Ayurveda's Take on Feasting and Fasting Today, we're diving headfirst into the fascinating world of intermittent fasting! So many folks out there are jumping on the intermittent fasting bandwagon, and they've been bugging me non-stop to share my Ayurvedic take on it. Well, buckle up, because we're about to take a fun-filled ride through the [...]
Should I go on a detox? That is the question I get asked very frequently! I loved fasting! There was a kind of spiritual high and rush of energy when I fasted that was very addictive. It started when I was about 19 years old when I read a book by [...]
Experience the healing power of nature and build resilience! I recently went to a private Women’s Retreat at the beautiful Whole Heart Ranch outside of Denver, Colorado. Whole Heart Ranch is the brilliant creation of HeartMath coach and Equine Intuitive Amy Budd. Amy works with 4 beautiful, kind and wise horses. [...]
Having trouble balancing your work and your life? It used to be that work-life balance and work-life integration were the buzzwords in the realm of employee experience and company culture. But, the workplace dynamics have shifted drastically since its mainstream emergence.People are still struggling with anxiety, burnout and depression. Women are [...]
There’s nothing like a home-cooked meal! Remember what it felt like eating your grand-mother’s cooking during a family gathering? The delicious smells coming from the kitchen would make your heart burst with happiness and your mouth water. Every bite of the food was like an explosion of delicious flavors, that made [...]
Actually, it’s never a good time to go on a diet… but right now, it’s even less of a good idea! I’ve been watching a bit of television lately and every year around this time, we’re bombarded with diet commercials! That’s because, every year, losing weight is at the [...]
One of my clients had been dieting for over 60 years. Losing and gaining weight repeatedly. Until at 71 years old, she decided it was time she focused on her health. In 2 years, she lost over 115 lbs and never gained it back. She shared that in addition to following [...]
Ayurveda and Yoga are called “sister-sciences”. Do you know why? Both Yoga and Ayurveda are the fruits of the teachings of the ancient sages of India going back thousands of years […]
Good and stable energy helps us meet life’s challenges and feel safe. I recently participated in a panel discussion about spiritual protection for the modern woman with Sacred U. What is spiritual protection? To feel inherently safe or spiritually protected, no matter what life throws at us, we need to: [...]
Mental Health concerns all of us! July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness month since 2008 thanks to author, journalist and mental health advocate Bebe Moore Campbell. Why is it important to pay special attention to “minority” mental health? Here I’m using the word “minority” as a way to describe groups [...]
