Tag Archives: Ayurveda

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 …

Spices are considered medicine within Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India. You may associate them with meat rubs for barbecue or the occasional curry but you may not realize what a profoundly positive effect they could have on your health. Spices are the most nutrient-dense and antioxidant-rich foods on the planet. As …

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 …

As the nights get darker and colder, taking us into the depths of vata season, it can be nice to withdraw into more time of introspection, mindfulness and enjoying what’s right in front of you. It’s also a great time to practice sacred eating. And a perfect time for Sweet …

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 …

The root vegetable, beetroot is scientifically known as Beta vulgaris. Beets are packed with essential nutrients and minerals like: Vitamin C Folate Iron Manganese Potassium They are also an excellent source of fiber. Beetroots are alkaline in nature. Both beetroots and beet greens can be consumed for health benefits. Beetroots are available …

Just like any body system or organ, Ayurveda has its individualistic approach in looking at oral health, the health of the mouth. This is further defined by each individual’s constitution (Prakriti) and current environmental influences (weather, relationships, mental/emotional state, diet, and lifestyle) that make up an individual’s current state of …

Pregnancy can put a lot of stress on your legs. As your belly swells and swells, your legs can bear the brunt of all of that weight. It can leave you in a lot of discomfort and even some pain. Today I’ll cover three common complaints and some suggestions from …

A tribute to Mother Earth and receiving intrinsic nourishment… Have you taken your own mother for granted? You know, the one who created your body out of her body. Who gave you calcium for your bones from her teeth. Who wiped your butt for years. Who enabled you to survived until …

What’s the price you pay for gas? Nope, I am not talking about the gas you put in your car’s gas tank. I am talking about the gas that comes out your rear end. For some people it happens a lot, for some nice and quiet; others embarrass themselves with …

Often placed near the exit of an Indian restaurant is a tray of small colored candy. These are coated fennel seeds. They have a sweet, almost licorice like taste. Chewing fennel seeds after a meal is a common practice in India. They aid in digestion and also freshen the breath. …

Recently I made a cabbage salad, and it was terrible. Really terrible.  So, of course I had to make it again and get it right. The problem in the first place was that while cabbage is great for summer, and summer people, it’s great because it is bitter. Ayurveda explains that bitter …

A rich, spicy stew sure hits the spot on a winter evening. But on a sweltering summer day? Not so much. A cucumber salad will not only be more appetizing but will also help you keep your cool, physically and mentally. Just as Ayurveda guides you to adapt the foods …

Let me clarify right away that this “belch diet” will not get you banished from any dinner table. It is not an invitation to make loud burps or other bodily obscenities during a meal. It’s simply a practice of paying attention to the subtle cues your body offers while you …

In our hectic and busy lives, often the last thing we think of is getting back to balance using our breath. Most of us start our day off with an imbalance between left and right brain. Often one side is more active then the other. You may also translate these hemispheres …

I think that so much of what has been created around food plans and diets are simply just band aids to a problem that is much deeper. Some time ago it began with fats getting a bad rap. Then carbs of any kind were considered enemies. Next dairy and gluten …

Have you ever wondered why your experience of menopause is so intense while your girlfriend just seems to be cruising through it or vice versa? Why is one of you struggling with hot flashes, intense mood swings, anxiety and heart palpitations while the other isn’t? Why is one of you …

I LOVE summer and the warmth it brings (makes my vata very happy), but whew, some of these days the heat is more than I can manage. I have a significant amount of pitta in my constitution, and when heat meets heat, it’s on! There’s a general understanding in Ayurveda …

Ayurveda specializes in many areas and one of its greatest assets lies in the area of stress reduction and Self-care (as they tend to go hand-in-hand).  Stress is not called the “silent killer” for no reason. Stress and emotional imbalance is a leading cause of 99% of disorders including: Heart …

For centuries people have been using copper products to combat the effects of aging. Legend has it that Queen Sheba was gifted copper by King Solomon and from it created a paste which she applied to her face and body for rejuvenation. Similar legends exist invoking Queen Cleopatra and Queen …

What if you couldn’t taste your food? In Ayurveda we talk about the 5 sense organs and senses. Our eyes see, our ears hear, our noses smell, skin feels and our tongue feels and tastes. These amazing gifts allow us to connect to our world and experience it through our …

To me it’s children who make summer. Otherwise, you just have time passing by. But with children, there’s surfing, swimming, kayaking, biking, yoga in the park, picnics at the beach, aloe on the sunburn, shoulder rides, and a whole lot of salty hugs. Of course, there’s another thing that makes the season: ripe, juicy …

Asparagus is a popular vegetable for cleansing. This is a recipe that you can add to your program. Ingredients 1/2 bunch of asparagus – chopped to the desired length 1/2 C yellow mung daal – soaked for half hour in one cup water 1/4 C dry coconut flakes or fresh …

I live in Mexico half the year and spend a chunk of time each week on a paddle board. We have a fleet to meet the different conditions and opportunities. I’m studying paddle technique because I’m clearly not doing it in a sustainable way. My left piriformis is in a …

In Ayurveda, there are 3 doshas or body types: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Pitta is the energy of digestion, assimilation, and transformation. Pitta is comprised of fire and water. It is hot, sharp, oily, and penetrating. In the summer, Pitta can get overheated and out of balance. There are some …