Gedalia Healing Arts

Dear friends, Winter can feel like a time of sluggishness. The qualities of the earth contribute to that.Aromatherapy- the art of using essential oils for health benefits is just the antidote to emotional /mental heaviness and dullness as well as to combat winter coughs and colds. Here are a few recommendations for winter essential oils: 1….

View report Dear friends, The qualities of nature that influence human behavior and characteristics are called “gunas” in Ayurveda. They are named sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic.Here’s how they influence human behavior: 1. Saatvic- meaning pure, harmonious and balanced.Characteristics associated with qualities like wisdom, calmness, purity, and serenity.People who exhibit saatva are often self-controlled, virtuous, and spiritually…

Dear friends,Taking back one’s power is a deeply personal process that can look different for each woman, but it is ultimately about living in alignment with one’s true self ( one of the goals of Ayurveda), asserting autonomy, and feeling empowered by one’s choices.Some key factors are :1. Recognizing one’s value without relying on external…

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…