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Stay Grounded Oily, heavy and sweet, 'Paleo Pumpkin Ginger Cookies' ground the nervous system and can help ward off frenetic feelings throughout the day. Keep a batch at hand in the workplace to help you avoid processed treats,...
Ever reach for dried ginger as a quick replacement for the fresh root and assume it's an apt substitute? Ginger is ginger, right? Actually, not at all. Dried ginger packs a...
Churnas and chutneys are blends of spices, herbs and/or fruits that include all six Ayurvedic tastes: sweet, pungent, salty, astringent, sour & bitter. Incorporating all six tastes balances the body and satisfies the palate. Each taste has its own...
If heavy foods like cheeseburgers, burritos and ice cream trigger acid reflux, your stomach acid is probably too weak. Most acid reflux is triggered by...
From the softness of sweet potato, to the crunchiness of chickpeas, and the freshness of spring onion and citrusy sour cream, this is a recipe to delight the senses and satisfy the stomach. It is perfect for a filling yet light lunch. This delicious,...
Raw apples are sour and astringent but cooked apples are sour and sweet, making the palate and the digestive tract juicy. Cooked apples provide plenty of fiber to relieve Vata constipation. Turmeric and spices make this chutney warm.
Before Christ, there were philosophers who only looked at the sky, and nature-worshipers who only looked at the earth. He built the bridge between them, harmonizing bodily life & contemplation, transcending all division & separateness...
Moist and delicious, oatmeal pumpkin cinnamon cake satisfies and calms. Oatmeal is an adaptogen that improves stamina and warmth as it calms and lulls. As an alternative, consider this
Honey & sesame strengthen and tonify. Cinnamon warms while vanilla makes this recipe soothing. Carob provides bulk fiber and a rustic toasty background. Perfect for building strength.
Urine examination has long been an essential diagnostic tool in both Ayurveda and Greek medicine. It includes quantity, color, smell, sediment, turbidity, foaminess, and taste.
A grounding, cooling, lower belly relaxing marma located at the midpoint of the crease behind the knee.
On Halloween night, remember the world as it was before heaven came down to kiss the earth, and Christ's love began a new history. Skeletons, ghouls, and goblins express Halloween fascination with death — relics of a time before...
Get cozy this season. Rather than reach for hot cocoa, try sipping this creamy Coconut Curry & Pumpkin soup. Soups are the ideal fall food. They are warming, grounding and easy to digest. Who doesn't love something warm and sweet on a cool fall day? Warm...
This ideal Vata reducing formula is warming, relaxing, opening, and cleansing. Dashamoola calms your mind, clears the lungs, clears and tones your colon, and supports your bones.
Rich and aromatic, pistachio nuts offer a comforting satisfaction that nourishes both body and mind. Their buttery sweetness and subtle fragrance make them prized in Middle Eastern and Persian cuisines, where they adorn desserts and festive dishes alike....
Got a gassy gut? Frequent farting and flatulence isn't just embarrassing, it's also unhealthy. Prompt action is necessary. Passing gas is an important warning sign your body has weak digestion, metabolism, and compromised immunity. Gas is considered a...
Discover nature's comfort food in a warm bowl of Apple Sauce with Ginger & Ghee. Snuggling up with a blanket and applesauce is all you need to soften and sweeten your mood. Applesauce takes you back to the innocence and simplicity of childhood. Warming...
Enjoy the mellow sweetness and roasted caramel tones of this rustic thickener in hot chocolate, smoothies, and puddings. Carob offers gentle, steady energy without overstimulation. It has a light, drying finish that cleans up...
Nutmeg is the spice of stillness, offering a gentle hush to the restless mind and an embrace of comfort to the frayed nervous system. With a rich, sweet, and slightly pungent flavor, nutmeg kindles a quiet inner warmth, grounding the scattered energy of...
Like a steaming hot cup of liquid pumpkin pie, spicy pumpkin chai is warm, cozy, and colorful for the fall season and changing leaves. Almond milk adds grounding heartiness. Cooked pumpkins are soft and comforting- perfect to warm and soften a dry, windy...
Poppy seeds (Papaver somniferum) are tiny, dark, nutty-flavored seeds that are naturally heavy, unctuous, and slightly sweet. They are especially grounding for Vata and calming for Pitta, while best used in moderation for Kapha. Properly...
Buckwheat tea cakes with raspberry and orange are a dainty treat for socializing with friends. Buckwheat flour is lighter and drier than wheat flour, so that after eating this tea cake you'll feel as clear as the August skies. You and your friends will...
Autumn is a Vata season characterized by degeneration, the ending of things. By the end of October, there's no turning...
