

When Medicine Becomes Poison
We tend to think of medicines and supplements in fairly simple terms. Something is either good for us, or it isn't. Turmeric is good for inflammation. Ashwagandha is good for stress. Magnesium helps with sleep. Once something earns the label "healthy" or "natural," it can be easy to assume that taking it must therefore be beneficial. Caraka offers a much more interesting way of looking at this. In the very first chapter of the Caraka Saṃhitā, we find a rather striking observa


Is Āyurveda the Science of OCD?
If you spend enough time studying Āyurveda, you begin to notice something: it can be incredibly particular. As someone whose long-standing nickname is “Particular Brian,” this clearly explains my attraction to Āyurveda. In an almost obsessive manner, we ask question after question. When should you wake up? When should you eat? When should you sleep? What should you eat in summer as opposed to winter? When should you exercise, and how much? There seems to be an order to almost


Āyurveda as a Blueprint for Life
What if Āyurveda is really a way of understanding life itself? That is a question I find myself coming back to more and more. Most people who encounter Āyurveda today are introduced to it as a traditional system of medicine. Perhaps you first hear about the three doṣas, or discover an herb like ashwagandha or turmeric. Maybe it is through yoga, meditation, diet, or ideas of what best suits your individual constitution. All of those things are certainly part of Āyurveda. But t


Āyurveda: The Timeless Instrument for Longevity
Discover how Āyurveda’s time-tested science aligns with modern research on centenarians. Learn how Rasāyana practices, the cultivation of Ojas, and disease prevention can help you live not just longer, but better.


Too Much of a Good Thing: Rethinking Protein Through an Āyurvedic Lens
Rethinking Protein Through an Āyurvedic Lens Walk through any health food store today and you’ll notice something: protein is everywhere...


Adapting to the Climate’s Whispers and Extremes
Āyurveda teaches us weather is far more than just a backdrop to our lives.


Finding Your Center in A Political Whirlwind
Finding Your Center in A Political Whirlwind In today’s polarized political climate, particularly here in the United States, it is common...


Quick Silver: Mercury in Āyurveda
Quick Silver: Mercury in Āyurveda Mercury, a substance with a long history of use in traditional medicines across the world, holds a...

