What are some of the functions of Phytonutrients? Many are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-microbial, and others support the immune system. Phytonutrients are also cofactors for biochemical reactions in the body, some act as vitamins and some help to lower her cholesterol. Here is a…
While preparing for teaching my class on the yoga of digestion and reviewing the classic medical literature, I was reminded of Ayurveda’s viewpoint on digestion and diet. Ayurveda is at least a 5000 year-old system of medicine that originated in India. Ayurveda is a…
I love looking at a variety of ways that health and healing can be delivered. I was thinking about music and music therapy the other day as a great way to help individuals cope with trauma. Generally, trauma is seen from the individual as…
Looking for a way to expand your mindfulness practice? Try washing dishes! Mindfulness just means staying in the present moment. No, that doesn’t include thinking about your next meal, not having paid your taxes yet, or that vacation you took to Hawaii last week.…
Gentle stretching creates more space in your body as well as more space in your day! How does it do this? So glad you asked! Stress can be stored in our bodies in the form of tightness in our muscles. Eventually these tightened muscles…