The keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet. It lowers blood sugar and insulin levels, and shifts the body’s metabolism away from carbs and towards fat and ketones. There are several versions of the keto diet. The standard (SKD) version is the most researched and most...
Winter food and General nutritional guidelines for strengthening the Kidney Yang: From the Chinese five element theory point of view, the kidneys represent in our body the water element and winter season. In winter movement in nature is downwards. Winter nutrition...
Summer foods Like every season, the summer provides an opportunity to experience and benefit from the changes in nature. It is the time to absorb direct heat from the atmosphere and loosen any long standing contraction or binding. The summer offers us the opportunity...
Spring foods Spring is a time of renewed growth in nature and in man – and therefore it is associated with Chinese medicine wood element. The wood element represents the force of renewal and growth, the ability to rejuvenate and bloom.Its main essence is the...
Summer soup! You must be joking?! This is the common response to my suggestion to eat soup during the summer months or as breakfast. Well, if you think about it, over half of the world’s population is accustomed to eating soup, all year round, both during the...
When the digestive fire is too strong and fast, peristalsis is hastened, appetite is intense and even a very big meal does not create discomfort. Fast digestion is a result of Stomach Fire or excess Pitta. Due to the Hot, Sharp and Penetrating attributes of Pitta,...
A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health. In fact, it’s just as important as eating healthy and exercising.According to Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, sleep is one of three key factors contributing to our ability to both survive and...
Oil pulling and mouth cleansing Perhaps in recent years you have heard about a DIY dental health practice called “oil pulling.” Oil pulling is part of the Ayurveda daily morning routine, for keeping the mouth clean and healthy. Oil pulling helps to...
Eating outside your routine – on vacation, at a restaurant or a holiday feast Keeping your routine personalized diet is the best preventative medicine. However, in average, 20% of your meals may vary, according to the circumstances. Weekends, holidays, parties,...
Routine Routine is the foundation of a well-lived life. Routine creates simplicity, perspective, and helps you stay organized. Lack of routine creates instability, confusion, and an inability to identify the cause from the effect. A good routine supports your ability...
Self-oiling is called Abhyanga in Ayurveda. The Sanskrit word for oiliness is Sneha, which can also be translated as love and as sturdiness. Like the experience of being loved, Abhyanga can give a deep feeling of stability and warmth. “The body of one who uses...
Walking is a great place to start if you’re new to exercising or simply lacking motivation to be more active.Walking is the oldest form of human physical activity there is, and the benefits of walking are great! Helps You Maintain a Healthy Weight Low-Impact and Easy...
