Living Ayurveda Hawaii
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I am a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Herbalist & Plant-Based Chef living on the Windward side of O'ahu. My passion is to help bring people back to living in rhythm with nature through our food & healing systems. When not seeing patients or cooking for Nina Cucina, you can find me surfing, making herbal medicines, studying la'au lapa'au (traditional Hawaiian medicine), hiking in the Ko'olau..
Living Ayurveda Hawaii
3y ago
Finding Peace with Calming Herbs
Herbs work in harmony with the body & provide a host of side benefits, rather than side effects. Herbs & herbal medicines are at the heart of the Ayurvedic tradition. Many of the formulas still being used today have been passed down for over 5,000 yrs! Our plant friends are a wonderful addition to any treatment plant when also used with a doshically appropriate diet & lifestyle practices. Herbs are directly connected to the source energy of the sun & are full of it’s powerful life force energy. In comparison, most over the counter medicines, pha ..read more
Living Ayurveda Hawaii
3y ago
Daily Morning Dinacharya
The morning is the most important time to create space to take care of yourself. The word dinacharya comes from the ancient Sanskrit language and translates to mean “to follow the knowledge of the day”. It sets the tone for the rest of the day to keep you feeling grounded & balanced.
When reading these morning dinacharya practices try not to get overwhelmed thinking you have to start all of these recommendations at once. Pick one & start there. Once one feels like it’s a natural part of your day you can pick another one to work into your morning rou ..read more
Living Ayurveda Hawaii
3y ago
Kitchari is Ayurveda’s signature dish and the equivalent of the chicken soup of American culture & congee to Chinese medicine.It soothes the soul & heals the body. Pronounced KICH-A-REE. Don’t let the exotic name deter you from trying it! Though it may be hard to say it is easy to make & is a dish the whole family can enjoy together. You can enjoy it anytime you like, but it’s especially a good choice when you are feeling under the weather, having digestive discomfort or wanting to reset or cleanse the body. Kitchari is incredibly nourishing & easy to digest, making it a great ..read more