Ayurveda, and other eastern wellness philosophy have emphasized for centuries, Gut Health, as the lynch pin for overall health. In Ayurveda, gut health is directly tied to the strength and balance of your digestive agni (fire). One of Ayurveda’s teachings is that we are not what we eat, but rather…
One of the core differences between western and eastern systems of medicines is on how we view the role of food in our diets. In Ayurvedic and Yogic tradition, nutrition from food is classified by the gunas (qualities) they have vs the calories they contain or their macronutrient (protein, carbs,…
Heartburn and acid reflux during the second trimester are quite common. Heartburn begins as your body slows down resulting from a slowdown of our stomach acid and thus a delayed digestive process which can result in food gushing back up in the esophagus. Also, the hormone changes and pressure against…
According to Ayurveda, menstrual flow is a byproduct, after all, of the most basic tissues of the body. After we ingest our breakfast, this food undergoes transformation through the seven tissue layers of the body. The first is plasma, then blood, which is then followed by the muscle and fat…
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that affects up to 10% of expecting mamas and generally develops in the second or third trimester. In come cases (like mine) you may experience pre-clampsia post delivery resulting from the birth stress. It involves high protein levels in the urine and swelling (edema) in…
According to Ayurveda, primary driver of eczema is an impaired digestive fire (Agni”), which in turn is caused by unsuitable diet, lifestyle and environmental factors. When the digestive fire is imbalanced, either too high or too low, it causes some food to convert to toxins (“Ama”). These toxins then circulate…
In Ayurveda, an illness can be treated by creating awareness among yourself, maintaining a balance and controlling your mind. Through Meditation, the mind can be freed from all kinds of ill thoughts, and be refreshed. Meditation can look very different depending on the style and individual practicing. But generally, it…
Beautiful skin is the result of your whole body being healthy from living in harmony with nature, practicing nourishing habits, and eating wholesome foods. We can determine a great deal about our health just by looking at the skin on our face. In addition to a healthy lifestyle and diet,…
In Ayurveda, pregnancy is viewed as a very special and spiritual time in a woman's life. It is often reported that a pregnant woman's aura is particularly luminous and golden -- this is Ayurveda's explanation for that intangible "pregnancy glow” we hear about! However, expecting mothers may not have moist,…