Traveling is often an exciting event that gets us out of our day-to-day routine and allows us to see people and places we do not see regularly. I love traveling across the country to visit loved ones or journeying to the woods for a camping or cabin trip. Despite my... read more →
Jul
19
Jul
05
The ancient texts of Ayurveda may not speak directly of the microbiome; however, it is undeniable that its importance is observed, as our microbiome is an interwoven aspect of our Agni or digestive fire. They are so related, in fact, that if you are experiencing ongoing digestive issues, it is... read more →
Nov
22
With the holidays in full motion, baking season is officially here! Holiday eating doesn’t have to mean unhealthy, however. With some help from Ayurveda and some mindfulness around your ingredient choices, you can easily make your holiday treats nutritious and delicious for the whole family to enjoy! After learning the... read more →
Oct
14
With the cool, crisp days of fall finally here, it is an amazing time to welcome in Vata-soothing remedies to keep your body and mind in balance and ward away cold, cough, and flu. There are many ways to accomplish this, but perhaps one of the most effective ways is... read more →
Jul
15
Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle no matter what your age, weight, health goals, or dosha type may be. Ideally, your routine should include a minimum of 30 minutes of “intentional movement” each and every day. However, just as your diet can either create balance or wreak... read more →
Jul
05
Eating for your personal needs may begin with eating for your dosha type, but it doesn’t end there. Eating a diet that fits the needs of the season is equally as important, and by honoring the natural transition that each season brings, you can ward away common ailments that come... read more →
Jun
21
One of the best spices for keeping cool in the hot seasons, or any time Pitta is running high, is the simple, but mighty fennel seed. This easy-to-make tea infusion uses only 5 ingredients (including water), all of which are very accessible and affordable. Despite its simplicity, it is very... read more →
Jun
14
When it comes to healthy weight loss with lasting effects, Ayurveda holds great secrets to accomplishing your goal. By using this ancient wisdom and making the proper changes to your diet and lifestyle habits, you can shed those unwanted pounds and improve your overall health, energy, and vitality while doing... read more →
Jun
08
With the vast amount of wisdom that makes up Ayurvedic medicine, it is not too surprising that there are multiple guidelines when it comes to the “when”, “how” and “how much” to drink. Although western nutrition states that we should drink our 8 cups of water each day (or sometimes... read more →
May
04
In the world of Ayurveda, there is nothing more important to our health and wellbeing than our digestion. The digestive fire, known as Agni, is so important that ALL toxins and diseases stem from an imbalance in this area. There are many factors that may weaken our fire, such as... read more →