Hey! Tip! If doing the full body oil massage in the morning takes too much time, I have a little short cut. Keep a little container of sesame (vata) or almond (pitta) oil in the shower. After you soap up and rinse off, apply the oil like you would a lotion! Your skin will stay [...]
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Tip: Quick Massage
November 16th, 2011 · 4 Comments
Tags: Body · seasons · Skin · Tips · Vata
Tip: Cooling Cucumber Water
June 19th, 2011 · 2 Comments
Is it getting warm outside where you live yet? In America, we are approaching pitta season, which means that it’s heating up both outside and on our insides. One of my favorite treats to beat the heat (that was a lot of ‘eats’) is to float cucumber slices in a pitcher of cool water. Delicious! [...]
Tags: Body · Pitta · seasons · Tips
What the Fruit?!
April 17th, 2011 · 4 Comments
OH.m.g. I am beside myself. We went grocery shopping today. It was produce time and usually my favorite because it’s the warmest part of the store :) My husband picks up this package which held 4 “apples.” See the label below. My husband kinda giggles in anticipation for my reaction. I was like, “What. Did [...]
Seasonal Bloom: Kapha
March 20th, 2011 · 13 Comments
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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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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Holiday Mocktails!
December 19th, 2010 · 2 Comments
Recently a loyal reader of mine had a question about drinking alcohol because she’s menopausal. She noticed she was getting terrible night sweats when she would have beer or a glass of wine. Yes, it was because of the heat in alcohol and her moving from pitta stage (heat escaping) to vata stage of life. [...]
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There’s SO much to do!
November 1st, 2010 · 6 Comments
This question was based on a comment from A Day In The Life of MonicaB. your day in the life sounds heavenly. all that time to yourself to juice up and give yourself what you need. the trick i need you to teach me is this: how do i incorporate these learnings and teachings when [...]
Tags: Emotions · Energy Shifting · Feel Good Chatter · Questions! · Tips
Happy Halloween Tips!
October 31st, 2010 · 3 Comments
Tip #1 If you eat a lot of candy, fast the next day and drink ginger tea until your tummy feels better and your tongue is pink! Tip #2 If you’re eating pumpkin seeds chew them up good! We don’t have teeth anywhere else and they might hurt coming out… That’s as wise as I [...]
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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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Tip: Clear Burps
September 6th, 2010 · No Comments
HERE’s a lovely thought: When you have clear/clean burps, it means you have fully digested your last meal and your body is ready to eat! A fine example: It’s 6:00 pm (dinner time) and you are still burping up Indian food you had for lunch (burp talk is just never pretty). That means the food [...]
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Two Hearts
August 18th, 2010 · 3 Comments
When giving hugs, hug people over their left shoulder instead of their right. Then you will be heart to heart!! It feels totally different, better. Try it! Afterall, two hearts are better than one!! (Anyone have Stacey Q in their head now?!)
Tags: Emotions · Feel Good Chatter · Tips
Introducing: SEASONAL BLOOM!
July 11th, 2010 · 17 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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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!
Little Liver Tips
May 10th, 2010 · 3 Comments
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 [...]
Tags: Doshas · Physical Imbalances · Questions! · Tips
4th Dosha Uncovered!!
April 1st, 2010 · No Comments
Heehee. A wee bit of nerdy Ayurvedic humor for ya. There are only three doshas – you should know them! Have a great day!
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Tip: Safflower oil great for skin
March 28th, 2010 · 2 Comments
Hey!! Safflower is a GREAT oil to use in place of body lotion (a la chemicals) for spring and summer. It’s natural, lightweight, non-heating and makes skin sooooo smooth. I LOVE it! Also apply at night around the eyes to reduce crows feet. xo!
Tags: Body · Pitta · Skin · Tips · Vata
Tip: Honey is heating
March 24th, 2010 · No Comments
Hello Honey! ;) Honey might seem sweet, sticky, and heavy. But! It has a special quality (kinda magical) in which it digests hot, sharp, and drying. Great for heating up spring colds and clearing out kapha. That’s why honey is great for colds, mucus in the chest or snotty sinus problems. Oh and use the [...]
Tags: Nutrition · Spices & Herbs · Tips
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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Jet Lagging
February 24th, 2010 · No Comments
If you’re a jet-setter you might also be a jet-lagger. Yeah? You know, like when you get home from your flight and it’s hard to get back into routine? You might have a headache, lethargy, feel extra sleepy or cloudy in the mind. And it might be hard to wake up and stick to your [...]
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Tip: Eucalyptus for Sinuses
February 21st, 2010 · 2 Comments
Hey! For sinus problems and congestion, put a few drops of eucalyptus oil on a paper towel and sniiiffff! You can also put the drops on the floor of your shower in the morning for instant steam therapy.
Tags: Kapha · Physical Imbalances · Tips