Episode 2 of Seasonal Healing Rhythms is here!

Join hosts Meera and Ashok Vasudevan as they explore "Summer Foods:Nature's Air Conditioning System" - how Asian and tropical culturesmastered internal cooling through food science, long before electricityexisted.

Why Summer Foods Cool You Down: Traditional medicine systems from Ayurveda to Traditional ChineseMedicine classified foods by their thermal properties. These aren't justtheories - modern science validates how certain foods actually lower core bodytemperature through specific biochemical mechanisms.

Summer's Natural Cooling System: High-water content vegetables, cooling herbs, thermogenic spices thattrigger efficient sweating, and probiotic drinks that support hydration - allscientifically proven to regulate internal temperature.

Your Summer Kitchen Pharmacy:

✅ Foods classified as "cooling" across multiple traditionalsystems

✅ The science of why spicy foods cool you in tropical climates ✅ Fermented drinks that outperform plain water

✅ Cooking methods that preserve cooling properties

✅ Traditional Asian summer eating patterns

Discover the sophisticated thermal science behind monsoon and tropicaleating traditions!

Tags: #SeasonalEating #SummerCooling #Ayurveda #TCM #TropicalWisdom#TraditionalMedicine #KitchenPharmacy #FoodAsMedicine #MeeraVasudevan#AshokVasudevan #CSAW

Welcome to our new series: Seasonal Healing Rhythms!

Join hosts Meera and Ashok Vasudevan as they explore how eating withnature's calendar provides exactly what your body needs, when it needs it.First up: "Spring Awakening: Nature's Green Reset Button!"

Why Spring Makes You Crave Greens: Ever notice how you naturally want lighter, fresherfoods as winter ends? Your body isn't being random - it's seeking the bitter,green medicines that support your liver after months of heavy winter eating.

Spring's Natural Pharmacy: Dandelion greens, asparagus, spring peas, fresh herbs, and early leafygreens aren't just vegetables - they're nature's detox system. These foods helpyour body naturally cleanse, energize, and prepare for the active months ahead.

Your Spring Kitchen Pharmacy:

✅ Bitter greens that support liver function

✅ Light cooking methods for seasonal energy

✅ Fresh herb combinations that boost digestion

✅ Traditional spring tonics from around the world

✅ Simple daily practices for natural renewal

Discover why your ancestors didn't need "detox programs" - theyjust ate with the seasons and let nature do the work!

Tags: #SeasonalEating #SpringDetox #LiverHealth #BitterGreens #NaturalCleanse#KitchenPharmacy #FoodAsMedicine #MeeraVasudevan #AshokVasudevan #CSAW

The great fat puzzle solved! Why inflammation runs wild in modern bodies.

Join hosts Meera and Ashok Vasudevan as they crack "The Omega Mystery" - how the delicate balance of essential fats in our diet got completely flipped over the past century.

The Great Imbalance: A century ago, our omega-6 to omega-3 ratio was a healthy 4:1. Today it's a staggering 20:1! This dramatic shift toward inflammatory fats while omega-3s disappeared from our plates is connected to widespread inflammation issues.

What Caused the Flip: Industrial seed oils (soybean, corn, canola) became cheap and infiltrated everything from salad dressings to bread. Meanwhile, traditional omega-3 sources like walnuts, flax seeds, and grass-fed foods became lesscommon.

Your Kitchen Rebalancing Act:

✅ Smart oil swaps that don't compromise flavor

✅ Sneaky ways to add omega-3s to family favorites

✅ Traditional fats that restore ancient balance

✅ Simple homemade alternatives to processed foods

✅ Budget-friendly options for better omega ratios

Discover how to transform your kitchen into an anti-inflammatory pharmacy using delicious, whole foods that naturally restore the omega balance your body craves!

Tags: #KitchenPharmacy #OmegaBalance #AntiInflammatory #TraditionalFats#WholeFood #RealFood #FoodAsMedicine #MeeraVasudevan #AshokVasudevan #CSAW