Hot, pitta summer begins to transition into cool autumn and bring out vata dosha. A time of transition, this change of season is a difficult time. This is a good time for a last detoxification program. [Read more…] about Embracing Autumn with Ayurveda
Having trouble slipping into sleep? Or are you waking up in the middle of the night, unable to go back to sleep? Maybe you’re one of those who find themselves in a heavy slumber when the alarm goes off in the morning, struggling to wake up. Even if restful sleep seems like a dream, Ayurveda can help. [Read more…] about Dealing with Insomnia with Ayurveda
There are four kinds of fat described in Ayurveda- ghee, oil, vasa (animal fat), and bone marrow (yup, massage with bone marrow). Ghee is the best among all fat substances and thousands of formulas for medicated ghee are described in Ayurveda for the treatment of countless illnesses, especially those of inflammation. [Read more…] about Ayurvedic Massage with Ghee
Men’s health is actually a particularly challenging area of healthcare. Men just don’t tend to present to alternative practitioners. (Or to any other practitioners, for that matter.) But their needs are just as serious and this behavior tends to put their lives and their health in greater jeopardy. [Read more…] about Men’s Health – Treating Heart Disease with Ayurveda
Don’t just settle for the same old humdrum Ayurvedic herbs. There’s a lot more where that Ashwagandha came from. [Read more…] about Beyond Ashwagandha
Ayurveda is probably the oldest continuing healing system on the planet. With a tradition going back thousands of years, Ayurveda offers a framework for understanding the body and how to best support its quest for balance. In the Ayurveda tradition of health care, mind, body and spirit are inextricably entwined. [Read more…] about Men’s Health in Ayurveda
Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera) looks like an overnight sensation but is really an ancient herb, used in Ayurveda. Sometimes named “winter cherry”, ashwagandha, a relative of tomatoes and potatoes, is the main tonic, especially for men, in the Ayurvedic herbalism, similar to ginseng in Chinese medicine. [Read more…] about Herb Profile: Ashwagandha & Ayurveda
