Spring has sprung! Ayurveda defines seasons by the dosha(s) that dominate(s) them. There are 3: vata, pitta, kapha. Dosha means "the one that goes out of balance", but to...
Spring into spring with these wellness tips
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Healthy skin do’s and don’ts
Are skin conditions due to the bacteria on your skin? In this interview with Dr. Vivek Shanbhag, we explore how strong immune function help maintain healthy skin. Dr....
Immunity with ayurveda: what is it and what can you do?
True or false? Your immune system is the defense mechanism against infections. Immunity according to ayurveda is more than that. Charak Samhita, an ancient ayurvedic text,...
Somatic expressions: stress, emotions and your body
Previously, we talked about various ways your body expresses your mind and soul. In our last installment in the series, I’m exploring somatic expressions of stress response...
How is your mind connected to the rash on your neck?
Do you ever wonder why you sometimes get a rash in the most unlikely place on your skin? Or, why a rash always comes back in the same spot? Is it a coincidence or a pattern?...
Somatic expressions: how your skin expresses your mind and soul
If you follow my blog, you’ve heard me say that your skin is part of your digestive and nervous systems, and is connected to the 7 tissues in your body. Before we dive into...
Somatic expressions: how your mind talks to your body
Do you ever wonder where expressions like pain in the neck, knot in the stomach or lump in the throat come from? Your body is a vessel for the patterns of your mind and...
The 4-letter word we should drop from our vocabulary
Do you have a word that makes you roll your eyes? I do. We often give it in response to "how are you?" Can you guess? The word is busy. These 4 letters are often worn as a...
Stay cool with these foods
Summer is the season of heat. Well, at least in the Northern hemisphere. Ayurveda associates heat with pitta dosha. When the heat in the environment is rising, your body is...