Mar
13
Dal is the Sanskrit term for an Indian soup made from a split bean with its skin removed such as the red lentil. Because of these properties, red lentils are one of the easiest beans to digest, as they cook down to almost a sauce-like consistency. In fact, most individuals...
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Feb
26
Neem leaf is quite possibly one of the most bitter herbs I have come across in my experience with Ayurvedic herbology. In fact, just the smell of this herb will leave you with a bitter taste in the mouth. Neem is a powerful medicine in Ayurveda and has a wide...
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Feb
21
As an Ayurvedic practitioner, one of the hardest parts of my job is to tell a client that their beloved raw smoothie may not be healthy for them. Trying to take away smoothies from today’s society, does not lead to happy individuals. Luckily with Ayurveda, anything can be transformed into...
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Feb
18
Kapha Dosha is the soft, yet powerful energetic force residing in the body, comprised of both the Earth and Water elements. Kapha is typically considered the stable, sturdy, gross (as in solid) and unctuous property in the body. As a biological force, its main functions include support, lubrication, nourishment, strength,...
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Feb
13
This earthy, grounding, Vata-soothing dish is a great option for the fall and winter months or anytime Vata dosha is high. This colorful array of roots and vegetables is a great way to get a wide range of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants into your daily diet. The addition of ghee...
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Feb
10
Pitta dosha is the biological energy that is manifested from the Fire and Water elements. As the governor of "fire," Pitta is considered the transformational factor in the body, whether it is turning food into nutrients and energy, or transforming thoughts into feelings and emotions. Pitta’s main functions include digestion,...
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Feb
02
Vata dosha is the energetic force in the body that relates to the Air and Space element. Vata governs over all movement including circulation, respiration, and perception. Unfortunately, being the only dosha which possesses the ability to move, Vata is typically the easiest and most common dosha to become elevated...
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Jan
23
Cinnamon, also known as Tvak in Ayurveda, is one of the most well-known and widely used spices in many cultures from the East to the West. Although most of us are familiar with the amazing flavor cinnamon adds to a variety of dishes, you may not realize the powerful healing...
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Jan
20
With the New Year having just passed, the theme of cleansing and detoxing is a popular concept. But just as we have an overwhelming number of different miracle diets available, there also seems to be just as many trendy cleansing options as well. At the top of this long list...
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Jan
14
A dosha is a Sanskrit term that represents one of the main concepts behind traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is sometime referred to as a “bodily humor” in English, but even this has vague meaning. (more…)
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