Niika Quistgard's health, memoir and traditional medicine writing is inspired by the principles of Ayurveda, a love of India and the beauty and potential of female energy, also known as "shakti."

	"Herbs to the Rescue" Yoga Journal, March, 2006 Ready to ditch the side-effects of OTC pain relievers? Ayurvedic herbsTurmeric & Ginger may be your new best friends. http://www.MayaShakti-Ayurveda.com/YJMar06.pdf
	"Scatterbrain" Natural Health Magazine, December 2005/January 2006 Feel like an engine revving in neutral, putting out lots of energy, but not getting anywhere? Natural remedies for ADHD. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NAH/is_1_36/ai_n15895440/pg_1
"Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy" Yoga Journal, November 2005 Too much stimulation can easily lead to overeating. Remembering to be mindful will help you get more enjoyment out of each bite and notice when you've had enough. http://www.yogajournal.com/health/1925_1.cfm http://www.yogajournal.com/health/1927_1.cfm
"Take a Holy Dip: Media Review" Yoga Journal, November 2005 A River Runs Through It. http://www.soundwalk.com/press_detail.php?id=69
	"Sneeze-free, Naturally" Utne Reader, August 2005 Pollen and dander might not be entirely to blame for those itchy noses, and fuzzy heads we endure every spring. According to Ayurveda, excellent digestion is the key to allergy relief. http://www.utne.com/issues/2005_130/promo/11695-1.html
"Lighten Up For Summer" Yoga Journal,May/ June 2005 Take a new approach to spring cleaning, and reconnect with nature. http://www.yogajournal.com/views/1784_1.cfm
"Sneeze-free, Naturally" Yoga Journal, April 2005 Pollen and dander might not be entirely to blame for those itchy noses, and fuzzy heads we endure every spring. According to Ayurveda, excellent digestion is the key to allergy relief. http://www.yogajournal.com/health/1691_1.cfm
"Passion Play" Yoga Journal, February 2005 When winter's cold has you shivering, it's balancing to heat things up between the sheets with your partner. Apply a little Ayurvedic wisdom to yield blissful and healthy fruits of desire. http://www.yogajournal.com/health/1613_1.cfm
"Gotta Lotta Vata?" Yoga Journal, December 2004 When fall is in the air, vata is more prone to excess. Here's how to stay balanced in the windy season. http://www.yogajournal.com/health/1448_1.cfm
"The Wedge" Yoga for Everybody, October 2004 Have wrist pain, tightness or weakness? This yoga prop may make all the difference to your practice. http://www.MayaShakti-Ayurveda.com/wedge.pdf
"Balancing Act" Yoga Journal, October 2004 Healthful balance results from common sense, practically applied. Ayurveda's "10 Pairs of Opposites" offers us the reference points we need to make wise choices. http://www.MayaShakti-Ayurveda.com/BalancingAct.pdf
"All Fired Up?" Yoga Journal, August 2004 When summer's swelter has us overheated, calming Pitta is the thing to do. (Complete with cooling popsicle recipe!) http://www.yogajournal.com/health/1302_1.cfm
"Earth, Wind & Fire" Yoga Journal, June 2004 Going beyond the misleading girl-zine "What's My Dosha?" questionnaire, this column clarifies the true significance of one's Ayurvedic constitution, and invites consideration of the more salient issue: one's doshic imbalance. http://www.MayaShakti-Ayurveda.com/EarthWindAndFire.pdf
"Milk: To Drink or Not to Drink?" Inside Ayurveda, Fall 1999 Available for updated reprint When it comes to dairy, there's more to consider than lactose intolerance or avoiding milk when you have a cold. This article offers Ayurvedic answers to questions like: Who is milk good for? What factors affect healthy digestion/assimilation of dairy? How do I choose whether to consume dairy or not? "Sister Sciences: Yoga & Ayurveda" An Interview with Gary Kraftsow Inside Ayurveda, Fall 1999 Available for updated reprint Gary Kraftsow is the founder of the American Viniyoga Institute, America's foremost instructor and teacher-trainer of Viniyoga, and the author of Yoga for Wellness and Yoga for Transformation. Delve into what makes Viniyoga unique, and the functional relationship between yoga and Ayurveda. "Profile: The Ayurvedic Institute" Inside Ayurveda, Fall 1999 Available for updated reprint Here's a sketch of the institute's founder ~ Vasant Lad, an outline of the educational programs (and teaching staff) in Albuquerque, AZ and India, and a peek at the student experience.
"Profile: The California College of Ayurveda" Inside Ayurveda, Spring/Summer 1999 Available for updated reprint Marc Halpern, DC, founder, shares his story and vision for the professionalization of Ayurvedic medicine. The school's program offerings are fully described. "Quick Report: Natural Products Expo West" Inside Ayurveda, Spring/Summer 1999
"The Future of Ayurveda" An Interview with Dr. David Frawley Inside Ayurveda, Winter 1998 Available for updated reprint David Frawley is truly the ambassador of Vedic knowledge to the United States. Here are his thoughts on the issues surrounding the potential for Ayurvedic medicine to become a licensed profession. "Profile: Ayurveda Holistic Center" Inside Ayurveda, Winter 1998 Available for updated reprint Basic information on this Long Island school, and a few words from the director, Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha. "Roundtable: Licensing Ayurveda?" Inside Ayurveda, Winter 1998 Is the practice of Ayurveda legal? A short introduction to the issue and a survey of opinions from notable Ayurvedic teachers and practitioners. "Conscious Relationship with Place" Building with Nature, Winter 1994 Available for reprint A personal reflection on the value of intimacy with our surroundings.

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