During the holiday season, it is all too easy to get caught up in the chaos that makes up this time of year. As we move through this season of excess, it may seem inevitable that we will gain our... read more →
Dec
03
Nov
25
Pancakes may be an American fare, but this does not mean we cannot cultivate the Ayurvedic dietary principles to make a healthy Ayurveda-friendly variation. This recipe does exactly that by utilizing whole food ingredients such as rolled oats, eggs, whole milk (or milk alternative), dates, ghee, and warming, digestive spices... read more →
Nov
17
Exercise is an essential daily practice no matter your age, size, body type, or healthcare goals. But it’s not just about how much you exercise. A successful and efficient exercise routine will involve many other factors, such as the type of exercise, how long and how frequently, and, possibly most... read more →
Oct
24
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
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 →