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This broth is grounding, soothing, and restorative, making it perfect for calming Vata dosha and offering gentle bone and joint support during times of hormonal change or seasonal transition. Whether you sip it warm in the afternoon or use it as a base for soups and kitchari, you’ll receive the Ayurvedic bone marrow broth benefits of steadier energy, improved digestion, and replenished strength. Below, you’ll find my favorite way to make it, a simple, soul-nourishing recipe.

Learn about Ayurveda-inspired bone marrow broth benefits for bone and joint support, and how this simple elixir can act as a gentle rasayana for rejuvenation and an ojas-building food in Ayurveda (promoting immunity and juiciness). We’ll also touch on the wisdom of using bone marrow broth for menopause support and how grounding foods can ease dry skin and fatigue through every season of change.

This ancient practice of warm oil self-massage is one of the most soothing ways to calm the nervous system. The warmth and consistency of touch tell the body it’s time to shift from doing to being, easing the transition into your evening’s grounding nighttime ritual. This is about reclaiming a softer pace of living as well as better sleep. For women 40+, whose hormones and responsibilities often pull energy outward, Abhyanga for sleep draws it back inward, restoring a quiet s

When was the last time you thought about caring for your ears? For most of us, the ears are simply there until we notice ringing, dryness, tension, or sensitivity to sound. In Ayurveda, the ears are considered a sacred gateway to the nervous system, a place where Vata dosha  (the energy of movement and air) tends to accumulate. That’s where the ancient practice of Ayurvedic ear oiling comes in. For those Ayurveda geeks like me, this practice is known as Karna Purana , describ

As the air turns crisp and dry in fall, many women notice their sleep feels more restless. Ayurveda explains this as the season of Vata dosha—light, mobile, and airy qualities that can leave the body ungrounded and the mind overactive at night. One of the simplest yet most effective remedies lies in your evening meal: warming soups for sleep. Soups are easy to digest, hydrating, grounding, and soothing—all qualities that directly pacify Vata.

Fall brings crisp evenings, colorful leaves, and—for many women over 40—a restless energy that makes it harder to settle into sleep. According to Ayurveda, this is the season when Vata dosha naturally increases, showing up as dryness, anxiety, racing thoughts, or trouble staying asleep. The good news is that you can bring calm back into your evenings with a simple Vata calming evening routine designed specifically for restful fall nights.

begin to feel more scattered, anxious, or restless—especially those in their 40s and beyond. According to Ayurveda, these are classic signs of elevated Vata dosha, which becomes dominant in the fall and also naturally dominates in the years after menopause. This post is your complete Ayurvedic resource for balancing Vata in fall. Whether you’re looking for recipes, rituals, home care, or nervous system support, you’ll find everything you need right here.

Warm nights, restless minds, and overheated bodies—summer can be a challenging season for deep, peaceful sleep. For many women over 40, this is the season of vivid dreams, difficulty falling asleep before 2 a.m., middle-of-the-night wake-ups, and feeling tired but wired. One gentle, unexpected remedy? Ayurvedic soup recipes for sleep. In this post, you’ll find 7 light, cooling Ayurvedic soup recipes for sleep, each crafted to pacify Pitta dosha and support better rest.

When Pitta dosha builds up—especially in the mental and emotional layers—it shows up as sharp thoughts, fiery emotions and drive. You may notice: 1. Your daily tasks, which you haven't been able to complete, won't let you sleep 2. Racing thoughts creep in just as you’re trying to wind down 3. Waking up between 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. with mental loops 4. Irritability or restlessness as you lie in bed 5. Difficulty letting go of tasks, feelings, or plans

Even when we do everything “right,” there are still nights when sleep doesn’t come easily. Maybe it was the heat, a heavy dinner, hormonal shifts, a racing mind, or no clear reason at all. If you’ve ever woken up groggy and frustrated, wishing you could rewind and try again, you’re not alone. And while you can’t control every night, Ayurveda reminds us: you can always choose how you meet the morning. It’s for the woman who’s tired but trying. The one who still shows up after

If you’re a woman over 40, you’ve likely felt the shift — sleep gets lighter, heat builds faster, and rest doesn’t come as easily as it once did. In the heart of summer, these challenges often intensify, leaving you tossing, turning, and waking up anything but refreshed. But Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, offers powerful support in the form of cooling bedtime rituals — gentle practices that help calm the body, cool the mind, and reconnect you to your inner stillne