Valerie Hwang
How you eat vs. What you eat
In Ayurveda, how we eat is equally as important that WHAT we eat when it comes to health. Adopt these habits to optimize your digestion.
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Valerie
- Oct 15, 2021
- 3 min
The Healing Properties of Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pumpkin Pie Spice is actually a blend of medicinal spices with just the right medicinal properties for the winter season.
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Valerie
- Sep 30, 2021
- 3 min
Cozy up with Spiced Apple Barley Breakfast
Cozy up with a warm bowl of spiced apple barley breakfast cereal. Barley is a wonderful, lighter alternative to oatmeal.
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Valerie
- Jun 30, 2021
- 5 min
Don't take away my pizza!
A critical discussion: A hot topic both in modern nutrition and Ayurveda, we explore food combining and its potential benefits.
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Valerie
- May 31, 2021
- 5 min
What in the world is variable digestion? Hint: Vata!
Gas, dryness, and constipation, oh my! Read on to find out what causes these vata-type digestive symptoms and simple ways to alleviate them.
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Valerie
- May 16, 2021
- 4 min
5 Ways to Sooth Burning (pitta) Indigestion
Burning indigestion is a cardinal sign of pitta imbalance in the digestive system. Follow these 5 simple practices for long-term relief.
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Valerie
- May 4, 2021
- 4 min
5 Tips for Balancing Sluggish Digestion (Kapha)
Follow these 5 Ayurvedic tips to balance sluggish, heavy digestion caused by kapha dosha.
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Valerie
- Mar 3, 2021
- 5 min
Reflections: Kitchari Reset
What I learned from eating only rice, beans, oats, and fresh produce for one week This past week, Ashtanga Yoga Long Beach and Intrepid...
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Valerie
- Feb 5, 2021
- 5 min
Ghee, a lesson in Slowing Down
Making cultured ghee all the way from yogurt and cultured cream is a beautiful exercise in patience and attention.
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Valerie
- Oct 8, 2020
- 3 min
Kyushoku: Cultivating Sattva with Japanese School Lunch
"I-tada-ki-ma-su!" In a school classroom in Japan, is time for kyushoku, or school lunch. Each of thirty pairs of tiny hands joins...
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- Aug 9, 2020
- 3 min
Kitchari & the Six Tastes
Using an overview of the six tastes in Ayurveda, you can adjust my basic kitchari recipe to suit your doshic and dietary needs.
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