Healing Herbal Teas
Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Since ancient times many cultures have adopted this drink for its pleasant flavors, its energizing effects, and for its many medicinal properties. But not all teas are the same and each has its own unique qualities.
Here are eight popular teas with their benefits and widely believed healing properties.
1. Black Tea
- Contains exceptionally high levels of antioxidant the arubigins
- Regular intake can reduce risk of cancer
- Can reduce risk of stroke
- Can reduce clotting of arteries
- Helps sooth the digestive tract
- Helps improve cholesterol levels
- Can improve breathing in asthmatics
- Steep for 15 min to alleviate diarrhea (no sugar)
- Helps maintain normal blood pressure
- Helps improve circulation
2. Chamomile Tea
- Contains antioxidant flavanoids
- Often used as a muscle relaxant
- Helps alleviate menstrual cramps
- Helps alleviate discomfort from allergies
- Used topically for dressing burns
- Beneficial for skin irritations
- Can be taken internally or topically for acne
- Helps stimulate the immune system
- Helps fight infections during colds
- Helps relax nerves
3. Green Tea- Contains exceptionally high levels of antioxidant catechin
- Regular intake can reduce risk of cancer
- Can benefit those with rheumatoid arthritis
- Helps improve cholesterol levels
- Can benefit those with cardiovascular disease
- Can help fight infections
- Known to stimulate impaired immune function
- Can help dieters burn extra calories
- Helps prevent food poisoning
- Help prevent plaque and tooth decay
4. Oolong Tea
- Contains exceptionally high levels of antioxidant polyphenols
- Regular intake can enhance metabolism and prevent obesity
- Helps prevent tooth decay
- Can alleviate skin conditions like eczema
- Helps improve cholesterol levels
- Rejuvenates internal organs
- Helps prevent hardening of the arteries
- Helps prevent bad breath
- Helps fight flu virus
- Helps regulate blood sugar levels
5. Rooibos (Red) Tea
- Rich in antioxidants
- Regular intake may help prevent cancer
- Found to interfere with skin cancer cell production
- May reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
- Helps prevent DNA damage
- Enhances detoxifying enzymes in the liver
- Helps relieve constipation
- Helps alleviate inflammatory skin conditions
- Alleviates infant milk allergies
6. Rosebud Tea
- Rich in essential oils
- Helps improve circulation
- Known to promote a healthy heart
- Known to soothe the nerves
- Helps soothe the mind
- Alleviates stress and nervous tension
- Known to soothe mild sore throat
- Can ease stomach bloating
- Used with brown sugar and red wine for menstrual pain
7. Ginseng Tea
- Improves mental functioning and alertness
- Enhances immune system
- Improves circulation
- Increases resistance to stress induced illness
- Lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetics
- Regular intake significantly reduces risk of cancer
- Can benefit cases of impotence
- Alleviate digestive disorders
- Helps regulate high blood pressure
- Alleviates many skin disorders
8. Yerba Mate
- Rich in antioxidants
- Good for detoxification
- Enhances immune function
- May reduce risk of cancer
- Improves digestive function
- Increases mental focus
- Relaxes muscles
- Helps alleviate allergies
- Helps burn calories in dieters
- May reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
Yoga poses. Click on each pose to read detailed body alignment tips.
What is Yoga?
"Yoga" as is most commonly practiced today is "Hatha Yoga", the physical aspect within an extensive system of spiritual practice. It uses a series, of poses, postures, breathing techniques, and lifestyle suggestions to achieve a state of balanced awareness within a person's mind, body and spirit.
This ancient practice has evolved in many different directions and though many share similar techniques, each style has unique characteristics. Many practice Yoga to build and refine themselves, yet it is also taught to people with illness in ways that address their particular needs. This form of Yoga Therapy is becoming widely popular and can be very beneficial for a wide variety of illnesses.
Yoga is a vast system of self-cultivation and its many health benefits are just as profound.
Yoga Benefits
Yoga practice can have numerous health benefits for a person's mind, body, and spirit. For people who are in a healthy state, yoga works to:
- Increase Flexibility
- Increase Strength Within a Wide Range of Motion
- Increase Muscle Tone
- Increase Strength of Ligaments and Tendons
- Increase Circulation and Lubrication Within Joints
- Massage and Stimulate All Organs of the Body
- Complete Detoxification
- Quiet and Focus The Mind
- Integrate Mind Body and Spirit
- Creates a Balanced Sense of Being
- A wide range of Digestive Disorders
- Chronic Pain
- Spinal Degeneration
- Arthritis
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Heart Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hypertension
Yoga Class & Yoga Therapy
Yoga classes can vary greatly depending on the style and focus of the teacher. Some can be very challenging and others can be very relaxing. Typically, students are guided through a series of poses or postures (asanas) sometimes accompanied by breathing and visualization techniques. Poses that are more physically engaging are usually active poses. These work to challenge your strength, range of motion, and create blood flow in parts of the body that might have been previously unknown.
