What is Tongue Scraping? Tongue scraping, known as Jihwa Prakshalana, is an ancient Ayurvedic practice which traditionally uses a slightly rounded tool made from copper, silver, gold, or stainless steel (Here are two we love!). It has been used to scrape off build up of bacteria, dead cells, fungi and toxins formed on the tongue [...]
Why should I try Oil Pulling? Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic technique which dates back over 5000 years. Oil pulling has the potential to benefit many ailments from gum disease, halitosis, asthma, constipation, migraine, arthritis, acne and others. Oil pulling isn’t just some ancient practice but rather it has been backed by good [...]
Oatmeal Banana Cookies Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons coconut oil 1-2 T maple syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 large ripe banana, mashed 1 1/4 cups almond flour 2 cups gluten free old fashioned oats, rolled 1 cup walnuts and/or organic dairy free dark chocolate chips Instructions: In a large mixing [...]
Asparagine-Rich Asparagus Soup Serves 4-5 INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons of Ghee or Coconut Oil 2 cups chopped yellow onions (about 4 large onions) 1 quarts bone broth 1 pounds asparagus Himalayan Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS 1. Melt the ghee or coconut oil n a large pot over [...]
Slow cooker Anti Inflammatory Coconut Chicken Curry Directions 1. Peel and chop onion, carrots, and sweet potato. Finely dice garlic, chop bell peppers, and cut chicken into small strips. 2. Add onion, carrots and beans to your slow cooker; add in garlic and peppers, then place chicken on top. 3. In a bowl, whisk together tomato [...]
Four Corner Roasted Vegetables Tray Ingredients: 2 small sweet potatoes 1 small zucchini 1 small yellow squash 1 cup Brussels sprouts, chopped in half 1 head of cauliflower 2 tbsp Coconut Oil or Avocado For Curry Seasoning: 2 tsp curry powder ½ tsp of garlic Cajun Seasoning: 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp garlic [...]
Dr V’s Gut Healing Bone Broth INGREDIENTS 2 pounds of soup bones 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with the mother 4 Carrots, chopped 1 Celery stalks, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove chopped 1 bay leaf 1 bunch cilantro or 2 tsp dried cilantro 1 tsp of Italian seasonings 2 [...]
Dr. V’s Ayurvedic Detox Tea Boil 4-5 cups of water in the morning. Add 1/4 tsp of the following seeds to the water and continue to let steep for at least ten minutes with the lid on. Whole organic cumin seeds Whole organic coriander seeds Whole organic fennel seeds [...]