The deeper the better, right? When it comes to massage, it’s a common misconception that if it doesn’t hurt, it’s not therapeutic. Interestingly, Ayurveda offers a series of light-touch massages that have passed the test of time. New science tells us that while there are surely benefits from deep muscle massage, there are also benefits […]
Do You Need More Protein as You Age?
Are you the kind of person who eats the same thing day after day, month after month, year after year? According to Ayurveda, there are circadian cycles that we must pay attention to in order to maintain good health. Based on these daily, seasonal, and life cycles, there is mounting evidence that our diet should […]
Best Ways to Detox your Brain
Did you know that your brain has its own lymphatic system (called glymphatics) and that there are easy ways to keep it running smoothly? I have written numerous articles on the newly discovered lymphatic vessels that drain toxins from the brain while you sleep (three pounds per year!). But this is just the tip of […]
Is Oxytocin the Key to Monogamy?
Oxytocin is known as the bonding hormone. At birth, it is released by the mother and literally bonds parents and child for life. Oxytocin is increased during acts of appreciation, generosity, service, touch, hugging, massage, gratitude, and emotional connection.1, 2 Oxytocin is sometimes called the “hugging hormone” or “trust hormone” because it naturally increases during […]
Emotional Body Type Quiz Results
Interpretation Thank you for taking the Emotional Body Type Quiz. Your result shows a tendency towards Sattva. If your Emotional Body Type is predominately sattva, then life is good. Remember, one can always chip away at changing some of the rajasic and tamasic qualities that exist. If you scored 100% sattva, this is the […]
Emotional Body Type Quiz Results
Interpretation Thank you for taking the Emotional Body Type Quiz. Your result shows a tendency towards Rajas – Sattva. If your Emotional Body Type is predominately sattva, then life is good. Remember, one can always chip away at changing some of the rajasic and tamasic qualities that exist. If you scored 100% sattva, this […]
Emotional Body Type Quiz Results
Interpretation Thank you for taking the Emotional Body Type Quiz. Your result shows a tendency towards Rajas. Excess rajas indicates the risk of burning out, or chasing love and satisfaction with activities that may never deliver what you truly seek. Moving Forward This process of self-inquiry can be adapted to any or all of […]
Emotional Body Type Quiz Results
Interpretation Thank you for taking the Emotional Body Type Quiz. Your result shows a tendency towards Tamas – Rajas. Excess rajas indicates the risk of burning out, or chasing love and satisfaction with activities that may never deliver what you truly seek. Excess tamas usually means you have drifted into a protective cocoon […]
Emotional Body Type Quiz Results
Interpretation Thank you for taking the Emotional Body Type Quiz. Your result shows a tendency towards Tamas. Excess tamas usually means you have drifted into a protective cocoon that your mind has convinced you is the safest place to be. Moving Forward This process of self-inquiry can be adapted to any or all of […]
The New Super Ghee: 500% More Potent
You’ve probably heard that grass-fed is better than grain-fed when it comes to meat and dairy products. Well, the differences might amaze you! Cows grazing in grass pastures with no supplemental feed had a whopping 500% more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in their milk fat than cows fed typical dairy diets.4 When ghee is organic […]
How Vitamin C Protects Vitamin E
When we think of vitamin C, we think of citrus fruits that are generally not available during the northern winter months. Nuts and seeds are the main fare for most northern winter-philic mammals. This means many of us are getting a lot of vitamin E with very little vitamin C during the winter—which may be […]
Round 2: Eat Wheat vs Grain Brain | Finding Common Ground with Dr. David Perlmutter
Have you heard of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain? In it, Dr. David Perlmutter argues that wheat, carbs, and sugar are the brain’s “silent killers.” He recommends going completely gluten-free and using fat as your main fuel source. 1.5 million people have read his book, and while it has made quite a […]
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