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Prune-Pineapple-Papaya Smoothie

I am reposting this.  It was originally posted in 2013.  Its worth a second look.  Pineapple, Papaya and Prune Smoothie for balance on  July 03, 2013 If you have tried many things to get your bowel function balanced and it still is not ideal then it might be time to add this delicious smoothie to your routine. Pineapple and Papaya are both known for their wonderful enzymatic action and off course prunes are famous for keeping you regular. Put them together and your have a fabulous combination for supporting your digestion and elimination. Start with 1/2 cup of cut up pineapple chunks and add about 1/4 to 1/3 of a cup of papaya and then 3-5 prunes that have been soaked and are well hydrated. Blend these 3 ingredients together in your small blender. The best time to drink/eat this smoothie is mid-afternoon or about 1/2 an hour before bed. You will notice the gentle and thorough cleansing of your digestive tract.  This combination is also beneficial for balancing y...

Cloves

  Benefits of Clove       http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/benefits-of/clove Cloves are high in many minerals, including iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, hydrochloric acid, potassium, and the vitamins C , K and A. They are also extremely rich in manganese and dietary fiber.4 The main chemical component responsible for cloves powerful analgesic, anaesthetic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects, as well as clove's distinctive aromatic smell, is a substance called eugenol. This plant phenol is often extracted from clove to be used as a natural local antiseptic and analgesic for dentistry and toothache pain.5 Health Benefits of Organically Certified Clove Clove is a natural antiviral, antimicrobial, antiseptic, and anti-fungal agent. It also holds aphrodisiac and circulation-stimulating capacities. The oil of cloves has been used in a variety of health conditions including indigestion, generalized stress, parasitic infestations, cough,...

Food Glorious Food - where do I start.

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"Food glorious food!!!"  If you are new to the principles of Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda (SVA) and you want to "Clean up" your food act. Where do you start?  Lets start by introducing "Dhinachariya" or circadian rhythm.  The power of the sun on our earth and us is deeply understood in SVA.  Without the sun there is no life on this planet.  So eating our biggest most difficult to digest meal at high noon is recommended, when the sun is highest in the sky.  The heavy proteins: chicken turkey duck fish - need to be eaten at noon so that their benefit is assimilated.  Then it follows that we start the morning with a food that increase digestive fire (AGNI) and that is easy to digest.  Highly recommended to start our day with stewed apples or pears with about 6 cloves.  Then follow with a cooked grain once we are hungry.  The morning time is a time when the body is needing to increase movement. A good time for exercise - yoga or a walk or workout....