Posts by Mary Sullivan:
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We are beings of rhythms and seasons. Aligning with flow supports health and enables ease. An Ayurvedic clock is a tool that shows you how to live in alignment with the forces acting most strongly at different times of the day. Life on the Ayurvedic clock helps optimize circadian rhythms and sets yourself up for...
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Here we are In the northern hemisphere, feeling the change in the air. A transition is coming from pitta to vata season. Vata and pitta share the qualities of mobile and light so you might think the change is no big deal. But both temperature and moisture are flip flopping. Seasonal shift impacts everyone but...
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What do I mean by that? Western Medicine came to the rescue for me this week, and I chose to bring Ayurveda right along with me. I have had a couple of previous medical emergencies where I needed to combine western medicine and Ayurveda to promote my best recovery. Here is my most recent experience...
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I love herbs to balance seasonal dosha effects. Rose, Fennel, Shitvari and mints are all cooling in nature. On of my favorite ways to cool down pitta season heat is with spearmint. Spearmint (Mentha Spicata) is a member of the mint (Lamiaceae) family. This a gentle cousin to peppermint has earned its place in my...
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Rubbing your irritated eyes at the end of a long day? Eye Strain, heat and fatigue can be associated with a pitta imbalance. Specifically excess pitta in the eyes, Alochaka Pitta causes problems. Pitta the force of transformation contains fire and water. Fire an element of transformation brings our world to life. Pitta is instrumental...