Chandra Namaskara is the Moon Salutation It is a beautiful, expressive series of asanas that is performed slowly and with great attention to detail. Chandra Namaskara is often performed at night to prepare the body for bed or early morning before sunrise, if the body prefers a gentler series of movements. The moon is a…
Category: A Happy Life
Kickin’ Kale Chips!
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE KALE CHIPS! First encountered at California Farmer’s Markets, the Kale Chip craze has spread nationwide. And they are great – but Expensive. I was just gifted a brand spankin new Dehydrator and am so psyched to make my own Kale Chips on a regular basis. Here’s a…
2 New Holistic Hours in February!
Thanks to our overwhelming requests for more Holistic Hour, we will be hosting 2 sessions in February! Both sessions will cover Spring Cleanses. Register for the session that best meets your scheduling needs! Call 215-968-9750 to Register. I look forward to seeing you all then! Namaste, Julie
7 Wellness Trends To Watch In 2013!
Click HERE to see the Text for Each of these Projected Trends for 2013! By Jason Wachob Start Slideshow » 7 images What an amazing time to be in wellness! We’re in the initial stages of a giant shift in the way health is perceived globally. This year I saw some exciting new trends: the gluten-free lifestyle…
Vitamins From Food: You Have to Watch This Video!
A recent interview with nutritionist Kimberly Snyder reminds us about the Ayurvedic Approach to Food & Nutrients. In this short video, Kimberly presents a 5 Day Vitamin Plan to jumpstart different Bodily organ systems by increasing the Vitamins THROUGH FOOD! I am in FULL support of this type of approach where we first Revaluate our…
How Much Calcium is Absorbed By Our Bodies From Food?
So, I’m on a Vitamin & Mineral Kick right now! Here’s some great information on Calcium absorption from Livestrong. Vitamin D is a big factor for increasing the Bioavailability of Calcium in our bodies to improve absorption. You frequently see it Highlighted on Milk and Dairy products and in Fortified Foods for this reason. Increasing…
Fantastic Fiber!
The Mayo CLinic Offers Some Insight into the Types of Fiber, Sources & Reasons We should Include it in Our Diets! They agree that whole foods are best but provide some tips and suggestions if you are fiber challenged. Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fiber/NU00033/NSECTIONGROUP=2 Fiber provides many health benefits. Here’s how to…
Ayurvedic Approach to STRESS!
Hey Folks, This is a Fantastic summary article about how Ayurveda views STRESS in our lives. Read some of my other posts on the doshas and Ayurvedic Constitutions and feel free to contact me for a consultation. Namaste, Julie Mental Stress | Emotional Stress | Physical Stress From Rama Kant Mishra stress management ayurvedic medicine These…
Twitter Tips for Going Vegan!
No one says you have to be Vegan. I’m not Vegan, yet. =) But here’s some great Vegan tips from Tweeters to include in your culinary repertoire. I especially like the one about soaking nuts and making creamy sauces. Super Fun & Easy, Enjoy! FOOD JANUARY 18, 2013, 12:35 PM7 Comments By KAREN BARROW In this week’s Well…
Making Raw Sprouted Bread!
As promised, here is the video on making your own Raw Sprouted Bread. Looks good! Enjoy!
Sprouting Wheat Berries!
Hi Everyone! This is the first of a few posts on Sprouting Grains. I’m so excited to be able to offer you a nutritious way to enjoy your grains that you might not have thought of before. For those of you who sprout regularly, feel free to offer your advice or experiences. =) This Blog…
Stress-reducing activities can lower your blood pressure!
The MAYO CLINIC adds some good sense to the Stress and Blood Pressure Connection. Here are their tips for managing stress through relaxing, Alternative Health methods. Click Here for the full article. Namaste Stress and long-term high blood pressure may not be linked, but taking steps to reduce your stress can improve your general health,…
Body Odor & Bacteria!
This is a great, clear article from the Mayo Clinic that discusses the two kinds of sweat pores, eccrine and apocrine, and how body odor actually comes from bacteria on the skin breaking down the watery fluid with urea waste or fat waste excreted when we sweat. Stay Tuned to Veda Health and Look for my…
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