Vata, pitta and kapha are the three doshas of the body. Doshas are the principles of nature or forces that manifest from non-material energy, laced with the intentions of consciousness. They apply to everything on the planet and in the…
Anti-nutrients – have we gone too far?
Dietary advice about avoiding so-called “anti-nutrients” abounds. Paleo? GAPS? Elimination diet? Whole 30? Ugh! Where to begin? The Ayurvedic texts give advice for proper preparation and cooking methods for every food, every body, and every condition. Why? Because the foods…
A Gluten Free Diet may be making you sick
A gluten free diet is probably doing more harm than good to your body. Peter Green, the director of Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, explains the myth surrounding gluten-free diets. Video by Tech Insider. Yes, AND… Our first observation?…
Sleep is a pillar of health!
Sleep is a pillar of health! The 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine reveals the precise mechanisms governing circadian sleep/wake cycles and the direct impact of the light of the sun. These modern understandings confirm the Ayurvedic teachings about…
Can food help control inflammatory pain?
According to Medscape reporter Pauline Anderson, the answer to the question, “Can food help control inflammatory pain?” the answer is a resounding YES. “We found that about 50% of patients in total — and also in the elderly — reported…
Pharmaceutical Origins: From Folk to Pharma, Plant Based Medicines
“These examples provide stunning reminders that folk medicine, as mythical and unscientific as it may sound to modern researchers sometimes, may be well worth a good look in the lab.” Medscape.com As Ayurvedic Practitioners, we trust herbal medicine precisely because…
Dark Leafy Greens + recipe
Dark leafy greens contain omega-3 oils, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and other nutrients that can reduce insulin imbalance, increase antioxidants, decrease inflammation and enhance nutrient intake. #eatyourgreens #foodasmedicine #delisciousfoodisdeliciousmedicine Tridoshic Mung Dal Kitchari This kitchari can be modified to suit your taste preferences…
Ethos Health in NY offers direct access to “living medicines”
Ethos Health is raising the standard of care for patients in Hudson County, NY. Dr Ron Weiss, MD established a unique wellness center in Long Valley, NJ – located on a 342 acre farm! “Ethos Health is raising the standard of…
Moon Milk – A recipe from Bon Appetit for Golden Turmeric Milk
This Recipe for Moon Milk Is Better Than Counting Sheep BY ALAINA SULLIVAN Moon Milk basically tucks you in, reads you a story, and turns off the lights. (No, it’s not a shot of whiskey.) JANUARY 24, 2017 “Drinking Moon Milk…
Ashwagandha – a panacea?
Ashwagandha as a Medicinal Herb Ashwagandha is considered to be one of the best rejuvenating agents in Ayurveda. The roots and leaves are the useful parts of the plant.8 Ashwagandha root powder is used in the treatment of rheumatic pain, inflammation of the…