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…
Category: Clean Green Living
Baking Soda As Deodorant?!
Thanks to one of my loyal readers (thanks Pat!), I wanted to post this interesting article and forum about baking soda as a natural deodorant. Feel free to comment on what you think and any questions you might have. Namaste! SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012 No Sweat – About Baking Soda Deodorant http://www.lisaliseblog.com/2012/03/no-sweat-about-baking-soda-deodorant.html Welcome to the…
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…
HERBS TO RESTORE PH BALANCE!
Jul 6, 2011 | By Tracey Roizman, D.C.Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/486376-herbs-to-restore-ph-balance/#ixzz2Hc4YASVT Photo Credit Keith Brofsky/Stockbyte/Getty Images Aside from adding signature flavor to many of your favorite dishes, herbs offer a wealth of potential healthbenefits. Many herbs contain high levels of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Herbs also contain phytochemicals that help prevent and treat many common health conditions. If you…
Inspired Girl!
What an inspired story! Check out this short video of clips from Jennifer Tuma-Young who through loving herself, lost 100 lbs and began to change people’s minds about their self image. Gratitude and Blessings to her!
Going Bananas!
Bananas – Ayurvedic Perspectives http://www.pathtoayurveda.com/bananas-ayurvedic-perspectives/ Bananas can be a controversial food when dealing with the doshas. Often constipating for Vatas, clogging for Kaphas and hot/cool for Pittas depending on ripeness, bananas must be eaten seasonally and in the case of home remedies, with other foods and spices. Here are 8 suggestions of home remedies with…
Go Organic!
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/about-our-products/organic-food Organic Food Some things are just no brainers, like knowing you can always find a lot of organic food at our stores. As the first nationally certified organic grocer in the US, we offer you the biggest and best choice we possibly can because it’s an important part — perhaps the most important part —…
Whole Grains With Dr. Weil!
Whole grains – full of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and low-glycemic carbohydrates – are an important part of my Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid, but I always specify “true” whole grains. This means when using or cooking with whole grains, the individual grains must be intact or cracked into a few large pieces,not ground in flour. Few nutrition guides…
Nightshades No More!
Hey Folks! Just wanted to pass on some Ayurvedic wisdom on nightshades after being inspired by a friend’s detox program this morning. Thanks! Nightshades are part of the Solanaceae family of plants and contain traces of toxic alkaloids that can cause inflammation, retain water in the body and be slightly addictive to your body’s tissues. Click the photo…
Fast Facial Acupressure!
As many of you know, I have an Acupressure certification and teach Acu-Yoga. I love supporting the two and presenting unique ways to increase our daily health by stimulating Chi and Prana throughout our bodies. Above is a great mini-video from one of my favorite Health Channels, Veria.com. Below is my link to The Ultimate…
Hand Manicure In a Jar!
I made one of these for my mom 2 Christmas’ ago with essential oils and she loved it! Be sure to use an airtight jar and keep it dry. Enjoy!
Cabbage is Ahead of the Game!
My SF Holistic Examiner Article http://www.examiner.com/article/cabbage-is-ahead-of-the-game
Cabbage Fever!
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/soluble-fiber-cabbage-4643.html Cabbage is a great winter vegetable and a true friend to a healthy colon. Offering significant amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber, cabbages are thought to help reduce your risk of cancer according to the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Cabbage can be aggravating to Vata dosha so be sure to use a pinch…
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