

Detox Dal Soup
This dal is thinner and lighter than the cool-weather version. It contains cooling spices, summer vegetables, and a good amount of lime for a refreshing, satisfying meal. It will cook up quickly to minimize stove-top time on a hot day. This detox dal soup will help to get rid of ama, unwanted toxins. To enjoy this soup in other seasons, simply swap out the seasonal spice mix and add a seasonally appropriate vegetable. 1 cup yellow split mung beans 6 cups water 1 tsp turme


You Are Not What You Eat...But What You Digest
One concept that is central to Ayurvedic medicine is the concept of Agni, or digestive fire. Imagine that there is a small fire burning within your lower stomach and small intestine. The goal is to keep this fire stoked without letting it get too big or smothering it to death. We all digest food differently. If someone drinks a raw green smoothie, for some it can be like throwing a huge wet log on top of the fire and extinguishing it. This can cause all sorts of problems in

Why Is Gluten The Cause Of So Many Digestive Issues? Part 1
As an Ayurvedic Practitioner, many of my clients are coming in and saying they are allergic to Gluten or have an intolerance to Gluten and they have stopped eating foods that contain gluten. Some of their symptoms consist of: Gas Bloating IBS Allergies Unable to focus Stomach ache Headaches Tiredness Why is this happening? Could you easily digest bread and gluten when you were younger? Is taking wheat, grains and bread which contain gluten out of our diet the answer? I don't