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Valerie
Sep 1, 202310 min read
Ayurvedic Perspectives on Autoimmune Disorders: An Overview
This review provides an overview of autoimmune diseases from a classical Ayurvedic perspective and general treatment principles.
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Valerie
Jan 7, 20239 min read
The Doshas: Your guide to Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
This is a comprehensive guide to the doshas: an essential part of the foundation upon which Ayurveda's unique system of medicine is built.
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Valerie
Dec 5, 20225 min read
Ayurvedic Philosophy: The Three Causes of Disease
What is Disease? In Ayurveda, the word for disease is roga. It mains pain, suffering, and a lack of harmony within the self. When we look...
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Valerie
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Interview: Finding the Balance of Your Life with Ayurveda
Watch Valerie's interview on the Dystopian Renaissance, a show designed to help you become the best version of yourself.
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Valerie
Sep 10, 20224 min read
Can Ayurveda improve mental health?
Explore how Ayurveda, a holistic system of medicine, addresses the mind-body connection as an essential component of health and well-being.
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Valerie Hwang
Aug 8, 20224 min read
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
Jul 15, 20223 min read
Tongue scraping for oral & digestive health
The first time I tried scraping my tongue, I was pretty surprised if not slightly grossed out by the thick layer of gunk that came off...
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Valerie
Oct 15, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20215 min read
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, 20215 min read
The Doshas and Digestion: Variable 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 21, 20211 min read
Interview: Ayurveda & the importance of cultivating awareness for health
Watch Ayurvedic Health Counselor Valerie Hwang's interview with Radiance Multidimensional Media on the Ayurvedic perspective on disease.
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Valerie
May 16, 20214 min read
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, 20214 min read
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, 20215 min read
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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Aug 9, 20203 min read
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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May 28, 20201 min read
Welcome to Intrepid Ayurveda!
Hello and welcome to Intrepid Ayurveda! I wanted to take a minute to introduce myself and my practice. My name is Valerie Hwang and I am...
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