Heartfelt Tips for Cardiovascular Care
As you recall from your elementary science classes, our heart and blood vessels make up the cardiovascular system. Its primary role is to carry blood full of oxygen and nutrients...
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Dharana and the Power of Focus
What is the cost of having a distracted mind? We pay a price to have all these shiny objects at our disposal. The ability to focus on a single thought...
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Moringa Oleifera—A Superfood for All Ages
Moringa oleifera often makes headlines thanks to its superb nutritious content. Rightly so—it truly is a superfood. Its leaves are particularly nutritious.
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The Taste of Spring: Why Bitter Is So Important
When we bite into something bitter, our first reaction may not be to have more, but despite many of us having an aversion to bitter foods, this taste has plenty...
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5 Ashwagandha Studies You Should Know About
Ashwagandha is one of the most well-known and widly used Ayurvedic herbs. And for good reason! It is great for so many functions in the body—from sleep, energy, and stress, to...
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Growing Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is one of the most revered herbs in Ayurveda. Maximizing the body's ability to resist stress, it enables the body to sustain energy throughout the day while promoting sound,...
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Pranayama & the Power of Yogic Breathing
Pranayama is the fourth of the eight limbs of yoga, according to the ancient sage Patanjali. In the second book of The Yoga Sutras we find the description of pranayama...
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Cooking with Pippali: Sweet & Spicy Recipes
Pippali (Piper longum), commonly known as long pepper, is a tasty, aromatic, and energizing addition to several recipes, from soups and stews to zesty desserts.
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Going Deeper with Dhyana & Meditation
As we climb to the seventh limb of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, we come to meditation, and ultimately dhyana, the state of total awareness.
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Licorice: Getting to Know Your Herbal Allies
While many people associate licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) with the chewy, black candy we knew as children, the licorice plant has a much broader therapeutic appeal and widespread historical fame. Sure,...
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Introducing FairWild Triphala
How often do we think about the wild plants in a formula, and how they are sourced? We are proud to offer our first FairWild certified formula, Triphala tablets.
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Seasonal Respiratory Support with Pollen Protect™
As spring blossoms into new life, it's the perfect time to set yourself up for wellness so you can go outside, take a deep breath, and enjoy the glory of the season.
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The Ayurvedic Key to Health: Knowing Your Current State of Balance
When you first discover Ayurveda, you feel a magnetic pull to learn more. The way the system addresses each person as a unique individual feels a lot like having a...
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Eliminating Distractions with the Practice of Pratyahara
Our journey moves from outward to inward as we dive into the topic of pratyahara, the fifth limb of yoga. Often quickly glazed over or ignored completely, pratyahara is the...
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How Discovering the Doshas Can Change Your Life
Just as all individuals have all three doshas inherent within themselves, dual-doshic or tri-doshic manifestations can be identified in our natural environment.
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Sesame Vitality Shake: A Nourishing Drink for the Change of Seasons
Sesame seeds are a commonly used Ayurvedic ingredient. The whole seeds are often added to food and the oil is prized for abhyanga and other treatments. But there’s one more...
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How to Use Marma Points for Ayurvedic Breast Care
Bodywork, such as massage, can be undervalued in our Western society. It is often seen as a luxury or a splurge rather than an essential. Ayurveda has a very different...
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Heart Beet Chips with Greek Yogurt Dip
Beets are one of the most beautiful and delicious root veggies around. Plus, they're fun to cook with! This fun, creative recipe takes full advantage of beets' bright colors and...
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How Yoga Asana Prepares the Body for Meditation
Ahhhhh, asana. Those bendy stretchy poses are typically the first images that come to mind when we hear the word yoga. Asana is the third in our exploration of the...
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6 Ways to Ease Your Partner into Ayurveda
Do you have a special person in your life who isn’t prioritizing their own health? Maybe you have a vata boyfriend who stays up till 2 or 3 a.m. watching...
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5 Ways to Commit to Self-Care in 2018
When life gets busy, self-care is often the first thing we sacrifice. Many of us think that taking time for ourselves in the middle of busy times seems indulgent, but...
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Yoga's Ancient Code of Conduct—the Yamas & Niyamas
Karma comes to us when we apply the first and second limbs of yoga to our lives. Learn more about these ancient codes and how they support our spiritual growth.
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Rose Energy Bites
Simple. Easy. No Bake. And so delicious! These tasty little bites are packed with tons of flavor and lots of plant-based energy.
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Fire Cider Winter Tonic
Fire cider is a wonderful and protective winter brew that boosts the immune system and warms you right up. If you haven’t heard of it or if it seems daunting...
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