The mind is taught to focus within the body and as this happens, balance is achieved. There are also poses that require very little physical work. Passive poses often use props (blocks, belts, bolster pillows) to support the body so that one can find a sense of complete release in a therapeutic pose.
These work to calm the nervous system, nourish the internal organs, and allow the senses to rest. Though all yoga poses work to restore health in the body, passive poses are considered to be the most restorative. Many Yoga Therapy Sessions are made up of passive restorative sequences as they are geared toward treating illness.
Releasing deep-seated stress, tension, and fatigue enhances the body's natural healing ability and can benefit all types of illness. Teachers may also include or focus on Pranayama (Breath Work), which depending upon the style, is composed of various breathing techniques designed to harness Prana (Vital Energy). Classes generally end with a soothing Savasana (Corpse Pose) in which students lie down to retain the energy that they generated during class.
Though Yoga can seem intimidating at first, realize that we all have different strengths and weaknesses, and much of the fear will pass. After a few classes, your practice will eventually become your time to unwind, relax, and be at peace.
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Massage Therapy Styles
Massage Styles
Acupressure is form of therapy based on the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Instead of using acupuncture needles to stimulate points along the body's energy channels, acupressure uses physical pressure applied by hand, elbow, or various devices to get similar therapeutic effects. The pressure applied to these key points promotes proper circulation of blood and qi (life force energy) to enhance the body's natural healing abilities. This kind of treatment can be effective in treating a wide variety of ailments including headaches, back and neck aches, arthritis, various digestive disorders, insomnia, and many others internal organ dysfunctions.
Aromatherapy is a treatment that utilizes aromatic essential oils to achieve a wide variety of therapeutic effects. Botanical oils ranging from lavender and rose, to peppermint and grapefruit can be massaged into the skin, inhaled directly, or diffused into an entire room depending on the desired result. Each of these oils have unique healing properties and can be used to relieve pain, alleviate tension and fatigue, reduce anxiety, induce good mood, and promote deep relaxation.
Chinese Tui Na is a form of medical massage therapy based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Much like Acupuncture, Tui Na utilizes various diagnosis techniques and an extensive knowledge of the body's energy (qi) pathways to bring patients back to a balanced state of health. But rather than using needles, this kind of practitioner uses their hands in various ways to enhances one's natural healing ability. Chinese Tui Na Massage can be very beneficial for people suffering from various types of chronic pain, hypertension, and a wide variety of disorders stemming from internal organ dysfunction.
Chair Massage is a type of bodywork that utilizes specially made massage chairs to provide treatment. Often known as “corporate massage� because of its convenience, this kind of therapist can quickly and easily set up on-site and is often incorporated into office wellness programs. This type of massage therapy is great for those who need a quick massage and helps relieve the pain and tension of working behind a desk. This kind of treatment is quick, convenient, rejuvenating, and leaves patients ready to take on the day!
Cranio-Sacral Therapy. This physiological system, including the membranes and cerebral spinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord, often become restricted from injury, disease, stress, and, trauma leading to a wide array of bodily dysfunctions. This form of therapy works to release these restrictions, enhance central nervous system function and can alleviate illnesses including: spinal chord injuries, chronic fatigue, chronic neck and back pain, colic, learning disabilities, autism, migraine, dyslexia, stress and emotional difficulties.
Deep Tissue Massage is a type of massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also known as connective tissue. This type of bodywork uses more intense and focused pressure to release deep-seated muscle tension and adhesions, also known as knots. While promoting better blood circulation, and stimulating proper tissue formation, this kind of massage can greatly increase muscle length, improve one's structural balance, and alleviate chronic joint and muscle pain.
Foot/Sole Massage focuses on treating our tired, hardworking feet. While often incorporated into other full body massage routines (Swedish, Deep Tissue, etc.), some foot massages can be just as therapeutic as they are relaxing. Treatment techniques such as Acupressure, Reflexology, and Shiatsu utilize knowledge of the body’s energy channels located in the feet to balance and heal other parts of the body. Read more about these techniques to learn about the potential therapeutic effects of a foot massage.
