by Eyton Shalom | Apr 23, 2016 | Ayurveda, Ayurveda Articles
The Benefits of Triphala Triphala literally means “three fruits.” It is made from equal amounts of three powerful Ayurvedic herbs. These three herbs are called Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki in Sanskrit, the language of Ayurveda and the Vedic classics...
by Eyton Shalom | Apr 1, 2016 | Acupuncture Articles, Ayurveda, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Conditions Treated, Dosha, Pitta, Vata, Woman's Health
In Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda Menopause Natural Treatment begins with the premise that menopause, and andropause, like puberty, like the transitions that occurs around ages 2, 5, and 36, are just that, transitions, not diseases. We get symptoms because of the wild...
by Eyton Shalom | Jan 7, 2016 | Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Recipes, Dietary & Nutritional Counseling, Eating with the Seasons, Eating with the Seasons Recipes
Ayurvedic Winter Spice Churna are “masalas” (spice mixtures) used to boost immunity by improving digestion and stimulating Agni digestive fire. They are used year round, but can be especially good in Winter and also for Ama/toxin accumulation. They can be...
by Eyton Shalom | Dec 22, 2015 | Ayurveda, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Living with the Seasons in Chinese Medicine, Wellness
Winter and Sleep in Chinese Medicine: Kidney Qi Its Winter. Classical Chinese Medicine has this to say about it. “Go to sleep early, but get up LATE, after the sun has risen.” Makes total sense because as an animal you don’t want to waste your...
by Eyton Shalom | Jul 13, 2015 | Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Recipes, Dietary & Nutritional Counseling, Dosha, Eating with the Seasons, Eating with the Seasons Recipes
Cold Cucumber Avocado Yogurt Soup for Summer: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha Ingredients 2 cups chopped cucumber, peeled if non-organic 1 cup avocado 1.5 cups plain yoghurt or kefir 1-2 tbsp fresh bell pepper 3-4 tbps fresh cilantro Salt and White Pepper to...
by Eyton Shalom | Jun 24, 2015 | Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Recipes, Dietary & Nutritional Counseling, Dosha, Eating with the Seasons, Eating with the Seasons Recipes, Green Living, Spices, Vata
Smoothies for Vata Dosha–Part One A reader had this comment recently about Smoothies for Vata Dosha, after reading this article about Raw Veggies or Salad for a Vatta Dominant Person. Are Smoothies Better than Juicing for Vata Dosha? “I see that the key...