every meal should contain all 6 tastes: Sweet, salty, sour, pungent, bitter and astringent. One of the best ways to accomplish this is through the use of spices.
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Khicharis
Khicharis are single bowl meals made of rice and dal. It is one of the most healing foods due...

Lighten Up with a Spring Cleanse
Spring is a season of renewal, rebirth. It’s time to lighten up our clothing (warm days are teasing us in Dallas), food, stuff, weight, and thinking and a great time to clean up our digestive system...

Could Drinking Green Tea Save Your Life?
Could drinking a cup of green tea save your life? There are numerous health benefits with tea making a strong argument. Some health benefits are...

Chai Tea Time
Chai tea, in ancient times, was thought to have been used as a cure for minor ailments in people who did not have access to medical care. Here is an awesome Chai tea recipe...

Strategy 2014: A Few Thoughts on Making This Your Best Year Yet
Let’s face it, the idea of having a New Year’s Resolution went out of style years ago. We know that...

The Down and Dirty on AMA
Ever have those days when you feel just a bit "off", not great, but you can't figure out why or even exactly what's off. Maybe you may have a tinge of a headache, or maybe your joints are a little tight or sore.....you may have Ama!

Ghee- “The Essence of All The Grasses in the World”- Dr. Frawley
Ghee has a wonderful rich taste that contains amazing healing properties. Ghee is also used in Ayurveda for medicinal purposes. Learn the recipe and start obtaining the benefits of ghee...

A Few Thoughts On Making This Your Best Year Yet
So just for the fun of it, I have come up with 10 simple things that could make each day a little more fun and at the same time, make your life a little more balanced...