For those of us who live in northern climates, by the end of January and beginning of February the accumulation of Vata dosa in our physiology is at its peak. Months of cold, dry, windy weather result in an increase of those same qualities in our bodies: dryness, coolness, movement and quickness. When Vata becomes…

According to Ayurveda, good digestion is the key to good health. When one’s digestion has been compromised, a light diet is often recommended to help to get out digestive “fire” back to strength. Recently someone expressed concern about adopting this light diet. His concern was that he did not want to lose weight or increase…

One of the top recommendations that is given to guests at The Raj Ayurveda Health Spa is to add daily oil massage to their daily routine when they return home. The effects of daily Ayurveda oil massage (recommended before bathing in the morning) are multifold: Not only will a morning oil massage help pull toxins…

When you sit down to eat, slowly savoring the blends of spices and sauces in your freshly cooked meal, instantaneous messages from your taste buds prepare your stomach for digestion. Tasting and smelling food triggers our salivary glands and digestive “juices”. Without them, our stomachs wouldn’t be ready for food, and we’d have trouble digesting…

Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common cause of dementia, a brain disorder affecting the parts of the brain controlling thought, memory and language. About 4.5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s and the number of cases are expected to quadruple by 2050. Ayurveda, the original health science of India, offers much needed knowledge on how to…

From an Ayurvedic perspective, kids are inherently healthy. Why, then, do we think that colds, fevers, allergies, earaches and sore throats are a natural part of childhood? The traditional medical view is that kids get sick with colds, flu and other common illness because their immune system is untested and they have not previously been…

  At The Raj ,we offer an integrated approach to health that includes purification treatments (Panchakarma), the Transcendental Meditation program, Yoga, and individualized diet, lifestyle, and herbal recommendations. A breakthrough DNA study sheds new light on why this unique, customized, and holistic approach to health has seen such remarkable results in the lessening and abatement…

September is an especially important time of the year for those who suffer from hay fever. You can more fully enjoy the crisp, clear days of the new season by taking some simple steps now to address the Pitta imbalances and impurities that may have accumulated throughout the summer. It is important to appreciate the huge…