Love is in the Air: The Medicinal History of Roses

Love is in the Air: The Medicinal History of Roses

With Valentine’s Day approaching, let’s take a moment to appreciate roses. The rose plant has a long history of medicinal uses in ancient and modern practices alike. Pieces, Places, and Properties Every part of the rose plant – petals, fruit, stem and roots are...
The Nature of Individuality, structure of life in health and disease

The Nature of Individuality, structure of life in health and disease

Each of us is a unique individual. Just consider how inherently and intriguingly different we are in so many fundamental ways. Each of us will react differently to a given stimulus whether diet, medicine, weather, emotional stresses, aging, or disease. The stream of...
The Energetics of Thanksgiving Foods

The Energetics of Thanksgiving Foods

In Ayurveda, every food has an energetic effect on the body. Understanding these principles allows one to use food as a tool for healing. To begin, one must have awareness of their present state. Do you generally feel warm or cold? Does your digestion seam fast or...
Benefits of Fenugreek

Benefits of Fenugreek

            This incredibly beneficial herb has been used for thousands of years to help in digestion, milk production, and even sexual health. It aids in alleviating congestion and moves mucus down and out of the body, thus benefiting in inflammation. Fenugreek is...
Mood and Food Facilitators

Mood and Food Facilitators

Manish Chandra – Ayurvedic Doctor Growing up in Nepal, Manish was exposed to Ayurveda from an early age, creating a foundation for his deep connection to this time tested medical system. He combines the traditional system of Ayurveda with modern biological...
Sustainable Resolutions: Ayurveda and Improving Health

Sustainable Resolutions: Ayurveda and Improving Health

On January 26th from 10AM until 1PM please join us in the beautiful New Leaf Kitchen. A wholesome Ayurvedic lunch will be included. Are you tired of giving up on your health or fitness plan? Do you want to create more sustainable New Year’s resolutions that...