Rediscover restful sleep naturally
When was the last time you fell asleep within minutes, and woke up feeling rested? At least 60 million Americans experience sleeplessness to a point that they seek support from a medical provider. In fact, sleep concerns in the U.S. add up to an estimated $16 billion in medical costs[...] |
![]() | Simple Stress Reducers...
by SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT It's no secret that stress is a huge issue. Study after study seems to be coming out almost daily about how it impacts our health, immune system, relationships, aging, etc. One of the biggest things to help manage stress, and I am sure that almost[...] |
![]() | Cold & Flu Season Preparedness
The cold and flu season is here, so I wanted to send out a quick note with some things can help keep you healthier naturally during the next few months. It is important, more than ever, to keep a strong and healthy immune system, whether you vaccinate or decide that[...] |
![]() | Ayurvedic Herb Guide for Autumn
Herbs for autumn offer nourishing support to keep you healthy during the dry, cold, windy days of the fall and winter seasons. Each herb has special qualities that give it a unique role in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. The beneficial herbs listed below are available in bulk powders (spice jar, ½[...] |
Triphala Tea to Cleanse the Eyes, Mouth and Nose
A daily cleanse of our senses allows us to interact more rewardingly with our world and to make our awareness more clear and precise. There are many techniques to do this depending on which sense you want to cleanse. One way is simply decanting a Triphala tea. Before bed boil[...] |
![]() | An Ayurvedic Guide to Healthy Elimination
An Ayurvedic Guide to Healthy Elimination Revolving Seated Pose Helps Support Healthy EliminationPhoto: Banyan Ambassador Pamela Quinn Ok... Let’s be completely honest for a moment. Who among us has not suffered from constipation, diarrhea, or some other malady affecting the bowels? For many of us, these disturbances are somewhat routine[...] |
Special Tuesday Tip for this Monday: Cilantro helps Beat the Heat
Tuesday Tip Cilantro helps to Beat the Heat The Heat index today for the Twin Cities is supposed to get to 105 degrees Fahrenheit - and super humid! Even for a hot summer fun loving person like myself... this will be a HOT one.In past newsletters, I've talked about how Strawberries and Hibiscus are[...] |
Tuesday Tip: Celery reduces Water and Increases Attraction
Celery is a favorite addition to many summer time meals, and it makes a lot of sense. Celery is considered Cold in Ayurvedic Medicine, as well as Astringent, Sweet, Salty and Pungent. It helps to reduce Pitta (Fire) and Kapha (Earth & Water), though does increase Vata (Air & Ether).Celery[...] |