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Raw food diets are all the rage! After researching the subject for a while, I’ve found a lot of information about the pros of a raw food diet (which involves eating raw food at least 75% of the time) but very little about the cons. So, I felt compelled to …

In the recent episode of Catalyst called “Gut Reaction” that was all about the relationship between high fiber diets, gut bacteria and good health, they showed the host downing shots of balsamic vinegar at a bar—as a way of reducing inflammation in the body. It was explained that one of the reasons …

The most immediate, effective remedy for stress-induced anxiety that I know is also an excellent preventative against it. If you’re serious about relieving the symptoms of stress in your body, you need to give yourself 15 minutes a day to do it. This is an Ayurvedic practice known as abhyanga—a …

The internet proliferates with recipes for Ayurvedic foods. You can find ‘Ayurvedic’ recipes for everything from smoothies to popsicles to kale chips. What makes these recipes particularly Ayurvedic? Is it the spices, the ingredients or the combinations? How can you determine whether a recipe is Ayurvedic or not? Ayurvedic foods …

Okay, so now you know (from last week’s Energy Feed) how to sleep better through the night. But what if you’re having trouble falling asleep in the first place? Following a gentle evening routine is key to priming your body for sleepiness and easily falling asleep each night. This DOES NOT …

If you make a big pot of tomato sauce from scratch, do you taste-test it to make sure it’s good? Sure. And if it’s not good, you adjust right? Add a little more salt, pepper or garlic. Maybe a smidge of sugar or extra basil. Perhaps it needs oregano! And …

With fire, agni, so central to Ayurvedic principles, it may indeed be that the true heart of Ayurveda is the hearth. When set up properly, your kitchen can be the source of great healing medicine. Here are 4 everyday recipes to strengthen your kitchen’s ayurvedic power. 1. Ghee 1 lb. …

Do you ever feel like you’ve tried every skin-benefiting lotion and potion known to man, and yet, do not see any benefits to your skin? Are you sick and tired of spending tons of time, money and energy on complicated 10-step skin care regimens that are yielding no results? Ever …

VedaPulse is based on the fact that a pulse can show the state of liver, colon and other organs. This was well known by the ancient doctors. VedaPulse is a modern tool that now allows us to read the pulse with even greater precision. Let’s look at what traditional and …

If you want a deeper, more restful night of sleep each night, there are a few basic habits you can follow to make that happen. Learn what they are in the short “Energy Feed” below, or keep on reading… #1. Eat an early, light dinner. Your digestion slows down in the evening …

Ok, guys, let’s talk about pitta‘s vices, which stemmed from the previous post on vata’s vices. Remember, when a dosha is increased (imbalanced), the person will crave the foods and habits that keep increasing that dosha! Meaning, they will crave the completely wrong things. Pitta Characteristics Taking a look at …

Are you feeling tired a lot of the time? Low energy is a crucial signal of health imbalance. Something dire is happening at the foundational levels of your health when you regularly wake up feeling tired, have noticeable energy lows throughout the day, aren’t able to get a good night’s …

With cooler temperatures and changing leaves, fall is in full swing! Despite the many temptations, you can enjoy this festive season without becoming an imbalanced sugar zombie. One of the most characteristic symbols of the season is the pumpkin. This festive orb is transformed into everything from frightening Jack O’Lanterns …

Many people are tired, stressed, inflamed, overweight — in short, a hot mess. When we’re not living into our energetic potential, we are not fully engaged in life. Ayurveda is the art of living into our energetic and conscious potential. I’m talking about the wisdom to wake up all parts …

Ayurvedic medicine provides us with a simple guideline when it comes to skincare:  if you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin.  The skin is considered an organ in Ayurveda and absorbs and digests whatever you apply to it, directly into your blood stream and liver. When you …

Ayurvedic practitioners have certainly been busy. A handful of new Ayurveda books were published recently, all with some serious contributions to modern nutrition and wellness. These 5 came to our attention and we had to share. 1. Eat Wheat If you or someone you love has a gluten or dairy …

One of the biggest health fads sweeping the nation at the moment is the sugar-elimination diet. When people started turning up at our Zen retreats last month with ‘fructose intolerance’ and ‘no sugar’ as a dietary requirement (and I am the chef) I thought it was about time I attempted …

I’m about to tell you one of the most brill practices in Ayurveda and that is, vamakukshi! Vamakukshi is a daily Ayurvedic catnap to be taken after lunch. Helloooo! How awesome is that?! Some of you who are very familiar with Ayurveda might be thinking, “Wait, I thought that naps …

Constipation is the passing of hard, dry bowel motions (stools) that may be infrequent or difficult to pass. It can include having to sit on the toilet for much longer than usual, the sensation afterwards that the bowel hasn’t fully emptied, as well as symptoms like bloating and abdominal cramps. …

Constipation is the passing of hard, dry bowel motions (stools) that may be infrequent or difficult to pass. It can include having to sit on the toilet for much longer than usual, the sensation afterwards that the bowel hasn’t fully emptied, as well as symptoms like bloating and abdominal cramps. …

Why we worry about cholesterol… The seeds of ‘cholesterol anxiety’ are something we all carry with us in our minds, either consciously or unconsciously. You may not be worried about your cholesterol levels right now but if you had a blood test and it came back ‘high’, suddenly you would …

Chai simply means tea in Hindi. Masala Chai or spiced black tea with milk and sugar is a delicious ritual in almost every Indian household around the globe. Now the masala chai, officially called, ‘Chai tea’ has gained popularity everywhere in the world. My father, who was an Ayurvedic physician, …

Some people are totally into their kitchen, some others not at all. In Ayurveda, we consider the kitchen a healing hub for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being. The way someone keeps their kitchen shows how much emphasis there is in the household on nurturance, abundance and fullness. A …

It feels a bit weird to be writing an article about children’s health when I’m not a parent…However, I have always lived with other people’s kids and see many children of all ages in my private practice. If I was a parent, I imagine what I’d want more than anything …

No one really wants to talk about overcoming grief and loss unless you’re in bereavement group or saying “kaddish” (Jewish prayer said for the dead) in a temple or sitting “shiva”; which is another Jewish ritual where you sit on a bench in mourning for seven days after someone’s death. I …