“Hi I just want to know about kulthi. Does it help you to lose weight? How long does it take to lose weight? How much can you lose weight in a month? Do you know anyone who lost weight by eating kulthi? Any information will be greatly appreciated Many Thanks Alia” Dear Alia: weight […]
Make your own Digestive SVA Spice-Mix, and Mouth-Freshener with Fennel and Ajwain Seeds
March 6, 2015 by 2 Comments
Ill-health starts with poor digestion. Eating an easy-to-digest freshly prepared meal is ideal, but sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we may end up eating something heavy, or not-so-terribly-fresh, or suiting our body’s needs. This SVA digestive spice mix is a simple and quick recipe that you can make and carry in your purse […]
What’s in your Salt?
January 20, 2015 by 4 Comments
Thousands of years ago the Vedic Rishis (enlightened sages or seers of ancient India), from which all Ayurvedic knowledge and wisdom was derived, identified and confirmed the existence of six tastes. Lavana, or salty taste is an important one, very commonly used, but the least understood. It contains a unique combination of both soma and […]
Japanese Yam Puree
August 15, 2014 by 3 Comments
Here’s a delicious easy recipe that combines sweet, astringent, sour, spicy, salty, and pungent – if you add the optional ingredients. A great summer treat to keep your senses sharp and your tummy happy! This recipe makes enough for 2 people or can be a side-dish or appetizer for 4 people Choose one medium […]
Summer Days with Vaidya
August 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
By Bonita Carol August 5 2014 Last week I was fortunate to have spent some quality time with Vaidya and Malvika. I had been feeling under the weather for a few months and needed to get my Ayurvedic batteries recharged. I knew in my heart that there is no better way to do this than […]
