Not all coughs are the same. A dry cough, wet cough, or inflamed chest each tell a different story about what your body needs. In this new blog, I share how I recognized my own early symptoms, what Ayurveda teaches about respiratory patterns, and how to support your lungs naturally as we transition toward spring.

There are certain Ayurvedic practices that come easily — warm meals, sipping hot water, daily movement, self-massage — and then there are others that, for whatever reason, feel harder to incorporate into daily life. For me, nasya oil was one of those practices. I knew the benefits. I taught the benefits. I understood its importance in Ayurveda. And yet… it was the one ritual I consistently struggled to make a habit. The oils I had tried in the past felt heavy, sometimes irrit

Travel is inherently Vata-aggravating — and living in the Northeast during fall and winter only amplifies that truth. Arrival into the city — a moment of transition where movement, stimulation, and awareness meet. Movement, irregular schedules, disrupted routines, cold, wind, dryness, and constant sensory input all increase Vata. Add in travel — especially to a place like New York City — and the nervous system is asked to process stimulation at every level: sound, light, smel

An Ayurvedic follow-up grounded in simplicity, consistency, and lived experience. When I first shared my experience with what I now call the "Honey Trick,"  the focus was simple: Bacopa (Brahmi)  taken with raw honey. That original article explored the ancient synergy between these two ingredients and how they supported my mental clarity. Since then, that post has reached nearly 1,000 readers! This tells me that so many of you are looking for what I was: a way to find focus w

Breathing in the herbal steam helps deliver the volatile oils of Tulsi and Cardamom directly to the respiratory mucosa—an ancient Ayurvedic practice that aligns with modern aromatic therapy. Cold and flu season has officially arrived. As the temperatures drop and the air becomes drier, our bodies undergo a significant physiological shift. In Ayurveda, seasonal transitions are considered "vulnerable" times—not because we are inherently weak, but because the body is reallocatin

A quiet, grounded space to rest, receive, and be cared for. When life feels overwhelming and your body and mind seem out of sync, there is a gentle, nurturing practice I return to again and again—one that invites calm, balance, and a sense of coming home to yourself. Rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom yet profoundly relevant today, Abhyanga  is a traditional oil massage ritual that supports deep healing and restoration. More than self-care, it is an act of self-connection—a w

Grounding into strength and balance — the hips become our teachers during menopause. There are moments in the menopausal transition when the body speaks so clearly, so loudly, that you can no longer pretend you didn’t hear it. For me, one of those moments came as a deep ache in my right hip—sharp at times, tender at others, and undeniably persistent. At first, I brushed it off as overuse, a long day at the farm, or simply “getting older.” But the more I listened, the more I r

In Ayurveda, food combining plays a powerful role in digestive health and hormone balance. I share this with compassion—because I’ve lived it too, and I know how deeply food can shape how we feel. But post-Thanksgiving might be the best  moment to understand how food combinations affect digestion, because our bodies often feel the consequences loud and clear. Over the course of a few holiday meals, many of us eat dozens of foods: multiple leftovers, extra desserts, a little m

The Hook and the Pivot: Beyond the Quick Fix For most of my life, I've struggled with chronic brain fog , a terrible memory, and difficulty concentrating. It often felt like my brain was running through a thick soup. I’ve tried countless supplements, but nothing really stuck. Then, I saw a salesy online video touting a "magic pill" made from two incredibly common ingredients: Bacopa and Honey. While the video itself was classic over-the-top marketing, it sparked an idea roote

The clocks fell back this weekend, and with that small shift, nature reminds us once again that time—and life—move in cycles . While many dread the darker evenings or disrupted sleep, Ayurveda  invites us to embrace this transition as an opportunity to realign with the natural rhythm of the season. Finding our rhythm.  A clear path forward, grounded in the seasonal beauty, represents the stability dinacharya  brings when the clocks shift. The Wisdom of Rhythm and the Circadia

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