By Ragaia Belovarac

More than 5,000 years ago, in the area now known as India, the healing system of ayurveda emerged. The term ayurveda means “the science of life.” The science of ayurveda was brought into the world by ancient seers, who were also known as the Rishis. It was written that these very wise individuals would remain in deep meditation for long periods of time.  During these extended meditations they received information, a kind of spiritual download, regarding the divine structure of the universe, which is applicable to all forms of life and every imaginable combination of matter on the planet.  This deep insight became the basis for what has become known throughout the world today as ayurveda. (more…)

by Ragaia Belovarac

We find ourselves living in a time where many things are changing. Ayurveda offers a deep understanding of the underlying nature of all things and helps us to keep in balance during times of instability or change. As defined in Ayurveda, the five primary elements are earth, water, fire, air, and ether. These elements comprise the entire known world. In looking at the world through the lens of Ayurvedic wisdom, earth represents the more solid, inert, and stable qualities. Water represents the fluid, mobile, and dense. Fire represents heat, light and transformation. Air represents lightness, mobility and cold. Ether represents the idea of space and connectedness. An understanding of these characteristics provides us with the basis for understanding the bodily humors or “Doshas” from an Ayurvedic perspective. (more…)

Energy

If you’ve been feeling like there’s just no light at the end of this energy crisis tunnel, take a look at this article expressing the good news about the decarbonization trend… -T.G.N.

Briar Patch
Congratulations to our local Food Co-op in Grass Valley, California!

“We’re proud to be the only local store to receive this honor from Greenpeace,” said Jeff Molsberry, BriarPatch Meat Manager. “Shoppers can buy seafood here knowing that it is less harmful to the oceans’ health.”

BriarPatch received an eight out of ten in its sustainability standards, based on both wild-caught and farmed seafood’s. No store in California scored higher than an eight. Whole Foods Market received a five, Wal-Mart and Safeway received threes, Costco a two, and Trader Joe’s received one out of ten points.

Michael Pollan Food Solution Proposal To Obama

If you don’t know about Michael Pollan (author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma and In Defense of Food, An Eater’s Manifesto), it’s time to be introduced. A leader in the sustainable food movement (yes, it’s a movement), Michael has written an in-depth and thought provoking proposal to the President of the United States outlining a much needed re-organization of the way we grow, process and obtain our food. Bravo, Michael for your bold ideas and courageous efforts to bring our nation back to health! -T.G.N