The menstrual cycle
The menstrual cycle – how it works according to Ayurveda According to Ayurveda, the menstrual cycle follows the seasons. spring, winter and summer. In Sanskrit, the menstrual cycle is translated from two words, namely “rtu“, which means season and “arthava“which means menstrual blood. The different doshas, namely vata, pitta and kapha, characterize the different phases […]
Kitchari recipe
Simple Kitchari to reset your digestion A simple kitchari is a very good dish or recipe to reset your digestion and improve your gut health naturally. It is easy to make, and you only need a thermos to keep your kitchari warm if you prepare in advance. The simple kitchari consist of a balanced amount […]
Ayurvedic pizza
Ayurvedic pizza – a Vata grounding pizza recipe Ayurvedic cooking Ayurvedic cooking is still something I try to figure out myself. I can’t say I have mastered it, but I am integrating it in my daily cooking, and I am still learning. I hope to inspire you too to try new foods, spices, and recipes. […]
Kapha Dosha – how to obtain balance
UNDERSTANDING KAPHA: HOW TO BALANCE KAPHA DOSHA THROUGH DIET AND ROUTINES We live in a Vata dominant time where we are more and more occupied with social media, easy access to travel the world, a fast-paced life in cities, a fully scheduled day with work and activities for oneself and the kids. After leaving Vata […]
Gut health from an ayurvedic point of view
Intestinal health from an ayurvedic point of view According to Ayurveda the organ systems, organs, tissues, cells, and biomolecules work together to accomplish the complex goal of digesting the food you eat. The five elements, namely ether, air, fire, water and earth are influenced by the three doshas that in turn form the seven body […]
Circadian rhythm
4 routines to live in harmony with your circadian rhythm The concept of Ayurveda can be applied as a lifestyle, a way of living with and in tune with nature. We are part of it. We are not seperate from it. The ultimate goal is to establish the right rhythm in life. And in my […]
Candida – cause & treatment from an ayurvedic perspective
There are beneficial and harmful bacterias in our intestinal tract. The good bacterias are lactic acid bacterias such as Lactobacillus and Bifidus that are part of a normal intestinal flora and are involved in both digestion and immunity. They are found naturally in the diet we eat. The yeast and parasites are not harmful in […]
Ginger appetizer for better digestion
Having a slow or even poor digestion? Feeling heavy after a meal? Not feeling hungry at all? Besides chewing thoroughly, at least 20 times per bite, a good routine before your meal is a ginger appetizer. Fresh ginger has pungeant and heating qualities and in moderation is balancing for all doshas and initiates the […]
How to make ghee at home
Ghee – Ayurvedic cooking is unthinkable without ghee. What is it and why is it so healthy? Ghee is clarified butter, meaning that you seperate the oil from the milky part by heating up butter. Preferably you should use unsalted butter and if possible from grass-feeding and happy cows. I have not found organic and […]
Tongue scraping – a simple ayurveda morning routine
Today’s blog is about tongue scraping, one of ayurveda’s best morning routines to do. In general I recommend 3 easy-to-do morning routines for a healthy and fresh start into your day! Tongue scraping Neti cleansing Oil pulling First thing in the morning you rinse your mouth with warm water. Look at your tongue in the […]