Just as it is essential to have a consistent and healthy routine for the daytime (known as Dinacharya in Ayurveda), it is equally essential for you to have a soothing nighttime routine to wind down and de-stress each night before bed. By welcoming calming activities in the evening, you are... read more →
Oct
24
Oct
15
If you have been looking for a gluten-free, guilt-free flatbread recipe that is soft, non-crumbly, flavorful, healthy, and versatile, look no further! This buckwheat-based flatbread checks all of these boxes, and with only six ingredients (and no rolling pin required), it is oh-so-easy to make! It pairs amazingly with soup,... read more →
Sep
19
Although they say you should not judge a book by its cover, you can actually read a lot into your health by examining the lines on your face. In Ayurveda, facial diagnosis is a common practice and a powerful diagnostic tool. Often this is done as a complementary practice to... read more →
Aug
31
According to Ayurveda, fall is one of the best times of the year for performing a cleanse. In fact, a traditional Ayurvedic cleanse is only performed during the transitional seasons of spring and fall, and otherwise avoided during the more intense months of summer and winter. Since there are countless... read more →
Aug
28
With the cool fall weather sneaking in, Vata dosha is not too far behind, and as Vata increases, anxiety can be one of the first symptoms to manifest. Anxiety can be a very uncomfortable, disruptive emotion and can easily spiral out of control without taking the proper precautions, ideally as soon... read more →
Aug
19
They say we are what we eat, but this statement goes beyond the context of our physical health and body. The food choices we make are intimately connected with the state of our mental-emotional health, and to create harmony in the mind, we must first find balance in our daily... read more →
Aug
07
Ayurveda is slowly becoming more well-known in the West, but with so much varied information racing through the internet, it is all too easy for misinformation to manifest. Although there may be room for debate on these subjects, I thought I would take a moment to clarify some common confusions... read more →
May
16
Food combining plays a major role in our digestive and overall health. According to Ayurveda, improper food combinations are a significant cause of multiple disorders and can lead to weak digestion, toxic accumulation, and eventually disease. Alternatively, there are many positive ways to combine foods to enhance absorption and get... read more →
May
05
Springtime is a season of cleansing and renewal. It is also a perfect time to lighten up the diet and remove the residual Kapha (e.g. heaviness, congestion) from winter in order to welcome new energy. Here is a great recipe to complement your springtime routine with one of my favorite... read more →
Apr
07
Although the blood is interrelated to Pitta dosha, the circulation itself is connected to Vata dosha, which governs all movement in the body. Poor circulation arises when the vital channels of your circulatory system become obstructed due to issues such as excessive toxins or high Kapha (e.g. fat tissue, high... read more →
