Ep 10 - Q&A: Ayurvedic Skin Care, Spice Blends & Fermented Products

Send us Fan MailIn this Q&A-style episode, I answer your questions on:✨ Ayurvedic Skin Care — How does our skin receive its nourishment? What determines healthy, radiant skin? Why is paying attention to Vata dosha so important for those seeking a lasting glow? Plus: Ayurvedic rituals and herbs to support vibrant skin all year round.🌿 Creating Your Own Spice Blends — Discover the most important factor to consider when crafting your own spice blends (hint: it’s not what you think!). Learn how spices influence your food’s digestibility and how to choose the best spices for you.🍞 Sourdough & Fermented Foods — If you’ve been curious about using fermented foods medicinally, this segment is for you. I explore the Ayurvedic perspective on fermented products—how they can support or challenge your health, and when they might be best enjoyed.📚 Books I reference in this episode:Women’s Power to Heal Through Inner Medicine by Maya TiwariThe Path of Practice: A Woman's Book of Ayurvedic Healing by Maya TiwariThe Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook: A Seasonal Guide to Eating and Living Well by Kate O’DonnellEveryday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind: 100 Simple Sattvic Recipes by Kate O’DonnellWhether you’re curious about how to glow from within or simply want to elevate your kitchen game with intentional cooking, this episode offers grounded insight and inspiration to support your healing path.💌 Learn more about my work at leanonayurveda.com🌿 Join my newsletter for bi-weekly Ayurvedic wisdom and updates!Let's connect on Instagram! @lean_on_ayurvedaLearn more about my work: https://leanonayurveda.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life.Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution. If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!