Once folks understand the basics of Ayurveda, they’re usually curious about how the use of herbal formulas and supplements come into play. While herbal powders can help with some specific conditions, they are not for everyone. Think of herbs as medicine (’cause they are!) and use them only when necessary, if at all. Taking herbs… Read More
You want to know why Ayurveda is so cool to me? Because it recognizes the importance of how food should taste. Good, clean, fresh food should taste spectacular. It doesn’t need to be drenched in sauce, salt, or sugar. Whenever I think of the 6 Tastes in Ayurveda, I immediately think of the Wine Tasting… Read More
When I moved into Ben’s place a few months ago, I found a Belgian Waffler hidden in the recesses of his kitchen cabinets. He thinks it must have come with the apartment (and he’s been here for a few years so….). Anyway, I was ecstatic because I loves me some KITCHEN GADGETS!!! But after reading… Read More
Curious about Ayurveda, but don’t think you know enough to do anything yet? A great place to start is by eliminating items from your diet that are processed or manufactured. “Food products” are hardly ever fresh, are often made from low-quality ingredients, and do not supply you with optimal nutrition. Even with “vitamins added,” your… Read More
Several years ago, I watched a presentation on 20/20 that highlighted the extreme poverty of the Native American Reservations in the western U.S. It was startling to me to learn how neglected this population still is by the government that slaughtered and betrayed them. The TV special focused on the rise of childhood obesity in… Read More