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Ayurveda & Food Combining: Guidelines for Optimal Digestion
When looking at food, it’s not only important what, when, how and how much we eat, but also how we choose to combine the foods we eat.

Julie Checknita
Aug 6, 20204 min read
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Finding Balance in Chaotic Times with Ayurveda
With all the chaos going on in the world right now, I’ve been turning to Ayurveda – the 5000+ year old natural system of healing more and...

Julie Checknita
Aug 4, 20206 min read
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Racism, Corruption, Child Trafficking, oh my. The Fight Against Evil, what can we do?
What else can we do? Beyond posting on social media, attending protests, or voting. Beyond watching documentaries, reading books, or...

Julie Checknita
Aug 3, 202012 min read
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Ayurveda & Ojas: Simple Practices to Boost Vitality & Energy
Factors said to decrease Ojas include anger, fear, worry, too much screen time, unprocessed emotions, overwork, excessive sexual activity,

Julie Checknita
Jul 13, 20203 min read
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Ghee Infused 5 Spice Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Cilantro Coconut Cream Sauce
In Ayurveda, spices are said to help strengthen the agni (digestive fire), antidote / balance the negative properties of food, burn up...

Julie Checknita
May 2, 20203 min read
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Non-Attachment: The Art (& Struggle) of Letting Go
There comes a time when we realize we must let go of old patterns that no longer feel right - stop sending energy into what no longer...

Julie Checknita
Sep 14, 20193 min read
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Cleansing: Just Another Bullshit Trend or Necessity in Today’s Modern World
So what’s the deal? Do we need to cleanse – or is this just another clever buzzword trend, telling us we aren’t good enough? Weren’t our bod

Julie Checknita
Jul 11, 20195 min read
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You Can’t Escape your Feelings – (Trust me I tried): The Practice of Feeling
My first trip to Bali was an escape. An escape from a struggling marriage, an escape from past pain I was too scared to face – an escape...

Julie Checknita
May 22, 20195 min read
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Facing Fears 3: Mommy Issues - Taking Back Your Power
After sharing my last post, where I talked daddy issues, I realized I failed to mention my mother. But she has been a significant...

Julie Checknita
Dec 19, 20189 min read
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Facing Fears 2: Daddy Issues Uncovered - Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
My father never wanted a daughter and made it known from my earliest memory. I grew up being told I would never amount to anything and...

Julie Checknita
Dec 6, 20186 min read
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Morning Mantra - Establishing Routine for a More Focused Day
One of the greatest tools I've discovered along my path of healing is the power of creating routine and stability - regardless of...

Julie Checknita
Dec 5, 20183 min read
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Facing Fears 101
Being vulnerable scares the shit out of me. I know I’m not alone. As I've slowly begun awakening to my truth, facing my dark side, and...

Julie Checknita
Nov 28, 20184 min read
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Ghee, the Ayurvedic Superfood
Ahh, Ghee. You sweet, delicious liquid. Described by Ayurveda as liquid gold, this medicinal fat has been used both internally and...

Julie Checknita
Nov 23, 20182 min read
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Self-Healing via Ayurveda
I'm excited to be studying the ancient healing science of Ayurveda. What exactly is Ayurveda you ask? In short, Ayurveda is a 5000+ year...

Julie Checknita
Nov 21, 20182 min read
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Veggie Bi Bim Bap
Bi Bim Bap (Pronounced BEE-beem-bop) is one of my favorite Korean dishes. It's a flavorful, nutritious meal that can be adapted to suit...

Julie Checknita
Nov 20, 20182 min read
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Easy Vegan Kimchi Soup (Kimchi-Jiigae
Oh Kimchi! You stinky delicious dish. The first time I I got a whiff of this dish I almost passed out. In my defense, at the time, I was...

Julie Checknita
Nov 20, 20182 min read
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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Donuts
It’s that time of year again! The time when people go CRAZY for anything and everything pumpkin. So in the spirit of the season, here is...

Julie Checknita
Nov 12, 20182 min read
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Yoga for everyone
It is estimated that approximately 1/3 of people don’t breathe well enough to sustain normal health. These people don’t eliminate enough...

Julie Checknita
Nov 9, 20182 min read
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Healing via plant-based food
With SO many diet options out there, it can be confusing which one is right for you. But over the years, one of the most beneficial...

Julie Checknita
Oct 30, 20181 min read
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Ingredient of the day..... Millet
Millet has 6 times more fiber than wheat. It’s also a rich source of bone-building minerals: calcium & phosphorus and has a great...

Julie Checknita
Oct 30, 20181 min read
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