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Let's Talk about Sweat
Summer blog on sweat: why we sweat, what it indicates, how its good for us and how to hydrate. Beat the heat with Ayurvedic Care for Pitta!
By Dr. Leena Sripada, ND, AAWC
In a passing conversation, I heard that some people are getting their sweat gland removed from their armpits. Why? So you can’t see their sweat.
As health care practitioner, this was almost disturbing for me to hear…
Sweating is essential for detox, sweating is essential to regulate our body temperatures. If we suppress our sweat, it is bound to show up as toxins in other ways with repercussions. And as we enter the hot, summer, sweaty season, let’s talk about it!
When was the last time you broke a good sweat? Was it during a workout, a summer heatwave, or perhaps a nervous moment before a big presentation? However it happened, sweating is one of the most natural — and essential — processes our bodies perform. Yet, we often overlook its importance or even try to suppress it.
Let’s dive deeper into why sweating matters for your health, how it functions in both modern medicine and ancient healing traditions like Ayurveda, and how to support healthy sweating and hydration for optimal wellbeing.
Why Do We Sweat?
At its core, sweating is your body’s natural way of regulating temperature. When your internal body temperature rises, your brain signals the sweat glands to release fluid onto the surface of your skin. As this moisture evaporates, it cools your body down.
But sweat isn’t just about temperature control. It also plays a vital role in:
Detoxification: Eliminating certain waste products and toxins.
Immune support: Creating a less hospitable environment for harmful microbes
Skin health: Helping to clear pores and improve skin tone and moisture.
Emotional release: Reflecting our inner state during stress, anxiety, or excitement
Ayurveda’s View on Sweat
In Ayurvedic medicine, sweda (sweat) is considered one of the essential waste products (mala) of the body. Healthy sweating is seen as a natural expression of balanced pitta dosha — the energy associated with heat, transformation, and metabolism.
According to Ayurveda:
Excessive sweating may indicate aggravated pitta or aggravated vata through anxiety.
Minimal or absent sweating can suggest a sluggish metabolism, excess kapha, or blocked channels (srotas) or simply a cooler body type like vata.
Foul-smelling sweat may be a sign of accumulated toxins (ama) in the system and should not be suppressed with antiperspirants but should be dealt with by balancing the whole system.
Balanced sweating maintains clear skin, supports digestive fire (agni), and helps maintain emotional equilibrium.
The Benefits of a Good Sweat
Beyond ancient wisdom and modern physiology, here’s what a good sweat session can offer:
Boosts circulation
Supports lymphatic drainage
Improves mood by releasing endorphins
Promotes skin detox and glow
Strengthens immune defenses
Reduces stress and tension
Is It Possible to Sweat Too Much — or Not Enough?
Yes. Both extremes can be signs of imbalance.
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) may stem from:
High pitta constitution or imbalance
Anxiety and stress
Overstimulation from caffeine, alcohol, or spicy foods
Certain medical conditions like hyperthyroidism
Insufficient sweating (anhidrosis or hypohidrosis) can be linked to:
Excess kapha dosha
Dehydration
Blocked sweat glands
Underactive thyroid
Chronic fatigue or certain autoimmune conditions
Simple Ways to Encourage Healthy Sweating
If you tend to feel heavy, congested, or emotionally stagnant, you might benefit from therapies that promote gentle sweating:
Sauna or steam baths (Ayurveda favors herbal steam therapy known as swedana often done after Ayurvedic oil massages to drive in the medicinal oils)
Brisk walks or gentle exercise
Dry brushing and abhyanga (warm oil massage) to open the channels
Drinking hydrating fluids (like natural electrolyte drinks)
Wearing natural, breathable fabrics like cotton, bamboo and silk to support natural perspiration
When to Pay Attention to Your Sweat
While sweating is normal and healthy, certain signs might warrant closer attention:
A sudden increase or decrease in sweat without obvious cause
Strong, unusual, or foul odors (indicating toxins like Candida)
Night sweats without a known trigger
Drenching sweats paired with fever, weight loss, or fatigue
In these cases, consult with your naturopathic doctor or Ayurvedic practitioner to identify underlying causes.
Final Thoughts
Sweating is far more than a messy side effect of summer heat or gym sessions — it’s a vital expression of your body’s intelligence and resilience. In both naturopathic and Ayurvedic medicine, we see it as a powerful tool for detoxification, emotional release, and maintaining energetic balance.
