Traditionally, mid-February is a time when Ayurveda recommends taking actions to avoid spring allergies, colds and flus. Here are some helpful tips for boosting immunity and staying healthy. According to Ayurveda our bodies are more susceptible to health problems when the seasons are changing. This is because our body functions differently in each season. For…

Ayurveda often connects joint pain to Vata dosha. While other factors contribute to the development of arthritis and joint pain, an imbalance in Vata dosha is almost always involved. For this reason, one of the most important Ayurvedic recommendations for those who are dealing with arthritis is regularity in one’s daily routine: eating at the…

Barley is a wonderful grain to begin working into your diet during the late winter months. As we transition from the cold, dry Vata days of early winter to the cold, wet Kapha days of late winter and early spring, our attention should be on shifting our diet to Kapha-reducing foods. Favoring astringent, spicy and…

The Power of Pepper and Turmeric Let’s explore the time-tested wisdom of Ayurveda and the remarkable health benefits of two powerful spices: black pepper and turmeric. These culinary treasures not only ignite the flavor of your dishes but also offer a myriad of benefits for your heart and brain wellness. And you can unlock the…

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…

Here’s the simplest step to improve health: Drink hot water throughout the day. Ayurveda considers the removal of toxins and impurities from the body — and the prevention of their build-up in the first place — to be a key element in staying healthy. Sipping hot water can reduce impurities; Ayurveda refers to impurities as…

The holiday season is over and so is the parade of celebrations and get-togethers with their enticing treats. How many New Year’s Resolutions lists have “Weight loss” (or “Improve diet” or “Cut out sugar and carbs”) near the top? Luckily for the diet-inclined, the ancient science of Ayurveda offers some simple tips that can help…

The change from Vata season to Kapha season is not as clear as the change from Kapha to Pitta, or Pitta to Vata. Both Vata and Kapha are characterized by cold. When the dry cold of fall and early winter transforms into a wetter cold, this heralds the switch of seasons. Often this change occurs…

Ayurveda has several recommendations for improving your overall health by prioritizing your bedtime. While Ayurvedic sleep wisdom is often briefly discussed, we believe that a comprehensive understanding can unlock profound benefits for your overall well-being. Here are four aspects of Ayurvedic sleep wisdom that can help you achieve a healthy mind and body. Set a…

Driving through your neighborhood these days, you may notice people preparing their homes and yards for winter. This alertness to preparing for the change of seasons also needs to extend to our own physiologies. As we head into the fall season, it is very important to start taking measures to pacify Vata dosha. Vata controls…