Sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem Artichokes, are an excellent substitute for potatoes and a good source of inulin and vitamin C. They make a great vegetable for Kapha constitutions as an alternative to heavier root veggies but are best for Vata and Pitta. Their source of inulin, is more easily digested by diabetics and provides…
Category: Ayurveda
2 Minute Yoga!
Are you sometimes pressed for time but still want to remain in a yogic spirit? Well, this new book 2-Minute Yoga might be for you! Yoga is a constant state of mind-bodyconnection and extends beyond physical asanas. We use asanas to recenter the Doshas back into their homes in the digestive tract. Sometimes, 1…
C-Ya Cigarette Anxiety!
Too many people suffer from tobacco addiction. We applaud those of you who have ditched cigarettes/cigars/pipes, etc. ! In many cases, you might be experiencing a bit of withdrawal anxiety during your recovery. This unique article by Ayurvedic proponent Alex Duncan discusses how Vata aggravation requires rebalancing once the crutch of tobacco is discarded… “I…
Please Read My New Holistic Articles!
Hi All! I’ve recently acquired my own webpage as the SF Holistic Living Editor at http://www.examiner.com. I get to post informative articles and reach a global audience – But, I need your help to get things started. If you could take 2 seconds to click on the link below and read my short article, the…
Holistic Cooking Class!
Veda health announces the next Holistic Cooking Class: The Healing Power of Food 6:15pm Thursday, April 19th at Soulutions for Daily Living, Newtown, PA Please call 215-968-9750 and reserve your spot as space is limited.
Arnica – A Deeper Look
Amidst the mountainous regions of Europe and the Northwestern United States, a yellow-petalled perennial flower holds the power of true bruise-healing wonder. Arnica montana, one of 25 species of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family, is an herbal gem for medicinal uses in Ayurveda, European folk medicines and homeopathy. Commonly known as mountain tobacco and wolf’s…
Amazing Arnica!
I love Arnica. Yes, it’s odd that someone could be in love with a flowering plant, but this little daisy like panacea has bailed me out on multiple occasions. And, it has done it once more… Clumsily, I fell the other night – a nasty fall that almost broke my foot. I tripped over a…
Brown Toothpaste?!
Hey Natural Product Enthusiasts! Here is a very interesting natural toothpaste press release. It’s Zion Health’s Claybrite Xtra.
Say Chia!
Remember those little green sprouting ceramic pets we all had back in the 80s? You know, the one where you mixed the little seeds with water and brushed it onto a little pig or sheep terracotta figure and watched it grow a bushy little garden “fur” coat. Well, I bet you never thought those little…
Officially Organic?
Some alarming news for the field of Organic Agriculture has come to light in an ongoing search for the authenticity of organic food. Peter Townsley, former president of a California Liquid Fertilizer, Gonzales, California was indicted last year for scheming to defraud purchasers of organic fertilizers and the approval agency, by falsely representing his company’s fertilizer…
Hungry For Change!
Hey Everyone! Here is a trailer for a truly dynamic, incredibly interesting EWG video series on changing your lifestyle with food. It is a compilation of many of the leading faces in the Nutrition, Health and Fitness industries. After watching this trailer, I’m curious what the series with bring and what parallels it might have…
The Blood Type Diet!
Perhaps you’ve heard of the Blood Type Diet (BTD). Here is an extremely interesting analysis of a Blood Type O individual from Dr. D’Adamo’s website. There are actually many parallels in this diet to Ayurveda. Taking Blood Type O for example – They have classic Pitta type characteristics: decisive, organized, goal-oriented, practical, aggressive, fighters, prone…
Beet it!
Good Morning Foodies! Today’s post is about Beets, beets and more beets! I must confess that for most of my life, I’ve been afraid of these little jeweled-tone babies. But, after a wonderful Ayurvedic cleanse And the introduction to delicious Golden Beets, I can now say that Beets of all varieties are a much more…
Fabulous Garlic Confit!
Good Morning Garlic Lovers! If you’re not already aware of the amazing health benefits of garlic, you are most likely aware of its lovely pungent aroma and flavor. Ayurveda views Garlic with the gunas (qualities) of katu (pungent) and tamasic (heavy, grounding, earthy). In a Yogic path, yogis abstain from tamasic food such as garlic…
Introducing The Cookwell Chef!
Greetings Wellness Comunity! Veda Health is expanding her culinary services and now offering The Cookwell Chef for your convenience. If’ you’re interested in improving your health through diet and wellness but pressed for time, try Veda Health’s new Personal Chef Experience. Visit http://www.cookwellchef.wordpress.com for full details and begin to Cookwell today!
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