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Emerging into 2012

In the past week, I’ve offered to a few people my hopes that their New Year is off to a great start.  The majority of responses haven’t been stellar. In fact, yesterday, when asked how his year’s been so far, a colleague responded with hesitation, “Well, umm, its been interesting.” I laughed, and admitted the [...]

summer spice blend

This blend  is balancing and cooling for Pitta (fire) types.  The combination of turmeric and coriander promotes liver health, while Fennel and mint or cilantro cool pitta during the fiery days of summer to come. 2 tbsp Coriander Powder 2 tbsp Cumin Seeds 2 tbsp Fennel Seeds 1 tbsp Turmeric Chopped Mint, Cilantro or Parsley [...]

life should be easy

“Conflict of any kind -physically, psychologically, intellectually-is a waste of energy… it is extraordinarily difficult to understand and to be free of this because most of us are brought up to struggle, to make effort. When we are at school, that is the first thing that we are taught, to make an effort. And that [...]

March Spring Cleanse Recipe- KITCHARI

KITCHARI (pronounced kit-char-ee) 1 cup     Basmati Rice 2 cups     Mung Dal (split yellow) 7 cups (approx.)     Hot Water a bit of     Salt 2 Tbs.     Ghee 3 tsp.     Mustard Seeds 2 tsp. Cumin Seeds or Powder 2 tsp.     Fennel Powder or Seeds 2 tsp.     Turmeric Powder 2 tsp.     Coriander Powder 1 pinch     Asafoetida (Hing) Carefully pick [...]

BUCKWHEAT: February’s Heart-Healthy Recipe

Heart-Healthy and Kapha-balancing Buckwheat- how to prepare a delicious bowl…