2 Shots Espresso + 1 Gallon Green Juice + 1 Posse
Transparency and Confessions. People always ask me how I ease into detox mode. I have gone into this in the past, but I haven’t always been ready to give you all the nitty-gritty details. Now I am. I’m ready to get real with you. Instead of just telling you what YOU should do, I’m going […]
The Truth about Turmeric with Dr. Shivani Gupta
Dr. Shivani Gupta and I have a wonderful podcast for you today on herbs, spices, and their healing properties. We get deep into the benefits of Turmeric and its’ active ingredient, Curcumin. Did you know that Turmeric not only helps fight inflammation in the body, but is also an antioxidant, supports the immune system, helps […]
Boutique, Hand-Crafted, Designer Fermented Foods
Truth be told, I messed up my intestinal flora. I know it happens. But it really doesn’t “happen.” I caused a series of events that allowed dysbiosis “to happen.” This series of events knocked out my good intestinal flora. But since this blog post is a recipe, I’ll spare you the details. Here’s the keyword […]
A Super Healthy School Year: Ayurvedic Tips for Kids + Parents with Dr. John Douillard
Dr. John Douillard is an Ayurvedic wellness pro and father of six kids. On this special back to school episode he shares the inside scoop on how he parents in the fall and winter. You’ll get tips for babies through college kids in this episode. Not to mention everything he says is applicable to adults. […]
Golden Milk
MY PREFERRED NIGHTCAP! Golden milk has officially become my favorite nightcap as the weather gets colder and the nights get longer here in DC. It’s one of those delicious treats that taste almost sinful, yet so good for you. I like to end my day with a warm cup of golden milk made with my […]
Chocolate + Ayurveda: the inside scoop
In this interview I talk to Justin Polgar of Yes Cacao! about: How chocolate become his educational art project. Why chocolate is well suited as an herb delivery mechanism (anupana) The difference between what you’re eating and his chocolate What WILD chocolate is all about What we mention in this Episode Why Justin is more […]
How to Prevent a Cold
Did you know getting colds is optional? Most parents I know assume that getting colds is part of normal childhood terrain. And it is normal, in terms of common, but it’s not normal in terms of healthy. Colds occur with an unhealthy lymph system or an depleted immune system. Your child’s body is communicating through signs and symptoms exactly what is going on inside. If you know how to read the signs, you know how to prevent a cold. If you don’t… a little snot turns into a lingering cough or a gooey cold or maybe even mononucleosis come next March.