Blog Articles by Dr. Leena Sripada

What Your Cravings Are Really Telling You: An Ayurvedic Perspective

What Your Cravings Are Really Telling You: An Ayurvedic Perspective

As the days turn colder, your cravings may be asking for more than comfort. Explore how to tell a satisfying craving from one that leaves you wanting more, and what Vata season calls for.

By Leena Sripada
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A glowing brass diya lamp surrounded by ginger, cumin, fennel, cinnamon and cloves, symbolizing Agni, the digestive fire

Agni : the Flame of Your Digestive Fire

Agni is the "digestive fire" in Ayurveda. Learn the four types of agni and how to keep yours balanced during the holiday season.

By Dr. Leena Sripada ND
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Navratri altar with a lit brass diya lamp and marigold flowers

Navratri Through an Ayurvedic Lens: Fasting, Digestive Health & Seasonal Renewal

Navratri falls during seasonal transitions, when Ayurveda encourages us to pay closer attention to digestion, daily routines and the changing needs of body and mind. Explore fasting, Agni and simple practices for renewal.

By Dr. Leena Sripada ND
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Preparing for Fall with Ayurveda

Fall is vata season. Learn how the doshas shape your health and simple daily routines to stay balanced as the weather turns cold and dry.

By Dr. Leena Sripada ND
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Exhausted All Day, Wide Awake at Night: The Vata Pattern Nobody Talks About

By Dr Leena Sripada Ayurveda
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Autumn Warmth Reset

Why Fall Is the Season Your Body Actually Needs to Reset

Fall is when Ayurveda says the body needs support most: the transition from pitta summer to vata fall. Here's why a fall reset matters, and how Whole Fall Reset makes it simple.

By Dr Leena Sripada, ND
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Ayurveda Day 2026: Rooted in Wisdom. Aligned for Health.

By Dr Leena Sripada, ND
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The Seasons Within Us: How Ayurvedic Wisdom Helps Us Navigate Through Life Stages

Ayurveda shows how our needs shift from childhood to later life, helping us stay balanced as energy, routines, and priorities change.

By Dr. Leena Sripada, ND
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Why Deep Sleep Isn't Fixing Your Fatigue: A Guide for Women Over 40

If a full night's sleep isn't touching your exhaustion, it's not just tiredness. Learn the different types of fatigue, the real root causes for women over 40, and how the Align & Thrive with Ayurveda program addresses them.

By Doctor Leena Sripada Ayurveda
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Back to School with Ayurveda: Understanding What Your Child Needs Through the Doshas

Understanding your child's dosha type (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) can help maintain balance and harmony at home and at school during the back-to-school season.

By Dr. Leena Sripada, BSc, BA, ND, AAWC
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Nepal has been on my mind...

By Leena Sripada
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Why Summer Makes You Snappy (And How to Cool Your Inner Fire)

By Dr. Leena Sripada, ND, AAWC
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