So, the next time you feel a little glisten on your brow, thank your body for doing its beautiful work.
Did you miss the Summer webinar with Ayurvedic tips to stay cool? Watch the replay —> here
Replenish & Recharge: Citrus-Mint Electrolyte Drink
Scrap the Gatorade full of artificial colour and sugar. Opt in for a naturally cooling, mineral-rich drink to replenish your body after sweating, promoting hydration, mineral balance, and digestive comfort - that is cheap and easy to make!
Ingredients
Juice of 1 fresh lime (key limes are best)
1–2 tsp pure maple syrup (or raw honey)
A pinch of natural rock salt or Himalayan pink salt
6–8 fresh mint leaves, lightly crushed
1½ cups (350 ml) fresh water
Optional: ¼ tsp magnesium powder
Instructions
In a glass or jar, combine the lime juice, maple syrup, and salt. Stir until dissolved.
Add the crushed mint leaves.
Pour in the water and stir well.
Stir in magnesium powder if using.
Ayurvedic Variations: Balance Your Dosha
🌿 Vata Balancing
Use warm water instead of cool
Add a pinch of ground ginger for warmth and digestion.
🔥 Pitta Balancing
Stick with slightly cool or room temperature water
Add extra mint leaves or a few rose petals for enhanced cooling
Use coconut water in place of filtered water for added natural electrolytes
🌱 Kapha Balancing
Use warm water
Add a pinch of black pepper or cayenne for metabolism support
Replace maple syrup with raw honey (stir only after water cools slightly)
Doctor’s Tip: Sip this after your morning walk, post-workout, or any time you’ve worked up a healthy sweat to keep your body balanced and refreshed.
Why This Works
This simple drink replenishes vital minerals lost in sweat, soothes digestion, calms the nervous system, and keeps your doshas balanced after physical activity or heat exposure.
🌸 Crafted with care by Dr. Leena Sripada, ND |www.DoctorLeena.ca
Hormonal Health in Women: Ayurvedic Insights
This blog helps you understand the Ayurvedic approach to women’s health and preventative steps to nurture you through the hormonal changes based on Ayurvedic body type.
Hormonal shifts are a natural part of every woman’s life, from menstruation to menopause. While these transitions can bring challenges—like PMS, mood swings, hot flashes, and sleep issues—Ayurveda offers powerful tools to restore balance gently and effectively. Understanding the root causes through an Ayurvedic lens can help women navigate hormonal changes with more ease and vitality. These are natural phases of life, when acknowledged, can be dealt with at ease.
The Ayurvedic View on Hormonal Imbalance
Ayurveda sees hormonal health as deeply connected to the balance of the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each dosha governs specific physiological and emotional functions:
Vata (air + ether) regulates movement, nervous system activity, and elimination.
Pitta (fire + water) governs metabolism, digestion, and transformation.
Kapha (earth + water) supports structure, lubrication, and emotional stability.
Hormonal imbalances arise when these doshas go out of sync due to imbalanced diet, stress, lifestyle, environmental toxins, and disharmony between our body-mind-spirit.
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) often reflects a Vata-Pitta imbalance, especially in the nervous and reproductive systems. Symptoms like anxiety, irritability, bloating, cramps, and insomnia point to excess Vata (irregularity and dryness) and Pitta (inflammation and intensity). We must remember that in a healthy woman, PMS symptoms typically should go almost unnoticed - which is uncommon these days because most people are out of balance!
Ayurvedic Support:
Diet: Favor warm, cooked, grounding foods like stews, kitchari, and root vegetables. Include lots of ginger to promote circulation and reduce inflammation. Avoid caffeine and refined sugar which increases inflammation and avoid cold/raw foods which dampens agni.
Lifestyle: Balance activity with rest, gentle movement (like yoga or walking), and routine (dinacharya). Self-massage (abhyanga) with warm sesame oil calms Vata. Castor oil packs can reduce inflammation and strengthen digestion.
Herbs: Many of the root adaptagens like Shatavari, Aswagandha, Licorice help soothe the nervous system, tone the reproductive system and manage anxiety and fatigue. When to take them, how much and when is all part of a customized Ayurvedic health plan as each herb has unique actions.
