by David | Dec 16, 2013 | Ayurveda, Herbs/Food/Diet, Strategies for Success
Herb of the Week: Brahmi: The Enlightened Brain Great for speed learning improve brain function and relaxes anxiety no more senior moments: improves alertness, mental freshness, memory Spiritual: It awakens the crown chakra and balances the right and left hemispheres...
by David | Dec 9, 2013 | Ayurveda, Herbs/Food/Diet
-aids in emotional release -good for when there has been an emotional issue one has struggled with for a long time -creates a relaxed state and the ability to let go -great for 5th and 6th chakra stagnation (for you yogis out there!) -great blood cleanser -herbaists...
by David | Dec 2, 2013 | Ayurveda, Herbs/Food/Diet
Frankincense: AKA:The Consoler Studies are showing frankincense to be a strong immune-stimulant with some claiming that frankincense has the ability to repair DNA. A Chinese study conducted in 2000, indicated that Boswellia (Frankincense) has “anti-carcinogenic and...
by David | Nov 25, 2013 | Ayurveda, Blog, Herbs/Food/Diet, Strategies for Success, Stress Management
Researchers have found that Ashwagandha had an anti-anxiety effect similar to some medications and can help with states of depression. Special Facts – known as “Indian Ginseng” – a wonderful tonic that gives strength without stimulating the nervous system...
by David | Nov 11, 2013 | Ayurveda, Blog, Herbs/Food/Diet, Motivation
Ajwain (Wild Celery Seed) AKA:The VITALIZER In post-session discussions I often here people speak about lack of motivation. To combat this it often takes a combination of a. distressing the body, b. catching up on rest and c. connecting with your heart. However…adding...
by David | Nov 9, 2013 | Ayurveda, Herbs/Food/Diet, Strategies for Success
Vata Season (Autumn-Early Winter) Signs of Vata Imbalance: nervousness, anxiety, dry skin, dryness in general, headaches, difficulty sleeping, constipation, gas, bloating, fickle digestion, bone or muscle pain. Tips for Vata Season: Dietary Tips: Favor sweet, sour and...
