-Pranayama Practice- Alternate Nostril Breathing (Anuloma Viloma): It is recommended to begin Pranayama practice with “alternate nostril breathing” and basic “breath awareness.” This pranayama practice is about breathing through alternate nostrils of the nose. Another name of this is Nadi Shodhona Pranayama, or Purification of the Nervous System and is calming and purifying. To begin, sit comfortably in a chair […]
Interview with Sahara Rose, Certified Holistic Ayurvedic Nutritionist CACAO, PITTA ENHANCING Question: Medicinal Foods has delicious herbal chocolate products. The over arching ingredient in these products is of course the cacao. What are the effects of cacao on the body in relation to Ayurveda? Sahara Rose: So, cacao doesn’t come from India so when we […]
Interview with Sahara Rose, Certified Holistic Ayurvedic Nutritionist TRUSTING YOUR BODY’S WISDOM Sahara: It’s really important for people to know what is going on with their specific bodies according to their environment, the weather, their stress levels, and exercise, because all of these things play into account. Since we live in the information age, it’s […]
Loaded with Fiber, Vitamin C, Protein and Antioxidants, these following foods should be stocked in your kitchen to ensure you are receiving health benefits from everyday consumpsion. Ginger Health Benefits: Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties Ginger is a flowering plant that originated from China. The rhizome (underground part of the […]
Winter will be here before we know it and with the cooler temperatures and snowy days approaching we are also headed into the cold and flu season! Prevent yourself from getting sick this time of year and prepare your body using the following natural remedies for cold and flu season. Gargle – Gargling can moisten a sore throat and bring temporary […]
Macadamias are a major source of several nutrients including Vitamin A, iron, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folates. They also contain zinc, copper, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium, providing plenty of reasons and health benefits of Macadamia nuts. This USDA health chart provides further support on the health benefits of macadamia nuts: USDA Health Chart: […]
Meat is just one of several protein foods you can consume to reach your diet needs, which might surprise several individuals. In fact meat is sometimes recommended as one of the last sources you should rely on for your protein source. In a recent study by the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, the United States Department of Agriculture […]
“You are what you eat” is a saying that’s been around for quite some time, fighting with minds and bodies on what to eat (and not eat) to make one look and feel good. As you consume food not only is your inner body affected, but the outer fabrics of your body as well. Nutritionist’s have confirmed that the healthier […]
Natural beauty can be strengthened by the amount of minerals we consume throughout our bodies, and considering 95 percent of our body is constantly interacting with minerals, we all have a good chance of enhancing our natural beauty everyday. The only problem is several individuals are unaware of the natural way to glow and do not understand why raw foods […]
Eating healthy can be a challenge, especially when you’re purchasing Organic items for you and your family every week. Places like Whole Foods can sure put a dent in your wallet, but that shouldn’t steer your shopping cart away from making healthy meal choices. Instead use the following tips to help you purchase organic items and keep your […]
Accept that dinner invitation tonight with friends and family and stop holding yourself back from a night out just because you are afraid of what the restaurant menu has to offer. Instead, get excited and be happy that you can now eat healthy at a restaurant, especially with the help of the following tips that will keep you on […]
Reading nutrition labels has become more misleading these days, with serving sizes confusing consumers into believing they’re eating less food, while consumers struggle to identify the difference between organic and conventional produce. To clarify the difference of food labels and how to read organic, conventional and GMO produce, we have provided details on how to read labels and what to look […]
You probably could get a good deal from this guy at Yak square in Gyegu Town, the biggest Cordyceps sinensis market in Yushu. Or you could poach along with other Tibetans from May to July in Bhutan’s Jigme Dorji National Park. However the eager over-harvesting is having its impact on the environment and species. Wild […]
Cilantro is one of those amazing herbs that you can do virtually anything with. It goes splendidly in many dishes– especially in Mexican cooking. The leaves are almost calorie free and its more of an aromatic– best used raw or as a finish in cooking to maintain the flavor and texture. Great in salsa, cilantro […]
Durian Health Benefits Hanging out at the top of his 15 year old Hawaiian Durian tree, Sky Kubby discussed the healthy living tips of eating Durian. Large Durians hang all around. Dedicated to Durian Lovers everywhere. This video was inspired by our first full fruit set! I had so much fun filming this video from […]
What is Urban Foraging? Urban foraging for edible plants is becoming more and more widespread in urban epicenters around the country. This practice is exactly what it sounds like– foraging for wild edibles in the urban landscape. As it turns out, there is a ton of edible plants that have medicinal value that are […]