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Guest blog for Circle + Bloom by Dr. Margo Bachman, DACM, L.Ac., FABORM , founder of Wild Rose Medicine, Acupuncture and Ayurveda. Food is powerful medicine, and we can make conscious choices every day to deeply nourish ourselves and boost our fertility. In a time when many factors are out of our control, it’s empowering to take charge of our …
This beautiful orange soup is incredibly nurturing on a cold day. The squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes get their orange color from carotenoids, plant pigments that are converted to vitamin A in the body. All these veggies provide hearty doses of Vitamin C, folate, and fiber. I often enjoy this soup topped with lightly roasted pumpkin seeds for a crunchy, …
Dandelion greens are abundant in the spring. Many supermarkets stock them in the fresh produce section. If you’re lucky enough to forage your own, make sure to harvest them away from trails where people and dogs have been. One of my beloved teachers of Ayurveda, Dr. Lad, used to say, “bitter is better” and that holds true for dandelion greens. …
Ok. I’ll admit it. I am a granola snob. I can’t stand store bought granola. It’s either tasteless, doesn’t have enough nuts & seeds, too dry, too sweet or is outrageously expensive. So, I started making my own, just the way I like it:-) Made ahead of time, this becomes an easy breakfast on a busy morning. I love this …
This deeply nourishing, healing broth is a must this season! Completely plant based, this supports the immune and digestive systems, core elements of our bodies. When these systems are not functioning optimally, sickness and imbalances have an open door. I modified a base recipe “vegan bone broth” from a dear friend and wellness counselor. There are really endless variations of ingredients …
This beautiful orange soup is incredibly nurturing on a cold day. The squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes get their orange color from carotenoids, plant pigments that are converted to vitamin A in the body. All these veggies provide hearty doses of Vitamin C, folate, and fiber. I often enjoy this soup topped with lightly roasted pumpkin seeds for a crunchy, …
Ojas (pronounced oh-jas), or “primal vigor,” is the pure essence of the Kapha dosha and the water element. Ojas governs immunity and vitality, and helps to maintain natural resistance. The most important of the Ayurvedic vital essences to develop, especially when pregnant, is ojas, because it is the essential vitality that gives endurance and strength, and creates a buffer when …
Anyone else have childhood memories of chia pets? I remember spreading chia seeds on the back of a little clay animal, watering them daily and placing them in the sun to watch the chia sprout and grow. Little did anyone know back then what a powerhouse of nutrients those little seeds possess! Chia seeds are a fabulous source of Omega …
