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 [...]
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 [...]
Dr V’s Gut Healing Bone Broth Unlock the ancient healing wisdom of traditional bone broth with Dr. Vazirani's gut-restorative elixir—a liquid gold that nurtures your digestive system from within. This meticulously crafted recipe harnesses the power of collagen-rich soup bones simmered with apple cider vinegar (with the mother) to extract gut-healing amino acids that repair [...]
Dr. V’s Ayurvedic Detox Tea Immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with Dr. Vazirani’s transformative Detox Tea, a powerful blend that honors the healing tradition’s core principle of balance. This deceptively simple infusion—featuring organic cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds—creates a trifecta of digestive healing that works in harmony with your body’s natural detoxification [...]