It’s essential to stay hydrated and cool in the hot summer months. Infusing water with vegetables, fruits, and herbs can make it a breeze. Most store bought infused waters are loaded with artificial flavors, sugar, and coloring.  Enjoy these pure and simple, fresh and natural alternatives. There is no limit to the combinations you could try. […]

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 […]

My bff arrived for a weekend visit, from the east coast, bringing along a wicked cold and laryngitis.  In my efforts to help her regain her health, and to personally fend off what she had, we drank copious amounts of ginger lemon cinnamon tea. This herbal decoction is a perfect elixir for the cold season […]

Fire Cider is a traditional remedy passed down through the ages of folk medicine. This tonic is revered for its ability to boost the immune system and help prevent colds and flu.  Apple cider vinegar is infused with roots, fruits and herbs, to create a powerful anti-microbial, decongestant, and circulatory tonic. Fire Cider is an essential […]

Being born and raised in the dairy state, having grown up drinking milk, it can be hard at times to be dairy-free.   Sure, I love the taste of milk, but my sinuses become instantly congested, so rarely is it worth it.  I used to be able to get by drinking store bought nut milk until […]

One of the most wonderful things about having my private practice within an Ayurvedic wellness center is that I have the opportunity learn about a variety of herbs, spices, oils and foods that are beneficial for each season. Autumn brings with her the wind element or vata dosha.  Excess wind can scatter thoughts, creating stress […]

Mangos are balancing for all Ayurvedic doshas. They are especially refreshing in the summer months. Because of mangos high fiber content and stringy flesh, they are said to soothe inflamed intestinal tissues and prevent constipation. This is wonderful for the Vata constitution who tend towards dry, constipated stools, however if you have high Pitta and […]

A delicious alternative to coffee! 1-2 tbsp Dandy Blend 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cardamom 1 cup hot water 1 cup heated milk or mylk alternative 1 tsp ghee or coconut oil sweeten to taste (optional) Place all of the ingredients in a blender, blend for 30 seconds, to mix and make frothy. Pour into […]

As the colder weather comes so does my quest for the perfect chai tea.  This year my quest is amplified as I miss traveling in India and the days spent enjoying chai tea just about everywhere.  On the train you hear the chai whalla hollering ‘chai, chai, chai’ and you can get a small paper […]