Dear friends, Marma point therapy, a traditional Ayurvedic practice, aims to promote healing and balance in the body/mind by stimulating specific points ( marma points) located on the skin. Here’s how it can eliminate stress: 1. Balancing Energy Flow Marma points are thought to be junctions where energy pathways intersect. Stimulating these points helps to balance energy…
Dear friends, Something I’ve witnessed over the past 15 years is that stress is the root cause of the challenges women face with their health. Today the word is “trauma”. It’s the reason I began to practice Marma therapy. When I was practicing Naturopathic approaches with women leaving out the energy therapy I found that my…
Dear friends, I feel it’s a good time to revisit the power of oils for their various health benefits and their unique properties. In the summer we often forget the use of essential oils and other oils for our bodies but during Fall and Winter, we can approach the use of oils not only for…
Dear friends, Feeling media overload? Are you overwhelmed with the news? I get it. Don’t fret, your inner peace is still there! Here’s a simple practical, effective Marma point that you can practice daily to calm the mind and release stuck energy in the kidneys.It also helps with sleep.I enjoy practicing this every day after my shower…
Dear friends, On the topic of “seasonal change” I want to bring up the benefits of the herb “haritaki”. It is one of the three fruits in the ” Triphala ” herb and is considered one of the best herbs for balancing Vata dosha.Vata dosha is the energy that predominates in the environment during the…
Stress and anxiety can significantly impact your digestive system. Here’s how: 1. When stress is activated it can cause your esophagus to spasm. This can lead to difficulty swallowing. 2. Stress can ramp up stomach acid in your stomach, resulting in indigestion and heartburn. 3. Feeling anxious can trigger nausea, disrupting normal bowel movements. 4….
Coconut is highly regarded in Ayurveda for its numerous health benefits. Let’s explore some of them: 1. As a beauty remedy, coconut “cools” excess heat in their skin, making it useful for conditions like eczema and sunburn. 2. Helpful in Skin Disorders: Coconut oil nourishes and moisturizes the skin, promoting overall skin health. 3. Hydrating…
Here we are in a collective heat wave. Climate change is affecting everyone.Proper hydration is essential for overall health, and Ayurveda offers some valuable guidelines.Here are a few tips to help you hydrate properly with an Ayurvedic approach. 1. Drink for your body type: Ayurveda views the physiology in three dosha or energy types:Vata, Pitta, and…
Most people don’t find joy in self-care. The sense of well-being is not a priority unless something hits the breaking point. Even then the majority of the population relies on medications, treating symptoms and not focusing on themselves. What else is more important and of value? Self-care is essential for maintaining overall well-being. And acknowledging the…
Hello! For learning, let’s understand that what happens in the physical body directly affects energy and vice versa. Some common types of grief are:Loss of a loved oneLoss of a petLoss of emotional support as a childDivorceFinancial LossMiscarriageGrief can have significant and quantifiable effects on the body. Beyond the emotional trauma, grief can display itself…