Over the next 5 days, I grated small amounts of ginger into his meals to stimulate his agni - his digestive fire. I made date shakes rather than cold milkshakes. I cooked up an Ayurvedic version of vanilla “rice pudding” to mimic Mom’s old recipe he loves. I knew what to make him because I’d just answered this question in my Ayurvedic Health Advisor Program at Hale Pule: How should clients eat during illness?

I was hesitant to try ghee at first because doctors had told me to “stay away from dairy”. When Ayurveda invited me to see what happened (using cause and effect) when I allowed myself to cook with 1-2 tablespoons of ghee per person, per meal, I was like “y’all are crazy!”. But I tried it, and loved it. The color, smell, taste, and the effects are extraordinary. Everything is moister and yummier - including me!