Our bodies reflect the changing seasons outside, essentially mirror what is happening in nature. In fall, dryness is abundant as leaves change color and fall off trees and grass turns brown. Our bodies tend to get dry, too, (as vata increases). There’s also heat left over from summer, so pitta is fired up. To counteract… Continue reading Autumn Eating Tips (and a Pumpkin Stew Recipe)
In Ayurveda, the diet is personalized for each person based on their constitution, imbalances, age, digestive fire, disease (or lack thereof), and also the season. When I work with patients, I assess all of those things as I create a personalized diet and lifestyle plan. There’s no one-size-fits all diet for an individual and there… Continue reading What to Eat to Stay Healthy in the Summer Heat
Not only is Vegas Sin City, but it’s also Sick City in my case. The smoke, air conditioning, windowless rooms (no I don’t do that kind of work), the stress of the work itself, shaking hands with lots of potentially sick people, and the travel to get there. In my experience, Vegas has pretty much been a… Continue reading Sin City to Sick City, Healing When You Feel Like Crap