Dal is the Sanskrit term for an Indian soup made from a split bean with its skin removed such as the red lentil. Because of these properties, red lentils are... read more →
Neem leaf is quite possibly one of the most bitter herbs I have come across in my experience with Ayurvedic herbology. In fact, just the smell of this herb will... read more →
As an Ayurvedic practitioner, one of the hardest parts of my job is to tell a client that their beloved raw smoothie may not be healthy for them. Trying to... read more →
Kapha Dosha is the soft, yet powerful energetic force residing in the body, comprised of both the Earth and Water elements. Kapha is typically considered the stable, sturdy, gross (as... read more →
This earthy, grounding, Vata-soothing dish is a great option for the fall and winter months or anytime Vata dosha is high. This colorful array of roots and vegetables is a... read more →
Pitta dosha is the biological energy that is manifested from the Fire and Water elements. As the governor of "fire," Pitta is considered the transformational factor in the body, whether... read more →
Cinnamon, also known as Tvak in Ayurveda, is one of the most well-known and widely used spices in many cultures from the East to the West. Although most of us... read more →
With the New Year having just passed, the theme of cleansing and detoxing is a popular concept. But just as we have an overwhelming number of different miracle diets available,... read more →
A dosha is a Sanskrit term that represents one of the main concepts behind traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is sometime referred to as a “bodily humor” in English, but even... read more →
By utilizing the Ayurvedic dietary principles, pretty much any recipe that is made from real, whole foods can be made Ayurvedic, even chocolate chip cookies (hooray!). In this recipe, I... read more →