Why Nursing Matters Nursing is one of the most powerful ways to give your baby a healthy start. It nourishes your child, protects them from disease, and deepens the emotional bond between mother and baby. It even strengthens a mother's natural...
A simple morning abdominal massage—done in bed before you stand up—can jump-start gut motility, ease bloating and constipation, and set the tone for better digestion all day. What you digest becomes your blood chemistry,...
Bread is about sharing life. Autumn is a time of sharing, as people gather together to warm each other as the days get shorter and cooler. This nuturing bread recipe reminds us Thanksgiving is on its way, and the joy and celebration of the winter...
September evenings are full of stillness and the sound of crickets in the dry grass. Vegetation becomes sparse. Garden stems are leggy. Even the midday sun seems a bit darker. Evening coolness reminds us that although we wish summer could last forever,...
Are tomatoes good for you or bad for you? Good question. And one people have been asking for centuries. Ever since the Spaniards brought tomatoes to Europe, nightshades have been the subject of controversial debate. Southern Europe said yes, embracing...
The hearty warmth of rosemary olive oil is a stirring contrast to the bright and cheery essence of peach in this dashing adaption of peach sorbet. The aromatic rosemary is sharp & full of invigorating passion. It's warmth collides vividly with the...
Clear blue skies in August seem timeless and carefree, yet this month is a critical month to prepare your body for fall. The season seems to change with an August thunderstorm, rain and wind that is fantastic and quick. The storm is abruptly followed by...
Summer can be a lot like falling in love! According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, falling in love is known as an "excess heart fire," with symptoms very similar to summer time: a racing heart, spontaneous sweating, obsessive thought and madness. The...
Get EnergizedThe rainbow of colors in this fresh summer salad is a bright way to energize your day. Got the blahs? You'll perk up with one bite of crisp, peppery arugula, juicy tomatoes, and snappy summer squash. In the hot dog...
Ayurveda's classic, soothing digestive that won't aggravate heat, irritation or inflammation in the GI tract. It is the preferred digestive for Pitta body type.
Like a shaded patch of grass, this recipe relieves the body of hot summer heat. Fresh fennel gently activates this recipe, supporting easy digestion while cooling a fiery digestive tract. Although it might seem otherwise, a puree of these "bad" foods...
A rich avocado sauce accompanies crispy zucchini and zesty basil in this fun summertime favorite. Conventional Alfredo pasta simply can't stand up to the fresh vital taste of raw zucchini noodles.You'll receive all the blessings of vegetables from the...
Tart with exotic overtones of saffron, this golden hued lemonade is sure to delight guests at your next summer celebration. Saffron softens lemon's tartness, adding depth and character to this classic summer refreshment. Luxurious to your tastebuds, this...
Pitta's are going to love this recipe for its sweet, cooling and refreshing qualities. Pomegranate and watermelon both cool Pitta in the blood. Additionally, watermelon provides abundant beta carotene, improving eyesight. The astringency of...
Sour rejuvenative and anti-inflammatory. Cooling alterative and detoxicant. Astringent yet dilates capillary beds.
Potatoes are cooling and astringent. Yogurt smoothes over the dryness and roughness of astringency, making the potatoes more palatable. Cilantro directly cools high Pitta and inflammation. Cilantro, cumin, and mint help lighten up the heaviness of potato...
Have you noticed scallops (teeth marks) on the edges of your tongue? Did you wonder what that means and whether its something you should worry about? We've all heard the expression "bite your tongue," which usually means to stop...
Quench your thirst with this sparkling ruby elixir, a delightful marriage of tart summer berries and refreshing garden mint. Sweetened naturally with coconut water and kissed with cardamom, this beverage is as revitalizing as it is vibrant. Berries,...
Kids love ice-cream even when their parents eat Ayurvedically. In fact, we have a sneaking suspicion that parents love ice cream too! Banana ice-cream is much healthier than commercial ice-creams. This recipe promises to make your kids go ape. Plus,...
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
Commonly known for its ability to relieve a sunburn, aloe vera's appeal includes many other health benefits as well. The refreshing taste of Aloe vera is a soothing favorite when mixed with other fruit juices like honey dew melon or cucumber. As it...
July is prime summertime. School's out, vacation is on the horizon, the workload lightens - so many reasons to celebrate the freedom that summer invites! You will likely find yourself at more social gatherings this time of year. What better way to come...
Hot summer days can cause the skin under your eyes, in your cheeks and even around your ankles to look puffy and swollen. Summer puffiness is due to heat that causes your capillary beds to dilate, bringing the hot blood close to the surface of...
Restore comfort and ease to your day with creamy tapioca pudding. The softness of tapioca is a balm to any mental stress, to soothe and lull any anxious thoughts. Warm aromatic saffron adds a subtle elegance to this rich, luxurious dessert while sour...
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
