According to Ayurveda, we have access to six different tastes in our food, drinks, and herbal medicine. These tastes include Sweet, Sour, Salty, Pungent (spicy), Bitter, and Astringent. It is... read more →
A dosha is a Sanskrit term that represents one of the main concepts behind traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is sometimes referred to as a “bodily humor” in English, but even... read more →
One of my favorite rituals in the science of Ayurveda is definitely the practice of Abhyanga. Translated as “to oil” (abhya) and “limb” (anga), this nourishing self-oil application truly heals... read more →
Vata Dosha is the energetic force in the body that is made up of the Air (Vayu) and Space (Akasha) elements. It is said to govern all movement in the... read more →
Pitta Dosha is the energetic force in the body that is made of both the Fire (Agni) and Water (Apas) elements. Pitta stems from the root word Tapas, which can... read more →
The energetic force known as Kapha dosha stems from the elements of Water (Apas) and Earth (Pruthvi), and exhibits the qualities of heavy, dull, slow, cool, oily, slimy, dense, soft,... read more →
My last article on the guidelines of proper food combining may have been a bit discouraging to some folks. Believe me, when I first learned about these "food rules", it... read more →
It is a well-known fact that it is essential to drink enough water each day to stay hydrated and healthy. But did you know that starting your day with 8... read more →
In the world of Ayurveda, there is no concept more important than the health and strength of your Agni, or digestive fire. Your Agni is the governor of everything from... read more →