Noelle Renée Kovary - The Self-healing Revolution Modern-day Ayurveda with recipes and tools for intuitive living

the self-healing

REVOLUTION

the self-healing

REVOLUTION

modern-day Ayurveda
with recipes and tools for intuitive living

NOELLE RENE KOVARY

To my best friend and guardian angel, Jacklyn Michelle Henderson, through your life and death youve given me the courage to believe in my power to heal. This ones for you.

Published in 2019 by CICO Books

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Text Noelle Rene Kovary 2019

Design, illustration, and photography CICO Books 2019, unless otherwise stated on

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E-ISBN: 978-1-78249-755-4

ISBN: 978-1-78249-697-7

Printed in China

Editor: Clare Churly

Designer: Emily Breen

Illustrators: Cathy Brear, Stephen Dew, and Anthony Duke

Recipe photographer: Stephen Conroy

Stylist: Kim Sullivan

Home economist: Kate Wesson

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Commissioning editor: Kristine Pidkameny

Senior editor: Carmel Edmonds

Art director: Sally Powell

Production manager: Gordana Simakovic

Publishing manager: Penny Craig

Publisher: Cindy Richards

NOTES

Both American (Imperial plus US cups) and British (Metric) measurements are included in these recipes for convenience; however, it is important to work with one set of measurements and not alternate between the two within a recipe.

The views expressed in this book are those of the author, but they are general views only, and readers are urged to consult a relevant and qualified specialist or physician for individual advice before beginning any dietary regimen.

Contents

You are the creator of your dreams, and the master of your life. Honor your journey and dont rush to the end; the middle is where you will find your strength. Focus on the moment right in front of you, and see how you can turn an obstacle into a masterpiece.

Are you searching for a better body, a more resilient mind, and overall longevity? If the answer is yes, this book will introduce you to age-old practices that can increase vitality, balance, resilience, and happiness. With this book as your guide, you will master the tools you need to own the power you have to heal your life and live in your most balanced state.

The information in this book is for everyone. It is for you, your friends, your mother, your lover, and anyone who needs to gain the knowledge of self-healing. I hope you will pass on the knowledge you gain from this book to other people with the intent of educating and helping them. I hope the topics I cover here are spoken about around your dinner table, in the lunchroom, at bars with your friends, at soccer practice, and in all the places where people meet and discovery starts.

Just like you, I was once on a quest to heal my body and desperate for guidance. Im one in a million. Im special and rare. But its not what you think. Im a contradiction in terms. Of course, to be a healer, an empath, an alchemist, and even a good witch doctor (all names Ive been labeled) is rare and very special but its why (and how) I am those things that has shaped my story. My experiences have led me to become passionate about teaching and educating others with the tools that have been integral and invaluable in the process of my own healing because, you see, I was my own first patient.

When I was fourteen, my life was the typical teenage affair of carefree days filled with the activities of a vibrant, healthy, sporty, curious, fun-loving, sensitive, creative, and spirited young person until I began to experience debilitating symptoms that slowly and steadily turned my life into a blur of hopelessness. After nearly three years of consulting an endless parade of medical experts, including nephrologists, gynecologists, dermatologists, and psychologists, I was eventually diagnosed with Gitleman syndrome, a rare incurable kidney disorder that statistically, you guessed it, affects one in a million people.

As it turned out, the diagnosis was just the beginning of my journey. I was soon to discover that the Western doctors whose care I was under were not that interested in helping me to find ways to alleviate the side effects from the massive amounts of meds I needed to take in order to survive. I was at a crossroads of despair and futility.

It was this moment that I realized I was in a do-or-die situation. I knew I had to take control of my life by finding ways to alleviate the pain I was experiencingboth physically and mentally. Intuitively, my interest in nutrition and exercise became the first stepping-stone in my search for alternative ways to improve the quality of my life. My quest eventually led me to the realms of Eastern medicine, where I discovered the concepts of self-love and self-care that I now know can benefit those people who seek ways to improve their lives. Twelve years after the first symptoms of a rare disease began to ravage my body and spirit, I have established a self-care routine and significantly healed my body, mind, and spirit. For me, however, this is an ongoing voyage of discovery; it is a lifelong journey.

Today, I am proud to practice as a transformational mentor, certified Ayurvedic counselor, Reiki healer, herbalist, alchemist, andyesa good witch doctor who is hell bent on healing the imbalance in peoples lives. I enjoy good music, fine food, cooking, making chocolate, traveling to foreign lands, the ocean, a great book, the purr of a cat, the sound of rain, the feel of the sun on my face, a warm bath, an excellent tonic, dancing, intimate conversations, informed debate, a good laugh, and hugs.

My journey has inspired me to share the deep wisdom Ayurveda (and beyond) has brought me. I want to pass this knowledge on to help others because I know what its like to feel lost, confused, and constantly searching for peace and balance. I wrote this book because I wish I had found a book like this to guide me at the start of my quest. I wish someone had been able to hand me a book that would have helped me heal myself without the torment of jumping through hoops and sacrificing so much of my happiness along the way.