CONSTIPATION …. through an Ayurvedic Lens!
Namaste Friends! I am sure we've all experienced constipation at some point of time in life! The struggle to eliminate!! This is a very important topic as what comes out of our bodies is equally important as to what we nourish our bodies with! Regular elimination is a very important aspect in keeping our bodies cleansed! Where conventional
Coffee….. through an Ayurvedic lens!
Namaste dear friends! Many of my Ayurveda students have been asking me what do I think about coffee? Should we completely quit coffee if we are following an ayurvedic lifestyle? Now every time I am faced with such a question, my suggestion is- “It depends!” It depends on your unique mind body constitution- your Prakruti as
All disease begins in the Gut!
All Disease begins in the Gut! ~Hippocrates More than 2500 years ago, the famous Greek physician, Hippocrates, who is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine claimed that “All Disease begins in the Gut!” Researchers have just now caught up with what he knew long time ago! Actually, Ayurvedic sages knew this
RITUCHARYA: The Winter Season
Let’s look at Winter through an Ayurvedic Lens! Ayurveda is the “Science of Life”! We can look up to Ayurveda for all aspects of our lives. Ayurveda has recommendations for the right diet and lifestyle practices for each season, known as ‘Ritucharya’ as it is in Sanskrit. ‘Ritu’ translates to ‘Season’. ‘Charya’ translates to ‘Rituals’ It’s
Ghee- The golden elixir!
All those lovely people, my Nutrition & Ayurveda students, who know me personally would remember me saying this all the time! “Ghee is my life!” I can live without food but I cannot live without Ghee! I am sure there is a smile on your face while you read this, if you are one of
Feeling Anxious? Try an Ayurvedic approach!
Anxiety can be a very serious condition affecting so many people especially during the times we are in right now! When you are anxious, you are either thinking about the past or worrying over the future. You get so caught up in your thoughts that it affects your everyday life! There is a sense of internal
Why do we crave sweets or desserts after meals???
As per Ayurveda we need all 6 tastes (Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Pungent, Astringent) in each meal…. If your food is well balanced in all 6 tastes, you would never ever crave anything after a well-balanced, satisfying meal… Instead, you would feel relaxed & satisfied! You would feel bliss saturating your soul! What’s happening nowadays is that
Ayurvedic tips for the Fall Season!
We are in the fall season & winter is around the corner! Fall is a time of transition. It is beginning to get cold and windy. Fall brings with it a predominance of air element. As per Ayurveda, Fall is a season where Vata forces are dominant! Fall is dry, cold, windy, erratic and rough.
KHICHARI (Ayurveda’s # 1 recommendation for a digestive reset!)
Do you experience gas and bloating quite often? Do you have difficulty having a bowel movement within an hour of waking? Do you have skin issues? Do you experience frequent headaches? Do you feel tired or lethargic throughout the day? Do you have difficulty falling asleep? If you said yes to any of the above questions…
What’s your Dosha?
Did you know, the whole universe is made up of 5 Elements ! “PANCH MAHABHUTAS” as they call in Sanskrit! EARTH, WATER, FIRE, AIR & ETHER! In Ayurveda, these 5 elements combine in pairs to form the…3 dynamic forces of interactions called DOSHAS - VATA, PITTA, KAPHA! Doshas are the primary forces behind all physiological and psychological functions in