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Greetings!
 You know the expression "You are what you eat." A casual interpretation of that bit of wisdom usually reminds us to eat in healthy ways and avoid junk food (and thoughts) to be rewarded with good health. In Ayurveda the wisdom of "You are what you eat" is more subtle and powerful. Fresh, clean food prepared with love directly influences our consciousness and feelings and can fortify each and every cell within us with natural, birthright intelligence. In this state of heightened cellular intelligence our energy is vital, our health is radiant, our being is joyful.
Spices, often used in seed form, contain concentrated forms of nature's intelligence rising up from the underlying field of consciousness, also known as the quantum field. Think about it. Most foods begin to deteriorate as soon as they are picked. Seeds hold their potency and productive blueprint for more than a year to enable planting and new growth. In this issue we explore the value of these high impact, curiously intelligent food sources on your own well being.
 Add intelligent spice seeds to your daily diet and sound a healthier tuning fork in your physiology and emotional body. Feel the resonance of intelligence and life force. Enjoy the bliss of fine tuning through the easy practice of adding herbs and spices to your diet.
Live with radiant intention and be well, Rhonda
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Your Smart Top 8 Super Spices
 In addition to their delicious taste, spices increase the intelligence of nature in your meals. They also help with digestion and assimilation so that you are eating for nourishment rather that quick calorie energy that does not deeply nourish.
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Cardamom is sweet and pungent. It promotes digestion and is good for the heart. Cardamom improves the smell of breath and relieves gas and bloating. It also has been used as both an aphrodisiac and for obesity
- Cinnamon is a rich source of antioxidants, has anti- inflammatory properties, eases digestion,and may even reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels. It stimulates blood flow and is a herbal remedy for poor circulation. Cinnamon is considered helpful for weight loss.
- Cloves are anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal. cloves have been studied for use in aiding detoxification from environmental pollutants.
- Coriander seeds (from the cilantro plant) have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities. Coriander soothes the stomach and relieves bloating. Coriander oil is a natural remedy for arthritis relief.
- Cumin is a traditional herbal remedy as a diuretic (helps the body shed water), relieves diarrhea and bowel spasms, relieves morning sickness, and eases carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Fennel Seed is not only loaded with powerful antioxidants but also contains fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamin C. It is believed to boost the immune system, reduce blood pressure, and aid in detoxification of the body. It contains compounds that help relieve smooth muscle spasms, which in effect, helps ease abdominal cramping and spasms. Fennel is also a mild appetite suppressant.
- Ginger has many proven uses such as naturally treats nausea from morning and motion sickness, plus anti- inflammatory properties for muscle and joint pain. It also has a diaphoretic property (causes sweating) and is good to cleanse and detoxify the body, stimulate circulation, and ease bronchitis and congestion. Try a slice of fresh ginger in your spice water (recipe right) or cook with fresh grated ginger.
- Turmeric is the king of medicinal herbs. It promotes healthy cell replication. Turmeric contains the flavanoid curcumin which is known for anti-inflammatory properties. This great all-around spice may relieve the effects of chemotherapy, improve cognitive function, detox the liver and boost immunity. Additionally, U.S. researchers reported that curcumin, found in the spice turmeric, interferes with melanoma cells. More
To activate the dormant intelligence of spices, lightly sauté them in ghee (clarified butter) or extra virgin olive oil and then add them to your recipes. Ayurvedic spices offer rich and varied aroma and flavor which stimulate digestive juices to enhance metabolism and help to balance the doshas. They can transform simple dishes into feasts for all your senses, providing fulfillment and contentment from meals.
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Classes in Kalamazoo
Rhonda Egidio, Ph. D. is an Ayurvedic Practitioner with great passion for sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda and the simple yet effective practices that can make important upgrades to our digestion and overall radiant health. For more info visit: http://RadiantLifeAyurveda.com
Wisdom, Tips, and Strategies for Healthy Modern Living-"Upgrade your Life to Radiant with Ayurveda"
Oct 14, 2-4:45pm. $40 advance, at door $45. details
Cholesterol, Arthritis, Diabetes Prevention and Treatment for Common Health Concerns - "Upgrade your Life to Radiant with Ayurveda"
Nov 18, 1-3:45pm $40, $45 at door. details
Bonus: Upgrade Your Life to Radiant Duo-Wisdom and Cholesterol (above) for $70 advance.
