Hello, readers! It’s been several years since my last post. But I haven’t given up health, healing, on you, or this journey. You see, over those past several years I’ve been recovering from a catastrophic injury. At first, I could only lie there like one of those pill bugs I used to play with… Continue reading From here to there: the path to health
Studying Ayurveda has helped me understand the benefits of proper diet and lifestyle, but that doesn’t make me immune to the lure of delicious snacks and late nights (leading to late mornings). Ayurveda thoughtfully lays out the optimal times to eat, sleep, and exercise to maximize health and energy each day (called dinacharya). By following the flow of… Continue reading Setting a Daily Schedule, Ayurveda Style
As one of the oldest systems of medicine, Ayurveda sees the body as a microcosm of the larger macrocosm, essentially our bodies are a reflection of what’s happening outside. Staying healthy means living in harmony with nature and the seasons. Each season raises a specific dosha (sometimes two). With summer being hot, pitta increases. To counteract… Continue reading 20 Minute Recipe: Spring Pasta with Peas