Understanding thyroid issues
Thyroid issues are among the most common problems seen in clinical practice, and by some measures, is approaching epidemic levels. In part this phenomena is…
Should Kratom be banned?
Recently the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public statement concerning the “deadly risks” associated with the ingestion of a herb commonly referred…
The benefits of Ashwagandha
As Ayurveda becomes increasingly popular in North America, it seems inevitable that many will become aware of some of its more important remedies. And among…
Summertime & the livin’ is easy
For most people living in northern latitudes, summer is a time to really get the most out of life. With the bright sun it’s easy…
Ayurveda Overseas Study Program
One of my greatest passions in life is the search for wisdom, and it is for this reason I have been drawn to Ayurveda for…
Shilajit: a remedy for all times
One of the emerging health food trends to hit the Western world is the consumption of Shilajit, a curious resin found exuding from the steep…
The graduated diet
The ‘graduated diet’, or sansarjana krama in Sanskrit, is a measure utilized in Ayurveda to rekindle the digestive fire (agni). It is used for the…
Some of our teachers in Nepal
We’ve just finished compiling a short video introducing some of the many lovely teachers and people we met during our time in Nepal. There’s still…
Anemia in women
The fall semester of 2016 marks our fifth year at the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine. To mark the start of our upcoming semester, we…