If takra had a tagline, it would be: Lighten your yogurt, digest more, make your tummy feel good. So maybe there’s a reason I don’t write for commercials, but I can attest to the many benefits of takra on my own digestion and I’ve seen it work wonders for patients. Takra, also called buttermilk, helps increase… Continue reading One Drink to Improve Digestion and Heal Illness in Your Gut
In computer programming, a hack refers to a clever bit of programming that solves a problem. In Ayurveda, there are also hacks (though I don’t think the original sages who wrote the Ayurvedic texts had this term in mind). Since I began studying Ayurveda, I’ve come to learn countless simple tweaks to diet and lifestyle… Continue reading Ayurvedic Hacks: Two Simple Remedies for Digestive Health
Many diets are crafted with a one-size-fits-all approach, but an Ayurvedic diet is customized for each person based on their constitution, the season, time of day, and any imbalance. If your diet is making you uncomfortable, try keeping track using a food journal where you write down each meal (and snacks), what you ate, the… Continue reading How to Find the Healthiest Diet for You