Kumquats are a member of the family Rutaceae, commonly known as the Rue family of the genus ortunella Swingle, also known as kumquat P., which contains four species. The plant has its origin in China and was described in Chinese literature in 1178 C.E.

After going grain-free a few months ago, I started to desperately miss pancakes. I used to get pancakes every Sunday morning as a kid and I refuse to live a life where I don’t get to indulge in a syrupy stack at least once in a while. I was looking for a recipe for pancakes that are allergen-free—so no gluten, eggs, or dairy—and that are also paleo. I know…tall order.

Eka Pada Kauṇḍiṇyasana II/ Kauṇḍiṇya's pose, one legged arm balance with straight legs

Benefits:

Stretches legs.

Strengthens arms and legs.

Foundation & General Alignment:

An easy starting point is in Chaturanga, and then complete pose by bringing one leg up and resting thigh on bent arm.

Lift back leg up off floor and balance using the weight in both legs.

Both legs should be straight.

Certain topics will always be divisive: politics, medical marijuana, school uniforms, and animal testing. Among this list is daylight savings, a seasonal time change that the United States, among other countries, mostly in North America and Europe, use. First put into practice by a small town near Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Canada, in 1908, it was originally used to reserve fuel in the evenings.

Hari Krishna Hari Krishna

Krishna Krishna Hari Hari

Hari Ram Hari Ram

Ram Ram Hari Hari

They say that cookies are the staff of life, or is it bread…either way, I’ve been “running” on cookies lately. Ever since I discovered this healthy, low sugar, vegan, grain-free recipe, it’s been my go-to snack as I run out the door—and sometimes even right before I jump into bed!

Do you ever find yourself realizing mid-recipe that you’re missing a key ingredient? Or, any ingredient, for that matter? Sometimes I do, and get a little frantic, mostly because I usually don’t want to drive to the store before I eat a warm homemade cookie…

Certain chemicals can be very harmful to your endocrine system and can have a negative impact on your health. Unfortunately, some of these dangerous chemicals are used in common, everyday items. Here are four endocrine disruptors you need to avoid—and how to avoid them.

There are lots of good reasons to eat seasonally: when fruits and vegetables are fresh, their nutrition is at its peak, and it’s more environmentally sustainable, for starters.  Ayurveda encourages eating seasonally too, and if you’re growing your own food, then it just makes sense to eat seasonally.  But it can be difficult to eat the fruits and vegetables that are in season if they’re new to you, or if yo