Happy Valentines Day! Although I know that Valentine's Day is mostly about loving others I would like for you to consider this year trying something new, loving yourself by making space in your life for self care. In Ayurveda practicing "dincharya" or daily routine is a great way to incorporate self care into your day. Here are a few simple ideas: Drink warm water with splash of lemon ... Read the Post
Ayurveda 101
This week I wanted to introduce one of my favorite topics, Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an ancient system of healing originating in India. It is often called the "sister science" to yoga. Ayuh = Life and Veda= Knowledge"Ayurveda is a medical science and its purpose is to heal and maintain the quality and longevity of life" Vasant Lad, M.A.Sc. Ayurveda is very complex but here are a few basics ... Read the Post
Monday Meditation
Last week we worked with the breath and a simple saying (mantra) "I am at peace." This week I would like to introduce another favorite meditation called "Still Lake of the Mind" which I learned during my yoga teacher training at Devanadi Yoga. This is a simplified version. Begin by finding a comfortable seated position. Gently close your eyes and notice your breath flowing in and out ... Read the Post
Do I Need A Probiotic?
The easy answer....it depends. Probiotics have become really popular in the last few years and are used to help with a number of conditions including antibiotic associated diarrhea, IBS, and even allergies. However, not all probiotics are created equal. It's important to realize that we know relatively little about the use of probiotics supplements as they are being used today. There are ... Read the Post
Infant Vitamin D Drops
Supplemental Vitamin D is recommended for breastfed infants regularly but it is VERY important to look closely at the label. Your provider will likely recommend 400 IU/day which in the most commonly available product is 1 ml (about 20 drops), but in some newer products which are better formulated (in my opinion) the dose could be 0.25ml or even just one single drop (which is really easy to apply ... Read the Post
