Dear friends, In Ayurveda, the junction of the seasons is an ideal time to cleanse the body. Just as the dry leaves are falling from the trees, the accumulated toxins and heat from the summer need to be shed from our physical bodies. Ayurveda sees the human body as a microcosm of the macrocosm. In…
Dear friends, If you are new to my blog welcome! Sometimes I provide holistic tips and sometimes it’s more of a personal story. Please feel free to forward to your friends and family. The wiser I get the more I realize how alike we all are. So I hope these stories spark a place within…
Dear friends, To discover Ayurvedic Tips on staying cool read my recent article here BALANCED PITTA. Please share the article with anyone who you feel could benefit! I appreciate your support in growing awareness of self healing with others. This is how I believe we can participate in changing our world- by healing ourselves and…
Dear friends, We really don’t need any more information unless it’s useful and you can put it into practice. Do you agree? My intention is that you use this information for your highest well being. In Deepak Chopras’ recent book ” The Healing Self” cowritten with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi , the pioneering neuroscientist , he…
Dear friends, We’ve witnessed this past week how the “have it all” life didn’t lead to happiness both through the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Maybe you have another take on it- that’s mine- I can’t speak for you. I could not start this week’s blog without their mention. I have more questions…
Dear friends, As we live in the digital age viewing art is more and more accessible online. But is viewing art in person actually good for your health? This topic, if you know me personally is “dear to my heart”. Being a health and wellness practitioner for over 15 years I witness the rise of…
Dear friends, As a big fan of plants for healing purposes, I decided to try using CBD oil ( cannabis oil). I’d recently visited a specialized gynecologist for slight inflammation in my bladder ( a common symptom postmenopausal). Her suggestion, ” we can always inject steroids into your bladder”. My answer, a resounding “no…
Dear friends, If you’ve watched the Royal wedding you’ve witnessed a feminine beauty that comes from the inside out. For some, it’s about the glitz and glamour ( nothing wrong with that at all and fun to witness, yes be rich and philanthropic) but from a bigger picture, there was love and connection. We certainly…
Dear friends, Something called “ojas” in Ayurveda is considered the by-product of food, according to Dr. Vasant Lad, the world-renowned Ayurvedic doctor, and author. In other words, Ojas is a subtle essence of energy. It correlates with one’s immunity, energy, and vitality. Increasing ojas, increases energy, vitality, and a youthful appearance and glow, strong immunity, and…
Dear friends, It was great fun sharing Ayurveda 101 at Sama -Food For Balance in Buckhead, Georgia Wed May 9th for Mindful Mornings. We had the company of over 12 great women wanting to learn more about this ancient science of self-healing. Kuddos! First, we danced in a circle singing ” Earth is my body,…