There is a lot of research that says coffee can help burn fat. But there’s also research that shows caffeine can artificially spike cortisol levels, especially when consumed in excess or by someone who’s sensitive to it – hello, my Pitta & Vata friends! When cortisol stays elevated, it can
High protein diets are hot right now, but are they right for you? Protein is the *it* word right now in many of my consultations. High protein recipes are super trendy, and I get a lot of clients asking how this fits into Ayurveda. The Ayurvedic take on protein: In
If you’re not losing weight around your Vata region (abdomen and thighs) despite cutting calories and increasing movement…there’s a reason! SO many clients come to me feeling exhausted by this rhetoric. I know you’ve heard it before: Calories in < calories out = weight loss. If only weight loss was
But first, a note on how Ayurveda thinks about Menopause. Menopause has been framed as a loss in our culture—loss of youth, fertility, vitality. And because of that, so many women brace themselves for the worst: hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, exhaustion, anxiety, and changes that feel out of
Over-the-counter medications can offer quick relief… But some OTC medications have negative side effects associated with long-term use. So, check out this list of my favorite swaps I use from my own herbal medicine cabinet. Before you dive into the list… I highly recommend working with an Ayurvedic practitioner to
This is a question I hear often from clients. Especially those who work in an office and want to start bringing healthier lunches to work. It is true that fresh food has the most prana, or life force energy. The longer food sits (even in the fridge), the less prana
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