WHILE IT STILL FEELS like it’s the dead of summer in Los Angeles, we’re actively calling in fall’s cooling energy to help slow things down, start looking inward, and enter our Quiet Era.Historically, fall is…

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a clean beauty review. Between pregnancy and having a baby, skincare has taken a bit of a backseat so I haven’t had much to update you on. However,…

The 19th chapter of Chikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Kustha Chikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of skin diseases’. The topics covered in this chapter include – Snehapana –…

Coming to Charlottesville? Here’s a list of what to do in Charlottesville during a stay, from outdoorsy activities to wineries to sightseeing.  As a longtime resident (14 years!) of Charlottesville, VA, it is fair to…

The 18th chapter of Chikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Visarpa Chikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of herpes’. The topics covered in this chapter include – Treatment principles in…

The 17th chapter of Chikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Svayathu Chikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of dropsy’. The topics covered in this chapter include – Sarvanga Sopha Cikitsa…

The 16th chapter of Cikitsasthanam of Ashtanga Hridayam is named as Pandu Cikitsitam Adhyayah. This chapter deals with the explanation of ‘treatment of anemia’. The topics covered in this chapter include – Use of Kalyanaka…

Between social media, online shopping, caffeine, and junk food, we live in an age of overstimulation. These guilty little pleasures can easily become full-blown addictions, which are linked with mood disorders like anxiety and depression.…