Hit the reset button with a big pot of kitchari.
This is the ideal food for gently cleansing and restoring digestion. I like to give my system a reboot on Mondays to feel grounded, nourished and ready for the week ahead.
Your agni or digestive fire is present not only in the gut but in all of your cells. It is responsible for your digestion (of food and experiences) as well as the cellular intelligence.
Each of the three doshas - vata, pitta and kapha has a distinct agni type. Your type tells you about the state of your digestion and your doshas. Read on to learn about each type and how to balance yourself.
From a young age, we’re told that our periods will be painful, shameful and inconvenient. And while you’ve probably experienced PMS, cravings, bloating or cramps at some point in your life, this doesn’t always have to be the case. A healthy cycle is a sign that your body is functioning properly. So what does a healthy cycle look like? What are the signs of imbalance? And how do we gain back our power?
With references such as Tongue of the Gods and Navel of Immortality it’s easy to see the importance of ghee in the Vedic literature. Long revered as a medicinal substance in Ayurveda, ghee has many uses beyond the kitchen. So whether you’re already a ghee devotee or you’re just getting to started, grab a cozy seat and learn about this important medicinal food.
Sometimes you just need something to soak up all that sauce. And if you’re gluten free like me, then you might feel like you’re missing out on the naan party. Consider this lentil pancake your curry hero. It’s the perfect base for any sauce or toppings - savory or sweet. Enjoy alongside a curry or soup for dipping or roll it up for a quick snack.
Maybe you’ve had the experience of googling some nagging symptoms and you ended up with cyberchondria? In this day and age, we’re all webMDs and that’s not necessarily a good thing! Information is power, but there are times when you should seek out the help of a professional - like cutting your own bangs.