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02/26/2026

Ayurveda has long emphasized that how we eat is just as important as what we eat.

Many people are hyper-focused on the “what” - organic, “clean,” gluten-free, anti-inflammatory - while the process of eating is what’s actually causing their discomfort.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, digestion is highly responsive to daily rhythms and individual digestive capacity. It is supported by:

* eating at regular times so digestive capacity knows when to peak and can rest and rebuild in between
* matching meal frequency to the reality of one’s digestive capacity (rather than forcing 3 meals when 2 may be better tolerated)
* allowing enough space between meals rather than constantly grazing
* avoiding late or irregular meals that challenge digestion
* avoiding food combinations that are difficult to digest together and strain digestion
* generally eating in a way that supports digestive efficiency, not overload

It’s not uncommon to see people eating “all the right foods” - but doing so while:

* snacking throughout the day
* eating late at night
* multitasking or eating on the go
* overriding hunger and fullness cues

In those cases, uncomfortable symptoms can be a reflection of “how” the body is being asked to digest, not “what” it is being given.

When the process of eating is optimized, digestion often improves without obsessing over food lists or strict rules. This can look like more steady energy, less gas and bloating, clearer hunger cues, and more regular bowel rhythms.

On a deeper level, supporting digestive process and rhythm can be foundational for conditions often associated with impaired digestion - including elevated cholesterol, liver stress, migraines, inflammatory skin patterns like eczema, blood sugar instability, hormone-related symptoms, and chronic inflammatory conditions.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, restoring and optimizing natural digestive capacity is one of the most gentle and effective forms of “cleansing.”

02/20/2026

Beginning March 16, I’ll be seeing clients in person in Santa Fe at my office in the Lena Street Lofts, while continuing to offer online consultations.

Grateful for the ways this is work continues to evolve.

02/12/2026

If you’ve been feeling more irritable or reactive lately, your sleep quality may be the reason.

I notice this clearly in myself.

I’ve been noticing how much my emotional resilience disappears when I don’t sleep well or long enough.
 I’m not just tired - I’m irritable, impatient, quicker to anger, and far less tolerant of stress.

Ayurveda’s has a perspective on this.

In classical Ayurveda, sleep (nidra) is described as one of the three pillars that support life itself. Along with food (nourishment) and the wise regulation of vital energy, sleep allows the system to stabilize, repair, and integrate.

When sleep is disrupted or lacking, the body loses its capacity to regulate stress and emotion. This is why emotional fragility often shows up before anything else. This isn’t a mindset issue or a personality trait.

It’s a physiological state.

Instead of pushing harder or judging reactions, we can listen more closely and prioritize sleep. Irritability and reactivity aren’t moral failures - they’re signals that the nervous system doesn’t have enough reserve.

If you’ve been feeling raw or fragile lately, your body may be asking for rest.

Sleep isn’t indulgent.

02/06/2026

Castor oil has been something I’ve leaned on in my own care for years.

Several years ago, I underwent a major abdominal surgery. In the years that followed, I developed significant scar tissue and restriction in the abdomen and pelvis, along with digestive symptoms, pelvic discomfort, and increased menstrual pain, including adenomyosis.

Castor oil packs have been one of the simplest and most potent tools to support softness, movement, and relief in areas of my body affected by post-surgical restriction, inflammation, and stagnation. They are something I continue to use regularly.

In my clinical work, I’ve seen castor oil be incredibly supportive for clients - particularly those with surgical histories, chronic digestive discomfort, pelvic pain, adhesions, inflammatory conditions, or even vague but persistent feelings of “stuckness” or congestion in the abdominal or pelvic regions.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, castor oil (eranda taila) is heavy, unctuous, warming, and penetrating. These qualities make it especially helpful for conditions involving dryness (such as constipation), rigidity (such as adhesions), inflammation, and lack of movement. This is particularly relevant in the abdomen and pelvis, where apana vata - which is regulated by warmth, heaviness, and unctuousness - governs downward flow and proper elimination.

Traditionally, castor oil has been used to support circulation and softening in areas of stagnation - including tissues affected by adhesions, congestion, or unwanted growth patterns.

They are not a cure-all, and they are not appropriate for every body or every situation. But when used appropriately and as part of a comprehensive individualized plan, they can be a powerful and accessible support.

Safety note: Castor oil is warming and penetrating and is not appropriate for everyone. It should especially be avoided during pregnancy, acute infection, or immediately following surgery. Individual constitution and context matter - guidance from a qualified practitioner is recommended.

02/04/2026

An update on No Sugar January.

Earlier this month, I shared some reflections on sweet cravings through an Ayurvedic lens - how they can often be the body’s way of requesting nourishment.

