Understanding Headaches: A Holistic Approach
Headaches are a common yet complex issue that can significantly impact our daily lives. From a natural health perspective, understanding the underlying causes of headaches…
Category: Ayurveda
Ayurveda and psychedelics
There is something of a psychedelic revolution taking place in medicine, hot on the heels of cannabis legalization in many jurisdictions. Professionals in almost every…
Spring can really hang you up…
[pictured above, an alder (Alnus rubra) male catkin that releases pollen] It’s officially Spring and many of you may be witnessing what some refer to…
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…
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…
Healthy travel tips
Ok, video blog – maybe a new thing? I guess it depends on feedback! Someone asks “I’m wondering if you’ve ever addressed the topic of…
Āyurveda, diet, and psychosis
After my recent post on Vegetarianism and Ayurveda, I received a question from a reader, who was curious about why I said that in Āyurveda, there…