Just because summer is approaching doesn’t mean that you have to say goodbye to your kitchari (whew!). In fact kitchari is such a balanced, nourishing meal that it is often... read more →
Summer is around the corner and Pitta dosha is sneaking its way in. If we are cautious and begin to apply cooling, Pitta-reducing diet and lifestyle practices early on, we... read more →
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... read more →
Moving onto Part 5 of this series, we find ourselves looking more in depth into a sleep disorder that is caused by increased Pitta (fire) in the system. Although most... read more →
The Kitchari Cleanse is a common protocol for detoxification in Ayurveda. Although it is widely practiced, there are many different methods of administration depending on the needs of the individual. Therefore it is... read more →
Electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and phosphate are our bodies forms of energy and fuel. In times of dehydration, excessive heat, heavy sweating and intense exercise, our bodies... 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 →
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 →
As we get deeper into the heat of summer, it is more vital than ever to stay cool, hydrated, and keep Pitta, the fire element in the body, at bay.... read more →
Pitta Dosha is the energetic force in the body that is made of both the Fire (Agni) and Water (Apas) elements. Pitta stems from the root word Tapas, which can... read more →