The leaves are turning color, and the Balloon Fiesta is starting this weekend here in the Albuquerque area. It’s a beautiful sight – lots of colorful balloons with colorful changing leaves. So, now that we’re fully into Fall (or Vata season), it’s important to stay warm and build immune health. The holidays are right around the corner, so be sure to get some rest to calm the nervous system. Follow some of these selfcare guidelines for October. Selfcare Guidelines for October

In late September, summer comes to an end and autumn begins. The mornings and evenings are becoming cooler, the leaves are starting to...

Although we’re still in summer, which is Pitta season in Ayurveda, we can feel that summer is winding down, preparing us for the...

Looking for an easy summertime appetizer or snack? Try this classic Italian appetizer made with fresh juicy melon (cantaloupe) and thinly...

The summer months fall under Pitta dosha in Ayurveda, and July is the peak of this Pitta season. Pitta is comprised of the elements of...

This simple and quick Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with a Lemon Dijon Dressing is high in fiber and tastes great too. Serve it on top...

Have you been diagnosed with high blood pressure, another heart disease, pre-diabetes, or diabetes? If so, your doctor may have told you...

The days are longer and warmer, children are out of school, and we turn our attention to summer activities, such as vacationing, pool...

A recent study published in the Nutrients  journal examined the impact of the Mediterranean diet on autoimmune disorders, particularly...

Aaahhh – it’s May! There’s a lot of “green” in nature, and flowers are blooming. The days are getting longer and warmer, so we turn our...

April is within Kapha season, according to Ayurveda, and is characterized by increasing warmth and moisture. This moisture can lead to a...

Seasonal eating for spring simply involves eating produce that is currently in season, because this produce is at its peak in taste and...

The seasons are getting ready to transition again.  We’re preparing to leave the harsh, frigid winter for the warmth of spring.  In...

It's January and we’re in the “dead of winter” now, which has the energetics of cold, heavy, and slow, and can cause stagnation in the...

As we head toward the Winter Solstice, the weather is colder, and the days are shorter. Because the sun is waning, this time of year is...

Aah – September! After a long, sizzling summer, we start to get a break from the heat, especially in the mornings and evenings. Autumn is...

The Mediterranean diet has been extensively researched and has some amazing benefits. Studies indicate that individuals in the...

Power Bowls and Buddha Bowls are comforting one-bowl meals; and they're basically the same, except that Buddha Bowls are usually...

Do you have a lot of zucchini from your garden this year? If so, try this light Gluten Free Zucchini Bread. It's also dairy-free. ...

Although summer is coming to an end next month, there’s still a lot of food and herbs growing in our gardens. I use this Summer Vegetable...