The Astringent Taste is called kashaya in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Air and Earth bringing the qualities cool, dry, and heavy.

Bitter Taste is called tikta in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Air and Ether bringing the qualities cool, light, and dry.

Having some supportive self-care tools while you travel is helpful for all but it's a MUST for Vata types.

When cooked with the right combination of ingredients, red lentils can make such a soft and easily digestible meal.

Pungent taste is called Katu in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Fire and Air providing the qualities of hot, dry, and light.

Nectarines are ideal for Summer. They’re so juicy and loaded with fiber providing hydration and a moisturized digestive tract.

Going to a gathering at the beach and want to bring something cool & refreshing so I put together this cooling Cucumber & Fennel Salad.

During Summer when the heat is on, everyone will experience an increase in Pitta dosha.

SALTY taste is called Lavana in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Water & Fire providing the qualities heavy, hot & oily.

Sour taste is called Amla in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Earth and Fire providing the qualities of liquid, heating, oily & light.

The SWEET taste is called Madhura in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Earth and Water providing the qualities heavy, cooling, and oily.

Each of the six Ayurvedic tastes denotes a particular biological function and energetic influence that creates changes in our system.

During Spring, we should naturally shift to lighter, more alkalizing foods and fewer calories if we’re living in sync with Nature.

In Ayurveda, performing a daily self-massage, called abhyanga, is an essential daily ritual for overall health and wellbeing.

Here is a quick little remedy for Acute Indigestion. Three easy, readily available ingredients that can help provide instant relief.

Here is a scrumptious little concoction that I created to buffer the blow to those trying to wean off of their daily cup or two of coffee.

Here is a soothing and very warming natural remedy for an acute wheezing or coughing attack that will also tend to your digestive fire.

In search of better sleep? Most people are. Sleep deprivation and low quality sleep are epidemics in our modern, fast-paced,...

If you’re dealing with a challenged digestive system in the morning and feeling a bit nauseous, there's definitely an Ayurvedic solution!

Winter welcomes in the season of earth and water, which we call Kapha in Ayurveda.