Perimenopause: A Vata Surge
In perimenopause (the transitional years before menopause), Vata becomes dominant, leading to irregular periods, mood instability, dryness, brain fog, and sleep disturbances. Stress, multitasking, and overexertion can aggravate these symptoms. There is no set age, but typically this starts 40+ but can even start earlier in some individuals.
Ayurvedic Support:
Diet: Eat nourishing and grounding foods—think ghee, avocados, cooked grains, and spiced milk with nutmeg.
Lifestyle: Stick to a calming daily routine. Prioritize sleep, warm baths, and restorative practices like yoga nidra or meditation.
Herbs: Shatavari remains a foundational herb, supporting estrogen balance and vitality. Vitex plays a role with supporting progesterone while Brahmi soothes the mind and nervous system.
It is very crucial to implement rejuvenation treatments at this phase since if addressed early, it paves way for a smooth menopause. Many women however, don’t realize these hormonal changes are at the root of their symptoms and often don’t seek treatment until they feel they are losing control over their health.
Menopause: Fire Meets Air
As menstruation ends, women may experience hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, and thinning tissues. This is a combined Pitta-Vata imbalance—Pitta’s fire shows up in heat and frustration, while Vata contributes to dryness, instability and unexplained anxiety.
Ayurvedic Support:
Diet: Emphasize cooling, hydrating, and grounding foods like cucumbers, leafy greens, dates and ghee. Spices such as saffron, coriander and fennel are also supportive. Mung beans are excellent for liver cleansing as well. Avoid alcohol, spicy food, and stimulants.
Lifestyle: Embrace a slower rhythm. Practice self-care rituals that calm and cool—moon salutations, journaling, or cooling pranayama like Sheetali breath.
Herbs: Shatavari, Licorice, Ashoka, Kumari and Amalaki are all excellent as customized based on your dosha type and health concerns. These herbs nourish and lubricate tissues while supporting hormone balance and liver detox.
Holistic Tips for All Hormonal Stages
Regardless of age or health status, these Ayurvedic tips support hormonal resilience:
Eat with the seasons and honor your digestion and dosha—don’t skip meals or eat late at night.
Sleep is sacred—aim for 7–8 hours of quality rest before 10 p.m.
Acknowledge stressful factors: unravel old patterns through daily breathwork, nature time, or creative expression.
Stay hydrated with warm herbal teas like CCF, lemon balm, ginger, or chamomile.
Track your cycle or symptoms with a journal to notice patterns and respond early.
Final Thoughts
Ayurveda reminds us that hormonal changes are not problems to fix, but natural shifts to honor. By listening to your body, staying in rhythm with nature, and nourishing yourself deeply, you can experience your hormonal journey not as a burden—but as a gateway to greater wisdom and balance.
Dr. Leena Sripada, ND, AAWC is an experienced naturopathic doctor & Ayurvedic practitioner who blends the best of both healing systems. She integrates the abundance of health information into a relevant, practical approach for patients to promote deeper health transformation in individuals who are seeking positive challenge and change.
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Ayurvedic Skin Care for Summer
by Dr. Leena Athparia, ND, AAWC
Do you have dry skin? Oily skin? Mixed skin or sensitive skin? If you pay attention to your skin, you will notice that it will respond differently based on the season, weather, your activities and your diet. The more you pay attention, the more you will also know what your skin needs.
Your skin is the largest organ in the body and it breathes. It removes waste from inside the body through sweat as a route of elimination. Your skin also absorbs what you put on it – creams, oils, lotions etc. So what you put on your skin should be clean to the extent you could eat it! Just take a look at your bathroom counter and see if you would eat any of your skin creams. If not, it may be time to re-evaluate your personal care products.
According to Ayurveda, skin can be qualified by dosha type. The five elements in nature are also at work in your body: space, air, fire, water and earth. For example, if you have excess fire element, your skin may be triggered by hot weather or internal changes like too much spicy or fried food. Inflamed, red or breakout skin can be prevented by taking steps to keep your skin clean and cool.
Ayurvedic Skin Types
Although each person’s skin is unique, most people have a dominant skin type. Read below to see which skin sounds most like yours:
Vata skin:
This skin type tends to be dry, rough, thin, cool and worse with dry, cold, windy weather. Vata skin is most affected in the winter. This skin type does best with nourishing oils such as sesame or almond oil, warm oil massage, thicker creams topically along with frequent hydration, and a diet rich in healthy oils.
