Monthly Archives: August 2011

Breakfast Grains

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Jdurner

Breakfast is an important meal. The body is just waking up after a long pause without food. And since food is your main source of energy, to fuel the activities of your day, you need to feed the body to … Continue reading →

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10 Steps To Re-Frame A Belief

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Jdurner

What is re-framing?  It is a process of becoming aware of a thought, belief, or habit pattern that doesn’t fit with who you are and where you are going in life and then exploring how you can change the thought, … Continue reading →

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Spicy Vegetable Rice

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Jdurner

My primary goal with cooking is to enjoy high quality, healthy food with a minimal amount of effort. As such, I am always on the look out for tasty quick dishes and this all-in-one rice extravaganza fits the bill. Enjoy! … Continue reading →

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Decreasing Overload in an Imbalanced Society

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

As an Ayurvedic Practitioner, I help you live in a healthier, balanced way. And this means identifying factors which are creating imbalance. From a larger societal pattern, one of the main factors of both imbalance and stress is the fast-paced, … Continue reading →

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Self Oil Massage or Abhyanga

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

“Oleation therapy is the best remedy for alleviating vata – the most important among all the doshas.” Caraka Samhita Abhyanga is the Sanskrit word for Ayurvedic massage and means loving hands. While abhyanga can be done therapeutically, it is also an important … Continue reading →

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Eating with the Bounty of Summer

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

From the Ayurvedic perspective, living in rhythm with nature is key to enjoying a healthy, balanced life.  And nowhere is this truer than with eating with the seasons. Each set of foods that are harvested within the different seasons serve … Continue reading →

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What is Ayurveda?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

Ayurveda is the 5,000-year-old system of natural healing from India.  It is a holistic system focused on wellness and balance. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that can be broken down to its roots to understand its meaning. The word ayur means … Continue reading →

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