Posts by Mary Sullivan:
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Understanding ama and disease is critical for health. Many people outside of Ayurveda have no idea what ama is. If you google it, you get references for the American Medical Association funny, huh? Is there any understanding of the impact of ama in Western Medicine? Functional medicine, a branch of western medicine, is catching on...
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In the United States, Ayurveda and many other healing modalities are considered complementary medicine. Individual states define and regulate the scope of practice (what you can legally do or not do). Many people who engage in non-harming wellness medicine do so under the threat of being charged with practicing medicine without a license. Do you...
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Already carrying tissues and cough drops? The excess mucus of colds and viruses is a pain. Ayurveda suggests daily habits to keep snot at bay and sinuses clear all winter long. In vata (fall through early winter) season there is a lot of mobility in the weather and temperature. Sinus congestion can result and drag...
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Recently, I went out to Prescott, Arizona to visit an ill relative. The trip was short and a little stressful. I was practicing my dinacharya meditating and walking as much as possible, but I felt my ease slipping away. I knew I needed to take action and head off stress. Flip the switch to maintain...
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Recently I found out my dear friend’s daughter is pregnant. Yippee, I get to see the progress of growing another being up close. She and her husband prepared to improve their chances of healthy conception and pregnancy. I think it would be wonderful if everyone could take action to support healthy conception. Make a reasonable...