Hot Stone Massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones during treatment. It is deeply soothing, relaxing, and helps tight muscles lengthen and release tension. This kind of massage generally uses the traditional strokes of Swedish massage while holding a heated stone. The therapist might also leave heated stones in specific points along your spine or in the palms of your hand to enhance the flow of energy throughout your body. Hot stone massage works to alleviate stress, promotes the release of toxins, improves circulation, and can be very beneficial for those suffering from various types of joint and muscle pain.
Lomi Lomi is a traditional form of theraputic massage rooted in the Polynesian culture. Having been further developed by the master healers of Hawaii, this kind of bodywork can have profound healing effects and is regarded for its ability to work deeply into muscles in a very gentle way. It often uses rhythmic flowing motions to nurture and relax the body allowing the release of deep seated fatigue, physical and emotional. One of the traditional Hawaiian philosophies underlying the practice of Lomi Lomi is the idea that everything seeks to find harmony and love. With this intention I mind, experienced Lomi practitioners work with love to bring patients back to a state of balance, harmony, and ultimately, health.
Lymphatic Drainage massage focuses on enhancing the natural function of the body's lymphatic system. This physiological system is like our waste treatment plant and is responsible for the removal of various toxins, microorganisms, waste products, and other foreign substance from the body. This form of massage utilizes light touch in specific anatomical regions in precise ways that stimulate lymph drainage. Since lymphatic function is such an important aspect of our health, this type of treatment can be effective in treating disorders including chronic fatigue syndrome, bronchitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, arthritis, acne, eczema, chronic pain, muscle spasms, constipation, and edema.
Myofascial Release is a treatment technique utilizing sustained pressure to the body's fascial system, which can become tight and restrictive from past trauma, repetitive stress injuries, and/or prolonged poor posture. In this unhealthy state, the fascia can be the source of tension, pain, restricted movement, and an array of other disorders stemming from the body’s inability to deal with stress. This form of treatment can be beneficial to those suffering from various types of chronic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, vertigo/dizziness, fibromyalgia, headache, TMJ dysfunction, and plantar fascitis amongst many others.
Neuromuscular Therapy is a very specialized form of bodywork that focuses on the relationship between the central nervous system and the body's system of soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and connective tissues). Injury, trauma, stress, and poor posture cause nerve transmissions to speed up beyond equilibrium often leading to pain and dysfunction. Neuromuscular Therapy is very beneficial for those suffering from various types of chronic pain, muscle spasms, muscle tension, and can greatly enhance one overall state of health.
On-site Massage refers to the mobility of the practicing therapist. Rather that treating patients at a spa or clinic, on-site massage therapists are mobile and can set up wherever requested, as long as the location is appropriate for the particular treatment. Though many on-site massage therapists practice chair massage, any kind of treatment may be provided depending on the qualifications of the mobile therapist.
Polarity Therapy is a synthesis of ancient Eastern traditions and modern alternative health care methods based on the concept of the human energy field. Using touch, verbal interaction, exercise, nutrition and other methods, Practitioners of Polarity Therapy seek to balance and restore the natural flow of energy, which flows from the universe and into the body through the meridians, charkas, and endocrine glands. Polarity therapists unblock and balance the nervous system which allows a release of stress and permits the body to relax and heal itself naturally. The result is increased energy and vitality.
Prenatal/Pregnancy Massage, also called pre-natal massage, is a form of therapy based around an expectant mother's needs. Because of a mother's needs during pregnancy, she must be properly positioned and supported during the massage. Using various pillows and padding, prenatal massage therapists emphasize proper positioning to ensure comfort and safety for the mother and baby. Pregnancy massage has been found to reduce stress, decrease swelling in the arms and legs, and relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints.
Qi/Prana Healing. Qi, Ki, Chi, and Prana are the various names that have been given to the human body's life force energy. Though its existence has historically been dismissed by science, modern research has, and continues to reveal the true nature of this subtle yet potent energy. Known by some as “bioelectricity, this subtle energy is a key component of physiological function and if it is dysfunctional, illness will be present. Qi healing can be performed by a practitioner to a patient, or by practicing various forms of movement, breathing, visualization, and meditative exercises by which patients can also heal themselves. Since Qi is the basis of the body's natural healing ability, this form of treatment can heal illnesses ranging from the mundane to the miraculous. Much of this depends on the skill of the practitioner, the particular methods used, and the mental state of the person being treated.
