Cholesterol myths!
Recently I have had a few people ask me if they must avoid cholesterol rich foods like eggs, meat and dairy? Will eating saturated fat and cholesterol-rich foods cause cholesterol levels to rise and make us more susceptible to heart disease? Is cholesterol the real culprit behind heart disease? Cholesterol is arguably one of the most
Detox
We all know that our immune system is our body’s defence system, it is our friend and our personal bodyguard that not only protects us against bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites but also against day to day toxins. Unfortunately, our world is full of toxins that can over tax our immune system and increase the risk
Women’s Health through an Ayurvedic lens
When we speak about “women’s health” we know that every woman goes through a series of changes during her lifetime. Female hormones play a vital role in the various physiological and emotional changes in a woman’s body. Estrogen & progesterone are the primary female hormones affecting women’s health. Besides these hormones, FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) and LH (Luteinizing
Iron Matters!
Hello friends! I am sure all of us know someone who is struggling with iron deficiency! And you must be wondering why is it so hard to get enough iron from our dietary sources? In this blog I will try to shine some light on iron! First of all, let’s see why is iron so important?
AGNI- Our Digestive fire!
Did you know? You are not just what you eat but also what you digest! Agni (The Power of Digestion & Transformation) is the very source of life! In fact, you are as healthy as your Agni! Ayurveda sees impaired Agni (weak digestion) at the root of every imbalance and disease. Without proper digestion you can’t get the
CONSTIPATION …. through an Ayurvedic Lens!
Namaste Friends! I am sure we've all experienced constipation at some point of time in life! The struggle to eliminate!! This is a very important topic as what comes out of our bodies is equally important as to what we nourish our bodies with! Regular elimination is a very important aspect in keeping our bodies cleansed! Where conventional
Ghee- The golden elixir!
All those lovely people, my Nutrition & Ayurveda students, who know me personally would remember me saying this all the time! “Ghee is my life!” I can live without food but I cannot live without Ghee! I am sure there is a smile on your face while you read this, if you are one of
KHICHARI (Ayurveda’s # 1 recommendation for a digestive reset!)
Do you experience gas and bloating quite often? Do you have difficulty having a bowel movement within an hour of waking? Do you have skin issues? Do you experience frequent headaches? Do you feel tired or lethargic throughout the day? Do you have difficulty falling asleep? If you said yes to any of the above questions…
What’s your Dosha?
Did you know, the whole universe is made up of 5 Elements ! “PANCH MAHABHUTAS” as they call in Sanskrit! EARTH, WATER, FIRE, AIR & ETHER! In Ayurveda, these 5 elements combine in pairs to form the…3 dynamic forces of interactions called DOSHAS - VATA, PITTA, KAPHA! Doshas are the primary forces behind all physiological and psychological functions in