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How to make Takra: The Ayurvedic Digestive Drink for Bloating, IBS, and Gut Health
Takra is a traditional Ayurvedic digestive drink made from yogurt, water, and spices. It’s light. A little tangy. Slightly spiced. Naturally probiotic. Usually sipped after lunch — or after a heavy meal…
Why Ayurveda Loves Coriander: A Cooling Herb for Heat, Inflammation, and Digestion
At the moment, my garden is producing coriander at a rate that can only be described as… aggressive. :) Every few days I head outside to snip a handful for dinner, and somehow come back with an armful.
5 Signs Your Digestion Is Off (And What to Do About It)
Raise your hand if your tummy gets out of whack when you travel. It’s common, right? We eat at restaurants more, eat at unusual times, and usually eat a little more than we would at home….
Why Creativity Isn’t Just for Artists, Writers and Designers
For most of human history, creativity wasn’t something separate from daily life. People had to constantly adapt, solve problems, and make things with whatever was around them. They cooked….
Feeling Heavy Lately? When feeling grounded tips into stagnation
I was at a women’s group last weekend, and I noticed how often the word “heavy” came up. Heavy news. Heavy hearts. Heavy bodies. A general sense of trudging. And as we talked, I found myself thinking…
You don’t have to wait until something feels serious to care for yourself.
Imbalances don’t typically start with something dramatic or unusual. They tend to come from ordinary habits repeated consistently — and little by little, those patterns add up…
Why all bodies are good bodies
In my house, when the TV goes on, it’s often a comedy special. We love stand-up. It’s our default. We quote it all the time. And lately, I’ve noticed something…
How to stay grounded through simple food choices in times of unrest
With more steadiness as our goal, here are a few ways to think about grounding food, using what you already know how to cook…
We need to stay well: How caring for your nervous system is how you stay present — not how you check out.
You guys, these are deeply stressful times in the U.S. and globally. If you’re on the right side of history, I’m guessing one of these is your current reality: your heart is…