Ayurvedic Winter Food List

What are Bach Flower remedies? Bach flower remedies, dilutions of flower material developed by Edward Bach, are remedies intended for emotional  and spiritual conditions, including depression, anxiety, insomnia or stress. They are safe for both adults, children and pets. The remedies contain a small amount of flower material in a 50:50solution of water and brandy….

Eating with the seasons is a fundamental principle of Ayurveda. Welcome to spring! I’ve been enamored by the sounds of the birds and geese and the vibrant colors that are appearing. I have noticed my appetite has changed from the heavy needs of the winter to wanting lighter and more chlorophyll rich foods like dark…

Dear friends,   Season’s Greetings! The holiday season is upon us. This year flew. Stores are filled with glitzy decorations and an abundance of gifts to purchase. From makeup to kitchen gadgets,clothes, cars, jewelry and shoes, the signs of shopping for the holiday season are everywhere! The overstimulation due to increased traffic, loud sounds, bright lights…

Dear friends, Welcome to my weekly blog! Both yoga and Ayurveda stem forth from ancient texts called the Vedas. They are known as sister sciences as you can hardly do one fully without the other. Yoga is known to strengthen the physical body while Ayurveda is the healing side; both support each other. Just as…

During winter it is natural for the body to put on weight. About five pounds is quite common. Just like nature is dormant and cultivating energy within to bloom in Spring, so too the body accumulates fat  both for the immune system and the hormones.  If you are concerned with weight gain try eating your…

The age old truth “you are what you eat” became “you are what you absorb”. Meaning what you digest and absorb as nutrients into your bloodstream and convert to nutrition is key. However when we look more carefully at our food system today we find staggering information of the mismanagement of our soil and intensive…