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 →
They say we are what we eat, but this statement goes beyond the context of our physical health and body. The food choices we make are intimately connected with the... read more →
During the holiday season it is all too easy to get caught up in the chaos that makes up this... read more →
By knowing your specific Ayurvedic constitution (i.e. Vata, Pitta, Kapha) you can discover the best diet and lifestyle practices that will keep you healthy and in-balance. However, this is not... read more →
Dear Ask Ayurveda, I live in the Pacific Northwest of North America. It rains A LOT in fall. Although I am beginning to crave warmer fall foods, I find some... read more →
It is clearly stated in Ayurveda that there is a powerful mind, body, and spirit connection. In order to establish health in any of these areas, we must obtain health... read more →
Dear Ask Ayurveda, I am a Pitta-Vata individual, although I seem to be dealing with all three doshas out of balance at the moment. With the transition into fall each... read more →
Here is a simple, yet essential Ayurvedic recipe made from Indian-grown basmati rice and healing spices. It is the perfect dietary addition for your fall season, as it will calm... read more →
Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic formula made from the three Indian fruits known as Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki. Although it is often used as an internal remedy for a vast... read more →
Kitchari is an Indian dish that is traditionally made up of split mung beans, basmati rice, veggies, spices, and ghee. By modifying this basic recipe and including some of the... read more →