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Your Body in Winter Early winter starts in late November and lasts through mid January. As the days grow shorter, they grow colder as well. As your body prepares for the drop in temperatures, you find yourself craving heavier foods

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Is Pitta your dosha?

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Routine is Vata's best lifestyle remedy. The minimum routine for healthy, happy, and successful living is 1) eating your meals at the same time daily and 2) getting into and out of bed at the same time daily. Changes in these two areas disrupt your bio-rh

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Kapha individuals are naturally loving, supportive, and stable. Kapha can be compared to a swan or a tortoise. Kapha people make pleasant companions and loyal friends. They have an amazing ability to nurture. Underneath their calm constitution, howe

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Here are ten habits to improve digestion. Wait for the signs of true hunger. Eat the same time every day. The stomach likes to b

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Routine meal times are essential for health. The mind loves freedom but the body loves stability. Digestion is demanding on resources. The body schedules blood to make sure enough is available for digestion. Eating off schedule not only

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Soothe Your Nerves with Daily Oil Massage Keep your skin soft, calm your mind, and warm up your body in the fall with an early morning oil massage. The practice of oil massage is called abhyanga in Ayurveda. The sensation of abhy

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Rich foods and holiday libations may be difficult to avoid during this festive season, or anytime you gather with friends and loved ones. Food is often the centerpiece of social occasions, and an important part of relationship building. It's important to

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Next time you are hungry, this ancient technique will help you decide how much to eat: Place your two hands together and make the shape of a bowl or cup. Limit your portion size to this volume, approximately 2/3's the size of your stomach. Ideally, you'd

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Routine is the foundation of a well-lived life. Routine creates simplicity, perspective, and helps you stay organized. Lack of routine creates instability, confusion, and an inability to identify the cause from the effect. A good routine supports your abi

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Travel is full of uncertainty. Delayed flights, jet lag, and new environments disrupt our routine and rhythms. You may find yourself choosing unhealthy fast foods when desperately hungry. The following Ayurvedic travel kit minimizes uncertainty

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Here is a sample shopping list for a busy person. These items are all easy to throw together for a quick meal. Learn more about Stocki

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Preventative medicine is one of Ayurveda's greatest strengths. Preventative medicine in Ayurveda is based upon several pillars: Awareness of your body Recognizing imbalances early Knowing how to change your diet and lifestyle to

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Toxins in the blood often accumulate on the back of the tongue. While a slight coating on the back of the tongue the size of a dime is normal, a thick or large coating is a sign of a large toxic burden. As bacteria thrive off the accumulated toxins, they

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After eating, blood rushes to the stomach to supply stomach glands with fluids. The food is mixed with acids and slowly turns into a sauce. About fifteen minutes after eating, the food if fully hydrated and blood flow to the stomach relaxes somewhat. To e

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Introduction Your days are rushed, and you find yourself grabbing a bite of food as you run out the door. Maybe eating on the run has become a way of life for you. So how are you going to stay healthy when you just don't have the t

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For most people, if you have to breathe through your mouth, your exercise routine is too intense. In Ayurveda, consistency is usually better than intensity. If you overdo it, you'll hurt your body and find it harder to keep up the pace. P

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What's My Body Type?

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A few years ago, the book "French Women Don't Get Fat" became a New York Times bestseller and planted a seed in all of our minds that the French, and perhaps most Europeans, have something figured out about food that Americans seem to be missing. While Am

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Warm water boosts your metabolism, improves your circulation, and stimulates healthy elimination of the bowels. A glass or two of warm water before meals improves acid and enzyme production, stimulating healthy digestion. Sipping hot water between meals k

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Is Ayurveda really about your health? At Joyful Belly, we believe Ayurveda is about something greater than health. Ayurveda literally translates into "the science of life." As a practitioner, I have come to realize that Ayurveda's focus is exactly what it

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All foods that are difficult to digest must be chewed with care. Insufficient chewing of food forces stomachs to break down larger chunks by acids. While an easy task for a toot

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Food is how communities share life together. Every day, the dinner table is where we do most of the living, the giving, and the receiving that happens in community. For many individuals, praying and holding hands at the dinner table is also a cherished da

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Summer is hot and alive. The terrain is naturally green and lush, and the days are long and humid. Summer is abundant with yang energy. It is all about action. In Chinese medicine, yang is similar to pitta dosha. The energetic nature of the summer is soci

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What's your well being worth? You know your health is important to you. But how are you going to make time for your body? Clients tell us they don't have time for their health. They are busy raising kids, working full time and seeking out some pers

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Many times people think of staying healthy in terms of deprivation or torturing their body. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Taking care of your health is about gentleness and nurturing. It should feel good and comforting to take care of yourself. Be ki

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Ayurveda recommends concentration on the taste of food while eating. Paying attention improves your intuitive eating skills. Did you know that the flavor of food changes with every ten bites. By actually tasting the food, you enjoy it more. Plus, it keeps

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Ever heard the phrase, "dress for success?" We so often hear that the way in which we dress affects several walks of life, and perhaps most importantly the way we feel about ourselves. When they take the time to dress nicely and make themselves presentabl

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Most people know me as a foodie. And it's true I love food. I have traveled to the ends of the earth in search of tasty recipes, to make your life delicious, and bring the health that Ayurveda promises. But my joy comes from a deeper source.

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Prayer is a vital component of spiritual expression, connecting us with a higher power and bringing guidance, comfort, and wisdom. In this article, we will explore the different prayer positions and their significance. Prayer with hands and heart