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Osteoporosis

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I watched my little 5 foot mother shrink as she grew older. At 88 years old she was bed ridden. Thirty years earlier she fell and broke her ribs. That was the first sign of Osteoporosis. It's a disease that baffles modern science. If you are diagnosis with porous breakable bones the doctor will most likely tell you do weight bearing exercise and the prescribe a BISPHOSPHONATE like Fosamax or Actonal. However when the scientific data is properly interpreted, only 3 women out of 100 benefit from taking the Biphosphonates. That is startling considering the millions taking these drugs.  Looking more deeply into the literature you will find that these drugs make the bones harder and more brittle and they continue to break easily. As I approached menopause I was aware of these facts and was looking for solutions so that I could prevent the suffering my mother endured from this disease.  I found many supplement companies that offered solutions. I even got recommendations from friends...

Spring colds and flues

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 During the winter months the SLESHEKA KAPHA build up in the body. KAPHA is predominantly the earth and water element. When spring arrives and the channels of the body start to open this excess will start to be naturally eliminated.  What we can do to help is add more spicy food like ginger, cloves, pepper, to create more fiery transformative energy to create balance.   Also eliminate KAPHA aggravating foods.  Sweet sour and salty foods.  To Balance the KAPHA DOSHA emphasize Astringent, bitter and pungent foods. So don't be too worried if you get a spring cold or flu. It's Nature's way of eliminating the excess earth and water elements (KAPHA) that built up over the winter. Take extra rest, drink plenty of hot water, eat lightly, go to bed on time.  It's time to take care of yourself. Also the KAPHA DOSHA predominates in the early years of life. So we see plump babies with runny noses. VATA DOSHA predominates in the latter years of life so we see dry s...

Detox Course Starting April 13

  Spring is here and this is the perfect time to detox. I want to offer you an opportunity to learn safe, effective detox from a master of Ayurveda, Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra of the Shaka Vansiya Lineage. Please view the 6 minute video of Vaidya explaining the importance of correct detox   https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=5frLsRw6uW8 The course also addresses emotional toxins through the “Samadhi Set”, where you will dive deeply into the spiritual principles of SVA. View 2 minutes video https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=T9Y3UfbMtdk Join us today April 13 at 3 PM - and April 14 at 3 PM for an intro to the course - you will receive a Zoom link in your email 10 minutes before 3 PM If you miss this time because of my lateness - there will be a recording available - let me know if you wish to view it. --