Pitta skin:
Pitta skin type tends to be red, inflamed, oily and warm with sensitivity to the sun and hot summer weather. Treatments for pitta skin types include cooling oils or creams such as coconut or olive oil, pitta balancing diet and bitter herbs to clean the skin from the inside out.
Kapha skin:
Individuals with kapha skin tend to have naturally moist skin that can get cold, clammy or oily easily. This skin type is worse with humid weather. Treatments for kapha skin involve oils or creams that are very light and warming such as mustard or almond oil, herbal scrubs, dry skin brushing and toners that are astringent.
Treatments for Summer Skin Health
In the summer, heat and humidity can easily push your skin out of balance leading to common concerns such as: acne, hives, rashes, rosacea, sun spots, redness and sun-sensitive skin. In addition, a diet rich in spicy, oily food and acidic foods (such as excess red meat, alcohol, caffeine and sugar) can cause pitta imbalance in the digestive system to ‘overflow’ into your circulatory system and out through the skin as the body attempts to detox excess waste. Spending too much time in the sun or overdoing your work can add to skin breakouts. You can read more about pitta imbalance and ways to keep cool in the summer here. Below are some tips on a few natural compounds in skin products for pitta skin:
Neem
Neem is a tropical plant with so many uses. For skin, it is found in soaps, creams and shampoos. It has cooling qualities so assists the body in removing excess heat. It is very anti-microbial so good for conditions such as fungal skin infections. It is available as an oil but has a strong odour so is more manageable mixed with other ingredients. It can be also taken as a capsule internally to clean the skin inside out. Speak with your naturopathic doctor on how to take neem based on your health concern.
Aloe
Aloe is a well-known plant that grows in the desert, but very versatile to keep at home to heal burns or inflamed skin. It is very soothing for sensitive skin and makes a great base for skin gels and creams. Try taking a small piece of aloe gel from your plant and apply it to your skin – observe how it feels. Great for pitta and vata types in the summer.
Rose
Rose is known for its aromatic scent associated with love, romance and feminine qualities. As an herb, it is cooling and rose water or hydrosol is extremely refreshing. Rose oil or creams work well with pitta skin types to help calm and cool the skin and refresh the mind. Rose mist can be kept handy in the car or at work to spray at the hot times of the day to refresh you, or used as a toner as part of your skin care routine. Rose hip oil, from the fruit of the rose, has a slightly different quality but is also very beneficial for healing burns and scars.
Clay
Clay comes from the earth and is rich in minerals. There are many different types of clays that will have different qualities but essentially clay works well in soaps or cleansers due to its exfoliating nature. Clay is drying and tightens the skin due to its astringent qualities. It is excellent to detoxify the skin by pulling out toxins. It is great to use as a cleansing mask in the summer. Great for all skin types but vata skin types may need a moisturizer after using clay as it can dry out the skin.
Calendula
Calendula is a flower which has been used traditionally in healing burns and rashes. It is commonly found in diaper rash creams, salves for burns, or as an oil infusion to apply on the skin. It is excellent in pitta skin conditions especially where there is irritated or red skin as it is an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. It can be used as a cream, oil, ointment or infusion.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is cooling for the skin and is great for pitta skin issues. It has been used for centuries to strengthen skin and promote healthy hair growth. It grows in tropical climates so it often suits hot climates – best to avoid using in the winter or those with very vata skin since it cools the body down but great in the summer.
These are just a few of the herbs that are used in naturopathic & Ayurvedic treatments to heal skin. These systems treat not only by condition, but by the underlying constitution of the person. Different care is needed for each skin type. If you have chronic skin concerns, topical skin care may not be enough – you may need internal approach to cleaning skin from the inside out. Triphala, burdock, neems are just some of the cleansing herbs used for skin conditions. Use these tips for healthy, glowing summer skin or speak to your ND if you have chronic skin issues that you would like to address. And don’t forget – hydration is the foundation to healthy summer skin!
Dr. Leena Athparia is a Naturopathic doctor & Ayurvedic practitioner at Naturopathic Foundations with a focus on joint health, pain and chronic disease. If you are healthy and looking into preventing disease or learning more about your constitution, Dr. Athparia can help you. Please call the clinic at 905-940-2727 to book an appointment.
