Vidari Kanda is one of the essential life-promoting, rejuvenative herbs of Ayurveda and is well known for its sweet taste and energizing effect. Being a starchy root, it is similar... read more →
With an expensive cost, but a truly unique and powerful action, Saffron is undoubtably one of Ayurveda’s most prized herbal treasures. Saffron is said to possess a Sattvic (pure) quality... read more →
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 →
I am always looking for new ways to incorporate kefir into my daily diet and although these food experiments can sometimes be hit or miss, this particular kefir drink recipe... read more →
Black eyed peas are an amazing protein-packed addition to any healthy diet as they possess a wide range of plant-based nutrients and consequently a wealth of health benefits. Unfortunately there... read more →
The bitter taste is said to be cleansing, reducing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitical, and essential for our liver and digestive health. Since we tend to not get enough of the... read more →
Shirodhara is the Ayurvedic treatment that involves pouring a steady stream of warm oil over the center point of the forehead (the "third eye" center). It is a powerful and... read more →
If you are looking for a tasty way to sneak in your daily vegetable intake, here is an amazing soup recipe that will have you craving more! Although there are... read more →
Last week I shared with you a simple recipe for making your own homemade kefir which I have been doing for many years. Plain kefir can get rather boring however,... read more →