Reflexology is a form of massage usually applied on the hands, feet, or ears. It's a form of treatment rooted in ancient techniques used by various cultures that found correlations between these body parts and the rest of the body. Certain "reflex zones" on the hands, feet, and ears, have been found to have an influence on other portions of the body when stimulated with physical pressure. Though often prescribed as a complement to standard medical care, reflexology massage can be very beneficial to those suffering from migraine, stress, back pain, arthritis, digestive disorders, and sleep disorders.
Reiki is a form of treatment technique used as a complementary therapy for the treatment of physical, emotional, and mental illnesses. This practice is based around the understanding that life is supported by an unseen, life-force energy (Ki). When this energy is low, one is likely to become ill. Practitioners use this life force energy channeled through their hands to bring about relaxation and healing to the patient. Reiki healing has been widely known to have positive (sometimes miraculous) effects in treating virtually every known illness and is always beneficial to the patient being treated.
Structural Integration (Rolfing) bodywork was founded Dr. Ida P. Rolf over 50 years ago and has widely been known as "Rolfing". This type of massage emphasizes proper function of the body's myofascial system, which often becomes restricted from injury, past trauma, or the effects of poor posture. Over a series of Rolfing sessions, one's mysofascial system gets released, easing chronic pain and stress. As the name suggests, this kind of treatment reintegrates the body's structure leaving patients relieved, pain free, and can lead to better performance in their daily activities.
Scalp Massage focuses on treatment of the head and scalp. Often integrated into full body massage treatments, scalp massages work to stimulate blood flow helping nourish hair follicles. When performed regularly it can help prevent and fight avoidable hair loss and enhance the natural development of healthy hair. While this kind of massage can help relieve headaches, many people get scalp massages to just relax and release the stress of the day.
Shiatsu is treatment technique that utilizes massage in a more medically oriented manner. Often seen as the Japanese version of Chinese acupressure, Shiatsu practitioners will first assess their patients to get an understanding of where their energy (Qi-Life Force Energy) imbalance may be. With their foundational knowledge of the energy pathways (meridians) running throughout the human body, the practitioner treats the patient with various massage, breathing, and joint manipulation techniques to leave the patient in a balanced state of healing. Shiatsu massage treats common ailments such as anxiety, depression, stiffness, arthritis, nausea, headaches, cramps, or pulled muscles.
Sports Massage is a specific type of bodywork typically used before, during, and after athletic events. This type of treatment incorporates various massage and stretching techniques to stretch and warm muscles allowing for peak athletic performance. During and after athletic events, sports massage is used to alleviate fatigue, reduce swelling, release muscle tension, and allows for more rapid recovery.
Swedish Massage is a form of bodywork that incorporates a unique variety of techniques that aims to relax and rejuvenate tense muscles. Generally a more gentle form of massage, Swedish Massage flushes the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes to increase circulation while rejuvenating and soothing the nervous system. This kind of massage sooth both physical and emotional stress and is often integrated into a regular health maintenance regime.
Thai Massage, often known as Thai Yoga Massage, this form of bodywork incorporates passive stretching and gentle pressure along energy channels to bring patients back to a balanced state. During Thai Massage sessions, patients often feel like they are doing yoga without any effort as the therapist stretches and manipulates their bodies into various restorative postures. This type of therapy can alleviate joint pain, stiffness, muscle tension, and stress, leading to an overall higher level of health and well-being.
Trigger Point Therapy is a massage technique that utilizes physical pressure to alleviate painful knotted tissue. These knotted trigger points can vary in severity ranging from local pain, to pain that shoots to other parts of the body when pressed. Stemming from past trauma, poor posture, and/or overexertion, these trigger points can cause chronic pain and are believed to be a major cause of stiff joints and restricted range of motion. When treated with trigger point massage, circulation in the tissue is greatly increased, joint mobility is restored, and patients are usually relieved of pain and tension.
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Some Benefits of Massage include:
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Healthy Living with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Acupunture and Oriental Medicine treat many disorders like:
• Angina
• Asthma
• Conjunctivitis
• Cough
• Diarrhea and Constipation
• Food allergies
• Headaches
• Hypertension
• Indigestion
• Infertility
• Irregular Menstruation
• Insomnia
• Migraines
• Neuralgia
• Osteoarthritis
• PMS
• Sciatica
• Sinusitis
• Stress Incontinence
• Ulcers
• UTIs
• Vertigo
Seeking care from a qualified Acupuncturist can help you heal your condition and even prevent the need for surgeries in many cases.
Unlike painkillers and surgical interventions, Acupunture and Oriental Medicine stimulate your own immune system for a natural and rapid recovery without the side effects.
