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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Eliminating Distractions with the Practice of P...
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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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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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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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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The Ayurvedic Key to Health: Knowing Your Curre...
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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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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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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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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Sesame Vitality Shake: A Nourishing Drink for t...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pose of the Day: Warrior III
Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III) gets its name from its strong energy and the resilience it develops through practice. It challenges our balance and perspective as we stand on one leg...
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Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III) gets its name from its strong energy and the resilience it develops through practice. It challenges our balance and perspective as we stand on one leg...
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Applying the 8 Limbs of Yoga to Modern Day
Many years ago, an Indian sage named Patanjali wrote a now famous treatise called The Yoga Sutras. This document offers a blueprint for living a life filled with joy, peace, and...
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Many years ago, an Indian sage named Patanjali wrote a now famous treatise called The Yoga Sutras. This document offers a blueprint for living a life filled with joy, peace, and...
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The Art of Using Ayurvedic Spices
I have a cabinet full of Ayurvedic spices. Each time I get ready to cook a meal, I get so much joy from seeing all the opportunities inside these little...
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I have a cabinet full of Ayurvedic spices. Each time I get ready to cook a meal, I get so much joy from seeing all the opportunities inside these little...
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