Bloating around the tummy Breast swelling or tenderness Cellulite Cold hands and feet Fatigue and lack of mental clarity Itching skin Joint discomfort that moves around the body Occasional constipation Occasional headaches Scratchy throats Sore feet in the morning Swollen hands or feet Water retention Weak immunity Many of these symptoms are due to a congested lymphatic system. I see the lymphatic system as a process of "taking out the garbage" on a daily basis. The lymphat

Fermented foods are miso, vinegar, wine, pickles, kombucha, aged cheeses, sauerkraut and kimchi. Fermented foods increase heat in the body. The are sour and acidic. In Ayurveda these types of foods are good for people who have a weak and sluggish digestion. They help stoke the digestive fire. Those people whose digestive systems tend toward acidic, may want to avoid fermented foods altogether or consume them as strictly a medicinal part of the diet. In the Western diet,

This is a great soup for the fall and can also be used with your Fall Cleanse. This soup is great for a light supper. Serves 4 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1/3 cup diced carrot 1/4 cup shredded cabbage Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves 4 drops sesame oil 1. Combine the stock, carrot, and cabbage in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and add salt and pepper to taste. 2. Add chopped cilantro and garnish with the sesame oil, if d

In Ayurvedic Medicine, the root cause of any symptom or disease starts in our digestion. At least 80% of our immune system is in the gut. Without a healthy gut, disease is most likely eminent. The ancient text on Ayurveda states "With the purification of the body, the capacity of digestion and metabolism is enhanced, normal health is restored, all sense organs start working with vigor, old age is prevented and diseases are cured." - Charaka Samhita Ch. 16 Sutra 17-19 Ayur

Gastrointestinal problems are more common than not. The GI condition known as "leaky gut syndrome" has been gaining a lot of attention lately. It is surprising how many health conditions are a result of leaky gut syndrome. A large number of research has linked leaky gut to a number of "seemingly unrelated" health concerns and chronic disease. As more Americans are affected by poor diet choices, chronic stress, toxic overload and bacterial imbalance, leaky gut has reached

The elements and qualities of the seasons and foods are the basis for Ayurveda. Fall has the elements of air and ether which are the same elements as Vata. The qualities of fall are cool, dry, rough, windy and light. Qualities To Introduce Qualities To Reduce Warming Cold Grounding Mobile (doing to much) Moist Dry Rhythm, routine Erratic lifestyle Signs And Symptoms Of Imbalance Tastes to Favor Gas, bloating, constipation Sweet Dry skin and scalp Bitter and astringent (early