Posts by Mary Sullivan:
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The high temperatures and humidity tell me we are well into the summer season, ruled by Pitta Dosha. Fire and water comprise Pitta, which metabolizes and digests food, experiences, and emotions. Plugin into and examine the actions of high Pitta Dosha on your physical and energetic health. What is going on with you? I have been...
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Broccoli Makes A Lovely Summer Salad Broccoli makes it onto my plate often and in a variety of ways. How do you eat your broccoli? I enjoy more raw food during the pitta season, as well as cooked vegetable salads. One way to eat your broccoli is salad. Broccoli makes a yummy salad. Green trees,...
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We are moving into the season where people want less time in front of a hot stove or grill. They eat more ready to eat, raw foods. Ayurveda supports eating more salads and veggies during the heat of summer to optimize digestion of raw foods. Pitta time of day(10 am – 2 pm), will also...
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We are in transition, a time of change, and it is bumpy. What can we do to build our capability to adapt to the changes we all face? Grow the strength of your terrain. A healthy transition requires Ojas (elemental immunity) and resiliency. Flow with more ease through changes we all are facing. In this...
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Wake up with your eyes all crusty and itchy and your nose stuffy lately? Kapha seasonal effects often include stagnant mucous. The body makes mucous to protect you from allergens; if it gets too thick, it can gum up and block your nose and sinuses. You end up feeling stuffed and unable to think. Itchiness...