Dear friends, We are very close to the allergy season. Ayurveda teaches that the Spring season is called “kapha” representing ” earth” and “water”. This combination increases mucus in the body. Just as in nature, the mountains are thawing from snow, so too our bodies are thawing out from the heavy foods of winter and melting…
Dear friends,Ayurveda, an integrative and preventative healing science dating back 3,000 to 5,000 years, teaches us that our bodies are composed of a combination of the elements: Ether, Air, Fire Water, and Earth. Any imbalance in these elements can cause disturbances in our health and well-being. Being in harmony with nature both within and without is at…
Dear friends, There are many types of honey nature has provided and they are quite beneficial for your health but Ayurveda focuses on one in particular called neem honey”. Neem honey is revered in Ayurveda for it’s medicinal properties and healing value. These are three essential benefits: Neem honey is anti- inflammatory. Especially around the…
Dear friends, Essential oils can quickly enter the bloodstream through the skin and with aromatherapy- inhalation. Essential oils affect the ‘limbic’ part of the brain which connects to emotions and hormones. They are truly nature’s gifts. Simply taking a moment to “pause” can shift your awareness to being present and to the breath. Those moments…
Dear friends, With the cool weather upon us, I thought I would reshare an article I wrote that was published in the Atl Jewish Times- Five Tips to a Healthy Immune System. Whether you opt for the flu shot or not these five tips are simple self-care practices that you can easily incorporate into your daily life. http://atlantajewishtimes.timesofisrael.com/5-tips-for-a-healthy-immune-system/…
Dear friends, Just as you change your clothes every season, so too we need to change our eating patterns each season according to Ayurvedic wisdom. Seasons have properties or qualities that define nature. As the leaves change color and fall from the trees there is dryness, wind and cool qualities of the earth. These qualities…
Dear friends, Before you get tired of eating sweet potatoes, how about trying a delicious orange alternative that will even satisfy a sweet tooth? Butternut squash, a favorite fall vegetable is chock full of benefits. To name a few, butternut squash is packed with Vit A ( nourishing to the skin), potassium and fiber. A…
Dear friends, The topic of “truth” has been playing out in our outer world. I am certain each of us has a response. Ayurveda teaches that what takes place in the macrocosm goes on in the microcosm. While contemplating “truth” these words came up for me. I thought I’d share. Truth begins with the words you…
Dear friends, Sesame seeds and sesame oil have been used as a medicine for thousands of years. According to Ayurveda, there is no better or more therapeutic oil than sesame. It has been documented as a food and medicine in ancient Egypt, Babylon, Rome and India. Almost all Ayurvedic massage oils are a blend of…
Dear friends, Starting next week you will find my weekly blog on my facebook Gedalia Healing arts page- here is the link. https://www.facebook.com/GedaliaHealingArts If you click on the link and “like” the page you will receive notification of the post if you turn on that button on your phone. My last day at Centre Spring is this Saturday,…