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At Wholistically Healthy we believe–to have a healthy mind, we need a healthy body, to have a healthy body, we need a healthy mind­–adjusting our eating habits according to the season is an important part of this balance.  If we're sensitive to seasonal changes, we may find ourselves losing balance. This may show up as a low mood, sluggishness and demotivation, as well as gravitating towards starchy and sugary foods to keep our energy levels up.  Our recipes follow the Ayurvedic seasons, and we change our ingredients accordingly. Seasonal produce is healthier. It has had time to fully ripen and...

When it comes to digestion, many who study Ayurveda believe that it has a major impact on your overall health. It all comes down to your agni! This is a Sanskrit word that literally translates into fire. We have multiple fires throughout our body, including one in the mind and another in the intestines. This fire (which is known as your Jathara agni)  is absolutely essential to understanding Ayurveda, every imbalance or feeling of unease can be traced right back to your agni. From preventing the build-up of toxins, improving intelligence and awareness and regulating your emotions, agni plays an...

We all have those days when there's nothing we would rather do than curl up in your comfiest pyjamas and have a nice long nap, no matter what time of day it is. Whether you're feeling tired from a stressful day of meeting deadlines at work, or running after the kids all day, sometimes that tired feeling is simply unavoidable. But you can't let those negative feelings win! Your precious day should be yours to conquer and make the most of, not spent yawning and rubbing those tired red eyes. The answer to those sleepy woes is simple, you just...