Water Element: is Yours in Balance?
by Dr. Leena Athparia, ND
When you think of water, what comes to mind? It may be a river or an ocean, or a glass of water. You may not immediately think of the 60-70% of water that makes up your body. According to Ayurveda, there are 5 elements that exist in nature and manifest in the plants, animals around us, and within our body: ether (space), air, fire, water and earth.
In the winter and early spring when the climate is cool, damp and wet, kapha dosha (which is composed of the earth and water element) is dominant in the environment. Your surroundings impact your body, mind and emotions, so an imbalance in kapha can contribute to common concerns such as weight gain, fatigue, dullness or having trouble getting out of bed in the morning.
Water element reflects the fluidity of movement and manifests as nourishment, growth and lubrication. Some examples of water element in your body are digestive fluids, mucous membrane secretions, plasma and lymphatic system. Water element cools, smoothens, moistens and softens tissues in the body.
When your water element is in balance, weight is consistent, skin and mucous membranes are soft and moist, joints are well lubricated, emotions are stable and you feel connected to the people around you. When the water element is either too high or too low, this can lead to health issues. Read more to find out signs of excess or deficient water element.
Signs of Excess Water Element
When water element accumulates in your body you may gain weight or experience swelling around your ankles or other joints. Your hands may feel clammy, your skin may feel damp and sticky and you may experience increased urination. Excess water tends to put out your digestive fire so you may experience weak appetite, heaviness after meals, thick coating on your tongue and excess mucous. If you struggle with candida or yeast infections, it's likely that your water element is out of balance. Water element in excess can often indicate that there is an electrolyte imbalance, as electrolytes are responsible for the movement of water throughout the body. Emotions can also affect water levels. Water related to imbalanced water are attachment, fear of letting go, being guarded or excessively emotional, feeling lack of nurturing and relationships that are not flowing.
Signs of Deficient Water Element
What happens if you lack sufficient water? You can relate to this on a day that you don't drink enough water, for example, and feel thirsty, have a dry mouth, dry skin and eyes etc. In Ayurveda, this relates to 'rasa dhatu kshaya' or plasma deficiency. When plasma is well hydrated, your blood and lymph flows smoothly and all the tissues are well lubricated. Deficient water can also lead to health concerns such as dry joints, arthritis, lack of sweating, constipation and overall lack of nourishment in body, mind and emotions. Speak to your ND if you have some of these health concerns to help identify and treat the imbalance.
Tips to Harmonize Water Element
When imbalances are identified, it is easier to treat the root cause. Keeping your water element in balance, along with all other elements is the key to living a life that is harmonized and flowing. Here are some tips to try at home :
Exercise: helps unblock channels in the body. It allows the body to sweat, eliminate toxins and regulate water. Sun salutations in yoga are an excellent way to help harmonize the elements in your system and regulate excess water.
Hydration: often overlooked but be sure to not miss the obvious. Drink at least 8 glasses of pure water a day. In addition, hydrating herbal teas, coconut water and electrolytes can replenish deficient water element.
Diet: foods rich in water such as melons and squashes help you hydrate, while drying foods such as vegetable chips, dry fruit, black pepper and dry ginger powder help regulate excess water. Salty and sweet foods also tend to increase water element and can lead to concerns such as water retention. Each individual has a unique constitution so speak with your ND on which foods and herbs are best for you.
Lifestyle: if water element is deficient for you, keeping a water fountain or pictures of the ocean can bring this element back into your life. Swimming is another easy way to connect with water element. If water element is in excess, work with incorporating movement in your day, and finding healthy ways to express your emotions.
According to Ayurveda, health is a balance between body, mind, spirit and environment. When you understand how nature influences your health, you can make subtle but powerful changes to harmonize the 5 elements within you and restore balance. Speak with Dr. Leena Athparia, ND if you would like an assessment to help you find out if your water element is in balance.
Dr. Leena Athparia is a naturopathic doctor & Ayurvedic practitioner at Naturopathic Foundations with a focus in joint health and chronic disease. Please call the clinic at 905-940-2727 to book an appointment with Dr. Athparia.
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5 Ayurvedic Tips for a Healthy New Year!
