Seeing aspects of the world as reflected through the lens of the five great elements - ether, air, fire, water and earth - has provided me many practical tools in understanding and addressing my own health and well-being. (click here for overview of the Five Elements). The most practical of which is balancing the mind/body ...
A concept of Ayurveda that intrigues me immensely is the “Panchamahabhutas” (in sanskrit) or, the five great elements. For some reason this overarching frame of reference makes absolute sense to me, and in my eyes provides a beautiful depiction of the interconnection of all things and fluctuation of our various states of being. According to Ayurveda, ...
This is our all time favorite breakfast. You can even make it the night before, and take it on the go if you're short on time in the a.m. - just add warm water before eating. 1 cup Rolled Oats 2 cups Water 2-3 Apples, chopped (or Pears) ¼ cup Raisins 2 tsp. Ginger, fresh, minced 1 tsp. Cinnamon, ground 1 tsp. ...
Malus domestica From the “forbidden fruit” to “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” - apples have been in the limelight throughout human history. The latter phrase seems to hold more truth. Apples have proven to be a highly nutritious fruit. And, it seems that the traditional use of term apple in religion, mythology and ...
I’m still experimenting, and will comment more as I eventually address many of these foods in more detail. But here are a few ideas for substitutes of the most common nightshades. Note: I explain the adverse effects of nightshades in more detail here. Sweet Potatoes for White Potatoes - While sweet potatoes belong to the same plant order ...
From what I can tell, nightshades aren’t so good for us - in mind, body or spirit. They are what I would call a “sattvic-inhibitor.” (see this post for more about Sattvic foods). Alas, nightshades include the common and well-loved foods of potatoes, tomatoes, sweet and red peppers, the spices paprika and cayenne, as well ...