Our everyday activities have a direct influence on our health. Dinacharya is the Sanskrit word for “daily routine.” Dina means “day” and charya means “moving” or “following,” so the phrase translates as “following the day.” Flowing with the natural rhythms and cycles of the sun, moon, and earth, and understanding their fluctuations bring us toward our healthiest, happiest and most …
Premenstrual Syndrome and Ayurveda, Part 1
I know first hand how awful premenstrual syndrome can be. I have struggled with this at different points in my life, sometimes mild, sometimes severe. Some months I was so irritable even I didn’t like being around myself and other months I looked 3 months pregnant because I was incredibly bloated. No fun! Since I am fascinated with all things …
Cinnamon in the spotlight
I will always remember the aroma of freshly harvested cinnamon. Twenty years ago I traveled through the Andaman Islands, a small archipelago between India and Thailand, and had the privilege of stopping by a cinnamon farm. Locals were harvesting the bark right before my eyes and laid it out to dry in the sun on banana leaves. The Sanskrit name …