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Mental Discipline

How Ayurveda approaches knowing when a thought has had enough of your attention I’m going to tell you a story about the condition of the human mind, but I’ll tell it in the first person, so you don’t feel alone. Last week, I was driving

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Back to Basics

In an Age of Endless Health Information, What Have We Forgotten? By Amita Nathwani MA, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Educator, June 2026 We are living in a remarkable time. Never before in human history have we had access to so much information about health. Every day

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When Opposites Exist at the Same Time

An Ayurvedic Psycho-Spiritual Perspective One of the most important insights in Ayurveda, especially when we approach it through a psycho-spiritual lens, is that two opposite experiences can exist at the same time without canceling each other out. This is not poetic philosophy. It is clinical

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The Forgotten Meal

Spoiler – It’s Lunch Do you notice that you can no longer eat a heavy meal late at night the way you once did? Many people tell me that as they age, late dinners keep them awake, leave them feeling sluggish in the morning, or

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A Tale of Two Cows

The type of milk available in the United States is fundamentally different from the milk traditionally consumed in places like India, parts of Europe and New Zealand. The primary difference lies in the genetic makeup of the cows themselves.

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First, do no Harm

Primum Non Nocere By Amita Nathwani, MA As an Ayurvedic medicine practitioner, I have the honor of seeing patients from every corner of our diverse society—political affiliations, socio-economic backgrounds, racial identities, and religious beliefs. What binds us together, despite our differences, is a shared desire

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Neem and Covid-19: Bridging Ayurveda and Modern Medicine

🌿 Nature’s Botanical Bodyguard 🌿 Last week, I was inundated with calls and messages from patients, friends, and family, all sharing the same news: they had either gotten the flu or tested positive for Covid-19. In response, I immediately recommended an over-the-counter anti-viral, aimed at

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Time to stop eating raw food?

“Ayurveda favors minimal intake of raw food, like raw vegetables or uncooked oats. Salads and Fruit should be eaten seasonally” Early in my career, I got into a debate with an audience member at an event where I was a featured speaker. This person was

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Yoga did not occur

When I talk about yoga as it pertains to Ayurveda, I am not referring to the practice that has been popularized in the West. Ayurveda and yoga are considered sister sciences, as they are intended to be practiced together. In the book, when we talk

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Mental Discipline

How Ayurveda approaches knowing when a thought has had enough of your attention I’m going to tell you a story about the condition of the human mind, but I’ll tell it in the first person, so you don’t feel alone. Last week, I was driving

Read More »

Back to Basics

In an Age of Endless Health Information, What Have We Forgotten? By Amita Nathwani MA, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Educator, June 2026 We are living in a remarkable time. Never before in human history have we had access to so much information about health. Every day

Read More »

When Opposites Exist at the Same Time

An Ayurvedic Psycho-Spiritual Perspective One of the most important insights in Ayurveda, especially when we approach it through a psycho-spiritual lens, is that two opposite experiences can exist at the same time without canceling each other out. This is not poetic philosophy. It is clinical

Read More »

The Forgotten Meal

Spoiler – It’s Lunch Do you notice that you can no longer eat a heavy meal late at night the way you once did? Many people tell me that as they age, late dinners keep them awake, leave them feeling sluggish in the morning, or

Read More »

A Tale of Two Cows

The type of milk available in the United States is fundamentally different from the milk traditionally consumed in places like India, parts of Europe and New Zealand. The primary difference lies in the genetic makeup of the cows themselves.

Read More »

First, do no Harm

Primum Non Nocere By Amita Nathwani, MA As an Ayurvedic medicine practitioner, I have the honor of seeing patients from every corner of our diverse society—political affiliations, socio-economic backgrounds, racial identities, and religious beliefs. What binds us together, despite our differences, is a shared desire

Read More »
The Body of Wonder Podcast

Body of Wonder: Ayurveda: Traditional Wisdom with Amita Nathwani, MA (Ayur), Dr. Victoria Maizes and Dr. Andrew Weil

Discover the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old practice designed to restore balance and harmony within the body. In this episode, we are joined by Amita Nathwani, MA (Ayur)—an author, culinary expert, and Ayurvedic practitioner. Amita has dedicated her career to bridging traditional and contemporary medical systems.

Along with hosts, Drs. Andy Weil and Victoria Maizes, Amita introduces listeners to the core principles of Ayurveda. Discover how to eat in alignment with your individual constitution (dosha), detoxify through the powerful Panchakarma process, and use breathing practices to enhance overall well-being.

Tune in to learn how Ayurvedic practices can bring profound benefits to your modern lifestyle.

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Neem and Covid-19: Bridging Ayurveda and Modern Medicine

🌿 Nature’s Botanical Bodyguard 🌿 Last week, I was inundated with calls and messages from patients, friends, and family, all sharing the same news: they had either gotten the flu or tested positive for Covid-19. In response, I immediately recommended an over-the-counter anti-viral, aimed at

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