Reading Time: 3 minutes When I was little, I learned to brush my teeth morning and night with an action figure toothbrush and candy-flavored toothpaste. It became a right-of-passage to do so on my own. Yet, although I brushed flossed, and rinsed, I was skipping an important step in cleaning my entire mouth: tongue scraping. I first learned about tongue scraping from fellow YouVeda …
How to Supplement Your Workout Routine
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s tough, grueling, and sometimes straight-up sucks. What are we talking about? It could be your commute, taking care of your kids, keeping the apartment in order… But today the Herculean topic is your exercise regimen! Do you know the ways to supplement your workout routine? Maybe you want to give up (that’d be easier) but of course, you don’t. …
The Power of Movement
Reading Time: 4 minutes There has never been a better time to get ‘back to basics’. Intentional, mindful movement and daily exercise offer numerous benefits to the body, the mind, and the spirit. If you’ve ever taken a dance class, participated in a team sport, or been part of a class at a local gym or or fitness center, you have likely felt the …
Spring Time Soul Soup
Reading Time: 2 minutes Spring is in the air – cherry blossoms are blooming, bees are buzzing, and fresh buds are poking up out of the cool, damp Earth. The world is waking up, warming up, and blossoming into a new season. With a change in seasons comes a change in the body’s needs to stay balanced and in homeostasis – that sweet spot …

The Abstinence Violation Effect and Overcoming It
Reading Time: 4 minutes For example, I am a failure (labeling) and will never be successful with abstaining from drinking, eating healthier, or exercising (jumping to conclusions). Another example is Taylor, who has been doing a wonderful job taking walks and engaging in healthier eating. Taylor uses an app to watch her intake of calorie limit and does see positive outcomes to her new …
Energy healing as a path to Wellness
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you ever feel stuck? Are there times where you haven’t felt like yourself? Does something still feel off despite your efforts to eat well, exercise, and make healthy changes in your life? This was exactly how I once felt. Then a friend suggested I try an energy healing session. At that point I knew nothing about energy healing. However, …
Why Ashwagandha is Essential for Health & Wellness
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ashwagandha is an ancient, medicinal herb that is an essential part of Ayurveda, a popular form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing. The Sanskrit term Ayurveda translates to “knowledge of life.” Some of these treatments are now gaining recognition in the United States, such as the use of ashwagandha in supplement form. Ashwagandha is known to help the …
All You Need to Know About Kapha Dosha
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ever wondered what brings stability and support to our body or what holds our body cells, multiple muscles and bones together? In Ayurveda, the answer to these questions lies in kapha dosha. Made up of earth and water elements, kapha dosha is an easy-going yet powerful energy that resides within our body. It not only keeps joints lubricated but also …



Struggling With Digestive Issues? Reiki May Help!
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’ve had them, you know that digestive issues can seriously impact your quality of life! Today, millions of people are affected by problems with digestion. These include heartburn, ulcers, IBS, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, pain, or just generalized discomfort. Most likely you, or someone you know, is silently living with the discomfort of unhappy digestion. Read on to learn …
Mindset Matters – Create your own Adventure and Naturally Boost your Health
Reading Time: 3 minutes When unexpected events occur, such as the current pandemic, how do you choose or create your own adventure? How do you find balance, making the most out of your situation? In what ways can you create a mindset that ultimately supports your overall health, well-being, and immunity? how do you naturally boost your health ? Ayurvedic medicine is a science …