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Balancing our foods
In Ayurvedic medicine it is understood that each food has it's own elemental properties, which affect our bodies in different ways. As we...


Mixed bean hummus, tahini vinaigrette and wilted spinach atop mung and chickpea flatbreads
This spring recipe makes a quick, light lunch perfect for pitta related digestive disorders and general pitta imbalances. Pitta (fire...


Mung pancakes with spinach and mushroom filling. A delicious pitta pacifying recipe that's quick
This meal is a wonderful light meal for the warming weather. Mung beans and chickpeas are fantastic pulses for cooling the body and...


'Detox'- An exploration of what this really means and if the current use of the word is healthy
Detoxing has become a popular phrase in the 'wellbeing' industry during recent years. Many of us have jumped at the chance to change our...


Foods for painful digestion + Delicious tomato free, pasta sauce recipe...
In Ayurveda it is recognised that every health condition starts with incorrect digestion: When something is not properly digested,...


How to relieve the symptoms of a cold...
Lots of my clients recently have been suffering from this nasty cold that's going round and asking me if there are ways of relieving the...


Kitchari - A gentle warming meal perfect for staying balanced through Autumn and Winter.
Kitchari Kitchari has been around for centuries in India and Sri lanka; it is the ultimate comfort food and when chatting with Indian...


Stay in balance this Autumn + essential breakfast recipe
As the nights draw in and we start to think about our heating settings, our bodies have some adjusting to do too. For individuals with...


The 6 tastes, how they can combat food cravings and why we need them for long term health
In Ayurveda 6 tastes have been recognised within our foods: Sweet (squash, sweet potato, fruits, many carbohydrates) Sour (citrus fruits,...


Thirsty all the time, dry itchy skin, not sleeping, headaches? You're not alone...
This time of year it is very common to get a 'pitta' or fire imbalance due to the hot weather. Luckily there are several natural methods...
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