As we enter the new year, I often hear my friends, family, and patients talk about life changes they want to make for the betterment of their health and wellness. And as much as I support that, I am writing today to remind you to
I just read a wonderful article about The Extensive History and Modern Use of Detoxification and Cleansing by Dr. Sarah Bennett, NMD. Here, she highlights how in spite of the controversy around “modern day detox” and cleansing of the body, cultures around the world have been performing these
A refreshing approach to a healthier New Year Let’s be honest, we have all experienced (or have seen others experience) the colossal failure of the best-laid plans and commitments for the New Year. From starting a new diet, quitting a substance, finding an exercise program,
One of the most common questions I receive from clients who choose to decrease meat in their diet is, “What is the best replacement for animal protein?” The short answer to that question is, “Nothing.” You see, there is no real replacement for the fats
Everyone has a moment or moments in their lives where they decide to make a conscious and important change for themselves. And over the past 18 years practicing Ayurveda, I have noticed that the actual process of making change is not the hardest thing patients
A few years ago, I moved from one state to another. And although the move was gradual, the motivation was not. I was overwhelmed. After 16 years in the same place, I had fulfilled my dream of opening a muliti-modal holistic health center, only to
A client of mine once told me that when he was young, his parents would never let him just sit and be still. “Do something!” they would exclaim, “Even if it is wrong, do something!” This is all too common in the way we have
Being brought up in a strict, culturally oriented Indian family, I was the wild child who broke all the rules. However, there was one rule I never dared to challenge because I myself, had understood it so clearly. I would even enforce it on others
Why being lazy during uncertain times could be the body’s natural attempt at homeostasis By Amita S. Nathwani, MA Last week, I proceeded to perform half of my friend’s online Yoga class and then spend the second half eating dinner and watching it, on the
On Wednesday evening, Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles, gave the people of his city a message regarding masks: if you really must go out on the street, for whatever reason, cover your mouth and nose. This measure was given to begin the first step to protecting one’s self from the virus.
As we enter the new year, I often hear my friends, family, and patients talk about life changes they want to make for the betterment of their health and wellness. And as much as I support that, I am writing today to remind you to
I just read a wonderful article about The Extensive History and Modern Use of Detoxification and Cleansing by Dr. Sarah Bennett, NMD. Here, she highlights how in spite of the controversy around “modern day detox” and cleansing of the body, cultures around the world have been performing these
A refreshing approach to a healthier New Year Let’s be honest, we have all experienced (or have seen others experience) the colossal failure of the best-laid plans and commitments for the New Year. From starting a new diet, quitting a substance, finding an exercise program,
One of the most common questions I receive from clients who choose to decrease meat in their diet is, “What is the best replacement for animal protein?” The short answer to that question is, “Nothing.” You see, there is no real replacement for the fats
Everyone has a moment or moments in their lives where they decide to make a conscious and important change for themselves. And over the past 18 years practicing Ayurveda, I have noticed that the actual process of making change is not the hardest thing patients
A few years ago, I moved from one state to another. And although the move was gradual, the motivation was not. I was overwhelmed. After 16 years in the same place, I had fulfilled my dream of opening a muliti-modal holistic health center, only to
A client of mine once told me that when he was young, his parents would never let him just sit and be still. “Do something!” they would exclaim, “Even if it is wrong, do something!” This is all too common in the way we have
Being brought up in a strict, culturally oriented Indian family, I was the wild child who broke all the rules. However, there was one rule I never dared to challenge because I myself, had understood it so clearly. I would even enforce it on others
