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NAMA Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Pilates Teacher, Feldenkrais Practitioner, Health Guide!

Vata Dosha

Elements: Ether (space) & Air (wind)

Physical attributes: Thin, wiry, dry, sinewy, delicate, lithe, cold, irregular, chest breather, shaky

Emotional & mental attributes: Energetic, nervous, quick thinking, light sleeper, dry humor, airhead, mobile

Vata is associated with hollow organs such as the intestines and the lungs. Keeping these organs clear of gaseous toxins and waste will maintain healthy Vata dosha.

Imbalances include but not limited to:

    • Hardened Lymph Nodes
    • Glandular Disorders (Hyper)
    • Gas, bloating
    • Dry skin & joints (arthritis)
    • Constipation, weight loss
    • Poor circulation
    • Muscle spasms, shaking & cramp
    • Asthma
    • Cold hands & feet
    • Insomnia
    • Tinitus
    • Anxiety, Fear, Shame, Irritable
    • Indecisive

Remedies include but not limited to:

    • Hydration! ~
      • Electrolytes – Essential Fatty Acids – Probiotics (as needed)
    • Eat cooked food in bowls such as soups, stews, Broths, oatmeal
    • Root vegetables
    • Avoid dry, crispy, crunchy foods
    • Create a daily routine – dinacharya (wake, meditation, exercise, eat & sleep)
    • Apply oil to the body and feet for grounding
    • Meditate on TRUST
    • Practice grounding exercises
    • Practice breath work (Pranayama)
    • Stay out of the wind (if you can’t, then find solutions in Ayurved)
    • Avoid caffeine & alcohol in excess (switch to Green Tea)
    • Avoid sugar (switch to local honey) 
    • Avoid gluten
    • Avoid table salt (switch to sea salt) 

Take charge of your life now and make that first step! 
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ANCIENT WISDOM OF AYURVEDA

 
“If diet is wrong, medicine is of no use.
If diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”
 
Ayurvedic proverb ~

photo by Megan Markham

NAMA Certification status ~

Susan Sykes of Melina’s Garden is a proud member of NAMA: (National Ayurvedic Medical Association.)

http://www.ayurvedanama.org

Golden Honey ~

Nature’s cure for the common cold and flu. Eases respiratory diseases, hypertension, hemophilia and high blood pressure. 

Turmeric Golden Honey – The Strongest Natural Antibiotic

DIY Screen Door

Find a piece of breathable fabric that you like. (I used a mesh fabric with patterns on it.)

Measure and cut the fabric to the shape of the door or window you are covering.

Staple the top of the fabric onto the outside of the door/window frame.

Once it’s stapled, cut a piece of nice looking wood to the size of the door/window frame and nail it onto the stapled area at the top of your fabric.

Et voilá!……The rest of the fabric is free to walk through or blow in the breeze!

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Fresh Start SMOOTHIE

Today’s smoothie recipe for those that want an adaptogenic, hydrating, cooling, enriching and bowel moving start to the day! (Enough to share)

10 large Strawberries

Quarter of a cup of Aloe Vera Juice (inner fillet)

1.5 cups unsweetened Almond Milk

1 cup unsweetened Apple Juice

1 tablespoon of Costa Rican Raw Cacao Nibs

1 teaspoon of fresh local Bee Pollen

1 tablespoonful of organic Maca powder

1 teaspoonful of Ashwaganda powder

Quarter of a cup of Chia soaked water (1 teaspoon of soaked Chia seed in 4 cups water)

6 small leaves of Kale

Garnish with a touch of Turmeric and Cinnamon!

These smoothies will give you greater energy, less hunger and feelings of well being throughout the day.

NOTE: The local bee pollen will help reduce allergies if taken on a daily basis throughout the season.

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