5 Ayurvedic resolutions to help you start the New Year!
Whether we like it or not, the new year is a time to reassess what may not have gone smoothly last year, and what changes we can make in the coming year. According the Ayurveda, winter is the time of Kapha - when the elements of earth and water are at their peak. This often manifests as lower energy and less motivation.
Making changes towards wellness will help you move forward into to the new year with clarity and motivation. You might make resolutions and then fight yourself for not being able to stick to them. Rather than making a bunch of resolutions at once, try changing one thing for a month and focus on making it a part of your life. Below are a few tips to help inspire you to make realistic goals going forward.
You can think of Ayurveda as being a lifestyle, rather than a "diet". As you incorporate these lifestyle suggestions into your life, you can make Ayurveda a part of your life, rather than something you "should do".
1. Understand your Constitution
Before jumping to conclusions on which diet is the fad, you need to understand your constitution (your physiological and mental makeup) so you can better understand what your body needs. A diet that works for one person, may not work as well for you. According to Ayurveda, the 3 doshas not only exist in nature, but in your body. Once you understand which dosha is dominant in your system, you can get a better idea of what you need to do to bring balance - in terms of diet, herbs, exercise and more.
There are many online quizzes that can help you identify your dosha balance, however to get a more accurate assessment, it is best to see a qualified practitioner: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/prakriti-quiz/
2. Eat According to your Constitution
What is "eating healthy"? For one person it may mean avoiding junk food, for another it may mean eating a low-fat diet, or for another it may mean eating a raw food diet.
But what is healthy for you? Once you understand your constitution, it is much easier to know what kinds of foods are more suited to you. For example, Vata dosha types may not do so well on a raw food diet which is cooling in nature. Instead they feel more grounded and nourished with warming food such as soups and stews. Kapha dosha types don't do well with much fat in the diet as they gain weight easily however, Vata types tend to do better with healthy fats such as ghee or olive oil.
When you know your constitution, you can eat according to your dosha type. Banyan Botanical's has good resources on Ayurvedic diet:
Vata Pacifying Diet: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/diet/vata-pacifying-diet/
Pitta Pacifying Diet: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/diet/pitta-pacifying-diet/
Kapha Pacifying Diet: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/diet/kapha-pacifying-diet/
Instead of trying to change your diet 360 degrees, try making small, realistic changes that you can do to consciously change your eating patterns.
3. Improve your Digestion
Once you know your constitution and have more clarity about which foods support your body type, you shouldn't overlook the digestive system. You may be eating a healthy diet and taking multivitamins - but are you really digesting and absorbing it?
According to Ayurveda, the concept of agni relates to your digestive fire - your capacity to digest and process not only food, but emotions and experiences. Agni can be dampened by stress, poor eating habits and so forth. Strengthening agni can improve your digestion and help you make the most of everything you are eating. Herbs such as ginger are excellent for supporting digestion, as are lifestyle habits such as sitting while eating and eating meals at regular times.
4. Address Health Issues as They Manifest
Don't wait for your health issues to get worse before you address it. Ayurveda and other systems of health use tools to help identify imbalances in the body before they manifest as disease. Minor issues that are persistent, such as aches & pains, weakness, irritation, restlessness can indicate deeper issues that can bubble to the surface. If you wait until the issues become diagnosed conditions, it may take more intensive treatment to treat. Practice daily self-care (dinacharya), balanced eating and work with your naturopathic doctor to maintain health.
5. Start moving !
Are you making unrealistic goals for exercise? Going to the gym and giving up in a few days?
First, assess your daily exercise habits and see what are obstacles to being active. Once you have a realistic idea of where you are at, see where you would like to be. Break it down into steps that are realistic, create a plan and go with it.
Maybe you want to get off your bus one stop earlier and walk to work everyday. Maybe you want to join a yoga or dance class if you find it difficult to be self-disciplined, or sign up for a walking group. Staying active has many benefits: it improves your circulation, keeps you warm, and helps release endorphins which help you feel good.
Choose 1 or 2 tips that you can start with this month and integrate it into your daily routine. If you need some motivation or customized guidance, work with your naturopathic doctor or ayurvedic practitioner to help you move forward in the new year!
Dr. Leena Athparia is a naturopathic doctor with specialized training in Ayurveda and can help you identify your constitution to guide you on a customized health plan – whether you have specific health concerns or just want to promote general wellness. To book an appointment with her, please write to her here: Dr. Athparia