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Importance of using an Ayurveda Copper Tongue Scraper
Ayurvedic Tongue Scraping Benefits Perhaps you’ve heard of the benefits of scraping your tongue in the morning? The tongue represents the whole entire body, and by scraping you are stimulating the release of toxins within every tissue in your body, including your internal organs. Have you ever seen a coating on your tongue in the…
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Ayurveda and Oral Health
Importance of Ayurveda and Oral Health Having a properly functioning digestive system is very important to have good health. The process of digestion begins within our mouths and is key to Ayurveda and Oral Health. Our salivary glands are the first phase of digestion of starches. But did you know there are many other roles…
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Ayurveda and the Liver
The human body is a miraculous combination of our brain, nervous system, digestive system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system along with many other vital organs. One of the primary players is the liver which is key to our health and vitality. Continue to read more about Ayurveda and the Liver. Ayurveda and the Liver Functions The liver,…
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Balance Pitta: Five Ayurvedic Tips
Summer time is related to Pitta Dosha. Pitta Dosha is a combination of fire and water. Fire in the environment is increased during summer time. When we bring balance to this fire element within ourselves and in our environment, then our summer is smoother and much more enjoyable. Here are some important tips to balance…
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Tips For A Deeper Sleep
Would you like to sleep deeper? Having a balancing bedtime routine is crucial to being able to fall asleep easily, and stay asleep. How To Unwind From Your Day The first step is taking advantage of Kapha time. Kapha time of night is from 6 PM to 10 PM. The Kapha time of night allows…
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Healing viral infections with Ayurveda
by Dr. MaryJo Cravatta Winter season can bring much joy with the holidays. Sharing time with family and friends, spending time shopping, and so many other delightful activities warm our hearts. However, we will also be more likely to come into contact with others that may be infected with the variety of respiratory viruses that…
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Handling emotions with Ayurveda
We are about to enter into the holiday season with a wide variety of celebrations. These range from Thanksgiving to New Years with many in between that we will share with family and friends. These bring about challenges about handling emotions. During these times with those closest, have you ever noticed having a tendency to…
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Sacral Chakra & Ayurveda
The Sacral Chakra, or Swadhisthana, is the second of the body’s Energy Centers. It is located in the abdominal area between your Pubic Bone and your Navel. It is responsible for our fluidity in relation to others, our ability to relate in an intimate way, and our creative side. This Chakra is composed of the…
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Ayurvedic Oil Pulling / Cleansing Technique
Ayurvedic Oil Pulling is the most amazing cleansing technique. This ancient therapy had been “lost” for many decades – thank goodness it has regained in popularity over the last several years. It is easy and effective. In the morning, on an empty stomach, before brushing your teeth – put 1 TBSP of plain sesame…
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Ayurveda and Menopause / Peri-Menopause
In my practice in Northern California / Grass Valley, CA, I have had the opportunity to see many peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women. In this article, you will find information explaining an Ayurvedic understanding of the reproductive hormones and get a clearer understanding of Ayurveda and menopause. Every woman will respond differently as she goes through…