Ever visited an eastern country and noticed the locals drinking hot tea, even on boiling summer days? It looks crazy to us. But to someone who understands the human body from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, westerners are committing the most ridiculous crime of them all: drinking iced drinks. Ok, so here’s why. The stomach is a ‘yang’ organ, …
How to do a Spring Liver Detox, the Right Way: Part 8
5 Final Tips to Stay Balanced in Spring We’ve made it to the end of the 8 part Spring Liver Detox Series, we’ve given you the most powerful recipes to cleanse and care for your liver. Now for some final tips to get your body and mind even more aligned with the energy of this season: 1) Rise early. The …
How to do a Spring Liver Detox, the Right Way: Part 5
Scallion Salsa for the Stagnant Liver We don’t necessarily need tons of super-food meals and rare Chinese herbs to balance our organs. This spring, our liver can find relief in the most humble ingredient: The scallion! We think of it as a useless garnish or flavor enhancer, but the scallion is remarkably healing according to TCM. It has a ‘warm’ …
How to do a Spring Liver Detox, the Right Way: Part 3
If you’re ready to eat your way to a healthy liver, join us on this next step of the Spring Detox Series. The Dandelion cure. In Chinese Medicine, the liver is said to vibe with bitter flavored herbs. That said, it really vibes with dandelion. Dandelion is a celebrity amongst medicinal plants. I dare you to find a detoxification formula or liver cleansing …
Berries, Berries, Berries… And The Perfect Berry Bowl!
April is here and it’s all about BERRIES. Ripeness. Juiciness. Fertility. Colors. Sweetness. Creation. So here’s a recipe that involves all of the above – a superfood berry, nutrient-packed and love-filled acai bowl that’s a perfect start to your day alongside your green juice. Feel your body wake UP to spring! This time of year we start to wake up …
5 Tips to Find Lightness in Kapha Season
Sometimes the transition from winter doesn’t leave us feeling as light and sweet as springtime should. We can feel darker and heavier, physically and energetically. This is KAPHA season. Kapha season in Ayurveda runs from late winter into spring. Ayurveda is India’s traditional, holistic ‘life science’ that teaches how to balance the three ‘doshas’, (vata, pitta, kapha), that form our …
A Love Note From the Love Grace Founders (Plus a Healthy Fall Vegan Chai Smoothie Recipe!)
Hello Gorgeous spirits! We’re so excited to launch our healthy lifestyle blog! Love Grace IS a lifestyle. We are committed to people feeling inspired. Lit up and in love. The goal is to have humanity fully self-expressed and loving life. Who we are: Yogis. Dreamers. Leaders. Wanderers. Seekers. Creators. Families. Lovers. Athletes. We are you. You may have first …