Ancient Wisdom Meets the Science of Gluten
Average Reading Time: 6 minutes and 36 seconds As the war against gluten rages on, I continue my attempt to be a voice of logic. I want to present a case based on logic, modern science and ancient wisdom that, just maybe, the anti-gluten movement may have jumped the gun. […]
Carrageenan: Toxic or Not?
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 43 seconds On first inspection, the food additive called carrageenan seems quite harmless. Derived from the edible red seaweed (Chondrus crispus) or Irish or Carrageen Moss, it has been used for some 600 years as a thickening agent for foods. Today, it is a […]
You are WHEN you Eat: Maximize your Nutrient Absorption
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 13 seconds According to Ayurveda, meals should be larger in the middle of the day and smaller in the evening. Both modern science and ancient wisdom support this theory and the health benefits that come from eating a big lunch and a light dinner. […]
Episode 18: Nature’s New Year – Spring’s Prescription for Perfect Health
Date: Monday, March 9th Time: 5:30pm MT (4:30pm Pacific, 6:30pm Central, 7:30 Eastern) Register here to receive reminder emails for the live event! Each spring, nature makes dramatic shifts as part of its New Year strategy for optimal health of all beings. After a long winter of a diet rich in […]
Epic Ayurvedic Cough Syrup
Average Reading Time: 5 minutes and 39 seconds Perhaps the most irritating and lingering part of being “under the weather” is a nagging cough. You are on your way back to feeling your old self, but then without warning you can’t stop coughing. The spell can strain muscles and even […]
The Wisdom of Siestas
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 9 seconds During my Ayurvedic training in India, I remember eating a very large lunch with my instructor. We were at a conference and I knew if I went back into the hall I would fall asleep in my chair. I told my instructor […]
Become the Source of Love
Average Reading Time: 1 minute and 58 seconds This Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to taste the magic of true love, Ayurveda style. Most of us choose gifts commensurate with what we believe our recipients deserve. If they have been awesome lately, we go out of our way and […]
Tea for your Psychic Bugs: A Slippery Elm Prebiotic Tea Formula
Average Reading Time: 6 minutes and 52 seconds The relationship between the microbes in the gut and one’s mental and emotional state of mind is called the gut-brain axis. New studies suggest that both good and bad intestinal bugs can play a major role in the function of digestion, the […]