It is probably not surprising to hear that gas and bloating are one of the most common digestive issues I deal with as an Ayurvedic practitioner. According to Ayurveda, gas…
According to the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), it is estimated that almost 15 million Americans, young and old, currently suffer from a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity of…
If you are even semi-familiar with the science of Ayurveda it is likely you have heard the term Kitchari being thrown around. Kitchari is an Indian dish commonly used as…
Although I love garbanzo beans in many forms, hummus is one of my favorites during the spring and summer months. With so many recipes out there from savory to sweet,…
According to Ayurveda, one of the main ways to nourish our Prana (lifeforce) is through the food we eat. This means that in order to maintain this vital energy, one…
A question I get asked a lot in my Ayurvedic practice is “what does Ayurveda say about eating smoothies?”. After announcing the “bad” news that an Ayurvedic diet highly recommends the…
When it comes to killing off parasites in the system, Ayurveda is a leading medical science for treatment. Ayurveda has been treating parasitical infections for thousands of years and the…
Dear Ask Ayurveda, "I have not had a period for many years as a result of a chronic eating disorder that I am now in full recovery from. I am…
Everyone needs a bit of indulgence in their diet once and a while. The trick is to find healthy delicious foods to indulge on when this time comes. That is…
Dysbiosis, or an imbalance in the gut flora is one of the main causes (and effects) of the multitude of digestive disorders that are becoming the “norm” these days. Although…