Monthly Archives: July 2012

Dosha Specific Spice Waters

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Jdurner

Spice water is a type of an herbal tea. In Ayurveda, water mixed with spices, herbs or juice (lemon or lime primarily) are used for a variety of reasons: Digestive teas help process and absorb food and decrease digestive symptoms … Continue reading →

Hydration Balance

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Jdurner

You’ve heard the saying, “you are what you eat”, but aside from the glass of milk shown in the food pyramid, nothing much is mentioned in terms of what you drink. While you may hear cautions of moderation in terms … Continue reading →

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Pitta Play, Learn, and Chill Retreat

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jdurner

If you are individual with a Pitta dominant or dual dosha constitution this is a retreat just for you! What does that mean exactly? Pitta people are those most prone to living life boldly, always looking for the next adventure. … Continue reading →

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Pitta Pacifying Recipes

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Jdurner

To help you stay cool throughout the summer, you want to focus more on Pitta pacifying foods and recipes. Any good Ayurveda cookbook will have a list of what foods those are so I recommend purchasing one of these books … Continue reading →

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10 Things To Diffuse Intensity

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Jdurner

In Ayurveda, the 5,000 year old holistic health system from India, summer is considered the season of heat or the Pitta season. Pitta, one of three life forces that exist within you as well as in various aspects of life, … Continue reading →

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Pitta Cooling Condiments

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Jdurner

Summer in Ayurveda is the Pitta season which is dominated by heat. To balance this life-force in your body and mind, Ayurveda uses cooling foods. Take the edge off your heat with these recipes. Enjoy! Cilantro Chutney Cilantro is an … Continue reading →

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Curried Couscous with Cherries and Almonds

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Jdurner

I came across a basic recipe for a yummy couscous dish in my local newspaper awhile back and finally got around to testing it out the other week. I made a couple alterations and turned it into more of a … Continue reading →

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