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…
nature heals
NATURE HEALS … We thrive in nature and feel better and healthier when we rely on whole food and herbs in order to help bring in the elements of nature into our daily lives. Interestingly, Japan did a study on…
breast self-exam because no one knows your body as well as you
Breast self-exam may be as effective at detecting early breast cancer as mammography, with ZERO side effect (and no radiation exposure). Heather recommends performing your self-exam during daily abhyanga (Ayurveda oil massage). #nooneknowsyourbodyaswellasyou #healthcare #empowerment Read A Fresh Case for Breast…
the dark side of fitness
Ayurveda recommends moving your body daily, walking after meals, and increasing the intensity of exercise as needed according to body type (kapha) and season (spring). In yoga class you may hear the queue to work out to 80% capacity. Why?…
spring kitchari recipe
Enjoy this simple spring kitchari recipe to reset and jump start your digestion this spring. For a full Ayurvedic cleanse and panchakarma protocol, book an appointment with Heather! Ingredients ½ cup whole green mung beans ½ cup split yellow…
meditation plus exercise, a powerful antidote to depression
Meditation plus exercise is a powerful antidote to major depressive disorder “One clinically depressed participant mentioned that the intervention saved her life,” Dr Alderman said. “That’s a powerful statement, and although I’m not a qualitative researcher and don’t often deal…
Ayurveda’s inner knowing
The holiday season brought bright lights, festive decorations, parties, and abundant opportunity to overindulge. Reflect for a moment on the holiday season just passed: why were we drawn to those bright lights, cheese platters, mountains of Christmas cookies, and goblets…
digestion and health
There is an important relationship between agni, known in Ayurveda as the “digestive fire,” and ama, the byproduct of improper digestion, circulating toxins, and toxic buildup. When digestion is balanced, food is digested properly and one dhatu (tissue layer) supports and…
new to Ayurveda?
What is Ayurveda and how can it address my health concerns? Your health is intimately tied to your diet, your experiences, your environment, and your daily practices. Come learn more and leave prepared to begin a simple daily regimen of self-care, adjust…
a woman’s menstrual cycle is a vital sign
Women. Your #menstrual cycle is a #vital sign! When considered this way, we begin to appreciate our cycle for its role in our overall health, vitality, and power. Bloodletting is one of the 5 actions of purification in the Ayurvedic…