by user | Jun 28, 2018 | anti-inflammatory, Ayurvedic Medicine, Clean Eating
When we hear the word, “diet,” most of us picture calorie counting, endless stalks of celery, and way too much salad. However, the word diet actually has two meanings – one is the action of restricting what one eats in the attempt to lose weight, while the other...
by user | Jun 7, 2018 | Ayurvedic Medicine
The word, Ayurveda, (Ayurvedic) is derived from Sanskrit meaning, “the knowledge of life,” and defines an ancient Indian practice of healing wisdom that has been in practice for over 5,000 years. At Ki’s Kitchen, we tend to focus on the food aspect of Ayurveda, simply...
by user | Mar 15, 2018 | Ayurvedic Medicine, Diabetes, Health Tips
Insulin is a hormone that is made by the pancreas. It allows your cells to use glucose (sugar) for energy. In people with insulin resistance, the body’s cells don’t use the insulin effectively – specifically, the cells have trouble absorbing the glucose, leading to a...
by user | Mar 8, 2018 | Ayurvedic Medicine, Skin Conditions
Did you know that skin is our body’s largest organ? It is, and it can take some TLC to keep this organ healthy and functioning to the best of its ability. Unfortunately, conditions such as eczema and psoriasis that I will touch on today, can greatly affect the skin...
by user | Mar 1, 2018 | Ayurvedic Medicine, Skin Conditions
As a teenager, I had terrible skin problems — acne, for the lack of a better word. Lots of kids that age say their skin is problematic. But, I truly could not find a way to keep my skin clear of blemishes and bumps. I went through every possible treatment I...
by user | Dec 7, 2017 | Ayurvedic Medicine
Rheumatoid Arthritis (known as Amavata in Ayurveda) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation in the joints. It can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, and in other organs in the body. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur...