caught my attention as this sassy car was honking and jolting to get around another car (there were no other cars on the street). As it drove away jerkily (literally and figuratively), a half block later it [...]

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Tags: Feel Good Chatter · Mind

Independently Healthy?

July 4th, 2012 · 6 Comments

Whoa! Once again I was reading my favorite Ayurvedic book, Absolute Beauty by Dr. Pratima Raichur, and once again my mind went spinning into inspirational delight. It’s a timely read just after Independence Day in America, where abundance in food, material things, and freedoms flow easily. But are we independent enough in our thinking and [...]

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Tags: Body · Mind

Ayurvedically Smart

May 13th, 2012 · 15 Comments

A few days back, I posted that I was excited for Dr. Oz’s show on Ayurveda. Here is one of the recipes given after the show: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/6-flavor-slimming-breakfast-sundae Since you guys are Ayurvedically smart, what might be wrong with this meal? Tell me in the comments…stop reading now and pick out what’s wrong with this breakfast [...]

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Tags: Authenticity · Mind · Recipes

Gestalt Prayer

May 26th, 2011 · 7 Comments

I bet some time in your life, you’ve met someone who drives you nuts. You’ve probably even met someone you even didn’t like all that much. Kay. Now what happens when this person is part of your life whether you like it or not? What happens if you can’t simply walk away or shoo them [...]

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Tags: Emotions · Energy Shifting · Feel Good Chatter · Mind

Quick Complainer

April 6th, 2011 · 1 Comment

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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Tags: Authenticity · Doshas · Emotions · Energy Shifting · Mind · Vata

Tiny Buddha

March 17th, 2011 · 2 Comments

Ohhhhh, my sweet sweet coworker turned me on to this website/blog, www.tinybuddha.com, and I just love it. I especially love this post about not being perfect. http://tinybuddha.com/blog/we-are-all-imperfect-how-to-own-it-and-keep-growing/ I was recently talking to a client who feels very much “in the weeds” in her life, yet in order to get out of the weeds, she needs [...]

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Tags: Feel Good Chatter · Links & Resources to share · Mind · Tips · Vata

Ama and my dosha

March 7th, 2011 · No Comments

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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Tags: Body · Digestion · Doshas · Mind · Physical Imbalances

Embrace YOU.

February 27th, 2011 · 6 Comments

‘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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Tags: Doshas · Emotions · Energy Shifting · Feel Good Chatter · Kapha · Mind · Nutrition · Pitta · Vata

A Day in the Life of MonicaB

October 25th, 2010 · 14 Comments

Do you all know about the daily routine?! Ooooo…if you don’t you should because it’s one of the BEST things you can do for your health. Most of it is easy because it’s just making sure you are doing the right things at the right time. No mystery! Just a switching of the clock is [...]

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Tags: Body · Mind · Nutrition · Physical Imbalances · Tips

The Kind Book

September 26th, 2010 · 3 Comments

Dude!! Has anyone read, The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone? I just got it last week and I am LOVING it!! To be honest, I was a little skeptical (pitta) at first because I wasn’t sure how substantial it would be. I thought it might be a lot of fluffy air about nothing or that [...]

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Tags: Great Products · Mind · Nutrition · Recipes

Music to My Ears

September 9th, 2010 · No Comments

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Tags: 5 Senses · Bits of Wisdom · Body · Mind

GOOD morning!

September 2nd, 2010 · 4 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

Introducing: SEASONAL BLOOM!

July 11th, 2010 · 20 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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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 put it [...]

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

Give Yourself Permission to Shine

May 2nd, 2010 · No Comments

Sometimes I find myself not really doing all I want to be doing or know that I am capable of doing. Then come in the echoing comments from school teachers, “She doesn’t work to her full potential…” Beh. Do you find the same thing? Ok maybe not the school teacher thing, but maybe you are [...]

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Tags: Emotions · Energy Shifting · Feel Good Chatter · Mind

5 Spices for the Brain

April 27th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Check it out! Someone has their finger on the pulse of Ayurvedic spices. Eeeeven if they don’t call them “Ayurvedic.” Those of you who are my clients, know that I recommend these often. xo! New scientific research backs up Ayurveda: 5 spices that are good for the brain! http://bit.ly/bVHjP6

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Tags: Mind · Spices & Herbs

Keep Calm & Carry On

April 20th, 2010 · 2 Comments

I would never call myself “zen.” In fact, I’m pretty far from it (ask anyone who knows me). BUT! I do have a tool of sanity that I use quite often. I practice a lot and I’m getting better at it. It saves me from filling with anxiety or hanging onto stabbing pains of grief. [...]

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Tags: Emotions · Energy Shifting · Feel Good Chatter · Mind

Warm Saffron Cocktail

April 12th, 2010 · 2 Comments

If you are a vata or pitta type, you might have a tendency to get stressed (who doesn’t, right?) and perhaps worries of the future can creep in to cause some anxiety. When a client of mine was feeling anxious, ungrounded, wound up, and stressed, I told her to “wrap herself in a fuzzy blanket” [...]

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Tags: Emotions · Energy Shifting · Mind · Recipes · Spices & Herbs

East vs. West

March 9th, 2010 · No Comments

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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Tags: Doshas · Emotions · Energy Shifting · Mind · Physical Imbalances · Skin · Tips