Oversleeping, lethargy, constant food cravings, and low moods can be signs of mild depression. There can come many emotional ups and...

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...

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...

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

Abhyanga is the practice of anointing one’s body with oil. The sanskrit word Sneha means both “love” and “oil”. The experience of oiling...

Ayurveda says that when we begin living unconsciously, dysfunctional behavior and emotional eating can begin to take place. Many of us...

When your digestion is slow the nourishment from the food you eat will be poorly absorbed and assimilated making a person feel sluggish...