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Positive Aging
Positive aging is a branch of positive psychology—the study of what makes life worth living—that highlights techniques and policies that...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Sep 11, 20193 min read


Is Your Gut Healthy?
The premise of Ayurveda is based on the prevention of disease through gut health. Research has only begun to catch up on the importance...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Sep 4, 20192 min read


The “Paleo Diet”: Fiber
What was the actual “paleo” diet? Research has found that hunter-gathers ate a large quantity of fiber compared to modern humans!...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Aug 28, 20192 min read


Going Through a Slump?
Oversleeping, lethargy, constant food cravings, and low moods can be signs of mild depression. There can come many emotional ups and...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Aug 21, 20193 min read


Ayurvedic Summer Travel Tips
Summer is a time of going outside and traveling! The warm weather and time off from school and work leaves open time for vacations, but...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Aug 7, 20193 min read


Ayurveda and Seasonal Eating
Do you often get sick with colds and a runny nose? Do you want to improve your health and get in touch with the natural rhythms of...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Aug 3, 20191 min read


Ayurvedic Tips for Sunburns
Summer is a time of roaming outside and enjoying the fresh air! However, if people aren’t careful it can also be a time of sunburns. In...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 31, 20192 min read


Ayurveda and Honey
We get asked about sweeteners from clients all the time! Often people think to switch from honey to agave, alcohol sugars, and others...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 24, 20192 min read


Balancing Digestive Fire (Agni)
In Ayurveda, there are two main foundational terms to know: ama and agni. Ama is unprocessed food and/or emotions and agni (in it’s...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 17, 20191 min read


Ayurveda and Dairy Products
Are dairy products good for you? This is an interesting question with many sides to the equation! In Ayurveda, dairy products such as...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 9, 20192 min read


Introduction to Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Cooking
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Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 7, 20192 min read


Beans and Ayurveda
Beans are served around the world as a food staple! Often beans will be paired with grains for many main dishes. They are used for both...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jul 3, 20193 min read


Protein and Your Body
In your body, the role of protein spans well beyond building strong muscles. In Ayurveda, there’s not a great amount of literature about...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jun 26, 20192 min read


Ayurvedic Stages of Disease
Ayurveda is a preventative medicine. It works to keep a healthy person heathy and absent of disease. Ayurvedic medicine does not wait...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Jun 18, 20192 min read


“Healthy” Ingredients That Aren’t So Healthy
It seems as if every day there’s a new super food or something else we should avoid like carbs, rice, fruit, and certain vegetables etc....
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Apr 17, 20195 min read


Ayurvedic Digestion Tips
Your digestive health is directly impacted by the foods you eat and the lifestyle you live. By taking steps to improve your digestive...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Mar 27, 20193 min read


Cooked or Raw Foods?
We often get asked whether raw foods or cooked foods are better for your health. There is a lot of information out there that can make it...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Feb 8, 20192 min read


The Healing Benefits of Bone Broth
Bone broth has been medicinally used for thousands of years with origins in Chinese Medicine. Bone broth can be an inexpensive and simple...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Dec 19, 20182 min read


Why Ghee is Important for Your Gut
Ghee is an important part of Ayurvedic Medicine and Indian cooking. Ghee is “clarified butter”. The process takes unsalted butter and...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Dec 5, 20182 min read


Restoring Balance: Steps for Understanding Your Health
In Ayurveda, illness and disease tendencies can be in opportunity to understand yourself more fully and get in-touch with what is and...
Santa Cruz Ayurveda
Nov 28, 20183 min read
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