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Creamy pumpkin soup! Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds: Prostate Cancer The phytosterols can reduce the risk of prostate cancer by shrinking the prostate and stimulating the secretion of chemicals that protect against the transformation of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). High DHT levels can cause swelling of the prostate glands.... Lower Cholesterol and Cancer Prevention Pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols, compounds that have been shown to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol and also protect against various cancers. Osteoporosis High in zinc and magnesium make pumpkin seeds bone healthy. Anti-Inflammatory Effect The Beta carotene present in pumpkin seeds and flesh has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which can help protects against joint inflammation and arthritis. Great for skin The high amount of Vitamin A, C and E as well as Zinc present in pumpkin, make it an excellent choice for a healthy and glowing skin. Prevents Kidney Stones Have 5 to 10 grams of pumpkin seeds daily. This stimulates the kidneys and prevents the formation of calcium oxalate stones, and pumpkin seed extracts improved bladder function. Depression Pumpkin flesh contains L-tryptophan, an amino acid which in turn is converted to serotonin our feel good/ happy hormone. In China; pumpkins are used to treat parasites. It is also used to promote lactation. It is warm and sweet in property and an excellent inexpensive superfood. Ingredients: 1.5 cups chopped pumpkin cubes (medium size) steamed 1/4 th cup of pumpkin seeds 1 tb sp of hemp seeds 1/2 tsp black peppers whole. 1 tsp of grated ginger. 1 table spoon of Chinese barley. 1 tsp of cumin and coriander. 3-4 cups of hot/ warm water. Cilantro to garnish. Salt as per taste. 2 table spoon of lime juice. Instructions: 1. Steam the chopped pumpkins until well cooked. 2. Add all the above ingredients in blendtec, baked pumpkin and 3-4 cups of hot water. 3. Press soup button and soup is ready in 2 mins. You can use other blenders which can take hot water to make soup or make a puree and boil on stove. 4. Add lime juice after soup is ready and stir. The creamy soup is ready for you! Serve warm. Garnish with cilantro or any edible flower! Just addition of pumpkin seed and hemp seed make it taste so creamy and less sweet. I like spicy warm soups in winters. What are your favorite winter soups! Please share your recipe in comments.. #vegan #veganrecipes #veganfood #veganlife #nutfreevegan #wintersoups #wintersoups #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthyeating #chinesemedicine #chinesemedicineworks #holistichealth #holisticnutrition #holisticnutritionist #integrativenutrition #dairyfreerecipes #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes

Happy Valentine’s Day! Enjoying these yumm vegan chocolates handmade by my friend Amy from Bona Dea Chocolatier.

Valentines week special: Heart healthy Beet-hawthorn berries-hemp- walnut soup Ingredients: 1. Beet: steamed, peeled chopped 1.5 cups. 2. Walnuts 10-15.... 3. hemp 1 tablespoon 4. 1 tsp cumin. 5.1 tea spoon grated ginger. 6. 3-5 black pepper. 7. Salt as per taste. 8. 2 tb Sp lemon juice or mango powder. 9. 4 cups of water (hot) 10. Hawthorn berries 10-12 dry pieces. 11. Yi Yi ren powder 1 table spoon. Instructions: 1. Steam the beets with skin, cool down, peel and chop. 2. Add all the ingredients to the blend tec. 3. Press soup button. Soup is ready. Garnish with hemp seeds. If you don’t have blend tec you can make a puree and cook on stove for 10 -20 mins. Heart Healthy Benefits of Beets are discussed in many of my previous posts. Hawthorn berries is another super food which is excellent source of antioxidants and anti inflammatory compounds which help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and used to treat post heart failure. They are good digestive aid and also lowers anxiety. Only thing is they can be very drying and can dry stools if already have tendency to constipation. Hence I have combined it with omega rich foods which are moistening/ lubricating to large intestines such as walnuts and hemp seeds. Plus they are also excellent for heart health and balance the soup recipe. This is one of my favorite heart healthy soup which also tastes delicious! #hearthealthyfood #hearthealthyrecipes #hearthhealthy #beetsouprecipe #beetsoup #hawthornberries #walnutrecipes #hempseedrecipes #easysouprecipe #vegan #veganrecipes #vegetarianrecipes #vegetarianfood #healthysoup #healthysouprecipe #healthysouprecipes #healthyheartdiet #healthyheartfood

