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Ayurvedic Perspective ~ 5 Cool Ways To Stay Cool This Summer
Summer is here and for most, the arrival of this season marks the start of sweltering-hot weather. Ayurveda describes the summer heat as being […]
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Fasting Therapy ~ An Ayurvedic Perspective
The word fasting though denotes complete abstinence from food, Ayurveda does not advocate complete abstinence in general with certain exceptions to the rule as in the […]
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Kapha = Water+Earth
1. Bodhaka Kapha:
The form of water that gives perception. It is located in the mouth and tongue as saliva and allows for the taste of food. Like Kledaka, it is also a part of the firs […]
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Pitta = Fire +Water
1. Pachaka Pitta:
The fire which digests things. It is located in the small intestine, governs the power of digestion, absorption and assimilation, and it’s the basis and support of all o […]
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Panchakarma – An Ayurveda Detox and Rejuvenation Process
Ayurveda is a life science which teaches an appropriate art of living in order to achieve longevity. Ayurveda explains unique methods to help guide each […] -
Healthy Ayurveda wrote a new post 9 years, 6 months ago
WHAT IS AYURVEDA?
Ayurveda is a holistic science that takes into consideration the whole person. According to the teachings of Ayurveda, every aspect of life contributes to our overall health. Healthy Ayurveda […]
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Healthy Ayurveda wrote a new post 9 years, 7 months ago
The Five Sub-Doshas of Vata
1. Prana Vata ~ ‘Forward-moving air’
Primary air or nervous force. extends from the diaphragm to the throat, centered in the brain, governing inhalation and swallowing, as well as sne […]
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WHAT IS AHARA?
Ahara is one of the important pillars of Ayurveda. It means that it is one of the basic principles upon which health, happiness and harmony rests. It is concerned with diet and lifestyle and is […]
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History:
Yoga and Ayurveda both arisen from the Vedas, the ancient Indian books of wisdom. Both Yoga and Ayurveda share the same philosophy of creation (Sankhya), this is why they are called “sister sciences”. […]
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Ayurvedic Medicine emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy blood and offers a wealth of information about herbs which constitute blood purifying attributes.
Charak Samhita:
Charak Samhita states that […]
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Healthy Ayurveda wrote a new post 9 years, 7 months ago
Happy 1st International Yoga Day! It happens to fall on Summer Solstice.
The celebration of Yoga Day usually includes some sun salutations or Surya Namaskar, 108 of them to be exact. With the sun being at its h […]
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Health is a state of perfect balance. Āyurveda says that there is an integrative relationship between the body, mind, and consciousness. When the influences of the body, mind and senses are balanced and one […]
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Healthy Ayurveda wrote a new post 9 years, 7 months ago
What is Dinacaryā ?
It’s 8am and the alarm rings. I wake up feeling really groggy and heavy from last night’s party. My sto […]
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Healthy Ayurveda wrote a new post 9 years, 7 months ago
It is tempting to drink ice cold beverages in the summer heat, but check out the health hazards you present yourself with when you choose to drink cold beverages.
Why you should never drink ice wate […]
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Vasant Ritucharya
Introduction
After the chilly winter it’s that time of the year again – Yes, Spring season. Spring is certainly my favourite season of the year. As the spring season sets in, the earth looks […]
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The saints of Ayurveda observed how the elements are involved in the different seasons and times of day. They brought to light the importance of understanding this in order for us to prevent imbalance and […]
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Ayurveda Is A Preventative Science.
The main focus of Ayurveda is on health instead of disease. For this reason, maintaining health and preventing disease takes precedence over cure. Optimum health and vi […]
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Maintaining Good Digestion With Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, one of the main causes of all diseases is rooted in the impairment of the body’s main principle called Agni, the fire of digestion. A faulty fire […]
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Avoid multitasking.
We can only focus on one thing at a time. Charak Samhita , the ancient Ayurvedic text containing the conversation between the medical sage Atreya and his disciple Agnivesa, states that […]
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I don’t have to tell you about the body/mind/spirit connection. YOU KNOW THIS. You know that when your body is not feeling well, your mind is focused on the suffering of the body and your spirit is praying for re […]
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