Vata in Winter
Let’s talk about what happens to Vata in Winter and how it relates to the qualities of the elements Air and Space, or Wind and Ether (as in etheric) that the Vata dosha is a manifestion of. Ayurveda describes the ways in which different kinds of foods,...Fresh Ginger Root Tea to Prevent Colds
Winter Ginger Tea to Prevent Colds Here is a great winter ginger tea recipe for cold weather in Winter or Late Autumn. Drinking this kind of tea regularly in cold weather will keep your internal fire burning strongly. This will help prevent colds and flu. A basic...Autumn in the Nei Jing Su Wen Chinese Medical Classic
Autumn in the Nei Jing Su Wen Chinese Medical Classic The essence of Chinese Medical Philosophy, which underpins the practice of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, is the need to live in harmony with nature, what the classics call “heaven and earth.” Heaven, because the...Using Spices in Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine to Protect Your Digestive Fire in Summer
In summer we sweat and our yang energy or heat keeps getting dispersed and exhausted. On freezing cold days you feel cold, but on boiling hot days you sweat and become exhausted. In winter in every culture people eat heavy high-calorie foods, but in summer switch to...