We all have different body types, disposition to illnesses, different lifestyle preferences, and different sets of personality traits. We have unique behavioral patterns and we respond to similar situations differently and uniquely. Some people love the hot weather and others prefer cooler climates and cold foods and beverages. Some have a sweet tooth, others cannot …
Chai originated in India and the folklore surrounding the tea dates back between 5000–9000 years ago. Some say the reigning king created the recipe for Ayurvedic healing. The first chai recipes varied in preparation and taste depending on the region, it was only in the 1930’s when black tea was introduced to the recipe. Here …
Getting creative in the kitchen can be a wonderful way to ground and nurture yourself as we move inside for the season. Read on for a delicious Ayurvedic sesame cookie recipe, perfect for giving as gifts or dunking in those warming teas as you snuggle on the couch. Sesame Cookies Sesame is a special seed, …
In Ayurveda, there are three types of energy, also known as the three doshas. They are called kapha, vata, and pitta. Pitta dosha is related to the fire element, and it can be found in everything and everyone. In Ayurvedic thought, when this fire is weak, we experience indigestion. Pitta individuals are typically athletic and tend …
Going With the Flow March tends to be that time of year that is like a line from the movie Forrest Gump: “Life is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get.” Because the weather can be so unpredictable at this time of year, things are not black and white in terms of …
Asparagus is known for its antiseptic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also very low calories—10 calories per 100 grams. It’s low in fat and cholesterol, and high in fiber, folates, B vitamin complex, and vitamins K and E. This makes it a great food for March, where vata season is turning into kapha. It …
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In this blog we are heating things up with pungent, the hottest of Ayurveda’s six tastes. Think spicy. Pungent spices like chili peppers and wasabi titillate the taste buds while heating up the body—and the mind. The pungent taste is found in the following, Peppers (green and red, habaneros, jalapenos) Wasabi Pungent Spices (tumeric, cayenne, …
Like many young women, I grew up idolizing images of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and the Spice Girls, all of whom graced magazine covers with size 2 bodies and gave off the impression to five year old girls that it was normal to wear belly shirts everyday. Mixed Messages and Me Now, I have never …
The Benefits of Yoga and Ayurveda Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences from the ancient wellness tradition of India. Ayurveda is a science for keeping the body in balance through right diet, exercise, meditation, and herbs. In Ayurveda, there are three body types, also called doshas: Vata dosha; made up of ether and air Pitta …
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