At some point in our lives, mostly at the least opportune time, we come to a sudden recognition of ill health. Be it fatigue, lack of mental clarity, weight gain, lethargy, a sloppy inefficient liver, cholesterol and blood sugar levels creeping up or indigestion and other annoying reminders that all is not well. Ayurveda, a [...]
The bitter melon is the most beneficial gourd of all. According to The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, a cup of bitter melon contains 23 calories; it is also an ex- cellent source of vitamins B, C, and E, folic acid, zinc, fiber, magnesium, and contains twice the potassium of a banana. Mix it with cantaloupe to [...]
We enjoy the nutritious benefits of most members of the gourd family – watermelon, cantaloupe, and cucumber – yet few of us are familiar with the most bitter, and thereby the most beneficial, gourd of all: bitter melon. Also known as balsam pear, bitter melon resembles a cucumber with bumpy, warty skin. According to The [...]
Acuveda Holistic Health Center offers both acupuncture and Ayurvedic treatments under one roof along with a new opened up space for Yoga classes, allowing the local community to initiate a daily practice as a means of preventive health care. The homegrown family-owned clinic and studio is located in a bustling shopping center at Rosecrans Avenue [...]
Summer is A Season When We Do Well by Paying Attention to Staying Cool The energy of the pitta dosha, according to Ayurveda, embodies qualities similar to fire. For any of us with a dominant amount of pitta in our constitution, researching decisions and operating in a way that maximizes efficiency and [...]
While the positive aspects of travel include seeing new places, meeting new people, and many other joyful experiences, we have to find ways to cope with the mind/body stress and anxiety associated with changes in our usual daily routines and rhythms. According to the science of Ayurveda, the psycho-physiological, elemental or chemical balance of an [...]
Preparing for a retreat, organizing your bag, incorporating chanting in the car, planning ahead to maintain balance, and packing a warm scarf can help you cultivate equilibrium on your many adventures, wherever your travels take you. Top 10 Tips for Staying Balanced While Traveling By Gigi Yogini 1. Pack Consciously to Lighten Your Load When [...]
Sometimes called apple or salad pears, Asian pears combine the crispy crunch of the root vegetable jicama with the sweet juiciness of an apple (pears and apples are in the same plant family). You can find Asian pears at your local farmers’ markets starting in May—and since they store well for up to six months [...]
Sharing Yoga on the Road Yoga practice at the Gabriel household in Burbank (Guy and Michelle and their children, Seychelle and Dylan) has become a family affair, particularly for Guy and Seychelle. Guy’s enthusiasm for the practice is infectious—and had taken hold before he even completed his first class, when Center for Yoga on Larchmont [...]
Photo by David Young-Wolff New Mom Tea Recipe This new mom tea provides a nourishing drink to support a new mom's health and well-being. Ingredients: 2 parts cumin 2 parts fennel 2 parts fenugreek 2 parts wild yam (or licorice) 1 part coriander ½ part ajwain (asafoetida) if available 1 pinch fresh lavender [...]