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Ayurveda
The Ayurvedic Perspective on High Protein Diets

High protein diets are hot right now, but are they right for you? Protein is the *it* word right now in many of my consultations. High protein recipes are super trendy, and I get a lot of clients asking how this fits into Ayurveda.  The Ayurvedic take on protein: In

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Ayurveda
Losing weight around your Vata region

If you’re not losing weight around your Vata region (abdomen and thighs) despite cutting calories and increasing movement…there’s a reason! SO many clients come to me feeling exhausted by this rhetoric. I know you’ve heard it before: Calories in < calories out = weight loss. If only weight loss was

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Nutrition Services
Ayurveda
Ayurvedic Guide: How to eat for Menopause

But first, a note on how Ayurveda thinks about Menopause. Menopause has been framed as a loss in our culture—loss of youth, fertility, vitality. And because of that, so many women brace themselves for the worst: hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, exhaustion, anxiety, and changes that feel out of

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Ayurveda
My favorite herbal alternatives for popular OTC medications

Over-the-counter medications can offer quick relief… But some OTC medications have negative side effects associated with long-term use. So, check out this list of my favorite swaps I use from my own herbal medicine cabinet. Before you dive into the list… I highly recommend working with an Ayurvedic practitioner to

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