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Chyawanprash – The “Ageless Wonder”

Give your immune system a Boost with Chyawanprash.Love that Jam!Chyawanprash, (pronounced CHA-WON- PROSH) is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal jam made in a base of Amalaki fruit. Amalaki fruit – or “Amla” is the richest source of vitamin C known to man. It is often called the “Ageless Wonder” due to its remarkable rejuvenative properties and [...]

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Balancing the Doshas

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What to Look For When Buying Health Supplements

When it comes to buying health supplements, there are seemingly endless options to choose from. Particularly online, there are thousands of companies selling health products, which at first glance, can be hard to distinguish if you don’t know what you are looking for. Many people become frustrated, or don’t know that there is a difference [...]

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Turmeric – One of Nature’s Finest Herbs

Turmeric, an orange-colored spice imported from India, has been a staple in Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cooking for thousands of years.In addition, Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines utilize turmeric to clear infections and inflammations on the inside and outside of the body. But beyond the holistic health community, Western medical practitioners have recently come on [...]

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Ghee and it’s Ayurvedic Roots

Ghee has quite a long history, as it has been used in Indian cooking for many thousands of years. Ghee is an essential (and nutritional) element in Ayurveda and in much of Indian cuisine, similar to the way butter or margarine is used in American cooking. Ghee also transcends the cooking realm, as it is [...]

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High Pitta? Try the Ultimate Cilantro Cooling Pitta Drink

1 Whole Bunch Cilantro3/4 Cup Coconut Water1/2 Cup Aloe Vera Detox Formula (Check in your local health food store)– Put ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!Immdediately feel cooler mentally and physically!

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Mandalas

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Variations on Basic Basmati Rice – A staple of the Ayurvedic yogic diet

As stated earlier, rice is featured heavily in the Ayurvedic yogic diet. In India most meals are served with basmati rice, a light and aromatic long-grain variety with a cooling effect on the body. It has a balancing effect on the digestive system and soothes the nervous system. Basmati rice is good for calming an [...]

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Sesame – Ginger Salad Dressing

Summertime, with the weather hot, and full with Nature’s bounty of fresh vegetables and herbs lends itself well to eating more salads. There are so many different combinations of greens and other locally grown vegetables, the possibilities are almost endless, depending on where you live. The following recipe is delicious on a wide variety of [...]

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Summertime Tips

It’s summertime and our stress and discomfort can rise as the temperature climbs. Of course, some wise souls know that this is a signal to take a noontime siesta, but most of us still must go about our work and errands. Even when we’re on vacation we can be bothered by hot weather. [...]

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