Holidays are a special time of year for family, friends and celebration. Unfortunately it also can be a time for over-eating, over-drinking, over-working and over-stressing. Between the endless shopping adventures,…
Ayurveda is an incomparable leader in detoxification. This age-old science not only holds a strong focus on effective cleansing therapies, but provides the proper knowledge and instruction for performing these…
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…
According to the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), it is estimated that almost 15 million Americans, young and old, currently suffer from a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity of…
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 chana dal along with…
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…