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Over Exercising?

We all know how important it is to get up and move as exercise helps to keep “Issues out of our Tissues” but some of us take it too far.

The “no pain, no gain” that has been drilled into the fitness world is counterproductive. If you exercise until you’re worn out, it takes longer to recuperate.

Thought the lens of Ayurveda one should exercise between 1/2 to 3/4 of our capacity and gradually that capacity will increase. Always make sure you have stop before you do not have energy left to recover. Recovery is where the healing begins. Slow and steady wins the race against “Issues in our Tissues”

“Blockage is disease/Flow is health” 

 

Coconut Water ~

Are you drinking coconut water? If not, you should be.

Ayurveda Wellness Healing staff drinks coconut water daily as it is one of the best thirst quenchers and replenishes energy naturally as it contains, vitamins, nutrients and anti-oxidants

Sugar content in tender coconut is minimal compared to any other drinks available today. Fresh tender coconut water is quite sterile and is free from microorganisms.

Tender coconut has been used to treat a variety of health problems.

Prevents: Dehydration, bloating and acidity. It’s antioxidants help reduce the swelling in hands and legs. Helps in digestion. Excellent for skin health, great for those that suffer from eczema.

“Blockage is disease/Flow is health”

The Empty Cup

The Empty Cup ~

An empty cup is a gift

It allows us to have walked away from things, people, institutions etc that were no longer filling us up.

It takes strength to empty our cups.

When our cup is empty it can be filled with anything, anyone we like, desire.
An empty cup helps us reach out to things “we” like, need.

When our cup is filled with “us” joy has a chance to appear.

Too often we loose ourselves in relationships with friends, family, partners, jobs etc that are not filling up our cup with “us” but them.

Embrace your empty cup, don’t rush to fill it with things, people or believes that are not “you”.

A cup filled with “you” feeds your soul.

“Blockage is disease/Flow is health”

Blueberry and Strawberry Salad

Blueberries are small but highly nutritious berries. They taste amazing!

According to Ayurveda, they’re perfect for summer (Pitta season) because they cool the body and fall under the Pitta Pacifying Diet.

The health benefits of blueberries and their Ayurvedic properties are quite remarkable. Read more, and take advantage of seasonal fresh blueberries with the following blueberry and strawberry salad recipe for summer.

Blueberries have a good source of fiber (approximately 14% of daily fiber) and are low in calories. Among all fruits and vegetables, blueberries have the highest antioxidant capacity. Blueberries contain flavonoids and phytochemicals that possess antioxidant properties.

 Blueberry Strawberry Salad

 

READY IN: 5mins

 

Serves: 1

 

INGREDIENTS

 

  • 2 
cups mixed salad greens
  • 1⁄4
cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 
tablespoons candied or toasted walnuts
  • 4 
strawberries sliced
  •  1⁄4
cup blueberries
  • 
raspberry vinaigrette dressing

DIRECTIONS

  • Lay the greens on the plate.
  • Pile the feta and walnuts in the middle of the greens.
  • Scatter the strawberries and blueberries on top.
  • Serve with the dressing on the side, and not until ready to eat (it wilts the salad).

Enjoy! 

Summer Colors

Cooling colors for summer…

Summer is the season of fire, and there is an increased tendency for arguments, yelling, and getting angry. It is better not to discuss any serious topics during the hot hours of the day, or during very hot days. If you need to make important decisions, do it in the morning or evening when it’s cool.

Dress in cotton (or silk) clothes, and as much as possible avoid colors like red, orange, yellow, and black. Gentle and mild colors help one to stay cool, especially blue, white, green, and purple. After dressing, you can do your worship or meditation practice if it is part of your routine.

Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC go to summer color is white…what’s your go to summer color to keep your cool?

“Blockage is disease/Flow is health”