Have you wondered why there is such an emphasis on detoxing the liver in the spring? Your body is incredible at regenerating but sometimes after a long winter of heavy and rich foods, giving your liver a little love and support can be incredibly beneficial. Eastern medicine tells us that each season corresponds with an […]

CHAI tea is a staple across India and also in my kitchen.  I love its intoxicating aroma that fills the house while on the stove.  It is a perfect everyday drink for the colder months.  There are countless ways to make chai.  I have several varieties posted to my blog. This recipe, I adapted from […]

If heaven was in a bowl, this is it!  Kheer is a comforting sweet treat for the cold season. As the cool, crisp and dry qualities of autumn increase, it may leave you feeling more anxious or ungrounded.  Skin, hair, nails and even the bowels may become more dry.  Ayurveda believes like increases like and […]

 Breakfast is an important meal of the day.  It gives you the fuel to begin your day from a grounded and nourished place.  A hearty warm breakfast is the perfect antidote to winter’s cold mornings.  This particular porridge is heaven in a bowl.  I love farina’s smooth texture, though you could swap out farina for […]

This immune and respiratory boosting tea is perfect for cold days.   Whether you are soothing a sore throat from last week’s wicked winds, wanting to ward off the congestion that may try to sneak in with the wet days ahead, or need a little warmth, brew a mug of this healing tea. Tulsi, also known as Holy […]

In Ayurveda, the sister science to Yoga, Ojas is referred to as the ‘vital nectar of life.’ It is the subtle energy or essence that provides strong immunity, nourishment to the tissues and stability to the mind.  It is said to give a sparkle to the eyes and a glow to the skin.  A fast-paced, […]

My sweet tooth is my down fall in the realm of healthy eating.  Time and time again, I vow to eliminate processed sugar from my diet.  This quest has opened doors to creative and healthy alternatives to satisfy my love of the sweet taste. One of my favorite quick sweet treats are coconut date boats.  I […]

What to do on a rainy spring day, when there is a chill in the air that leaves you feeling chilled, sluggish, or congested? Ayurveda, yoga’s sister science, recommends living with awareness and in harmony with the seasons. Ayurveda encourages developing lifestyle habits that promote balance with the five elements. The early spring is associated […]

Our bodies, being part of the natural world are affected by the change of seasons.  Understanding the qualities of the season allows you to live in greater harmony with nature’s rhythms. It also gives you insight into recognizing what may need tending to within yourself to create balanced health. The spring season is characterized by […]

With holiday gluttony in our recent pasts, January is a perfect time of year to cleanse and support healthy digestion.  Kitchari is a nourishing Ayurvedic dish, that is common in India and Nepal, which is balancing for all constitutions or doshas.  It includes each of the six tastes: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent. […]