Before I dive into tea, let’s journey back roughly 5,000 years. Ayu means ‘life’ and Veda ‘science’, together forming ‘The Science of Life’. Ayurveda, a comprehensive medical system, emphasizes the importance of balance my health and integrating the mind, body, and spirit for overall well-being. In Ayurveda, the universe is made up of five elements:…
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Meals That Heal: Summertime Popsicles-Ayurveda Style!
We took a childhood favorite and gave it a grown-up makeover, added the wisdom of Ayurveda. The result is a seasonal treat to delight all ages with our summertime popsicles. You may be wondering why I am suggesting frozen foods when Vatas and Kaphas do not do well with cold foods. This becomes debatable in…
5 Ayurveda Herbs to Keep You Balanced This Fall
5 Ayurveda Herbs to Keep You Balanced This Fall Fall is a tricky time of year to stay healthy. It’s that “should I bring a jumper, jacket, umbrella, suntan lotion, all of the above” time of year where anything can happen! One day you are caught in a downpour, the next you’ve got your fluffy…
Meals That Heal – Rugelach with Almonds And Peaches
Yeah – it’s going to be peach season soon. Try one of my favorite summertime desserts with a made-from-scratch almond paste and oh yes… peaches! Don’t let the almond paste intimidate you, it’s so easy to make! Blanching almonds and removing the skins is the only time-consuming part but you Vatas have already been removing…
Springing into Spring Foods For Your Dosha
Ayurveda classifies health as:
Having a balanced mind, having a well formed body, having good elimination. When the mind and body are in harmony and when the dosha’s are balanced. And then and only then are we in good health. To keep healthy we must eat the Spring Foods for your dosha.