Do you have inflamed skin? No matter what you do, you can never calm it down? If the answer is yes, then you might have pitta skin. Pitta skin is typically sensitive, warm, and often experiences redness or inflammation. This leads to numerous skin problems, often, in large part, due to an unbalanced pitta. Spicy [...]
Yoga has many benefits for the mind, body, and soul. There are many different poses (called "asanas") that help with all of these. One common asana is Downward Dog, also known as Adho Mukha Svanasana. This stretch targets and benefits hamstrings, calves, shoulders, arms, and the back. Other common poses include Warrior I (Virabhadrasana [...]
Feeding the Gut Microbiome… Functional Ayurveda™ MD Style! Homemade Yogurt, Buttermilk, Chaas, and Lassi In every culture, nourishing the gut microbiome is extremely important as it helps your immunity, nutrition, absorption of B12 (think: energy!!), conversion of Vitamin K (for important functions like blood clotting, bone health, heart health, and much more!), and so much [...]
Ayurveda, or Ayurvedic Medicine, is a core tool we use to help people heal here at our Integrative Health Clinic in New Jersey. For many new patients at our practice it's totally new to them and they have a lot of questions. Some common questions that we get from patients first learning about Ayurveda are: [...]
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 [...]
What is Oil Pulling? Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic technique which dates back over 5000 years where oil is swished (pulled) in the mouth to cleanse and remove toxins. Oil pulling has the potential to benefit many ailments from gum disease halitosis asthma constipation migraine arthritis acne and more. Oil pulling isn’t just some [...]
Oatmeal Banana Cookies In the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda—a 5,000-year-old holistic healing system from India that balances body and mind in various ways including conscious food choices—every ingredient serves a purpose beyond mere taste. These oatmeal banana cookies embody this philosophy perfectly, with each component offering specific benefits: ripe bananas provide natural sweetness that calms [...]
Asparagine-Rich Asparagus Soup Serves 4-5 Embrace the essence of spring with a velvety Asparagine-Rich Asparagus Soup that celebrates one of nature's most nutritious vegetables. Asparagus stands as a powerhouse of wellness, boasting exceptional levels of asparagine—an important amino acid. What is Asparagine? Asparagine—an amino acid that acts as a natural diuretic, supporting kidney function and helping [...]
Slow cooker Anti Inflammatory Coconut Chicken Curry In the fast-paced rhythm of modern life, where inflammation has become a common underpinning of many health challenges, turning to your kitchen for healing can be both empowering and delicious. This Slow Cooker Anti-Inflammatory Coconut Chicken Curry brings together ancient wisdom and contemporary convenience, featuring a thoughtful combination [...]
Four Corner Roasted Vegetables Tray Discover the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda through a modern culinary masterpiece—the Four Corner Roasted Vegetables Tray. This brilliant recipe harmonizes the six Ayurvedic tastes (sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent) through its thoughtful combination of root vegetables, cruciferous offerings, and squash varieties. Sweet potatoes provide grounding earth energy that [...]