As my “No Sugar January” went on, I noticed something interesting (but ultimately, not very surprising).

Without sugar, I found myself reaching more for salty snacks and heavier foods - more cheese, more density, more “grounding” in other forms. Despite removing added sugars, I actually gained a couple of pounds….

It was a potent reminder that when we move toward restriction and take something away without fully listening to the body, the body often finds another route to ask for what it needs.

The lesson, for me, wasn’t “avoid sugar.”
 It was about moderation: allowing enjoyment without swinging into deprivation or another extreme.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, cravings are information. They may be the body’s way of asking for nourishment, pleasure, grounding, or comfort - and when we respond with rigidity instead of curiosity, imbalance can still arise as the underlying need remains unmet.

When the body is generally healthy, honoring a craving in a balanced way is often more regulating than overriding it with rigid rules.

Restrictions can create imbalance just as easily as excess.

This month’s lesson: listen closely enough to respond appropriately.

01/29/2026

When our hearts are open, it’s common for conflict to become part of the relationships that matter to us - partners, friends, colleagues, family.

While it may feel like conflict is primarily the expression of charged emotions, it also very much involves a physiological response.

The nervous system shifts into defense mode. Perception narrows. Our bodies constrict. Breathing becomes shallow. Digestion is affected. Sleep is disturbed. Our tone changes. And for most of us - suddenly, everything feels urgent.

In Ayurveda, conflict almost always involves a rise in pitta - the dosha of heat, sharpness, intensity, criticism, confrontation - in that moment. Depending on our underlying tendencies, that internal heat may express as reactivity, anxiety, or shut down.

Often, these activated states are fueled by prolonged stress, depleted reserves, irregular routines, or overstimulation - not just the moment at hand.

In moments like this, it’s not only about what happened - it’s about what state the body is in.

Because from dysregulation, everything feels immediate. But from steadiness, clarity returns.

When you notice yourself in a charged, activated state, creating even a small pause allows space for a different response to emerge. Here are a few simple supports that can help the body begin to return toward steadiness:
 • sip on something warm and grounding (tea, warm spiced milk, hot water) • place a hand on your chest or belly • slow your breath, lengthening the exhale • step outside or change your surroundings for a moment • jot down what feels “big” for you in the moment • avoid stimulants like caffeine or alcohol in that window
• stick to simple rhythms while the charge is on - warm food, regular meals, early rest

These are small interventions that can make an immediate impact. As the body returns toward steadiness, clearer perception and more measured response become possible.

Over time, the body can settle into a steadier baseline.

01/21/2026

Lately I’ve been sharing more of my day-to-day reality here - less “information,” more lived experience.

I want what I share to feel relatable and real, inspired by the rhythms of my own life.

Years ago, when my own health challenges led me to seek answers, Ayurveda helped me understand why my body was struggling and how small, consistent shifts in daily habits could support the body’s natural ability to recalibrate. This is what first drew me to dive deep into this tradition.

What really lights me up in my clinical work is helping people understand why their body is struggling in the first place.

When someone finally understands how longstanding habits have shaped their current state of health, sees the pattern behind their symptoms, and the story begins to make sense - a powerful shift occurs.

Confidence replaces confusion. Optimism and hope replace fear and a sense of helplessness.

From there, we build personalized protocols - through food, herbs, daily rhythm, and targeted practices - that meet the body where it is, so change becomes possible and sustainable.

This is the work I love most: bringing clarity to the story behind the body’s current state and empowering clients with tools to help themselves.

If you’re navigating challenges in your health journey and would like support, you’re welcome to reach out via DM or book a discovery call through the link in my bio.

01/19/2026

This year, my abhyanga practice became stronger than ever before.
And lately, it has softened again….

A client wrote to me yesterday: “I am loving abhyanga. It’s so soothing and nurturing and indulgent.”

Reading that made me smile - because that’s exactly the point.

Abhyanga is more than oil on skin. It’s the nervous system being reminded: “you are safe, you are held.”

I’ve noticed something over time - when I feel more held in life, my abhyanga practice naturally softens. When steadiness is lacking, I find myself reaching for the oil.

When warmth and connection are present around us, we need less from our own hands. When they aren’t, abhyanga can become a lifeline.

Both are medicine.

I’m reminded again that nourishment takes many forms. And sometimes, we’re the ones who have to offer it to ourselves first.

01/09/2026

This month, we decided to do “No Sugar January.” For me, it began as a simple experiment in willpower after noticing how often (and automatically) we would reach for a small sweet after lunch and dinner.

I have been reflecting on what the sweet craving is actually asking for. Since many of my clients check the “cravings for sweets” box in their intake forms, I thought I’d share here.

