Hi Everyone, You have all heard me talk about what Ayurveda considers the 2 most important criteria for maintaining health and vitality. They are: AGNI (UHG-nee) - a balanced digestive fire. OJAS (OH-jas) - our "Vigor," "Strength." or "Vitality". We need a balanced Agni to maintain Ojas. It corresponds to the modern concept of immune system resilience. The key word here is resilience because it also applies to mental and emotional resilience. When Ojas is present we experie

I'm sharing some simple teas that help detox your digestive system and reduce inflammation. These are all teas that I have made and used myself over the years. They are all simple and super effective. The best part is, you can't screw these up. Be playful with the amounts and tweak them to your liking. Ginger and Cinnamon Elixir I like to make this in batches so I can sip on it throughout the day. Sip this continuously for at least a week. It helps regulate digestion, a

We are in the thick of summer. The hot sunny days are leading us to feel the heat accumulate in our bodies. Summer is Pitta season and if you are predominantly Pitta constitution, you may be feeling overheated, or depleted by this point. Kapha constitution may also be feeling overheated. Here's a list of fruits to help cool down excess Pitta this summer. The thing to remember is to choose sweet, juicy fruits. Berries, coconut, ripe mangos, peaches, figs, melons, watermel

As, the nighttime air starts to cool off a bit, I was reminded of this Tonic that I make often. I wanted something warm and calming. This particular tonic helps me a lot during the fall and winter seasons. However, it's perfect to have all year round! It helps calm Vata dosha, and any sort of restless energy. I decided to share my super easy version of this traditional Ayurvedic tea used to promote sleep and increase Ojas. So, what the heck is Ojas and what does it have t

Drink hot water??? That's disgusting!! Are you crazy??? I can't ever do that nor do I want to!!! Ice Ice Baby!!! I'm not giving up my ice cubes for anyone! Every time, I recommend this protocol to anyone, I almost always get these responses. I get it! This sounds ridiculous and pointless. Here's a few reasons why drinking hot water is super beneficial for your gut microbiome and for your overall health: Our human body is almost 70% water! There's water in our bones, in ou

Chai means tea in Hindi, and Masala is the word used for dry spices, or spice mixture, ground into a paste or powder. This tea is a staple in India. There are many, many variations of this famous tea. It's made by boiling black tea in milk and water, adding a mixture of spices. Different regions in India, have their own variations on the spices. In most cases, Jaggery is used to sweeten the Chai. Jaggery is a natural form of sugar. It can be found at your local Indian

This is a perfect way to start the new year!

If you find water boring, try adding cucumber slices or your favorite berries, or even lavender. Be creative and mix your favorite combinations, like cucumber/mint or berries and lemon. Make your own infused water creations! Kids love this too! It's healthy and hydrating! Put your ingredients in a 1/2 gallon pitcher of fresh water, cover and let it infuse overnight. ENJOY!!! Here's a few ideas to play around with... The Spicy Sizzler: The Fruit Cooler

Veggie juice Recipe for the alkaline veggie juice ( makes 2 glasses of 16 oz) All ingredients are organic and local. 2 apples 1 thumb of fresh ginger 1/2 bunch cilantro 5 oz baby spinach 3 big carrots 5 stalks of celery 2 tbs cold pressed olive oil Process all ingredients through juicer - I use a green star, it's the best to juice grasses and leaves like cilantro. The ginger increases the digestive fire (Agni), the oil lubricates so the raw juice is also easy digestible for p