Meditation for the Deaf Community with Karina Mirsky and Rhonda Egidio Wednesdays 5:30pm. Oct 24, Nov 7, 21 and Dec 5, 19. Watch for details
Perfect Digestion: Firing Up Agni, Clearing Ama Monday Oct 15, 5:15-7pm, $25 register
Ayurveda Super Herbs and Spices. Making Churnas and Seasonal Teas Monday Nov 12. 5:15-7pm, $25 register
Perfect Digestion and Ayurveda Super Herbs package at Sangha - both for $40. Recommend early registration, space limited
Natural Meditation - Free Class
Learn to meditate. November 11, 12 and 14. Two one hour group sessions plus a 30 minute individual session to receive your personal mantra. Class size limited details
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Your Inner Physician
Our bodies are wise miracles really...if we give them a chance. Just think of all the ways our physiology functions each and every minute. The intelligent version of all of our tissues and organs and processes can keep us abundantly healthy. Our inner physician  knows how to engage our immune response, which chemicals in finely balanced combinations to release and with proper timing. Our part is to nourish that innate intelligence and to cultivate deep energy reserves to support this action.
But, if we are eating dumb foods (processed, leftovers, wrong for our doshas) or our lifestyle habits detract from our health, then our inner wisdom and resources may not be there for us when we need them most. Our inner physician enables the body to repair, balance and fine-tune itself to higher degrees of wellness and efficiency. With the knowledge of Ayurveda we can make a few smart decisions to do our part in this miracle experience.
Although Ayurveda is helpful to treat manifest conditions, primarily Ayurveda is useful to prevent serious conditions from arising by instead engaging with long-standing healthy diet and lifestyle orientations. As an Ayurvedic practitioner my health has been better than ever but not perfect. I recently had the ego - checking experience of needing to cancel an Ayurveda workshop due to a bout of the flu. We are all figuring this out as we go...doing a few things here and there to upgrade our health. One quick way to smarten up and nourish your inner physician is to cook with spices and drink hot spice water. Small actions have big effects, I believe, especially when we can rely on the long lever of Ayurveda knowledge.
"give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world." Archimedes |
Personal Ayurveda Assessment
Rhonda Egidio Ph.D., provides Ayurvedic assessments of primary health concerns, diet, sleep and lifestyle and offers Ayurvedic recommendations. Check out assessment and session options. Rhonda Egidio, Radiant Life Ayurveda 269-345-2991
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Upcoming Events
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Awake and Aware:
Healthy Modern Living Oct 14
Prevention/Treatment for Common Health Concerns Nov 18
Sangha Yoga Perfect Digestion
Oct 15.
Meditation for the Deaf Community begins Oct 24.
Ayurveda Super Herbs Nov 12
Unity of Kalamazoo
Free Meditation Class begins Nov 11
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Immunity Spice Mix
6 parts turmeric
3 parts cumin
3 parts coriander
6 parts fennel
1 part, dry ginger
1 part black pepper
1/4 part cinnamon
all spices grounded.
Directions:
Mix the spices  together well. Heat one tsp of the spice mixture in one tbsp of ghee using medium- high heat, until the mixture releases an aroma.
Remove from the heat immediately so it won't burn. Add this spiced ghee to cooked rice, vegetables, or other foods. (From "The Answer to Cancer" by Sharma and Meade
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"Nature is trying very hard to make us succeed, but nature does not depend on us. We are not the only experiment. "
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Hot Spice Water
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp coriander seeds all in a quart thermos of boiled water.
When it is hot out you can let the water cool to room temperature before drinking.
Fabulous for daily detox, digestion, and weight loss
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Turmeric Milk
Try this cup of comfort tonight- with the amazing super spice, turmeric. The turmeric will settle your stomach and the warm milk will invite restful sleep
Heat 2 cups organic milk with 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, a pinch each of freshly grated ginger-root and cracked black pepper, and 1 cinnamon stick. Cook until the milk  comes to a full boil. Enjoy warm. From the Himalayan Institute. More |
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Ayurveda information shared here is for general educational purposes and is not intended to substitute for medical or psychological advice. Please consult with a qualified medical professional in these matters.
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Free thermos
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 Are you ready to have some customized knowledge about your Ayurveda constitution and doshic imbalance to stimulate your health journey? Make an appointment for your Ayurveda Assessment and 1 followup for $160 (regularly $180). Your choice, receive a ginger grater or a thermos ideal for drinking daily hot spice water for detox and weight loss. | Expires
September 30, 2012
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