In Ayurveda, the sweet taste (madhura rasa) is considered nourishing, grounding, and tissue-building. It supports strength, a sense of satiation, and emotional steadiness.

Importantly, the sweet taste does not equate to refined sugar. Refined sugar provides immediate sweetness but very little nourishment, and over time it tends to weaken our digestive fire, or Agni.

When Agni is unstable - due to factors like irregular routines & meal times, nervous system strain, lack of rest, or general ungroundedness; or when the tissues themselves are undernourished, the body may ask repeatedly for the sweet taste, hoping to be satisfied. That craving itself is intelligent. But refined sugar doesn’t actually meet the body’s deeper need for nourishment and steadiness.

And often, the sweetness that is being sought isn’t only on the plate, but also non-food sweetness: rest, safety, affection, and rhythm.

This is one reason sugar intake can increase cravings instead of resolving them.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, the response isn’t restriction, but nourishment: warm, cooked meals eaten at consistent meal times; healthy fats; adequate protein; and whole foods that naturally contain the sweet taste - like rice, root vegetables, milk, dates, ghee, etc.

What might your sweet craving be asking for?

01/07/2026

It’s easy to maintain balance when you’re the only variable. 
It’s a more challenging practice to stay centered as your life expands to include more inputs and considerations.

While my clinical practice and Ayurvedic studies remained steady this year, my personal life underwent a deep recalibration.

When I entered marriage and merged my life with a new husband and family, I chose a path of wholehearted surrender. I intentionally loosened many of my boundaries, allowing myself to fully enter the relationship and open my heart to the life we were building together.

But navigating a new home, marriage, stepdaughter, and fur baby placed me in a profoundly Vata-aggravating period - one defined by movement, transition, and general ungroundedness. In the swirl of this expansion, it became clear that the sweetness of merging needed to be balanced with sustainability and a strong foundation.

To show up for my family with integrity, I realized I could not remain “merged” at the expense of my own Svastha - Ayurveda’s definition of health as being established in one’s own self.

Over the past several months, my practice has been one of re-establishing healthy boundaries. In Ayurveda, protecting Prāṇa (vital life force) is not an act of withdrawal - it is what makes sustained service possible. Moving from solo living into household life has required a different quality of presence, which I have supported through:
• Recalibrating my rhythm - finding new routines that honor both the household and my own nervous system. These rhythms are still taking shape as life continues to settle. • Protecting my Agni - supporting digestion not just of food, but of emotional and sensory input. I’m staying mindful of how much I’m taking in and adjusting before overwhelm sets in. • Anchoring in classical wisdom - returning to the Ayurvedic texts to remember how to hold center. My self-abhyanga - or daily oil massage - practice has been stronger this year than ever before.

I remain a student of this balance, and after some time offline, I’m back to sharing reflections here.

If you’re navigating a season of change or your energy just feels scattered or depleted, I’d love to connect.

01/02/2024

Our society teaches us to go, go, go; drive harder; do better; work more; what we have is never enough. We associate space with laziness. If we slow down or stop, everything will fall apart. Most of us are driven by this ethos, are not living the life that we truly want to be living as a result, and will continue this pattern until & unless the universe dramatically shakes us out of it – often in the form of a physical or emotional trauma that inspires us to shift our perspective and (re)assess our priorities.

As beautifully describes, not living in alignment with our innermost essence promotes emotional & physical stress, and constriction & stagnation in the body. This stress activates the sympathetic nervous system (“fight or flight”) which impacts digestion, hormone balance, heart function, inflammatory responses, sleep, & more 😳

Daily gratitude practice is powerful in our culture of “never enough-ness” that often delegates time for joy to “days off” and vacations from daily life.
🙏🏽 Inspires appreciation and acceptance for “what is” vs being focused on “what isn't”
🙏🏽 Encourages presence, which is grounding for our nervous system
🙏🏽 Affirms what is still good and true in this world

Over 2 decades of research on human emotions, found that every person who described themselves as joyful had an active gratitude practice. Having joy does not make people grateful; rather, practicing gratitude invites joy into our lives.

Gratitude practice has been correlated w/ reduced depression symptoms, lower stress & anxiety levels, improved heart health, and better 😴.

Some ways that you can incorporate a tangible gratitude practice into your life:
📝 Gratitude journal – write at least 1 thing you’re thankful for each day
🫙 Gratitude jar – write your daily gratitude on a piece of paper, fold it, and add it to a jar that will be overflowing with things to be thankful for in no time
⏰ Set an alarm for a time when you tend to be alone; say out loud one thing that you’re grateful for
🍽️ At the beginning of a family meal, have everyone at the dinner table say one thing that they are grateful for from that day

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