Category Archives: health

Natural First Aid for Spider Bites

Posted on August 12, 2008 by

It’s definitely summer. The spiders are out in force in my house. I’ve never been able to stop it, and I don’t want to spray a ton of chemicals in my home to kill them either. I did a little … Continue reading →

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Flower Power!

Posted on July 25, 2008 by

While Bach Flower Remedies are effective, the nice part is, you don’t have to see a doctor to find the flower essence that is right for you. The methodology behind Bach Flower Remedies is that all illness is first an … Continue reading →

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Make your own baby food

Posted on July 17, 2008 by

It always amazes me how much money people will spend on all those jars of baby food every week. Not only is the food inside those jars barely passable as food, but it’s expensive! You spend all that money, and … Continue reading →

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Mangosteen

Posted on July 3, 2008 by

Lately, I’ve been noticing an “up and coming” fruit that seems to be gaining popularity, and thought I would look into it. It’s called Mangosteen. The Latin name of the mangosteen is Garcinia mangostana L. The genus Garcinia is named … Continue reading →

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Eczema

Posted on June 27, 2008 by

Eczema has plagued me for many years now. While it has gotten better over time, it is still a part of my every day life. There, I spoke with a woman who was an Ayurvedic expert. She gave me some interesting … Continue reading →

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Aromatherapy for your personality

Posted on June 6, 2008 by

In order to discuss aromatherapy, you first need to understand what basic aromatherapy is. Many people will walk into a store, smell a candle or bag of potpourri, and assume they’ve just had an aroma therapeutic experience. Not so. True aromatherapy … Continue reading →

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Massage for one

Posted on May 21, 2008 by

Abhyanga is the Ayurvedic term for “self-massage”.  Ayurveda promotes Abhyanga on a daily basis. Why? It’s good for circulation It releases toxins that build up in the body It lowers heart rate and blood pressure It’s relaxing. A great way to … Continue reading →

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Personal Rituals

Posted on May 14, 2008 by

Personal Rituals are a very individual thing. You may not realize it, but you have your own personal rituals already. From your routine in the morning, to the order in which you do things when going to bed at night, … Continue reading →

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Ayurvedic Recipes!

Posted on May 12, 2008 by

We have a wonderful new section (see links at the top) on Ayurvedic Recipes! These wonderful dishes are created by our guest blogger, Claudia Dávila. Each recipe can be adjusted to make it appropriate for your dosha. Plus, you can … Continue reading →

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Listen up!

Posted on May 2, 2008 by

Folks! If you are taking any Ayurvedic medicines, Click here – this is a ”must-read” and very important article. I encourage you to read it from beginning to end. While it may appear at first that I am trying to tell you … Continue reading →

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