Red lentils are classified as hot (ushna) and believed to stimulate digestive fire. This red lentil soup recipe embraces both healing and cooling ingredients as well as spices that enhance optimal digestion for all three doshas! It can be included in a healthy meal plan...
Plan-it Lean combines my clinical nutrition knowledge with holistic Ayurveda wisdom and techniques to create the ultimate customized healthy meal plans and personalized health care plan for you. Now is a great time to start incorporating Ayurvedic practices into your daily routine to remove toxins,...
As we transition out of Kapha (winter) season and into Pitta (Spring), now is a good time to begin your weight loss programs, reboot digestion to remove the sluggish energy of winter while preparing for a vibrant, wet 'n juicy spring. This Ayurveda-friendly Ginger Marmalade...
Fresh Mung Sprouts Mung sprouts, highly regarded in Ayurveda, are lighter and easier to digest than most beans and are widely used in restorative and cleansing dishes such as kitchadi and dal. High in antioxidants, they are a perfect addition to healthy meal plans at Plan-it...
I turn my thoughts to Panchakarma, the effects of this amazing healing modality and the gift that this gem, this find of a lifetime, has brought to me personally and to my life as a whole. I went to India 3 years ago to pursue the...
Q. I’ve heard that PanchaKarma can help one to lose weight. How does this happen, and is it necessary to diet and exercise as well? A. There are a number of reasons why PanchaKarma can assist in losing weight. There are also a number of Ayurvedic...
Q. I’ve heard detoxing with Panchakarma is GENTLE and amazing plus extremely effective! WHAT IS PANCHAKARMA AND HOW DOES IT WORK? A.Panchakarma is a 5000-year-old Ayurvedic modality of detoxifying and healing one’s body, psyche, and spirit. The treatments involve lymphatic massage with oils and powders to...
Q. What is Ayurveda and how does it compare to the healing treatment PanchaKarma? A. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that means “the science of life”. All encompassing, this science embraces healing through yoga, philosophy, aromas, body, mind consciousness, and spiritual awareness. The consciousness of all...
One of the greatest gifts that India brought to my life was my brief study of Ayurvedic medicine. The most compelling fact was in finding that the majority of Indians live a life that embraces ayurvedia - a mindful way of being one with nature,...
My decision to travel to and experience India’s customs as well as their way of life and healing was in good part serendipity. To begin with, a dear friend had retired and moved to Trivandrum (the very most Southern part of India) three years ago. ...