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 →
Castor oil has a wide range of uses, both internally and externally. Castor oil holds a strong place in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, as well as many other ancient medical sciences. ... read more →
As a societal norm and American obsession, the topic on caffeine in regards to our health can be a loaded subject. The US has been reported as the highest consumer... read more →
As an Ayurvedic herbalist, if someone comes to me with a liver issue, the first thing I think of is Kutki (aka Katuka). Kutki not only detoxifies the liver and... read more →
Honoring the natural process of menstruation and the female cycle is honoring our long-term health and our Shakti (creative feminine power). If you have painful cycles, irregular cycles, or debilitating... read more →
Although just recently gaining popularity, bone broth is an age old healing remedy and has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine. The multitude of health benefits are various... read more →
The topic of menstruation can be a taboo topic here in the West, as it seems to be regarded as the “better left unmentioned” and sometimes disregarded altogether. Women have... read more →
Although the dreaded symptoms of PMS have come to be known as a “natural” part of the female cycle, it is actually a sign of imbalance in the system. One... read more →
Brahmi (Bacopa) is a legendary Ayurvedic herb for treating mental illness, emotional imbalance, addiction issues and nervous system disorders. It is considered a nervine or medhya in the world of... read more →
The health of the skin is an important factor in Ayurveda, not only as an ascetic element of one’s being, but more importantly as an external indicator of one’s internal... read more →