Ayurvedic Tools for Maintaining Balance Through Autumn

We are halfway through Autumn and the days are getting cooler while the leaves are starting to fall from the trees. You many be noticing that things are changing within your own inner environment as well as the energetic nature of this season is so different from that of summer. According to the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda the autumn season is characterized by Vata dosha, which means, “that which moves things”.

Fall Cleansing

It's time for fall cleaning in my household. Every spring and fall I do a major cleaning and organizing of everything in the house. I get rid of anything that is not necessary or isn't being used, and I clean every corner and cupboard. I know it's time to do it again because I feel like I can't get on to any new projects until I clear out the clutter from the last four busy months of summer activity.

Staying Cool & Calm for Summer with Ayurveda

Ayurveda as a science can be very complex, especially when you get to the level of being an Ayurvedic doctor that treats disease and dispenses herbal medicine. But what I love most about this ancient science is it's focus on kitchen wisdom and the use of common sense daily and seasonal routines as a way of preventing imbalance.