If herbs could talk, what would they say? As part of the Los Altos Virtual Arts and Wine Festival all October long, I’ll be hosting a special 30-minute Zoom chat. In this...
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Triphala: three little-known fruits for better health
Yesterday as I was stuffing tea bags with 3 magical fruits, I got inspired to write about triphala. Triphala means three fruits in Sanskrit because that’s what it is: the...
9 amazing benefits of ashwagandha—if you use it right
Ashwagandha is getting a lot of attention as a stress relief herb. It’s quickly becoming a trendy ingredient in mainstream formulas. But what is ashwagandha, really?...
Thank you, first responders!
When a firefighter told me how the face, lip and body butter was helping his dry hands from the constant hand-washing and gloves, I wanted to do more. And that's when it hit...
Free online classes, entertainment and learning while you’re stuck at home
Social distancing doesn’t need to mean cutting your ties to the outside world. Below you’ll find a list of awesome people and organizations that are offering free online...
7 mind-body ways to keep your immune system strong
By now, you’ve probably read a ton of articles on getting 8 hours of sleep, home-based workouts, eating lots of fruits and vegetables, washing your hands properly and social...
8 ancient health practices modern research has proven right (part 2)
Let’s dive into 4 more ayurvedic practices that have stood the test of time—and are backed by modern health research. If you missed the first 4, check them out here. 5....
8 ancient health practices that modern research has proven right (part 1)
We may not be able to explain why things work but many ancient health practices have stood the test of time. And since they cannot be explained—or explained using allopathic...
Amalaki: the ayurvedic wonder
Amalaki is an ayurvedic herb also known as amla or Indian gooseberry. For me, it was love at first sight. And my love grew stronger the more I played with it. Why is it so...