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…
Many individuals know of the powerful health benefits Triphala Churna provides when taken each day. But this herbal panacea’s health benefits go even further than simply taking it internally. In…
If you have not heard of Chana Dal before, it is the chick pea (garbanzo bean), split in half with the skin removed. This recipe blends the best of both worlds…
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…
Although I love garbanzo beans in many forms, hummus is one of my favorites during the spring and summer months. With so many recipes out there from savory to sweet,…
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…
A question I get asked a lot in my Ayurvedic practice is “what does Ayurveda say about eating smoothies?”. After announcing the “bad” news that an Ayurvedic diet highly recommends the…
With digestion being the ultimate factor of health and disease, we must do all we can to keep our digestive fire strong and robust. One simple way to aid in…
When it comes to killing off parasites in the system, Ayurveda is a leading medical science for treatment. Ayurveda has been treating parasitical infections for thousands of years and the…
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…