We’re excited to announce that Nicole Herbert AD will be joining our team and accepting appointments starting May 22, 2017. We warmly welcome Nicole to our team of practitioners at Roots of Wellness Ayurveda and encourage you to book your…
Ayurvedic view of salt
Pink Himalayan and Sel Gris (Celtic grey sea salt) are our favorites. True Sel Gris is harvested exclusively with wooden instruments preventing contaminants such as aluminum that may be present in refined salts. It contains an abundance of trace sea…
Wholesome living and a peaceful countenance – the best medicine?
Wholesome living and a peaceful countenance are the best medicine, according to Ayurveda. Thousands of years of history (Indian scholars can trace back evidence more than tens of thousands of years) and careful meticulous observation of human nature lends credence…
Santosha (contentment) and the practice of gratitude for health
Do you worry too much? Does a racing mind keep you awake at night? What if you could master the mind to cultivate contentment (santosha), sleep better, and concentrate more fully? Ayurveda accepts this treatment procedure based on Yoga ideology.…
Reasoning – an important instrument of knowledge
Among the Indian systems of thought, it is Ayurveda that openly recognizes reasoning as an independent and important instrument of knowledge (known as pramana). This naturally marks a point of departure from the primitive mentality of reliance on magic and…
the definition of health
This is the definition of health that guides the practice of Ayurveda. This sloka or Sanskrit verse from the Ayurvedic text Susruta Samhita Sutrasthana states that health arises from: A balanced relationship of the doshas or energies within the body…
Melanoma incidence and mortality rates on the rise
In 2002, not long after her first child’s birth, Heather’s father was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. She watched as her dad fought cancer with cutting edge technology, surgery, and interleukin immunotherapy. Her father’s battle, and battle it was, lasted three…
here’s to your health – our gift to you! (Limited time offer)
Our gift to you! Learn more about Ayurveda and how it can help you achieve your health goals with this discounted offer. Have you been introduced to Ayurveda at your local yoga studio? Did you hear about Ayurveda on your favorite…
Heather has received her Ayurvedic Doctor certificate!
It’s official – Heather Baines has received recognition as a Professional Practitioner at the level of Ayurvedic Doctor by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). She is one of 14 practitioners currently recognized as an Ayurvedic Doctor in the United…