Harmony Holistic Wellness

04/20/2023

Herbs are Natures perfect remedies!!

Did you know most culinary herbs double as medicinal remedies? Plants that serve as both food AND medicine!
There's a tutorial on our blog for growing + using 10 healing and delicious herbs, including anise hyssop, lemongrass, turmeric, and thyme.
https://chestnutherbs.com/growing-medicinal-culinary-herbs-in-containers
Photo © Juliet Blankespoor
*Please research any new herb and consult your health care providers for possible drug/herb contraindications and precautions before ingesting. Be sure of your identification before ingesting any plant or mushroom.

04/20/2023

A quick look at “the doshas”, the energetic drivers in each of us… elemental, seasonal, cyclical and individual… I especially love the quote, “The science of living in harmony with nature”….
Listening to our bodies needs. It’s about bringing balance within….. Om Shanti.

01/09/2023

The small but mighty Larch flower, bursting with the potential of supporting our inner confidence and helping our light shine brighter

01/07/2023

Saturday Blessings to you!
Taking time this beautifully stormy Saturday for
A bit of goal setting and making my vocation/practice the focus!
Time has come for the rebirth of my wellness ministry….
I’m up and running and will be offering Ayurvedic wellness coaching as well as body therapies,Reiki sessions and soon will officially offer Bach Flower Essence therapies as well…
Stay tuned!!!
I feel incredibly blessed and ready to go!!!

12/21/2022

This time of year can trigger feelings of sadness and grief… Star of Bethlehem is nurturing flower essence….

09/16/2022

Antaḥkaraṇa - Antaḥ means "inner" and karaṇa means "instrument" - is a concept in Ayurvedic and Yogic philosophy, referring to the entirety of the mind - ranging from the thinking aspect, to the sense of self or “I”, and the faculty for discrimination.

Antahkarana covers all the functions of the mind, namely the manas (the mind or lower mind), buddhi (the intellect or higher mind), chitta (memory, or image making), and ahamkara (the ego / “I”-self). In this way, Antahkarana refers to the entire psychological process, all the mind levels functioning as a unit, with all parts working together as a whole.

It is the link between the body and the spirit or the bridge between the middle and higher mind. The term may also be defined as the source of thinking, or the mind, soul, heart or conscience.

When this process is disturbed it means we cannot properly process and reintegrate our experiences - and just like unprocessed food in our gut, this can lead to other health ailments and illnesses.

To find out more about Antaḥkaraṇa and it's relationship to psychological trauma through an Ayurvedic lens join world-renowned Ayurvedic Physician and teacher Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, in a dedicated 2 hour webinar on this topic on Saturday, Sept. 17 - to find out more and save your seat visit our sister organization AyurPrana here: https://liveayurprana.com/products/1951484

08/26/2022

Sharing this wonderful post!! Tulsi is such an amazing herb, and one of my favorites-

Meet Tulsi, an adaptogenic and rejuvenative herb, also known as Holy Basil. Tulsi appears in the Caraka Samhita around 1000 BC, and is described as the "incomparable one". This herb is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu (the sustaining force behind life).

Tulsi totes benefits such as offering stress relief, regulation of blood sugar levels, antioxidant support, anti inflammatory, fever reducing, use in bronchitis and asthmatic condition, skin diseases and arthritis. There are more uses for Tulsi, but these are some of the most common.

One of my favorite herbs for pacifying in the summertime, supports the cooling off of the heated, hot temper of internal musings. This herb is like a gentle friend reminding you of your own inner delight. It seems to pacify negative self talk and reduce affliction in the emotional world. I choose Tulsi for daily mental rejuvenation and an easy, enjoyable, self care herb.

06/27/2022

Don’t forget our friend FENNEL! It’s getting to be that time for the king cool veggie. I shave it into salads, blend it into creamy soups, and make a fennel water from the seeds for sipping.

Did you know chewing on a tsp of fennel seeds after meals settles an acid stomach, reduces gas, and can move constipation along. It’s amazing stuff!

Excerpted from The Everyday Guide to Self-Care medicinal directory, the following explains the back end of how and why fennel works...

Native to the Mediterranean, fennel now grows throughout the world. It is a hardy, sweet-smelling bush that tastes like licorice. You will see the white bulbs and their feathery green tops for sale at local markets. I save the tops for making broth. These are the sugar-coated seeds you see in Indian restaurants.

Botanical name: Foeniculum vulgare
Parts used: seeds, bulbs
Rasa: sweet
Virya: cooling
Vipaka: sweet
Qualities: light
Actions: tridoshic; is a blood cleanser and diuretic

Note: Some people cannot tolerate the taste of licorice and will reject any foods or remedies containing fennel!

What do you do with fennel and how does it improve your gut??

05/25/2022

SPOTLIGHT ON TULSI HOLY BASIL!

Tulsi, Ocimum sanctum, is an herb-y adaptogen that makes a wonderful addition to your daily tea. Her carminative nature is great for your digestive health - it calms nausea and helps get rid of gas.

Adding Tulsi essential oil to your massage oil is a lovely way to relax your muscles
and if you're a bath-taker, consider adding the tulsi leaves to your bath water - you'll come out smelling herbal and clean!

You can learn about the lore, how to grow the plant, and the uses of Tulsi in our article at the link here:

https://berkeleyherbalcenter.org/tulsi-holy-basil-medicine-making/

05/24/2022

Officially- available for Ayurvedic Body Therapies!!
And, with my partner developing organic body care products and Ayurvedic plant medicinals!!!
Currently, I am developing a foot care line as well….
More on that later-