Hi Reader, Right now, my kitchen smells like oranges and sugar and winter slowly turning toward spring. I’ve been spending pockets of time this week making marmalade from the orange tree at our home here in Northern California. The fruit is beautiful—and very tart. Not the kind you snack on casually, but exactly the kind that wants to become marmalade. There are rows of jars cooling on the counter (I’ll share a photo below), and as usual, something very ordinary has turned into a small...

Hi Reader, I currently have space for 2–3 new patients through my Ayurvedic clinical practice, within the supervised framework of the California College of Ayurveda. Sessions are online and include Ayurvedic assessment, lifestyle & daily rhythm guidance, nervous system support, and custom herbal formulations tailored to your constitution and health needs. Limited openings for online Ayurvedic care This work is especially supportive for those navigating ongoing or complex health concerns,...

Hi Reader, Hi everyone, As we move into a new season and a new year, I’m often reminded that food is one of the most powerful tools we have to support our health — not in a rigid or extreme way, but through simple, steady alignment with our own nature. In Ayurveda, we look at three primary constitutions, or doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Most of us are a blend, but we usually recognize one (or two) more clearly. Here’s a brief snapshot to help you tune in: VATA~If you tend to feel anxious,...