Allergies are called pratyūrjatā in Ayurveda. Allergies are caused by a faulty response by the immune system to something in the environment. The immune system reacts as if the substance (pollen, food protein, chemical, etc) … More »
A major component of Ayurveda’s Panchakarma cleanses, Basti is imperative for the purpose of clearing disease due to Vata Dosha and promoting longevity. Basti, which is an Ayurvedic enema, is a suppository that can be … More »
Meals prepared with love are one of the cornerstones of Ayurvedic cooking practices. Local, doshically appropriate, and seasonal are what I consider to make up the other three corners. One of the cookbooks I grew … More »
Prana-rich food is stimulating for the mind and the body, foods that are rich in prana are fresh and full of life, when we sprout our seeds this gives them more life than a dry … More »
Ama and the Digestive Process In Ayurveda, ama is what we call toxins. Ama is not a singular identifiable property in the body, but still, it exists and is produced. Like in Western research, we … More »
It is important to allow food to digest and true hunger to return before taking another meal. Ayurveda teaches that taking food before true hunger returns leads to poor digestion. Using the analogy of a … More »
On the physical level, Ayurveda teaches us that the health of the digestive system is the single most important long term determinant of your health and well being. Healthy digestion leads to a healthy life. … More »
Introduction Upset stomach or occasional heartburn may not be due to excess stomach acid but there are several OTC medications available to reduce stomach acid and apparently solve the problem. What are the options a … More »