Some of the many benefits include:
• Acupuncture can help eliminate the need for pain medication, avoiding addictions that often go along with them.
• Patients recover faster from injuries.
• Acupuncture helps strengthen the immune system and leads to patients being able to better combat colds and minor infections.
• Acupuncture treatment can often make people feel better even when not affected by a physical disorder.
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• Asthma
• Conjunctivitis
• Cough
• Diarrhea and Constipation
• Food allergies
• Headaches
• Hypertension
• Indigestion
• Infertility
• Irregular Menstruation
• Insomnia
• Migraines
• Neuralgia
• Osteoarthritis
• PMS
• Sciatica
• Sinusitis
• Stress Incontinence
• Ulcers
• UTIs
• Vertigo
Seeking care from a qualified Acupuncturist can help you heal your condition and even prevent the need for surgeries in many cases.
Unlike painkillers and surgical interventions, Acupunture and Oriental Medicine stimulate your own immune system for a natural and rapid recovery without the side effects.
Some of the many benefits include:
• Acupuncture can help eliminate the need for pain medication, avoiding addictions that often go along with them.
• Patients recover faster from injuries.
• Acupuncture helps strengthen the immune system and leads to patients being able to better combat colds and minor infections.
• Acupuncture treatment can often make people feel better even when not affected by a physical disorder.
A Guide to Healthy Living
Eat a nutritious and well balanced diet.
Make sure to eat a healthy breakfast daily.
Eat smaller meals in regular intervals.
Eat natural foods, lots of greens and colorful vegetables.
Stay away from processed foods as much as possible.
Stretch and exercise regularly.
Start your day with gentle movements, stretching, and conscious breathing exercises.
Keep strong, relaxed, centered and sharp with practices like Yoga, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi.
Take time to relax, and release stress.
Meditate. Give yourself time to relax, clear your mind and breathe with awareness.
Get massage therapy as regularly as possible, or learn self-massage techniques.
Find alternative healing practitioners to help you maintain good health and expand your knowledge of healing/
Choose your medicine wisely.
Recreational drug use can be detrimental to your mind, body, and spirit.
Prescription medicine used out of place can also have negative impacts.
Most Illnesses have natural solutions whether energetic, structural, nutritional, or nutri-medical.
Keep your mind, body and spirit active.
Staying active creates health and vitality.
Keep your mind sharp by using it daily.
Keep your body fit with daily exercise.
Stay connected with spirit by practicing truthfulness, love and compassion.
A Guide to Healthy Living
Eat a nutritious and well balanced diet.
Make sure to eat a healthy breakfast daily.
Eat smaller meals in regular intervals.
Eat natural foods, lots of greens and colorful vegetables.
Stay away from processed foods as much as possible.
Stretch and exercise regularly.
Start your day with gentle movements, stretching, and conscious breathing exercises.
Keep strong, relaxed, centered and sharp with practices like Yoga, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi.
Take time to relax, and release stress.
Meditate. Give yourself time to relax, clear your mind and breathe with awareness.
Get massage therapy as regularly as possible, or learn self-massage techniques.
Find alternative healing practitioners to help you maintain good health and expand your knowledge of healing/
Choose your medicine wisely.
Recreational drug use can be detrimental to your mind, body, and spirit.
Prescription medicine used out of place can also have negative impacts.
Most Illnesses have natural solutions whether energetic, structural, nutritional, or nutri-medical.
Keep your mind, body and spirit active.
Staying active creates health and vitality.
Keep your mind sharp by using it daily.
Keep your body fit with daily exercise.
Stay connected with spirit by practicing truthfulness, love and compassion.
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Ayurveda
Ayurveda: The Doshas
Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is present in daily use by millions of people in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The word "Ayurveda" is a tatpurusha compound of the word āyus meaning "life", "life principle", or "long life" and the word veda, which refers to a system of "knowledge". Thus "Ayurveda" roughly translates as the "knowledge of life", "knowledge of a long life" or even "science of life".
According to Charaka Samhita, "life" itself is defined as the "combination of the body, sense organs, mind and soul, the factor responsible for preventing decay and death, which sustains the body over time, and guides the processes of rebirth". According to this perspective, Ayurveda is concerned with measures to protect "ayus", which includes healthy living along with therapeutic measures that relate to physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony. Ayurveda is also one among the few traditional systems of medicine to contain a sophisticated system of surgery (which is referred to as "salya-chikitsa").
What's your Dosha?
