Triphala is a classic Ayurvedic herb most commonly used as a gentle bowel tonic, promoting digestion and regular bowel movements....

Sugar is a huge topic during the holidays with cookies, pies, and everything with pumpkin or ginger. Due to the general increase of...

The liver is arguably one of the most important organs in our body, coming in after the heart and the lungs. It is in charge of...

Dairy in Ayurveda is thought to rejuvenate the body. In India cows are viewed as sacred animals and so is the relationship to them. The...

Leaky gut is defined as increased intestinal permeability. This means that the tight junctions in the gut, which control what passes...

Do you ever feel like when you’re stressed, emotional, or bored that you reach for food? There is a reason why we all have our comfort...

Are you experiencing dry skin? Are you facing more stress and anxiety? Or are you facing issues of constipation and restless sleep? If...

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Healing the Gut: Part 2 In last week’s article, we talked about how having a healthy gut is essential for the wellness of our whole...

Summer is the favorite season for travel. The warm weather and time off from school and work leaves open time for vacations, but with the...

For thousands of years, Kitchari has been a prized recipe used in the Ayurvedic cookbook due to its amazing healing benefits and...

Have you ever heard the term “you are what you eat”? Well, at Santa Cruz Ayurveda we take it a step further and suggest: you are what you...

Summertime: the season of long warm days, going to the beach and enjoying the sunlight. With the intense heat during mid-day, maybe you...

Last week we discussed the amazing benefits of ghee for gut and overall health. Many people question the benefactors of this dairy...

Ah ghee. You simply cannot say “ghee” without. And this ancient food makes one’s insides smile as well. Highly regarded in India for ages...

Do you suffer from digestive issues such as indigestion, food allergies, constipation, bloating, gas, or weight gain? In Ayurveda, our...

Want to speed up your metabolism? Most of us generally want to burn more calories and lose that extra weight. However, your metabolism is...

On March 18th 10 AM until 1 PM please join us in the beautiful New Leaf Kitchen. A wholesome Ayurvedic lunch will be included. $35 to...

Imagine what it could be like to not get a cold every winter or every few weeks, to not feel like you’re eating for energy, or to not...