by Dr. Claudia Welch This piece grew out of a few sparks: a conversation between Kate O’Donnell and nutritionist Karen Hurd (recommended by a friend), and reflections on the stubborn problem of high cholesterol — even in people who are not overweight, who eat well, yet...
Prologue: I have undergone pañcakarma a handful of times in India. In order to contextualize how I found the experience, and to hopefully support yours should you find yourself in India for pañcakarma, here is an overview of pañcakarma. If you are already familiar, feel...
It’s happened. I can feel it. You probably can too. Autumn. Quite a personality she has, isn’t it? I have a friend who has a difficult time with Autumn. Not surprising. In Chinese medicine, Autumn is associated with lungs and grief. It is a time of...
In Ayurveda, ghee has long been used both to nourish tissues and cleanse the channels. It is widely used as the fat in dal or kitchari. It is considered both a food and, in the right context, medicine. It's role in detoxification is fascinating and explained...