Ayurveda is an ancient system of health and wellness that has been practiced for thousands of years. It provides holistic guidance on how to maintain a balanced lifestyle, including advice specificall...
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Q: During the winter and the damp, cool days of spring, it appears almost impossible to not get one of the numerous "bugs" floating around at school or at work. What is the Ayurvedic approach to a str...
Summer, like every season, comes with its own individuality. Depending on your character, summer can strengthen your inner sense of harmony or worsen it completely. For example, a per...
Get adequate sleep
Rise and shine
Declutter your environment
Declutter your mind
Reconnect with nature<...
There is a theory of immunity in ayurveda called the beej-bhumi theory, which means "seed and land." In this case, the body is analogous to the land, and infection or "bugs" are like seeds. If the bod...
Black pepper is considered an important healing spice in Ayurveda. Along with long pepper and ginger, it forms the herbal preparation called trikatu, an important ingredient in many Ayurvedic form...
In the ayurvedic system of health every season has a dosha, or set of qualities, associated with it. Winter, governed by Vata dosha, has been cold, dry and dark. When the sun lingers longer, the groun...
The winter blues - also referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) or seasonal winter depression - can put a huge damper on our quality of life.
For many people, winter ca...
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In the week ahead, Jupiter will move into...
Sweet and nourishing, a perfect winter and holiday treat. Pears are soothing to Vata, cooling to Pitta, and Kapha friendly.
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How to Select a Ripe Pear
Pears should be consistently f...
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Join Angela and guest Vaidya Sera Melini in this episode: What's the Deal with Intermittent Fasting?
Sera Melini is an Ayurvedic educator working in a clinical setting and is an expert on digestion...
This tasty dish clears out excess Pitta from summer and grounds Vata as we head into Autumn. Food as medicine is an effective and delicious way to support a smooth seasonal transition. Recipe variatio...
We all benefit from a helping hand to keep our doshas balanced during seasonal transitions.
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Transitions. What's the big deal? When transitions occur, whether it's a seasonal, job, ...
Beneficial to all doshas when consumed correctly. Beets are a powerhouse when it comes to cleansing the liver and blood by moving bile, so it's an ideal food to reduce accumulated Pitta from summ...
The fourth of July is this upcoming weekend, and it is likely that you may be preparing to host or attend some outdoor BBQs, potlucks and gatherings. If you are searching for that perfect, delicious y...
Ayurveda uses a system based on elements and seasons to heal the whole body. As we move in and out of a particular season the body either is accumulating a dosha, aggravating or alleviating a ...
Delightfully delicious and magically medicinal Coconut Limeade to cools off Pitta dosha and satisfy your tastebuds. Perfect for Pitta season.
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Fresh coconut limeade is doubly cooling. ...