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 can be quite dampening (for example, winter squash, dairy. . .). Some days I feel so water-logged I want to... read more →
Nov
10
Nov
05
I am excited and humbled to announce the upcoming release of my very first Ayurvedic cookbook. With a total of 90 recipes, all focused on healing and wellbeing, you will have multiple options for cooking and creating a realistic, healthy, and delicious Ayurvedic diet plan for you and your family... read more →
Nov
01
Looking for a recipe to warm you up on these cool fall days? Here is a spicy veggie curry that I could easily eat on a weekly basis. With the delicious array of spices, this dish is extremely flavorful and is sure to energize your pallet and get your blood... read more →
Oct
28
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 in all three. Our emotions have a direct effect on our physical body (and vice versa) and if we have... read more →
Oct
14
As I made my way back into the world of seasonal cleansing this fall, I thought it would be nice to share this experience that I have gone through. After 2 consecutive pregnancies and 13 months of breastfeeding straight after, I simply have not had the ability to perform any... read more →
Oct
10
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 and moisten your Vata, yet cool any residual heat (aka Pitta) you may have leftover from the summer. Basmati rice... read more →
Oct
06
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 array of issues (including skin conditions), this formula can also be a very effective, luxurious way to treat your skin... read more →
Sep
26
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 most powerful foods for liver health, this kitchari becomes cleansing, strengthening, and nourishing to the liver. This kitchari recipe is... read more →
Sep
19
There is nothing better than a nice warm, soothing breakfast on a cool fall or winter morning! Oatmeal can be a great option, however, it is a bit heavy for some individuals and if you are used to eating oats day in and day out, it can become rather bland... read more →