Breakfast is an essential part of our morning routine as it is one of the main building blocks that lays the foundation for our day. A healthy breakfast should be…
It is no surprise that ginger is one of the most commonly used Ayurvedic spices considering its long list of health benefits, unique flavor, and vast array of uses. Although…
With the New Year around the corner, I thought I would share the most powerful and effective herbs I have used with my clients trying to lose weight. With an…
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…
When it comes to killing off parasites in the system, Ayurveda is a leading medical science for treatment. Ayurveda has been treating parasitical infections for thousands of years and the…
Kapala Bhati sometimes referred to as the “breath of fire” (although literally translated as “skull shining” breath), is known for just this- its ability to increase the Agni (digestion) in…
Our 28 day journey is officially complete. However, after such an extreme process of cleansing and elimination, you must now take time to slowly incorporate in the foods you have…
Winter is a great time of year for slowing down and taking it easy. However, this “taking it easy” can often turn into a sluggish, sedentary lifestyle before too long. …
Trikatu Churna is a well known Ayurvedic formula used both as a dietary spice as well as herbal medicine. Translated, Trikatu is called the “three pungents" (meaning hot or spicy),…
Dear Ask Ayurveda: "I am a 41 year old female from the Midwest, happily married but without children. I work about 50 hours a week at an IT position that…