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Read about your Dosha
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Dietary Tips
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Herbs and Spices: Almond essence, basil leaves, bay leaves, cardamon pods, coriander (cilantro), fennel, fresh ginger, marjoram, mint, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, parsley, peppermint, spearmint, tarragon, thyme, turmeric and vanilla.
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Herbs and Spices: Aloe vera juice (totally avoid during a pregnancy), basil leaves, cinnamon, coriander (cilantro), cumin, dill, fennel, fresh ginger, hijiki, mint leaves, spearmint.
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Herbs and Spices: Black or Indian pepper, chili pepper, coriander leaves (cilantro), dry ginger, garlic, horseradish, mint leaves, mustard, parsley or any other hot spices.
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Grains and Seeds: Oats (cooked), pumpkin seeds, quinoa, rice (all kinds and varieties), sesame seeds, sprouted wheat bread, sunflower seeds and wheat.
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Grains and Seeds: Barley, basmati rice, flax seeds, psyllium seeds, rice cakes, sunflower seeds, wheat, wheat bran, white rice.
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Grains and Seeds: Barley, buckwheat, corn, couscous, oat bran, polenta, popcorn (plain), rye, sprouted wheat bread, toasted pumpkin seeds and occasional small quantities of toasted sunflower seeds.
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Nuts: Almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts.
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Beans (Proteins): Aduki beans, black beans, black-eyed beans, chick peas, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lentils (red and brown), lima beans, mung beans, pinto beans, soya beans, split peas, tempeh and tofu.
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Beans (Proteins): Aduki beans, black-eyed beans, chick peas (garbanzons), lima beans, pinto beans, red lentils, split peas and tempeh.
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Meat and Fish: Beef, chicken, duck, eggs, sea fish, shrimps and turkey.
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Meat and Fish: Chicken, freshwater fish, rabbit, turkey.
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Meat and Fish: Eggs, freshwater fish, turkey, rabbit, shrimps and venison.
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Dairy Products: Cow's milk, cottage cheese, goat's milk, goat's cheese and soft cheese - all are to be taken sensibly, in moderation.
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Dairy Products: Cottage cheese, cow's milk, diluted yogurt, ghee (clarified butter), goat's milk, mild soft cheeses and unsalted butter may all be taken but with a reasonable degree of moderation.
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Dairy: Avoid dairy foods.
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Vegetables: Artichokes, beetroot, carrots, cucumber, daikon radish, green beans, leeks, okra, olives, onions (cooked), parsnips, pumpkins, radishes, spinach (cooked), rutabagas, sweet potatoes, tomatoes (cooked), and fresh watercress, zucchini.
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Vegetables: Artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, butternut squash, cabbages, celery, cucumber, fennel, green beans and green peppers, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, leefy greens, leeks, lettuces, mushrooms, onions (cooked), parnips, spinach (cooked), zucchini. Eat more vegetables raw instead of cooked.
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Vegetables: Artichokes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, daikon radish, fennel, green beans, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, okra, onions, peas, peppers, radishes, spinach. Kapha vegetables should be cooked.
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Fruits: Apricots, avocados, bananas, berries, cherries, fresh coconuts, dates, fresh figs, grapefruit, grapes, lemons, limes, mangoes, melons, oranges, peaches, pineapples, rhubarb and strawberries.
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Fruits: Apples, apricots, avocados, berries, cherries, dates, fresh figs, mangoes, pears, pineapples, plums, pomegranates, prunes, quinces, raisins, red grapes and watermelon. Always make sure that the fruits have fully ripened, and are very sweet and fresh.
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Fruits: Apples, apricots, berries, cherries, peaches, pears, pomegranates and prunes.
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Cooking Oils: Unrefined sesame oil.
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Cooking Oils: Olive oil, sunflower oil, soya and walnut oil. All oils should be taken in moderation.
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Cooking Oils: Corn, almond or sunflower oil may be used in small quantities.
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.Drinks: Apricot juice, carrot juice, ginger tea, grape juice, grapefruit juice, orange juice, hot dairy drinks, lemon balm tea, lemonade and peach juice.
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Drinks: Apple juice, apricot juice, dairy drinks, grape juice, mango juice, mixed vegetable juice, soya milk, vegetable bouillon, elderflower tea, jasmine tea, spearmint tea and strawberry tea.
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Drinks: Fruit drinks should not contain sugar or additives. Recommended hot drinks include black tea, nettle tea, passion flower tea, raspberry tea. Cold drinks include carrot juice, cranberry juice, grape juice, mango juice, and occasional wine.
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