Listen "Nutrition and Cooking for the Postpartum Window with Kate O’Donnell"
Episode Synopsis
Christine Eck and Kate O'Donnell discuss Ayurvedic postpartum care, focusing on dietary shifts to support digestion and overall health. They emphasize how postpartum impacts Vata, the dosha governing digestion, recommending easily digestible foods like rice gruel and soups. Kate advises incorporating digestive spices and avoiding raw foods and greens. They highlight the importance of nourishing fats like ghee and stress the value of self-care practices like oil massages to enhance resilience and support caregivers.
Discover more about Kate
Kate O’Donnell is the author of three Ayurvedic Cookbooks, including The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care, The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook and Everyday Ayurvedic Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind.
She is a nationally certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and the founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute.
Kate has travelled extensively in India and has studied the wisdom traditions of Ayurveda for over 20 years.
Kate specializes in Ayurvedic education, cooking skills, cleansing programs, and professional trainings. Her offerings aim to help others come closer to their true nature.
Learn More About Kate’s Work:
Kate O'Donnell Ayurveda Practitioner & Book Author
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateodonnell.ayurveda/
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Discover more about Kate
Kate O’Donnell is the author of three Ayurvedic Cookbooks, including The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care, The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook and Everyday Ayurvedic Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind.
She is a nationally certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and the founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute.
Kate has travelled extensively in India and has studied the wisdom traditions of Ayurveda for over 20 years.
Kate specializes in Ayurvedic education, cooking skills, cleansing programs, and professional trainings. Her offerings aim to help others come closer to their true nature.
Learn More About Kate’s Work:
Kate O'Donnell Ayurveda Practitioner & Book Author
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateodonnell.ayurveda/
Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care?
Learn about our programs at www.sacredwindowstudies.com
Follow us on Instagram at @sacredwindowstudies
Facebook at @AyurvedaForPostpartum
Join our Facebook Group
Reach out! Schedule a time with Christine to find out if our programs are a good fit for you!
Here is the link to out free class
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