Category Archives: Tips

Ayurveda Dosha

Learn about Ayurveda and Determine Your Dosha!

Learn about Ayurveda and determine your healing food dosha! Ayurveda (pronounced Aye-ur-ve-dah) is a 5,000 year old art and science of balance. Taken apart, Ayu = Life, and “Veda” = Knowledge. Balance according to Ayurveda equals health and wellness. This ancient healing system has a prescription for healing via the foods we eat each day. There are two words to become familiar with in the Ayurvedic vernacular, and they are “Dosha” and “Sadahana”. Dosha means one’s mind/body/spirit “personality”, and Sadahana means routine. In a nutshell,…

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sweet potato with creamy avocado dressing

Deciphering Yams and Sweet Potatoes. Plus Benefits and Recipes!

What is the difference between a yam and a sweet potato plus healing benefits and recipes.  I am often asked if a yam is the same as a sweet potato. Despite what we have been told, yams and sweet potatoes are not the same thing! The majority of the orange potatoes at your local market are sweet potatoes, not yams. Yes, both are root vegetables, but that’s where the similarities end! Yams are actually related to lilies. They vary from small to extremely large in…

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Five Benefits of Cacao

The Five Healing Benefits of Cacao

Five great reasons your body will love healing with chocolate.  I’ve got some great news: Chocolate is good for you! Seriously. And thank goodness, since I love chocolate. Most of us do, in fact. We’ve been enjoying it in the Americas for thousands of years, as a food and as a medicine, and even sometimes as a currency. Let me explain: Some chocolate is better than other chocolate. Some chocolate, like raw organic cacao, is considered a superfood! Why? Raw organic cacao, unlike its processed…

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Ginger Tips and Benefits LoveSelf

Five Tips and Benefits of Ginger

Tips and Benefits of GInger. Five Ways Ginger Can Spice Up Your Health Ginger is an incredible versatile (and tasty!) ingredient and is not limited to use in the ktichen. One of the oldest natural medicines, ginger is frequently used in Ayurvedic medicine, aromatherapy, naturopathy, and herbal therapy. Since ginger is so widespread in use, it is well worth knowing what this little root can do for our health. Ginger is a great source for heart healthy magnesium, vitamin B6 and potassium, as well as…

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anti-inflammatory turmeric three beneficial hows of turmeric

Turmeric and Self Love Wellness Tips

We adore featuring mind, body, and spirit wellness in our True To You Wellness Tips. We highlight inspired tips ranging from the fabulous benefits of lemons to how to love yourself through heartbreak. Check out our latest turmeric tips created by our our contributing physician, Dr. Beth. Do you have wellness tips you would like to see featured? Questions regarding self love and healing food?! Reach out. We love to hear from you.

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