31 Aug, 2018

I often fall into the trap of thinking that wellness must be an active practice.  Most days, I feel the best in the moments following a strenuous workout, when the endorphins flow and the dripping sweat coats me in palpable accomplishment.  It is easy for me to forget that my body needs a chance to recover, to heal, and to clean out the debris.  I overlook the fact that time spent externally passive can allow my body to activate internally. This is how our nervous system is built.  The

27 Jul, 2018

Diet is arguably the most popular topic of discussion in Ayurvedic communities.  It seems like almost any conversation about healthy living will inevitably work its way back to what we choose to eat and how we choose to eat it.  Obviously, there is good reason for this.  Food is, after all, one of the few absolute necessities of life, and it’s the one that we have the most control over.  The decision of what fuel and materials we want to ingest and incorporate into ourselves will doubtlessly

26 Jul, 2018

I have been thinking about the Karkidakam season quite a bit recently.  I wanted to write something about the monsoon’s doshic influence or trends that I have noticed recently while treating patients, but the derangements that I have encountered have seemingly been all over the map.  In fact, it seems like the more balanced my patient’s vikriti has been, the worse his or her manifestations of dis-ease have presented. This got me thinking about the elements that comprise the tridosha in a new

29 Mar, 2018

Hi, everyone! Sorry for the radio silence this week, but I have been inundated with appointment requests, article ideas, and loving support.  Thank you so much for the interest, and I will absolutely get around to as many of your wonderful ideas as I can. Keep an eye out over the weekend for a couple of articles that will be popping up, as well as an exciting new feature on the site.  I look forward to hearing even more of your feedback!  -S

26 Mar, 2018

Recently, I was speaking with a friend, comparing notes on different herbal remedies. The conversation somehow landed on Triphala and its use as a laxative. That's when he realated to me this story: A few years ago, he had visited a holistic healer for a mild case of constipation. Immediately, she handed him a bottle of Triphala, with a take-two-and-call-me-in-the-morning sort of nonchalance. He headed home, took the recommended dosage, and waited. Soon after, he noticed some discomfort in his

23 Mar, 2018

I started my first Panchakarma about a week ago, and I've learned two major things so far: 1.) Plan It Out On my first day of Purvakarma, the first week of the Panchakarma process, I had nothing prepared, and I had no time to make food to take with me for my afternoon meal. Dauntless, I decided that a brief fast might be a good way to kick off the process, providing a mental and physical break between my normal daily routine and this strange, new regimen. Off I strode into the world, proudly

22 Mar, 2018

Hey! As some of you already know, I will be taking up residence at The Foot Whisperer Reflexology Institute (www.footwhisperer.com) on Friday, March 30 for a day of Ayurvedic assessment and treatments, including Shirodhara, Abhyanga, and Udwarthanam.   Here is a brief description of the treatments offered: Udwarthanam (ood-VAR-tah-nahm): An expression of movement, Udwarthanam is the perfect antidote to the sluggish, watery imbalance that Kapha Season can bring. Rather than a liquid medium,

21 Mar, 2018

March marks the changing of the seasons in Ayurveda. As we leave the cold, harsh Vata season behind and move into the damp, muddy Kapha season, it is important to take inventory of our vikriti, or current state of being. Simply ask yourself the following questions: Has the biting winter wind left my skin chapped and raw? Do I feel more edgy or nervous than usual? Have I been sleeping poorly? Have my eyes felt dry and itchy lately? Have I had digestive troubles? These are just a few symptoms of

19 Mar, 2018

Hi!  My name is Scott Latham, and I'm a Massage Therapist and Ayurvedic Bodyworker, living and working in the Tampa Bay area.  Welcome to my blog! Over the last few years, I've worked to develop my understanding of the ancient science of Ayurveda, and how to incorporate it with modern living.  Through it, I've found a new way to look at my overall health: body, mind, and spirit.  It has also enriched my professional life, opening me and my clients to fascinating modes of assessment and