Geetanjali Chakraborty
Lac: Nature’s Medicinal Marvel Wrapped in Tradition
Did you know that a tiny insect could produce one of Ayurveda's most powerful healing substances? Lac resin, derived from the Laccifer...
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Sep 142 min read
Blooming Through Grief: A Client's Journey to Healing and Renewal
" Geetanjali, I've tried everything to lose weight, but nothing works ," Leela (name anonymous), my middle-aged client said with a heavy...
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
May 302 min read
Planting Roots: Embracing Impermanence in a Transient World
Just when we thought our future was all set, the universe handed us an unexpected twist! Last year, we sold our cozy home of seven years...
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Apr 51 min read
Rekindling the Spirit of Ayurveda: My Journey Back to Community
Immersing myself in the practice of Ayurveda over the past decade has been a profoundly rewarding and occasionally challenging journey....
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Mar 295 min read
Navigating Constipation: A Holistic Perspective
When I was 26, I found myself struggling with something I never thought would be a big deal: constipation. It seemed like such a common...
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Dec 15, 20234 min read
Spice Chronicles: Exploring the Culinary Tapestry of Two Cultures
I am a descendant of India's partition, with one side of my family hailing from Pakistan and the other from Bangladesh, both having...
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Sep 24, 20232 min read
The Abundant Fig: A Gift of Autumn
As autumn graces us with its presence, the fig tree in our backyard bestows upon us a plentiful harvest of figs, evoking gratitude for...
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Sep 16, 20216 min read
The Majestic Banana: Nature's Eternal Gift of Generosity
As a granddaughter of India’s partition in 1947, I've had the unique privilege of being born into a bi-cultural family. My paternal...
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Nov 23, 20192 min read
Saffron Tales: Cultivating the Golden Spice in Your Own Garden
"Guess what, saffron plants are now available in the Mountain View Farmer's Market!"
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Nov 16, 20193 min read
Exploring Ayurvedic Wisdom and Holistic Health Perspectives in Suzhou, China
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of moderating an enlightening Ayurveda panel at the At One International Conference, part of the...
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Aug 4, 20194 min read
Exploring Nature's Classroom: Tagore's Legacy and the Farm University
Every summer, I've made it a tradition to spend time in India with my family. It's a time for our children to bond with their...
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Jun 14, 20192 min read
Ayurvedic Treasures: Unveiling the Hidden Power of Lesser-Known Plants and Herbs
In this post, I will focus on Lesser Known Plants. By "Lesser Known," I don't mean that the plants are lesser known, but that their ...
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Apr 30, 20192 min read
Harmonizing Body and Mind: Insights from the 15th Annual NAMA Conference
I explored the link between Food and Mood in a panel at 1440 Multiversity in this year's National Ayurvedic Medical Association conference.
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Dec 24, 20183 min read
Witnessing a Transition: Life and Death Through the Lens of Ayurveda
My grandmother had lived to be 91, and we wanted to celebrate her life after her passing. The funeral was a grand gathering of the family...
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Dec 1, 20185 min read
From Garden to Forest: Nurturing Healing in Our Backyard
My workspace at home is our dining table that faces the green garden where we have what I think of as our extended family.
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Jan 16, 20185 min read
Harmonizing with Nature: Embracing Ayurvedic Living
The lifestyle that we aspire to have in Ayurveda is one where you live in harmony with nature and according to your natural biorhythm.
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Nov 25, 20179 min read
Exploring Ayurvedic Wisdom: Pregnancy and Beyond
Vata will rise steadily throughout pregnancy, coming to a climax for childbirth. This is nature's way of supporting the childbirth.
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
May 4, 20164 min read
Spring Wellness: Ayurvedic Tips for Prevention and Relief from Allergies
Based on a talk given for the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM) on May 2, 2016.
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Apr 30, 20162 min read
Exploring Four Superhero Herbs for Your Garden
To celebrate Earth Day, we will examine four "superhero herbs" that you can plant in your garden.
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Geetanjali Chakraborty
Apr 25, 20163 min read
Ayurveda Comes Full Circle at Stanford: A Journey of Healing and Education
The class helped participants experience the power of the ancient science of Ayurveda and feel its relevance even after five thousand years.
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