In the Western world we think of spices primarily used to make the food taste good. But it turns out that they also have healing properties, just like the herbs and foods do. They are very good at helping out one’s digestion as well. I have had many patients tell me...
Nowadays people are so busy working and trying to take care of themselves and their families that they feel they are too busy to cook food. As a result, we see them consuming raw vegetables in different ways, which while they may look healthy, actually aren’t as...
I have seen so many women through the years who did not know that they needed to do some basic cleansing of mind, body and spirit for at least one year before conceiving a child, and as a result they suffered through difficult pregnancies and/or their babies developed...
Again, I would like to show you the brilliance of my Ayurvedic mentor and teacher, Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, who was able to source hundreds of herbs for our busy practices, some of which were quite rare. Since I’m sure most of you are somewhat familiar with the more...
Taro root is a starchy vegetable which was originally cultivated in Asia but is now used in a variety of cuisines around the world. It tastes almost exactly like a white potato when cooked and is a healthier alternative than the potato, which is a nightshade vegetable...