Valentines treat to calm your heart with Lotus seed muffins (no bake). Ingredients: cup Ghee or almond oil cup lotus seed flour (Lian zi flour) 1/4 th cup ti Yi Yi ren ( jobs tear) flour 1/4 th cup almond butter1 cup Hot water or hot milk1/4 th cup coconut Sugar1 tsp Cardamom Powder... Sliced almonds to garnish Instructions * Heat ghee in a pan. * Add lotus seed flour and Job’s tears flour and fry on medium low heat until it turns brown. * Keep stirring continuously. * Add hot water or milk and cook all the milk is soaked by the flour.keep stirring until a cooked dough ball is ready. * Add sugar and cook until it turns dark brown in colour. * Add cardamom powder and mix well. * Garnish with almond. * After it has cooled down then put it in mold press, and shake it off to get the muffin shape. Serve at room temperature. Health benefits: Lotus seeds help prevent cancer, boost immunity and relieve depression, insomnia stress and anxiety. In traditional Chinese medicine, lotus seeds are considered sweet and neutral, and are associated with the Spleen, Kidney and Heart meridians. It is cooling and calms the heart. They are taken to tonify the spleen, reinforce the kidneys and nourish the blood. Lotus seeds have astringent properties, and are consumed to help relieve the symptoms of diarrhea and improve appetite. Too much of it can cause constipation as they stabilize and bind. #lotusseed #lotusseeds #veganrecipies #veganfood #veganfoodie #veganfoodporn #acupunctureworks #acupuncture #veganfoods #easyrecipies #nobakedessert #nobakemuffins #vegandairyfreeglutenfree #holistichealth #holisticnutrition #foodasmedicine #foodtherapy #chinesemedicine #traditionalchinesemedicine #integrativenutrition #easydesserts #easydessertrecipe #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreedairyfreerecipes #glutenfreedairyfreesoyfree

The gift of year 2020 was TIME! We all had been living a super busy life where time was the most limited resource. 2020 has given me the best gift of my life. Time to breathe, reflect, introspect, journal. Time to live the way I always dreamed of with my family! Time to meditate, forgive and forget! Time to read, connect, laugh...... Time to garden, grow and garnish! Time to stroll in nature, observe the birds, cherish the colors, smell the breeze, hear the sea, and feel the bliss..... Most importantly time to live. Thank you Divine ! Inspite of the uncertainty, fear and worry, this year has given me what I always wished for! This year was the most mindful year I had spent in this county. Certainly explored every beach, trail, hike and stroll that I could, all in San Diego county! Sharing some glimpses of our happy moments! Bye bye 2020! Wish you all a happy, healthy and blissful 2021! Please share best gift 2020 gave you! #newyear2021 #giftoftime #goodbye2020 #matrusparshacupuncture #sunsetphotography

Pomegranates aril are ruby gem radiating with powerful phytochemicals exhibiting some potent medicinal properties. Rich in vitamin C, E, K, and folic acid. Pomegranates contain punicalagins and punicic acid, unique substances that give them the power to protect us against many Heath issues such as heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, prostate health, skin health, gut health .....Pomegranates are anti inflammatory, antioxidants, antimicrobial.... Since we are in February month of ‘heart health’ I will highlight that it can lower, LDL, total cholesterol, blood pressure and atherosclerosis as well! Legendary significance The Pomegranate or seeded apple (Punica granatum) is a fruit of many legends and traditions. It has an upright calyx, or crown, has been a symbol of fruitfulness, abundance, fertility, ambition, prosperity, and good luck since ancient time. If you haven’t made this fruit part of your diet please start including it. This is my favorite fruit! What is your heart healthy fruit? #pomegranate #pomegranateseeds #pomegranatehealthbenefits #pomegranatebenefits #hearthealthyfruits #hearthealthyfood #chinesemedicine #holistichealth #foodasmedicine #superfoods #antioxidants #naturalantioxidants #foodtherapy #hearthealthydiet #punicicacid #punicalagins #eatyourmedicine

Let’s celebrate! After a long and challenging year, we all deserve to enjoy some joyful winter celebration. No matter your background, your traditions, or your dreams for the year ahead, we wish you a safe, happy, and rejuvenating winter. We are so grateful to have you as part of the Matru Sparsh Acupuncture family! Stay Home! Stay safe! Stay Relaxed! Best wishes to you all this winter season!... Happy Holidays! Dr. Namrata Chansakar #quoteoftheday #womenshealth #holistichealth #encinitashealth #encinitas #acupunctureworks #acupuncturerocks #acupuncturelife #acupuncturestudentlife #womeninhealthcare #womeninmedicine #womeninbusiness #matrusparshacupuncture

