Ayurveda

Two Weeks of Delicious Ayurvedic Summer Recipes and Restorative Routines The Summer Home Cleanse is a unique opportunity for real

There was a time in a not so distant future where the separation between a temple and a hospital was

Dealing with adversity and rejection is an extremely important emotional skill as all of us will be faced with not

There was a time in Vedic mythology when the world and all its manifestations were created by the mind of

Today in the global marketplace there are many influential factors to consider in choosing how to eat.  With the research

Depression affects over 18 million Americans a year and that number is growing according to the National Institute of Mental

If you have been learning about Ayurveda then you will know that there is a correlation between excess pitta dosha

It has always been a conundrum to me that Athletes and people with type A personalities are Pitta types because

I admit it. I am subject to the same tendencies as everyone. Yesterday I ate half a block of goat

The primary way in which Ayurveda and most of the science and medicine that has sprung up in the East

We have all been there. In a state of panic or obsessive worry that we just can’t seem to break

1. Sleep If you find yourself taking advantage of time off by staying up late and you are wondering where

Being a health care provider since 2006 I have seen a lot of changes every year as a new pivotal

Whether you were born yesterday or 5,000 years ago, the elements that make up life are the same. Granted today

Having been teaching and sharing wellness since 2002, I have learned a lot. Time after time, while offering many of

Life? What is life? Why are we here? These are questions that have been passed down through the ages with

Traditional nutrition recommends an increase of protein, salt, and calories. Nutrition is the relationship of food to the health of

True healing does not come from outside ourselves. Although many of us think that our health trials and tribulations will

Our ability to digest complex carbohydrates in the form of bread and pasta depends strongly on our hormones. The primary

Dieticians, nutritionists, health coaches we all go through similar training regimes: So since our training is similar, you would think

Chances are that you have trouble managing your cravings. If you are not hungry, then it is unlikely that you

Most people have been exposed to Ayurveda through either yoga or indian food. While any exposure is good exposure, Ayurveda

I have some time off from school and I am spending it on a biodynamic farm in Southern Oregon. It

Most highly effective people have recognized that there is a direct correlation between the systems they employ in their life

Introduction Have you ever experienced a blissful massage where all your worries and responsibilities melt away? Modern culture inspires lot’s

Cleansing has always been an important part of health, not just for humans, but for all animals. These days we

Morning is when I usually spend some time tuning into my body. I do some gentle yoga to warm up

Next time you are looking through some old photo albums from your parents or their parent’s generation start to notice

In Ayurveda we are constantly going on about customization, personalized medicine, uniqueness and individuality. In the west were we are

Dealing with adversity and rejection is an extremely important emotional skill as all of us will be faced with not

We are a culture of causes. Always looking for a reason a diagnosis, someone to blame for everything and anything

In Ayurveda and Functional Medicine we proclaim that the cornerstone of health is good digestion. Our brains are hardwired to

Within the realm of Ayurveda there are three gunas or qualities that define the universe. These qualities can be considered

It has always been a conundrum to me that athletes and people with type A personalities are Pitta types because

This culture tends to promote and increase the Ayurvedic dosha of Vata. Vata is known as being extremely inventive, intuitive

Your diet is math. It is simple like math: if you add this, then it will equal this. Of course

These days asking someone “How are you?” basically means hello. As a clinician, the questions I ask are more than

I know that the title of this article sounds a little farfetched. Stress is a natural part of life, but

For thousands of years plants have been used as medicine. It has not been until recently that the scientific community

The hair and fingernails can be a good determinant of the overall health of your body. Not to mention that

The basic human condition is dependent upon skillfully tending the fire within in the form of digestion. Life itself cannot