As summer wanes and we inch towards autumn, from an Ayurvedic perspective we move from Pitta season (hot, humid) to Vata season (cold, dry). Are you feeling the shift in the temperature, light, or the smell of the air? Maybe you’ve felt an uptick in anxiety, disrupted sleep, evening hot flashes, or even insomnia as […]

According to Ayurveda, the ‘vital nectar of life’ is a subtle energy in the body that is referred to as ojas. Ojas is the essence that provides strong immunity, nourishment to the tissues, and stability to the mind. It is seen as luster in the eyes, strength in the body, resistance to disease, efficient digestion, and […]

The natural world is beginning her shift towards autumn. The early morning air is crisp now. The evening light is changing. Living in alignment with the seasons we can harmonize our nature with the natural world’s cycles. The grounding and calming qualities of moon mylk (aka caffeine-free nutritive drinks made from dairy or nut mylk) […]

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 […]

This shredded carrot and beet salad is by far one of my favorite summer salads.  Toss on top of a green salad, on a sandwich, add to a wrap or enjoy as a side dish.  It is also a great choice for potlucks. Ingredients 2 c shredded carrots 2 c shredded beets 1 tbsp+ fresh lemon […]

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 […]

Strawberry rhubarb crisp is an early summer favorite.  I love this sweet, tart treat warm out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla coconut ice cream. This particular variation I have swapped out processed sugar for maple syrup and butter for ghee.  I was pleasantly surprised that it created the perfect sweetness and worked […]

Whether it is a long day of travel, a big teaching day or refueling after a winter hike, snacks are an essential part of my everyday. If I fail to have snacks on hand, my blood sugar plummets and it is hard to maintain a clear presence.  To stay nourished and at the top of my […]

For years I’ve been trying to give up sugar but time and time again, it is a losing battle.  I love sweets.  So my quest is to create low sugar treats that satisfy the palate.  One of my all time favorite treats are chocolate covered peanut butter balls so I set out to create, dare […]

Growing up I spent a great deal of time with my maternal grandparents.  They ran the Geiger House bed & breakfast, an 1850’s historic home, just blocks from the Mississippi River in southwestern Wisconsin.   It’s here that I developed a deep appreciation for perfectly folded bed sheet corners, sun made ice tea and home […]