In Ayurveda, food is considered medicine. Foods are categorized according to their taste, their effects on doshas (constitution), as well...

In the health and fitness world we hear all about the importance of protein, protein, and protein. Yet, there’s a huge part of our diet...

Summertime and the living is easy! Summer, like each of the seasons, brings a distinct personality of light, fire, heat, and intensity....

Coffee has spread around the world and has become an increasing part of many diets. Ayurveda teaches us that all plants serve a purpose....

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...