With more and more individuals becoming aware of holistic and alternative treatments for their healthcare, it is not too surprising that castor oil eye drops are making their way to the “mainstream”. In fact castor oil as a whole seems to be gaining in popularity with its unlimited uses and…
Apr
20
Mar
31
Our 28 day journey is officially complete. However, after such an extreme process of cleansing and elimination, we must now take time to slowly incorporate in the foods we have eliminated while strengthening and rebuilding the system. Without this vital step, we can easily undo all of the good we…
Mar
31
This is it! The fourth and final week of our Healthy Digestion Challenge. Of course, just because our challenge will be coming to an end doesn’t mean that all of the healthy eating and lifestyle habits have to end as well. With this last week in effect, it is a…
Mar
31
Congratulations on making it to week three of our Healthy Digestion Challenge!! I am happy to say we are officially half way there. The recommendations for eliminating various food types and adding in some healthier practices are far from easy, but I suppose this is why they call it a…
Mar
30
Welcome to week two of our Healthy Digestion Challenge! This week we will continue on with the recommendations from week one while bringing our focus to a few new challenges. By making these changes to our diet and lifestyle over this 28 day period, we are hoping to shed light…
Mar
19
According to Ayurveda, a healthy digestive fire (Agni) is the key to our entire health and well-being. Alternatively, the root cause of toxins and disease is improper digestion. I am a firm believer in this theory and have indeed seen it first hand throughout my practice. The causes and symptoms…
Feb
05
Turmeric, admittedly one of my most favorite herbs, is steadily becoming more and more popular here in the West. Whether used as a culinary spice or herbal medicine, this bright, beautiful creation of nature has a multitude of health benefits hidden within. (more…)
Feb
01
It is no surprise that inflammation is one of the most common issues that I see as an Ayurvedic practitioner. Although the cause and the manifestation may look different for each individual, the result is the same. Inflammation is often revealed as redness, irritation, heat, swelling, and tenderness. This can…
Jan
08
Winter is a great time of year for slowing down and taking it easy. However, this “taking it easy” can often turn into a sluggish, sedentary lifestyle before too long. This paired with the common factor of wintertime comfort foods (pizza, pasta, casseroles, etc) and endless holiday treats can often…
Dec
19
The holiday season is the time of year for friends, family, giving and gratitude. However, it can also come with an increase in stress, exhaustion, eating and of course drinking. One of the best ways to avoid the seemingly unavoidable holiday weight gain is to limit empty calories including alcohol. …