By Dr. Anju Sodhi (Bams, ND) November is a dry and windy month. Most of the leaves from trees are littering the ground, reminding us that is time to let go and rejuvenate. This month, we focus on bringing warm, unctuousness, and calm to this transformative month. PUMPKIN DAL Pumpkin contains vitamin C and E, important molecules in strong immune systems. Chana dal provides clean and long-standing protein to make this meal hearty and long-lasting. Spiced with turmeric, an immunomodulator, and spices to improve digestion, this stew-like dish will please everyone in the family. Ingredients: 1 Cup Chana dal (split...

The air feels warmer and the sun is shining brighter. As many people have noticed, the skin feels different than it did in winter, feeling itching, tight, or extra dry or oily. Winter is governed by the doshas Kapha and Vata. Cold, dry, rough, heavy, dense, slow, and cloudy qualities have followed us for months. Ama, or toxins, accumulated during winter start to move with the increased Vata energies of mobile, subtle, clear of spring. Without proper detoxing, these qualities can stay in the skin, despite the growing pitta qualities outside. With the renewed feeling that spring brings, we all...