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Mandala Art
A mandala is…“An integrated structure organized around a unifying center.” Longchenpa
Ayurvedic Relief for Muscles and Joints
Ouch! In response to lifestyle, diet, and emotional pattern, our doshas; vata, pitta, and kapha, can easily move out of balance. These imbalances slow down agni, or digestive fire, resulting in the toxic by-product of inadequate digestion known as ama.Vata, the main active dosha, brings ama into the colon. From there, ama travels [...]
SUPERFOOD CAPOMO ON THE SCALES OF NUTRIENT DENSITY
Ask not how many calories are in your food; ask how many nutrients are in your calories. Within the parameters of this question, live the scales for weighing the unregulated word, "Superfood." With relentless reminders that too many calories are to blame for our obesity epidemic, we often forget that calories are simply a unit [...]
SAUCEPAN CAPOMO - AN INSOMNIACS NIGHTCAP
L-tryptophan present in both Capomo and cow's milk, may offer peace to sleepless nights, by activating the brain chemistry responsible for regulation of circadian rhythm - namely, serotonin and melatonin. As we will explore, a spoonful of honey or sugar may be integral in this chemical reaction and response. Note: we have [...]
Allergies and Ayurveda: A simple guide to the herbs of sweet relief
Greetings, fellow Seasonal Allergy Sufferers. Now is the season when so many of us, from all walks of life, come together with our tissues and eye drops and cry; “mercy!” As you well know, the Ayurvedic approach to alleviating seasonal allergies is deep and wide, encompassing every aspect of health including; diet, activity, [...]
Five Reasons Why YOU Should take Boswellia Serrata Today!
Boswellia serrata (frankincense) is a tree found primarily in India. In order to harvest the Boswellia tree for human consumption, strips of the bark are peeled away leaving gummy resin.This resin, is the medicinal part of the boswellia tree. Extracts of this gummy substance are what is typically used in Ayurveda for a variety [...]
CAPOMO FOR YOUR CRAVINGS: CAFFEINE-FREE BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT
Sometimes the small things carry us through the big things, like our momental coffee-time that brings energy and cheer to a full day of hard work. Giving up this small pleasure during pregnancy can be a big disruption, but when little ones come to town, we must confess, “see you later, Old Friend.” [...]
COLD BREW CAPOMO
Capomo can be prepared in many ways, but as I daydream of Summer, I find myself experimenting with the Cold Brew Technique. It takes a bit of forethought, but the results are well worth the effort. If you want your Capomo sweetened, the easiest way is to consider your sweet tooth first thing. [...]
CAPOMO - DECAF COFFEE ALTERNATIVE AND SUPERFOOD
Greetings from the momentarily sunny Seattle, in the Evergreen state of Washington, USA. We here at Tattva’s Herbs are delighted to introduce you to the yummiest coffee alternative this side of the Cascades, and certainly beyond. Capomo, or the Maya Nut, is the fruiting seed of Brosimum alicastrum, a giant tree in the [...]
Heavenly Energy Laddus
Toast the following ingredients:1/2 c sesame seeds1 c sunflower seeds1 c shredded coconutadd and mix:1 c puffed riceThen add:1/2 c Chyawanprash1/2 c honey1/2 c almond butter6 dates chopped1/2 c cacao powder1 Tbsp cinnamon1 Tbsp cardamom1 tsp ginger1 Tbsp Shatavari1 Tbsp Ashwagandha1/2 tsp sea saltCombine all and roll into delightful balls! Yum…