The Dosha Diet - Ayurveda, Part 4

Eat for your Dosha: find the perfect foods that fall in line with your body and soul. Here are links below, from Body and Soul website and Ayurveda-Holistic Medicine websites, which offer suggestions of foods to eat based on your dominant dosha. View more on the dosha in an earlier Bon Pour Moi post, Part 1.

Great site, http://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/, offers tons of info on the ayurveda lifestyle and practices. See the info I pulled from their site below, as well as a link showing the best foods for the specific dosha.

The Importance of the Six Tastes in Ayurvedic Diet:

Ayurveda recognizes six tastes and it's quite important to have all of these 6 tastes in your diet every day. The six tastes are:

Sweet – sugar, honey, rice, pasta, milk, etc.
Sour – lemons, hard cheese, yogurt, vinegar, etc.
Salty – salt, any salty food
Pungent – chili peppers, cayenne, ginger, any hot spice
Bitter – leafy greens, turmeric, lettuce, etc.
Astringent – pomegranate, beans, lentils, etc.

Top 10 foods to eat based on the diet
http://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/10-best-foods-to-eat.html

Link from Body and Soul website: How To Eat For Your Dosha
http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health/natural+health/how+to+eat+for+your+dosha,17363

Introducing the Kiwi

So, the kiwi originated in China, but is now grown in the US, in addition to a few select countries. Here in America, the kiwi is pretty easy to find, and also reasonable in price. Believe it or not, this sweet fruit is jammed pack with vitamin C - even more than that of an orange! Also contains vitamin E, low in fat, and no cholesterol The two main claims floating around about the kiwi: 1. It's a natural energy booster! 2. It can effectively reduce asthma symptoms, and respiratory problems in general. It reduces heart problems and increases lung function. It has been suggested that a child suffering with asthma conditions can eat one to five kiwis weekly to reduce symptoms. I have personally embraced the kiwi because of the taste, plus it's a convenient snack. But, now my love for the kiwi has been placed on a higher level. Okay, that's a little extreme! But seriously, it's a fruit to consider trying, and if possible, introducing into your daily die

Oil Pulling- A Simple Detox

So before you begin reading this, let me say that I am prepared to hear words of doubt, confusion, and just plain ol' 'are you crazy?!' concerns. I know this because I have been sharing this simple practice with a few friends, and they all looked at me with the side eye, as if this is something I learned from of a cult. But seriously, this is an opportunity to hear results before you jump on the bandwagon. Simply put, oil pulling is a form of detoxing and cleansing the body. It is so easy, and close to free- so right up my alley when it comes to time and cost. Also, please note that this method of detoxing has been performed by many for ages, and has been identified as a best practice for healing the body. Choose the oil of your choice. I prefer coconut oil, but other oils work just as well; sunflower, safflower. Throw a spoonful of oil in your mouth, (don't swallow), swish around for about 15 - 20 minutes. You can do this daily,

Konjac, Facial Cleanse

I strongly believe in keeping it simple when it comes to caring for my face, and overall body. I've never considered adopting an extensive, lengthy facial regimen. If time, natural beauty, and simplicity are your best friends, (plus you're looking for a cheap routine for maintaining your skin) , here's a great product to purchase! The konjac sponge, an eco-friendly sponge that helps revive the skin, getting rid of those dead skin cells while promoting a natural healthy glow. I've personally used the konjac sponge on my face daily, every morning since October 2016, so nearly a year. Yes, plenty of time to identify any mishaps, negative thoughts, or concerns. But no complaints here, because it's a winner! The price is so low, that you cannot complain, and the work that this little plant sponge puts into your skin is even better! Here are a few known facts about the konjac sponge: The konjac is a perennial herb, a plant found in the tropic

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