↓ To quell anger, Ayurveda addresses the emotional imbalance caused by poor communication between the head and heart. Anger is really an umbrella term for a multi-layered and complicated emotion. Sadness and shame can be at the root of anger. And if unattended or suppressed, anger can...
Read MoreEvery choice we make, everything we do, is either inflammatory or anti-inflammatory. Try Ayurveda for inflammation. ◊ Inflammation is the word on everyone’s wellness radar. It’s the mystery symptom associated with a host of health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, asthma, dermatitis, and arthritis. Multiple studies have...
Read MoreSoon your garden will be turning up asparagus, chard, basil, and spring onions—perfect ingredients for this delicious soup. “The soups of spring… wake up the palate and celebrate new life. Their delicate flavors are a reflection, in a bowl, of the rebirth taking place around us...
Read More↓ Increase metabolism with Ayurveda—5 easy internal and external therapies. At one point or another, just about all of us have tried to lose weight. With almost 75 percent of the American population either overweight or obese, this challenge is becoming seemingly more insurmountable every day. The...
Read More↓ In ancient Ayurvedic texts, the Sanskrit word used for dermatological issues—kuṣṭha—roughly translates to “that which pulls beauty out of the skin.” Try these Ayurvedic skincare herbs for healthy skin. Ayurvedic herbs have been used in the treatment of skin issues from acne to aging for over...
Read MoreCilantro and fennel are among the Ayurvedic herbs that help to calm Pitta’s heat. For the Ayurvedic practitioner, each season is associated with one of three doshas: Vata, Pitta, or Kapha. The summer season is ruled by the Pitta dosha, which is primarily composed of fire and...
Read More9 Tips for Balancing the Pitta Dosha Cooling asanas and breathing through your rolled tongue are just two ways to keep calm. Many years ago, on a hot summer day, I was at a yoga studio in downtown Manhattan. Towards the end of the practice, the yoga...
Read MoreCilantro and fennel are among the Ayurvedic herbs that help to calm Pitta’s heat. For the Ayurvedic practitioner, each season is associated with one of three doshas: Vata, Pitta, or Kapha. The summer season is ruled by the Pitta dosha, which is primarily composed of fire and...
Read MoreAyurveda is about balance and treating the whole body for optimal mental and physical health. Give yourself a boost with these four Ayurvedic herbs for immunity. Many of us have thought about our immune system more over the last year than we have in our whole...
Read More◊ Incorporate Ayurvedic eating principles into your life to increase ojas and support your immune system. The ancient Vedic knowledge of India is the source of yoga as well as Ayurveda, a complete system of natural medicine. Ayurveda has many strategies for health, and one of its...
Read MoreIncorporate Ayurvedic eating principles into your life to increase ojas and support your immune system. ↓ The ancient Vedic knowledge of India is the source of yoga as well as Ayurveda, a complete system of natural medicine. Ayurveda has many strategies for health, and one of its...
Read More↓ Asafoetida or “hing” is one of the most overlooked spices in western culture. One of my crazy theories is that the avoidance of this ‘resin’ herb is due to its moniker – “devil’s sweat” (and that’s one of its nicer nicknames). That nickname was awarded...
Read MoreEvery choice we make, everything we do, is either inflammatory or anti-inflammatory. by Bess O'Connor Inflammation is the word on everyone’s wellness radar. It’s the new mystery symptom that seems like everyone is experiencing. Inflammation is associated with a host of health conditions including cancer, heart disease,...
Read MoreFoods like limes keep a cooling balance so we can stay strong, maintain energy, and fully enjoy summer. Have you ever wondered why it is hotter in August than in June when the sun was closer and the days were longest? There is an elegantly simple principle...
Read MoreGetty Images/tadamichi ♠ “Because our five senses are so powerful, we can use them as vehicles—ways to either amp ourselves up, or ways to comfort ourselves and soothe ourselves down to a more relaxed state.” “You fill up my senses, like a night in the forest …” Ever heard...
Read More↓ How does chocolate pudding beat the blues? ♠ Back to school season can give us the blues. While chocolate isn’t the answer to everything, it can be cooling, soothing antidote to summer’s impending end, and a sweet reminder of pleasures yet to come. How does chocolate pudding beat...
Read More↓ “When we do not listen to the signals of our bodies as they shift from season to season, we are causing a subtle, constant form of stress. Here are a few ways you can help your body rebalance during the winter season.” Living in cities with...
Read More↓ Which foods are best for your dosha at this time of year? Read on to find out. ↓ Wherever your location and local weather, a change in seasons is a time to proceed with caution. Watch your state of health and your needs carefully because they’ll likely...
Read More↓ Cumin has a robust flavor and an equally robust medicinal profile. Try a simple tea to get more cumin in your diet. ↓ A native of India and the Mediterranean, cumin seed has a medicinal profile every bit as robust as its flavor. In fact, of the...
Read MoreTry this recipe, perfect for lightening up during Spring. Spring is the season to lighten up. After winter’s chill, it is time to melt the inner freeze. The winter body tends to become stagnant, sluggish and tight. Just as spring’s warmer temperatures melt mountain snow, thaw...
Read MoreFoods like limes keep a cooling balance so we can stay strong, maintain energy, and fully enjoy summer. Have you ever wondered why it is hotter in August than in June when the sun was closer and the days were longest? There is an elegantly simple principle...
Read MoreAn excerpt from Ayurveda Cooking for Beginners: An Ayurvedic Cookbook to Balance and Heal With rice and beans as the primary ingredients, this delicate pancake offers a healthy dose of protein and fiber to help you start your morning strong. The orange honey syrup brightens it with...
Read MoreA clear vegetable soup with the warmth of ginger and the brightness of lemon adds punch to fresh, purifying produce. It is June, yes, but it is not too late to enjoy the healing foods of spring—like this clear vegetable soup with the agni stirring warmth of ginger...
Read MoreKapha, we may not say it often enough, but we need you. This is the third in a 3-part series on the doshas - an Ayurvedic term which refers to the fundamental bio-energies of life, based on the five elements of nature. Space and air combine for Vata dosha, fire...
Read MoreThis simple recipe is a formula to kindle the inner fires, promote healthy circulation, and hydrate the tissues. Remember when Grandma would make a home remedy of hot lemon and honey whenever someone was sick? Some grandmothers might have added ginger, others a dash of cinnamon, some...
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