by Kevin Afuso — As we settle into winter, the cooling, drying elements of the season begin to emerge. An excellent ingredient for keeping the body warm and balanced is sesame oil. Sesame oil is derived from sesame seeds and, ayurvedically, it has a sweet and bitter taste that is heating in its digestive action. […]
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Why we reach for certain foods
July 30, 2012
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by Dr. Meghana Thanki — We all reach for certain foods when we feel hungry, but have you ever thought about why we choose certain foods over others? One of the reasons is taste. There are six different tastes that the tongue can distinguish — sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent. These six tastes […]
The vata type
July 18, 2012
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by Dr. Meghana Thanki — Are you the type that suffers from insomnia, worries constantly, experiences constipation, has frequent spells of forgetfulness or just cannot seem to follow a routine? If yes, it is likely your vata dosha is out of balance. According to Ayurveda, the elements existent in nature, such as water, earth, fire, […]
October 13, 2012
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