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Ayurveda – Do Emotions Matter?

Ayurveda – Do Emotions Matter?  The ancient wisdom of Ayurveda aims to promote health, happiness, and longevity by taking into consideration the trinity – body, mind, and spirit. In fact, Ayurveda explains further that only when the influences of the body, mind, and senses are balanced and one experiences the sense of happiness is one thought to be in good health. Let us now explore th...

Awareness – The Mirror Of Life

  Awareness – The Mirror Of Life The mind can either be a beautiful servant or a dangerous master [Osho]. It’s fascinating that in a world of change, one of life’s greatest challenges is simply to sit still and to do absolutely nothing. Ayurveda – ‘The Science Of Life’, talks a great deal about meditation and cultivating a sense of moment-to-moment awareness. mind [nou...

Nourishing The Body, Mind, & Soul – An Ayurvedic Perspective

  Nourishing The Body, Mind, & Soul Ayurveda is considered the world’s oldest and most complete system of natural healing. It’s said that the knowledge of Ayurveda is eternal and is revealed in order to help relieve the suffering of humanity. Perhaps the most universal aspect of Ayurveda is to establish balance, peace of mind, and happiness. “The natural force within each of us is that pe...

Hey Vata – Slow Down!

Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old medical philosophy predicated on the idea that we are influenced by three main doshas – vata, pitta, and kapha. These three doshas in Ayurveda, describe our state of mind and all functions of the body. While all three doshas are present in everyone, Ayurveda states that we often have a dosha that’s predominant from birth. When the doshas are balanced, we are heal...

“Ice Is Not So Nice” – Ancient Wisdom Regarding Ice

  “Ice Is Not So Nice”  We add it to beverages. We use it to chill food. We apply it topically and we use it in food, like smoothies. The question is, is ice the best for our health? In traditional Chinese medicine, ice is considered a “poison” when ingested. Ayurveda says the same. Why would these age-old medical systems say something against what so many of us have found great p...

Emotional Eating – An Ayurvedic Perspective + Tips To Cheat Your Cravings

Emotional Eating – An Ayurvedic Perspective  “Food nourishes the body; love nourishes the Soul.” – Dr. Vasant Lad, Ayurvedic Physician   “Emotional Eating”… Overeating may occur occasionally and often due to various reasons. However, overeating often takes place because of emotional factors. From an Ayurvedic perspective, when there is undue stress or other emoti...

Metabolic Syndrome & Weight Gain [An Ayurvedic Perspective] + Health Benefits Of Hot Water

  Metabolic Syndrome – An Ayurvedic Perspective Once when a renowned Ayurvedic physician first arrived in America from India he noticed an interesting finding. Upon first impression, he noticed a degree of toxicity amongst the faces he saw while arriving at the airport. “When I took my first close look at the people in the new country where I would be consulting, I saw fatigued faces, u...

How To Stay Healthy With Ayurveda – Awareness Is The Key

Staying Healthy With Ayurveda Prevention is strongly emphasized in Ayurveda and the main goal of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of a healthy person and heal the illness of a sick person. According to this ancient science, much of being healthy is simply being [more] aware. “The master key to remaining healthy is awareness.” – Dr. Vasant Lad, Ayurvedic Physician   Awareness – T...

Ayurveda & The Wisdom Of The Doshas

  Ayurveda & The Wisdom Of The Doshas According to the ancient teachings of Ayurveda, there are three doshas called vata, pitta, and kapha. We can think of these three doshas as the guiding principles that keep all our bodily functions balanced and healthy. “Health results from the natural, balanced state of the doshas. Therefore, the wise try to keep them in their balanced state.” –...

Ayurveda = Achieving Health Through Balance

  Health Through Balance  Knowing nature to be whole and complete, good health implies restoring that natural state of completeness and wholeness. According to the science of Ayurveda, health is a natural state when there is perfect balance of your body, mind, and spirit. “Any treatment that attends only to the symptoms is not a good therapy. The best treatment is one that balances the whole ...

Ayurvedic Autumn Tips + Stewed Apple Recipe & Masala Chai [VIDEO]

  Ayurvedic Autumn Tips According to Ayurveda, the transition between two seasons is considered a time to be most careful in order to remain balanced. That said, if you’re feeling a little unbalanced about now, know that it’s not just you, but instead, is the rhythm of life. Let us therefore consider some simple ways to help remain balanced while transitioning into Autumn. Autumn = Increase I...

Shirodhara – The Most Popular Ayurveda Treatment

  Shirodhara – The Most Popular Ayurveda Treatment Shirodhara is undoubtedly one of the most popular Ayurvedic treatments in the west. The word ‘shiro’ means head and ‘dhara’ means steady flow. Therefore, shirodhara involves pouring a steady stream of soothing oil over the forehead and acts as a method of relieving stress to the restless mind. The Moving Mind The science of Ayurveda spe...