I've always considered myself a healthy person. But, when Ayurvedic practitioner John Douillard rattled off a list of "common" symptoms (listed below) and many of them resonated with me, I perked up and tuned into what he had to say about hot water health benefits in Ayurveda. The Symptoms water retention skin rashes/itchiness breast swelling/tenderness during menstruation or breast … [Read more...]
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Stay ‘Rooted’ This Fall
Every year around this time, I get nostalgic as summer draws to a close and the season starts to change. The dry heat and sticky humidity that radiate from the pavement before sunrise turns to fresher, cooler air and I prepare to say goodbye to sunny skies and sandy beaches and embrace rich harvests and crisp breezes. Fall is my favorite time of year. During the summer months I find myself living … [Read more...]
How to Improve Digestion: Reflections on Digestion
Since studying to become a Health Coach, I've been curious about how to improve digestion. I know it's not a 'sexy' topic, but let's talk about it. Understanding Digestion Digestion is the way our bodies process, understand and react to the food we eat. You may know this, but the quality and composition of our meals, as well as exercise and environment all affect how we digest. Check out some of … [Read more...]
Yay for CSA!
Check out the beautiful produce I got from my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) yesterday! CSAs are a great way to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. It's the perfect way to make a profound impact on your community and your health. Join your local CSA. In NYC visit https://www.justfood.org/csa/ to find one near you. … [Read more...]
What’s Your Local?
A couple of weeks ago, I was having drinks after work with some girlfriends when one proclaimed that she doesn't buy organic blueberries but the ones she buys are local. In New York City, fruit stands conveniently dot the street corners in abundance. These are typically one-man operations that set up at sunrise and come down after the evening rush hour. They carry a variety of fruit like bananas, … [Read more...]
Naturally Thin the Holistic Way
I'm a big fan of Bethenny Frankel (you may know her from Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City) so I picked up her book Naturally Thin and read it cover to cover in less than a week! I was interested to know how her tips matched up with my own holistic philosophy. I think they're right on track - especially with the concept that diets dont work -- but with one exception: Bethenny admits to … [Read more...]
I Heart Napa Valley
I was fortunate to spend this past weekend on a mini-vacation in Napa Valley. It was my first time in this verdant part of the country and I've never felt so vibrant and alive. After a particularly stressful week in the San Francisco Bay area enduring all-day meetings in windowless rooms, I craved the sunny, relaxing weekend on which I was about to embark. Our only full day was Saturday so we … [Read more...]
How to Attract a Partner: Don’t Give Up, Call In
My distance learning class at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition has an online forum on which students post discussions. Tonight, I read a post from someone who had given up on relationships because she had been lied to or cheated on too many times. Likewise, she didn't believe that there was anyone good out there. It got me thinking about how to attract a partner. To put it simply: Don't … [Read more...]