Ayurveda

The ancient medical system of India and the sister science of Yoga. Based on the Doshas, Ayurveda looks to Nature for the ultimate path to wellness.

Pleasure and Pain

I’m so sorry to have to do this to you. I didn’t think it would ever come to this. But, I’m going to give you the straight poop. We’ve been up the creek without a paddle lately (yes, THAT creek). My two-year-old just went through a bought of constipation. No, I will not be describing… Read More

What Is The Light?

What is the light That you have Shining all around you? Is it chemically derived?  – The Flaming Lips “I grew up in the middle of nowhere,” I like to say. “Twelve miles to the nearest gas station.” And one of the things I like about visiting where I grew up is the complete absence… Read More

Snake Oil

There’s an artist here in town with just gobs of tattoos all over, including her lovely face, which is quite startling when you first see her if facial tats aren’t a thing at your particular locale. I cannot IMAGINE how many times she’s been asked, “are those real?” Anyway, I’m kind of obsessed with her… Read More

Bitter is Better

When you imagine what bitters taste like, do you recoil with disgust as you remember those past-their-prime greens still sitting in your fridge or the only thing you hate about dark chocolate? Most of us don’t favor the bitter taste on its own, but it has long been known to be one of the most important flavors around…. Read More