Aging is a beautiful gift, and yet many of us find it difficult embracing our age, as time marches on.

The current Western obsession with youth is arguably the root of many of our cultural and societal issues. This is a relatively new development in human history, as in our not-so-distant past, vil...

It's Labor Day weekend and I am teaching Ayurveda at Floyd Yoga Jam. It is a glorious weekend and I am so grateful to be welcomed back to this sweet gathering in my town.

I prepped a bunch of food before I left for this wonderful weekend of yoga, music, learning, and friends. Among the things I mad...

How is late summer going for you?

Life has been over-full since my return from India. It reminds me of the power of presence and surrender (ishvara pranadhana). From talking with friends and clients, I know I am not alone in needing gentle reminders to pause and savor the beauty of this time of yea...

The Summertime heat can create dryness in our bodies. Internal support for moisture, and a fiber boost for elimination, can be found in this simple dish. Serve this for breakfast or dessert.

Jar of Chia

Fill a 1 quart jar with water or coconut milk.

Leave an inch of room at the top.

Add 1/2 cup ...

An article by Mark Hyman and Ron Gutman entitled “It’s Time To Treat Sugar Like Cigarettes,” came out in TIME magazine May 1, 2024. This is what I have been saying for years and I am so excited to see this in print in one of the most widely read magazines in the US!

There is no nutritive value in r...

For many of us, the last week of May is seen as the beginning of Summer. Schools start letting out, its time for planning vacations, and farmers markets are abundant with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Have you noticed how more fresh food is available now, how the days are growing longer and longer s...

I have been loving making this delicious salad as beets continue to come out of the garden all summer long.

Beets are amazing for liver cleansing and blood nourishing. They are a good source of folate, potassium, iron and vitamin C. The sweet taste of beets also provides a cooling effect on the bod...

“If you don't make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.” Joyce Sunada

In our fast-paced, productivity-focused world we have more lifestyle induced diseases of stress than ever before.

It is revolutionary to take time off from work, especially for yourself. Full...

Happy July!

If you are looking for a dish to take to a 4th of July picnic, I've got just the thing for you! A delicious massaged kale salad - full of vibrant energy and phytonutrients to enjoy along with perhaps less prana-rich fare. 

For those of you who have heard my warnings about eating raw wh...

Do your eyes tend to get irritated and more inflamed in the summertime?

If you answered “yes” to that question, you are not alone. Summer is the season of Pitta dosha, where fire element is predominant. One of the organs of Pitta is the eyes, comprising the Alochaka Pitta subdosha. Alochaka pitta i...

Daylight savings got ya feeling wonky?

How about focusing on making some nourishing food to help you get back on track? I will be cooking a yummy Autumn meal as part of the One Habit to Thrive Challenge today. Join me (Facebook, Zoom, or Instagram) at noon EST, and cook along if you'd like.

You wi...

Are you feeling gassy, bloated, or acidic?

As we draw toward the end of summer, digestive strength is weaker and you may find that you are experiencing new digestive issues. 

We all know what gassy feels like (hard to suppress the upward or downward flow of air in the system. Bloated is where the...

I am sometimes asked about the difference between herbs for cooking and taking herbs for specific health benefits.

From the Ayurvedic perspective, food is medicine, so whether you are cooking with herbs or taking them as a formula, they can be beneficial to your health.

Summer is governed by the e...

Happy Father's Day!

Here is a recent picture of my dad, Rob Levin, and me.

He is a glassblower, sculptor, musician, and an awesome father.

My daddy-o also introduced me to herbal medicine, yoga, and using food for healing.

When I was a kid, my dad would make lots of home remedies to heal me wi...

Summer is here in the Northern Hemisphere and it is a powerful time to connect with the sense organ related to pitta dosha (fire/digestive energy): the eyes!

In Ayurveda, sensory organ self-care is one of the best tools we have for aging gracefully and keeping the nervous system in balance. 

Ther...