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Manage summer heat

7/11/2019

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Y’all, it is hot! Must be pitta season. As the days grow hotter and the sun brighter, it is important to remain cool so we don’t boil over. Pitta elements are fire and water. When pitta is out of balanced and increased in the body, on may feel over heated, be prone to anger, or tend toward heartburn issues. Balanced pitta is expressed as intelligence, transformation, and digestion. During these hot summer months, it is important to remain cool so we can enjoy, rather than loathe, these beautiful summer days.
There are many tools we have in our belt that can help maintain a healthy balance of pitta during these hot days. Here are a few to try:
  1. Keep the melons coming! We all know that watermelon, cucumbers, and honeydo are tasty treats and all cool you down on hot summer days. But do not forget that really they are also nourishing your cells on a deep level. The juice, natural sugars, and watery quality of melons hydrate your whole body to keep things cool.
  2. Try a cup of the herb Anantamula. It is excellent. As it directly nourishes and purifies the rasa dhatu, or blood, it releases heat and sooths hot skin conditions. Anantamula is easy to drink and has a sense of sweetness. Cooling anger and irritability are a plus of this root.
  3. Lastly, try the pranayama Sheetali. This cooling breath can be done anywhere and provides not only a deep sense of relaxation, but a freshness to the mind and body. Check out my video in instruction on how to do Sheetali. 
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Lung Support

8/12/2018

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​There are many things we can do to support our lungs during fire season. The obvious is limiting outside exposure and wearing a mask when outside, but using herbal support can go a long way. The small particles from the smoke can be harmful to our bodies; from simple irritation of the sinuses to negative lung and cardiovascular impacts, wildfire smoke is not something you want to inhale. 

Let us take a look at a few herbs we can use to support our bodies: 

First is Pippali and Sitopaladi. Taking a small amount of each as a mixture with a spoonful of honey first thing in the morning can alleviate phlegm buildup as well as support the structure of the lungs. 

If these are not available to you, consider mullein, Inula, Yerba Santa, and Yerba Mansa individually or go with a mixture of these herbs. Herb Pharm's 'Herbal Respiratory Relief' and Wish Garden's 'Deep Lung' are both excellent options to work on the deeper lobes of the lung to detox and cleanse out particulates from the smoke.

Lastly, chlorophyll is vital to providing oxygen to the blood stream which also has fantastic detoxifying and cleansing outcomes. Consistent use of chlorophyll allows for higher concentrations of oxygen and cleaner, fresher blood to be pumped between the heart and the capillaries of the lungs to breath easy.

For further information on breathing exercises (pranayama), smart foot choices, and overall Ayurvedic support for lung health or general well-being, set up a consultation today! 
E-mail: shineayurveda@gmail.com.

Breath fresh friends, this Wildfire season is no joke
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