November 20th, 2009 12:35pm

14 SIMPLE WAYS TO LIVE AYURVEDA (part 1)

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By Erika Crotta, N.D., Ph.D. Ayurveda is such a simple, common sense approach to health.  There are many tips Ayurveda suggests that cost us virtually nothing yet can have profound effects.  In the next two blogs I will discuss 14 items we all can do easily to reconnect us with the inner healer that Ayurveda seeks to awaken. 1. Schedule a walk with a friend or co-worker. Ayurveda considers walking an excellent … Read More »
November 13th, 2009 01:59pm

YOGA AND DIABETES

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  Jean Grant-Sutton   It is becoming common knowledge that diabetes has become an epidemic disease in our country. Statistics show over 18 million Americans are affected.  This complex condition involves our bodies’ metabolic abilities to regulate and utilize insulin and glucose (sugar) in the body. In diabetes, an excess of glucose remains in the circulation and the proper function of insulin to lower glucose levels is not working. There are a … Read More »
November 6th, 2009 12:28pm

GLUTEN SENSITIVITY: A RISING CONCERN

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Edward Bauman, M.Ed., Ph.D. & Jodi Friedlander, M.S., N.C. When we question the health benefits of bread, even the whole-grain variety, we are raising concerns about the entire fabric of our food supply. Bread has been the staff of life for eons. A piece of fresh bread straight out of the oven, perhaps smeared with organic butter, is a very special treat. Unfortunately, for an increasing number of people, eating bread of any … Read More »