It's below-zero weather here in sunny Colorado and my latest winter obsession has emerged. Although I love my classic Golden Milk, this recipe has become my new cold-weather favorite. With a few slight adjustments, this soothing Ayurvedic drink transforms into a sweet, frothy, and delicious golden latte—with all of the... read more →
Jan
23
Jan
12
During times of sickness, some of the first symptoms to arise are a dull appetite, mild nausea, and lack of hunger. This is because the Agni or digestive fire is severely weakened due to the presence of excessive toxins, bacteria, or viruses that tend to overwhelm the system at these... read more →
Jan
07
With the turning of a New Year, it is a perfect time to reflect on the past and set some positive intentions for the future. But as wonderful as this sounds, it is all too easy (and common) to fizzle out and forget about them even before January ends. However,... read more →
Nov
18
Holidays are a special time of year for family, friends, and celebrations. Unfortunately, they can also be a time for overeating, overdrinking, overworking, and overstressing. Between endless shopping adventures, traveling, potlucks, and parties, one is likely to spiral into a season of out-of-control food, drink, and stress binges. Of course,... read more →
Nov
14
When it comes to following an Ayurvedic diet, snacking is not typically recommended. However, with our busy lifestyles, many of us feel it necessary to refuel between meals to make it through our days. Luckily like most matters in Ayurveda, this “no snacking” rule can be modified to meet your... read more →
Nov
05
If you are looking for a new and delicious way to enjoy some butternut squash this season, look no further! This warming smoothie recipe is made using all of the fall favorites—cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, dates, and of course, butternut squash! With these nourishing, grounding, Vata-soothing ingredients, you can get your... read more →
Oct
31
Chai is a spiced tea from India that is both delicious and healing. Although it is traditionally made using black tea, it can be equally as tasty using a caffeine-free herbal tea base. Tulsi is an amazing option for this purpose, with its delightfully sweet and spicy flavor, its warming... read more →
Oct
27
Turmeric is a renowned culinary spice and herbal medicine in the world of Ayurveda and beyond. This golden root supports digestion, detoxification, and immunity and is often used for its powerful antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergenic properties. With its panacea of health benefits and healing potential, getting an adequate dose of... read more →
Oct
03
Dysbiosis, or an imbalance in the gut flora, is one of the main causes (and effects) of the multitude of digestive disorders. Although many different issues can result from this imbalance, a fairly common disorder is the overgrowth of Candida Albicans. Candida is a naturally occurring yeast found in the... read more →
Sep
18
In Ayurveda, there are two main methods to establish balance, namely Shodhana (deep cleansing) and Shamana (gentle palliation). As useful and effective as Shodhana therapies can be, there are many instances in which deep cleansing should be avoided due to factors such as weakness, improper season, high stress, and even... read more →