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Julie Checknita
May 17, 202115 min read
Panchakarma 101: My Experience with Ayurveda's Ancient Cleansing Process
I freaking did it! I’m happy to share I finally completed my first 10 day (plus 3 day pre-cleansing) Ayurvedic cleanse (Panchakarma)...
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Julie Checknita
Apr 19, 20216 min read
Meditation as Medicine - An Ayurvedic Perspective
According to Ayurveda, meditation is one of the most important tools for healing body, mind & consciousness. Beyond the more known...
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Julie Checknita
Apr 16, 20213 min read
Digestion Boosting Spicy Rose Lassi
In Ayurveda, Lassi, a traditional drink from India, consisting of watered down yogurt and digestion boosting spices is commonly taken...
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Julie Checknita
Apr 6, 20217 min read
Meat (and Dairy) According to Ayurveda
A question I’ve been asked time and time again is whether the “Ayurvedic diet” is vegetarian or vegan. And while, I hesitate to give a...
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Julie Checknita
Mar 3, 20213 min read
Life Beyond Coffee: Coconut Chai Spiced Matcha
How do you feel after your morning cup of coffee? Are you more anxious, more jittery? Do you have heartburn? How do you feel before your...
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Julie Checknita
Feb 4, 20215 min read
Aphrodisiacs & Sexual Nourishment: According to Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, one of the world's oldest healing systems, Aphrodisiacs are said to be nourishing and reinvigorating to not only...
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Julie Checknita
Oct 15, 20206 min read
Tis’ Da Vata Season – Vata Balancing Practices for Fall
Ahhh Vata, the dosha of space and air. The dosha of movement and force governing all biological activity. Vata, often called the King of...
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Julie Checknita
Oct 5, 20204 min read
Coffee according to Ayurveda
Ahh coffee, the get it done juice, so many of us rely on to get through the day. 1 cup, 2 cups, 3 cups, so many relying on the stimulant...
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Julie Checknita
Sep 15, 20205 min read
The 6 Tastes According to Ayurveda: Our Innate Roadmap to Optimal Nutrition
According to Ayurveda, our sense of taste is a natural road map towards proper nutrition - and when we can learn to tune into the tastes...
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Julie Checknita
Sep 4, 20201 min read
Ghee Infused Pumpkin Spiced Carrot Muffins
Ingredients 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup grated carrot 1/3 cup ghee (or coconut oil for vegan) 1/4 cup maple...
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Julie Checknita
Aug 31, 20202 min read
Ayurvedic Inspired Chai Spiced Sweet Potato Cookies
Not only are Sweet Potatoes so freaking delicious but they are lower in both calories and carbs and higher in fiber, vitamin A & B...
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Julie Checknita
Aug 24, 20202 min read
Easy Ayurvedic Inspired Stuffed Dates
Fresh Dates are a staple in the Ayurdevic diet, as they are Sattvic (promoting peace & contentment in the mind) and known to nourish Ojas...
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Julie Checknita
Aug 20, 20201 min read
Ojas Boosting Almond Butter
As discussed in my previous blog post, ojas is the subtle essence said to give us vitality, strength & a strong immune system. When ojas...
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Julie Checknita
Aug 16, 20201 min read
Easy Sugar-Free Date Spiced Puffed Wheat Squares
Ahhhhhh, Puff Wheat Squares. These bad boys take me right back to the good ol' days of childhood of no responsibilities and so much...
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Julie Checknita
Aug 16, 20202 min read
Curried Roots n Pineapple Noodles with Maple Glazed Tofu
Ingredients 2 tbsp oil of choice (ghee, avocado, coconut) 2 tbsp curry paste of choice (red curry, yellow curry, massaman) - look...
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Julie Checknita
Aug 16, 20202 min read
Warm Potato Oatmeal Salad
According to Ayurveda, all disease stars with an imbalance of Agni. Agni, also known as digestive fire, is responsible for extracting...
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Julie Checknita
Aug 16, 20201 min read
Easy Sweet Potato Tortillas
Not only are Sweet Potatoes so freaking delicious but they are also lower in both calories & carbohydrates and higher in fiber & vitamin...
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Julie Checknita
Aug 16, 20201 min read
Nourishing Mung Dahl Banana Pancakes
Not only are these Mung Dahl Banana Pancakes simple to make and oh so delicious, but they are easy to digest and nourishing. ...
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Julie Checknita
Aug 14, 20201 min read
Digestion Boosting Ginger Spiced Lassi
When it comes to beverages, Ayurveda offers a few guidelines to help with digestion. Ice cold drinks are to be avoided at all costs –...
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Julie Checknita
Aug 7, 202010 min read
Lessons from Post-Divorce Dating
Dating post-divorce. What can I say? I had no idea it would be so hard. When I think back to that time, towards the end of my marriage,...
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