Dancers and Mid-Back Pain It is common to hear about neck pain or low back pain, but what about the mid-back? For dancers, being flexible and strong in the mid-back is just as important as any other region of the spine. But, the mid-back has its own issues, especially for dancers. Repetitively standing upright with an extended spine in dancer’s position has been shown to cause mid-back pain as the muscles of the thoracic region become strained and tight. Regular dancing con...tracts the extender muscles and stretches the flexors, which is the opposite of typical everyday movements. Lot of time mid back pain is associated with either anxiety or lung congestion. One of the most relaxing ways to prevent or ease mind-back pain is with acupuncture. Here’s why: Benefits of Acupuncture for Dancers with Mid-Back Pain Acupuncture helps to encourage healthy muscles of the back for a natural curve. Acupuncture relieves pain and muscle tension throughout the back Acupuncture increases circulation and healthy blood flow through the spine and along the rib-side. Acupuncture eases stress and encourages whole-body health. At Matru Sparsh Acupuncture, we help dancers from all backgrounds and practices care for their bodies with effective, holistic care. Learn more by visiting Matrusparshacupuncture.com today! #womenshealth #holistichealth #encinitashealth #encinitas #acupunctureworks #acupuncturerocks #acupuncturelife #acupuncturestudentlife #womeninhealthcare #womeninmedicine #womeninbusiness #matrusparshacupuncture #midbackpain #dancersofinstagram #dancers #indianclassicaldancers #backpainrelief #holistichealing #painfreeliving

Dancers and Shoulder Pain For dancers, our shoulders are essential to practice our passion. From the shoulders, we are able to move through our entire upper body. But, as such, we also experience pain and injury in this area. The shoulder is made of three bones: the scapula (shoulder blade), the clavicle (collar bone), and the humerus (upper arm bone). These, along with tendons and cartilage for the rotator cuff - a strong and mobile part of the body, but one that is also vul...nerable to injury. Here are the most common shoulder injuries for dancers: Shoulder Dislocation Shoulder Impingement Rotator Cuff Tear Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain Dancers often develop shoulder issues like rotator cuff tendinitis from frequently raising their arms for spinning. Raising the arm causes the rotator cuff to fall into a position where it wears over time under the acromion. This causes chronic wear and tear that eventually strains the tendons and makes them weak and prone to injury. Falling is another common cause of shoulder dislocation and can cause pain and unsteadiness in the shoulder, as well as muscle spasms and repeated injuries. Shoulder Injury Prevention Tips for Dancers Do not try to "work through the pain as this will cause chronic issues Rest Practice mobility with pec and lat stretches and wall crawls Do a course of acupuncture treatment Acupuncture is a safe and effective way for dancers to get on top of shoulder pain and prevent further injuries. Benefits of Acupuncture for Dancers with Shoulder Pain Acupuncture helps encourage healing in the entire shoulder and rotator cuff. Acupuncture strengthens the tendons of the shoulder. Acupuncture increases circulation and healthy blood flow through the upper body to relieve pain and prevent injury. Acupuncture eases stress and encourages whole-body health. At Matru Sparsh Acupuncture, we help dancers from all backgrounds and practices care for their bodies with effective, holistic care. Learn more by visiting Matrusparshacupuncture.com today! #shoulderpain #shoulderpainrelief #dancerpain #dancing #dancersshoulder #womenshealth #holistichealth #encinitashealth #encinitas #encinitasdance #acupunctureworks See more

The neck rules our movement, especially as dancers. Where the neck goes, the body goes! Healthy neck movement is required for flexion, extension, rotation, side bending, diagonal, and spiral. That’s what dancing is all about. Dancer’s biggest issues with neck pain come from strain and overuse. The biggest culprit in dancers is the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and the obliques. Rotation is a major issue when it comes to dance injuries and the SCM is a key rotator. More problems f...or dancers occur when the obliques are dysfunctional and inhibited. When this happens, you will rotate more with your neck and less with your torso, leading to neck strain. It is for this reason that we never treat just the neck! We have to look at the whole picture - all the way down to the feet - when we treat neck pain. Thankfully, acupuncture offers a natural way for dancers to keep their spines healthy and prevent neck pain. Benefits of Acupuncture for Dancers with Neck Pain Acupuncture relieves tight muscles and joint pain in the neck. Acupuncture helps injuries and tears heal more quickly. Acupuncture increases circulation and healthy blood flow through the neck to relieve and prevent pain. Acupuncture eases stress and encourages whole-body health. At Matru Sparsh Acupuncture, we help dancers from all backgrounds and practices care for their bodies with effective, holistic care. Learn more by visiting Matrusparshacupuncture.com today! #dancing #neckpainsolutions #neckpainrelief #dancingpain #dancer #womenshealth #holistichealth #encinitashealth #encinitas #encinitasdance #acupunctureworks #acupuncturerocks #acupuncturelife #acupuncturestudentlife #womeninhealthcare #womeninmedicine #womeninbusiness #matrusparshacupuncture #indianclassicaldance #indianclasdicaldancers #ballerinasofinstagram #neckpain #neckpaintreatment See more