Kitchari is often thought of as a cleansing dish and is used in most Ayurvedic detox programs such as kitchari cleanses and panchakarma therapy. However, this versatile dish can just as... read more →
If you are familiar with Ayurveda you may have heard of the term Basti. Basti’s literal translation is “bladder”; however, the Basti therapy referred to in Ayurveda denotes the application... read more →
Ask Ayurveda: "I am a 34 year old female from the Mid-West. Since reading your “Ayurvedic Tongue Analysis” article, I have been examining my tongue each morning. I seem to... read more →
Ojas is the biological energy that represents the subtlest form of Kapha dosha and the water element of the body. This vital essence plays a direct role in our energy,... read more →
Did you know that it is essential for our health to poop each and every day? With millions of Americans annually experiencing some level of constipation, and hundreds of millions... read more →
Spring is in full effect, the sun is shining, and the cold has melted away. As we shift into a new season, we must remember that our daily needs are... read more →
Kitchari is an Ayurvedic dish that can be made in many different ways to focus its healing properties on your personal needs. This particular kitchari recipe has been created to... read more →
Spring is here and the concept of spring cleaning is in the air. This means cleaning out our homes, our cars, and of course our bodies and minds. Spring really... read more →
Springtime is a season of cleansing and renewal. It is also a perfect time to lighten up the diet and remove the residual Kapha (e.g. heaviness, congestion) from winter in... read more →
Kutaja is a powerful herb used in Ayurvedic medicine to alleviate diarrhea and dysentery (in fact, its Latin name is "Holarrhena Antidysenterica".) Kutaja is used to regulate the bowels and... read more →