by David | Apr 7, 2014 | Ayurveda, Herbs/Food/Diet
A close relative of Brahmi, this is also a brain-friendly herb that enhances mental performance and improves circulation. Gotu kola is used, in fact, as a substitute for brahmi in the West. In contrast, gotu kola is a weaker nervine but a better diuretic. This...
by David | Mar 31, 2014 | Ayurveda, Blog, Children's Corner, Herbs/Food/Diet
Sugar isn’t bad for us. In fact it’s a very special form of food because it tastes great and is supportive to our brain function, skin, energy levels, and more. These Two Factors Give Sugar a Bad Name 1. The sugar many Americans eat isn’t sugar at all. 2. The...
by David | Mar 17, 2014 | Ayurveda, Herbs/Food/Diet
Benefits: 1. Ama Digester (great for removing gunk and grime from poorly digested foods) 2. Can pacify gas and bloating in stomach and intestines 3. supports digestive fire and ability to absorb food nutrients 4. Increases circulation Also great for: – Heart and...
by David | Mar 10, 2014 | Ayurveda, Herbs/Food/Diet
One of the best all around herbs to include in your diet on a regular basis (pitta dosha constitution be careful as it’s heating) -Natural antibiotic –contains Allicin -Purifies fatty tissue layer and Ama in general (undigested food) -Stimulates action of the...
by David | Mar 3, 2014 | Ayurveda, Herbs/Food/Diet
Fenugreek: AKA: Mother’s Little Helper Good for neurological problems Fenugreek is a great spice for the postpartum state. Supports mental functioning and help stimulate milk production relieves local pain and swelling when applied locally. Stimulates appetite and...
by David | Feb 24, 2014 | Ayurveda, Herbs/Food/Diet
relieves abdominal cramping, spasms, and gas. Aids digestion (agni) without causing inflammation (pitta) take after meals as a tea (1 tsp in a cup of hot water) or 1/2 tsp of the seeds Spiritual: It balances the first three chakras and all energy flows in the abdomen,...
