As you go through life in search of better health and wellbeing, it is easy to become solely focused on the state of your physical body. Although there is no doubt…
Honey is considered amrita or healing nectar in the eyes of Ayurveda. With its long list of health benefits and unparalleled healing potential, honey has been used as both food…
Ghee, sometimes referred to as clarified butter, is an Ayurvedic staple in any kitchen. It is commonly used in cooking as a healthy alternative for oil or butter and added…
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…
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…
Nasya is the administration of herbal medicine through the nasal passage. According to Ayurveda, the sinus cavity is the gateway to our consciousness, prana vayu and the Nervous System. Nasya…
Prana, sometimes translated as the lifeforce, is the subtle energetic force that is responsible for our respiration, oxygenation and circulation. In fact, Prana governs over all movement and sensory functions.…
The digestive fire (aka Agni), according to Ayurveda, is such a dynamic concept, it is stated to be the main governor of one's energy, vitality and well being. An individual's overall digestion is likely…
Dear Ask Ayurveda: I have been learning about Ayurveda for a year or so now. I think I am a Vata type. I have learned a lot about eating for…
The root cause of most diseases and conditions today stems from a weak digestive fire and a build-up of toxins throughout the body. Among the major causes of these toxins,…