The 10,000 year-old Indian medical system called Ayurveda tells us that we are all different. They differentiate us through the three doshas or constitutions: vata, kapha, and pitta. Each of the doshas correlate with different seasons, which can cause imbalance in the body and mind. The pitta dosha is in charge of transformation and regulates digestion, body temperature, and more. An imbalance in the pitta dosha can express itself as inflammation in the mind and body.
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Reclaiming Your Health the Shamanic Way
Not so long ago, shamans were being wiped out and oppressed in countries all over the world. In some places people couldn’t even own a drum. Today, many people do not understand what a shaman is or what shamanism means. There are misunderstandings within churches because religious leaders, not knowing what shamans do, may preach that shamanic practices go against Christianity, Islam, or Judaism. This is really based on a misconception. Healing is at the heart of shamanism. [Read more…] about Reclaiming Your Health the Shamanic Way
Ayurvedic Body Types and Coffee
Ayurvedic medicine, the sister science of yoga, has helped us understand that we’re not all the same person. Different foods will not act the same in each one of us since we are not all the same. One implication of this is when you read a scientific study about any food, please understand that it only applies to the people in that study, not to each one of us. [Read more…] about Ayurvedic Body Types and Coffee
Dr. Keesha’s Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole
Dr. Keesha’s Paleo Kale Salad
