“Dear Vaidya, What about cold pressed (black) sesame oil, Caraka mentions this as next best after ghee? Martin” Vaidya Answers: Dear Martin: yes, this is a good question you raise, as the Charak Samhita states that the next best thing after ghee – in case one cannot consume ghee – is cold pressed black sesame […]
MCT, Coconut, or Ghee?
August 24, 2015 by 6 Comments
“Dear Vaidya: My students have been asking me about this relatively new product glorified as being very healthy. I’d be very grateful to get your opinion on it: I’ve never used it myself: https://www.onnit.com/onnit-mct-oil/ Thank you! Divya A.” Vaidya responds: Dear Divya, MCT vs LCT: Sometimes more is less! This new tendency to prefer oils […]
Winter Body and Mind Care with Aromatherapy Soap Bars
January 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Winter weather can be hard on our bodies and minds! Deep cold weather takes a toll on our skin, slow us down in general by shrinking our channels, but also ushers in the “winter blues” resulting from the gloom of grey skies and shorter days. Here are a few quick tips: Keep a SVA diet […]
