Ayurvedic Tips and Reminders- Preventing Colds

Hello and Happy New Year! The New Year is definitely off to a cold start and we are all trying to stay warm and prevent colds. The tips in the following article from the Huffington Post about preventing colds are some I’ve touched upon in previous blogs- outside of washing your hands frequently. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-doctors-avoid-getting-colds_us_582b75a7e4b0e39c1fa6b8ac Great to…

Ayurvedic Tips and Reminders/ Plan to Cleanse?

Dear friends, One of the most common New Year’s resolutions women make is a weight loss plan. Does this sound familiar? Have you been thinking about it? First , I suggest you read this article from the US News on why diets fail and how to approach a resoultion before embarking on a plan.. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/2015-12-29/why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail. After…

Ayurvedic Tips and Reminders/ Self Care During the Holidays

Dear friends,   Season’s Greetings! The holiday season is upon us. This year flew. Stores are filled with glitzy decorations and an abundance of gifts to purchase. From makeup to kitchen gadgets,clothes, cars, jewelry and shoes, the signs of shopping for the holiday season are everywhere! The overstimulation due to increased traffic, loud sounds, bright lights…

Ayurvedic Tips and Reminders/ Political Stress?

Dear friends, Welcome to my weekly blog! We are approaching a big day for our country; the presidential election. So many issues face our country, from global warming, terrorism, and an unstable economy. We are all making a very important decision. A report from Psychology Today states that 50% more people are seeking counseling for stress and…

Ayurvedic Tips and Reminders/Do you get a little depressed?

Dear friends, Welcome to my weekly blog! In Ayurveda, depression is not an isolated psychological phenomenon. Ayurveda looks at the whole person when addressing symptoms. The same headache in one person might require a different remedy in another depending on their lifestyle and overall health. A person with digestive issues might be having relationship anxiety in…