Dinacharya: Daily Routines

When we were learning to treat patients in my early years of Ayurveda school, we first learned dinacharya (daily routines). I remember thinking, “But when can I get to making all the magical herbal concoctions?!” (Because: herb! 😍 🌱)   Years later,...

Ayurveda + Your Immune System: Digestion + Plant-Based Diet [Video 7]

  HABIT TIP #5: Plant-Based Diet How: Focus on a plants as the foundation of our diet, even if you still eat meat and dairy. Why: Plant-based diet is about connection, abundance and gratitude. Nature is ALWAYS trying to nourish you. Eating a plant-based diet...

Ayurveda + Your Immune System: Digestion + Mindful Eating [Video 6]

  HABIT TIP #4: Eat Mindfully How: Take time to sit with your meals without distraction from phone, TV, work, eating on the run. Why: When you’re stimulating your senses with other input, such as your phone, TV, work, eating while driving, or in stressed...

Ayurveda + Your Immune System: Digestion + Snacking [Video 5]

  HABIT TIP #3: Avoid Snacking How: Allow at least 3 hours between meals (ideally 4-6 hours). Avoid snacking between meals. Why: In order for your digestive fire (agni) to be strong and able to fully digest the food you take in, you need to give it space to do...