Healthy and Inspired Living
The diet to balance kapha corresponds to the many of the low-fat, mostly vegetarian diets out there including that recommended by health and wellness guru Dr. Dean Ornish, as well as those who advocate for raw food veganism. This diet is proportionally rich in antioxidant and anti inflammatory nutrients, and typically low in protein and… [Read Full Story]
There we North Americans go again, enjoying too much of a good thing. I’m talking about soy products. But the Japanese have been eating soy for centuries, and they seem so lean and old, and healthy. This is true. However, upon further examination, we notice that the soy consumed in Japan is often fermented, in… [Read Full Story]
Skin problems, such as acne, aren’t an uncommon health concern/complaint among both genders and can occur at any age, from early teenage years into adulthood. In the past year, I’ve talked to more than a handful of people who have experienced acne at some point in their life and have been on acne medication to help… [Read Full Story]
Everybody has a story and it’s our stories that define who we are as people. Many of us may think our stories are not interesting or relevant enough to share with others, but this is a huge fallacy. Each person possesses within them a treasure trove of personal experience and stories rich in lessons I’m… [Read Full Story]
Ellipticals are one of the two most commonly purchased pieces of cardio equipments with the treadmill being one of them. However, there is one advantage that set the ellipticals apart from most other fitness equipments. With an elliptical trainer, you can work out both your upper and lower body at the same time. This full… [Read Full Story]
Dr. Claudia Pillow debunks the myth that breakfast and protein bars are “healthy” food, even if they are organic and gluten-free. Do you know what Maltitol is? It could be in your protein bar. Maltitol is a hydrogenated sugar alcohol carbohydrate (derived either from corn or wheat) that is converted to glucose in the liver,… [Read Full Story]
Cancer kills. At least that is my experience with the disease. Cancer killed my mom Judy, my friend Ian, my aunt Bea, my uncle Larry, and many other relatives. All young now gone. Yes, my list is quite long. By the time I reached 30 years old, I lost a handful of people who enriched… [Read Full Story]
The diet to balance vata is similar to the many of the high-fat diets out there, including the Atkins, Weston A. Price, ketogenic and Paleolithic diets. In Ayurveda a high-fat diet is used to help regulate a fast metabolism, to help put on weight and balance the nervous system. It is useful to nourish the… [Read Full Story]
Breathing is the most basic activity of human life, and it is also the foundation of yoga practice. Yoga breathing is sometimes called pranayama. This two-part word contains “prana” which means “life force,” and “yama,” which means “control.” In other words, yoga breathing is about having control over the life force of breathing. Breathing, of… [Read Full Story]
The 2011 Chicago Marathon along with the New York City race marked the start of the marathon season with more than 80,000 runners between the two races attempting to complete the 26.2-mile or 42.195 kilometers marathon distance, according to Huffington Post. Whether you are a walker or a runner, if you are interested in participating… [Read Full Story]
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