Keeping the colon flowing freely is an essential goal for optimal health in the world of Ayurveda. In fact, Dr Vasant Lad even goes as far to say that 80%…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
Moving onto Part 5 of this series, we find ourselves looking more in depth into a sleep disorder that is caused by increased Pitta (fire) in the system. Although most…
In the world of Ayurveda, there is nothing more important to our health and wellbeing than our digestion. The digestive fire, known as Agni, is so important that ALL toxins…