In Ayurveda, gut and nutritional health are foundational principles for maintain overall health and wellness. For women, following Ayurvedic dietary guidelines can be particularly beneficial for supporting reproductive health, hormonal balance, and overall well-being. Here are some of the key Ayurvedic dietary guidelines for women.
Eat a variety of whole…
Ayurvedic food combinations are designed to optimize digestion and nutrient absorption, and to promote overall health and well-being. Before we dive deeper into food combination, it is important to ground ourselves in fundamental principles on Ayurvedic nutrition, which include:
Eating according to your dosha: In Ayurveda, there are three primary…
Its officially spring, regardless of how cold or warm it maybe wherever you are, mother nature has begun its transformation process. As the winter season comes to a close and spring approaches, it's a good time to start thinking about ways to support your body's natural transition into the new…
I am frequently asked about Ama and how does one make sure to avoid its build up in the body. In Ayurveda, "ama" refers to toxic substances that accumulate in the body due to improper digestion or the intake of unhealthy substances. The concept of ama is closely related to…
Often there exists some confusion between pranayama and meditation? The difference between them can be subtle unless you dig in and understand the objective of both of these exercises. Pranayama is an ancient breath technique that originates from yogic practices in India. It involves controlling your breath in different styles…
Ayurveda regards digestion as the very cornerstone of health. Our digestive Agni (fire) is the key to our health and immunity. According to Ayurvedic principles, what, how and when you eat are all utmost importance to keep the digestive flame healthy and balanced; this includes drinking plenty of plain and…
Growing up in India, head massages were part of life. It wasn’t uncommon for my mother, or my grandma to massage my hair with herb infused oil, especially when I was stressed with school work. Ayurvedic head massage is an ancient therapeutic treatment that has been practiced in India for…
As we start the new year, a lot of us will set up some goals, embark on diets and make other lifestyle commitments. One of the ones that I see most common, often has to do with cutting fat out completely and going on cleanses. I would like to offer…
Holiday Eating – The Ayurvedic Way
It is impossible to not write about diet or food in November. With Thanksgiving officially kicking off the holiday season in North America, it is hard to not think about eating during holidays which is notorious for our routines and diets to get off…