According to the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda, working with the rhythms of nature can lead to a balanced mind and body. The three doshas (mind-body types or constitutions) in Ayurveda align with three seasons as well as times of the day, and times of your life: Kapha = Spring; 6-10 am and pm; childhood Pitta = Summer; 10-2 am and pm; middle age Vata = Winter; 2-6 am and pm; old age Once you discover your dosha (see Resources below for an online quiz to help determine this), you will have a better understanding of how to achieve balance. Note that in Ayurveda, like increases like. As such, too much “like” can cause imbalances that lead to disease. Therefore, the key is to use the
Raindrops on roses and grains in my kitchen... These are a few of my favorite things. Singing yet? Julie Andrews I am not, but I do have some kitchen loves to share with you today. Lately I've been rediscovering some new (really old) grains. I've been having fun experimenting with them and subbing them in for other, more common grains (read: brown rice, quinoa). I want to share these new/old healthy grains with you. Grains are the scourge of food for some, and to them, I say- read on, because I love my healthy grains. Whole grains are a huge source of energy, have key vitamins and minerals, and are naturally low fat. They have been linked to lower risks of heart disease, diabetes, and cer
