I feel you, yes, we are fully immersed in the Kapha sprinkled with a little Vata season. Meaning we will likely be feeling cold, lethargic, moody,
New Year’s Resolution
Ah, that time of year when we have the opportunity to wipe the slate clear in our minds. The word resolution; the idea that we can resolve all that we
How To Thrive During the Holiday Season
If there's ever been a time to take a moment for yourself and your loved ones, it is now. Ayurveda is all about balance, and not being too rigid or
Ayurvedic Herbs For Sex Power
There is a whole line of treatment in Ayurveda that deals with aphrodisiacs. It is called vajikarana therapy. In the traditional medical texts they
Is it OK to eat salad in the colder, winter months?
The short answer to this is not really! But let me get into why. In the eyes of Ayurveda, everything is made up of qualities. These qualities tell
How Can I Know What is Natural and What is Organic When I’m Buying My Beauty Products?
What does it mean if a beauty product e.g. soap or face wash describes itself as Ayurvedic? Is this the same as 'natural', and is there an official
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a 5000-year-old system of medicine, rooted in the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the oldest and most complete systems of medicine in
How Systems Really Work According to Ayurveda
How do systems work? In the West there is a tendency to look at situations - be they medical, political or environmental - in isolation. Whereas
How Is Inflammation Viewed from an Ayurvedic Perspective?
Inflammation from an Ayurvedic perspective, yes! Good question. When I think of the channels of our body, I imagine stream flowing clearly and