Dinacharya

Dinacharya is the Ayurvedic name for your morning routine, one of the most important elements in creating a vibrant, centered day and life.

overcome seasonal allergies with these 3 daily practices

Overcome spring allergy suffering

Add these practices to your daily routine Last week, a friend called to tell me she was suffering terribly from spring allergies. We live in Southern Oregon where spring arrives gorgeous and loaded with pollen. I realized that for the…

Castor oil and rosewater skin care

Castor oil and rosewater skin care

At my age, trust me, i've tried every kind of skin care with varying results, but one of the routines i love most turns out to be a combination of castor oil and rosewater.
Swish Pulling Oil

Pulling oil enhances oral hygiene

Oil pulling or oil swishing, as the name suggests, involves vigorous swishing of oil in the mouth that can have positive impact on teeth, gums, and even your sinuses.
Neti Pot

Optimize your breathing with a neti pot

Neti pots aren’t a new idea. You fill a small ceramic or stainless spouted pot with warm salt water and pour it through your nostrils. This can really help you breathe easy.
Scrape the Gunk Off Your Tongue

Scrape the gunk off your tongue

In Ayurveda, that coating on your tongue in the morning is important for evaluating your state of wellness. The coating is called ama, which essentially means toxins, and you don’t want to leave it on the tongue.