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With aging it’s possible you may face memory loss. This is different from memory loss due to disease. Memory loss or forgetfulness may vary from mild to moderate and it is a normal part of aging. As we grow older changes occur all over the body including the brain. So …

In Ayurveda, the astringent taste is generally referred to like the flavor of dryness. It causes a dry sensation in the mouth, mostly due to the contraction of mucous membranes. The astringent taste pacifies Pitta and Kapha Dosha and generally increases Vata. Let’s see the best astringent foods to include …

How many times a day do you hear someone complain of being exhausted or stressed? Maybe when a friend asks you how you’ve been, your standard reply is “busy” or even “tired.” It’s a common complaint. This is particularly true at the end of the year when people are racing …

The Annamaya Kosha is not the body but is the Auric Sheath that is closest to the body, typically about three inches away from the body. Anna means food. So this layer of the aura is affected by the food we consume, but it is also the layer of the …

Ayurveda is preventative medicine as well as natural care for health conditions and the reversal of disease. It originated in India thousands of years ago, and utilizes diet, a healthy lifestyle, herbs and body treatments to attain and maintain health. Ayurvedic living includes self care tips and routines that you …

The Pranamaya Kosha is the layer of the aura that helps you feel vital, energetic and connected to all beings. One of five koshas, this kosha is also the space where you may connect to your ancestors, deceased loved ones and all life. < div> When this layer of the …

One of the most impressive things about Ayurveda is the depth (and breadth) of the wisdom that it provides, and its approach to understanding the cause of disease is a perfect example of this. Ayurveda recognizes that in order to truly heal, just putting a bandage on a wound doesn’t …

The ancient Indian science of Ayurveda is growing in popularity. Have you heard of it? Ayurveda is the ‘science of vitality’. It utilizes diet, lifestyle practices and certain routines, as well as herbs and body therapies for health maintenance, disease prevention and to even reverse chronic issues. At the heart …

Remember your sattvic mind, your true purity and wholeness, with the help of these Louise Hay quotes. Wellness in the United States would not be where it is today without the groundbreaking work of Louise Hay. Louise Hay passed away on August 30, 2017. She was 90 years old. Her …

Swami Vivekananda is a celebrated youth icon and role model in India and my personal favorite spiritual guru. Gu means ignorance and Ru means dispeller. A spiritual guru is someone who dispels ignorance of all kinds. Birth + Early Childhood Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863. His original …

A Marma point is an anatomical point where the muscles, arteries, veins, nerves, ligaments, bones and joints meet. According to the ancient Ayurvedic sage Sushruta, marma points are the seats of life.1 They are also the sites where not only tridoshas (vāta, pitta and kapha) are present but their subtle …

Aging is growing. Everything in nature ages, including us. It recognizes that you are in a powerful position to make a significant impact on your wellness that can be a lovely, natural experience. Ayurveda is a science of life. It has been practiced in India for more than 5000 years …

So many times clients miss one of the most important elements of successful and true, deep healing. As long as they are focused on the current experience of symptoms in their body this becomes their reality. However, in order to change their situation, they must take their attention away from …

Stop and smell the roses isn’t just an old cliche, it’s actually good medicine. According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian art and science of healthy living, roses have medicinal properties. Enjoying roses can help to heal the heart, cool the body, and soothe the mind and the skin. Roses For …

Corn or maize is one of the most popular cereals in the world and forms the staple food in many countries, including the United States and many African countries. In Ayurveda corn has certain properties which make it beneficial for certain body types. Botanical name : Zea mays Linn Family : Poaceae Nutritional …

Ayurveda advises to match your diet and daily regimen in accordance with the seasons. During Grishma Ritu (summer), the sun’s rays become more powerful and the body feels squeezed (wrung) dry with the increasing atmospheric temperature. This in turn weakens Kapha day by day and strengthens Vata. What then is the …

Just about everyone understands that exercise is good for you. Exercise helps maintain proper weight, eases stress, strengthens bones and muscles, reduces risks of most diseases, improves mental health, and more. Why is it then that less than half of all adults in the U.S. exercise on a regular basis? …

Ingredients: 1 oz Sunflower seeds 1 oz Coconut 1 oz Walnuts 4 oz Dried Figs (rinsed) Recipe: Blend the nuts and seeds in a food processor for about two minutes until they become basically a nut butter, we want it to be very smooth. We’re now ready to put the figs in. What …

One of the things I love most about Ayurveda is that it is a science that is as old as time. It includes within it things so subtle that we are still discovering them today, like the pancha kosha or five layers of the self. The pancha kosha are not …

A recent analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (NHANES) found that older adults who had an HbA1c above 8% were associated with increased risks for all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer-related deaths. What’s HbA1C? The HbA1C test is a blood test that provides information about a person’s average levels …

Inflammatory bowel disease is an idiopathic disease caused by dysregulated immune response to host intestinal microflora. The two major types of inflammatory bowel disease are ulcerative colitis, which is limited to the colon, and Crohn’s disease, which can affect any segment of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the …

Ayurveda can be a very important practice to use to cultivate resilience and to create a connection with self that is lost due to trauma. Bessel van der Kolk, Medical Director of the Trauma Center at JRI in Brookline, MA states that “[people with trauma] have a very cut-off relationship …

Gout, gouty arthritis or ‘Vata Rakta’ is marked by painful inflammatory joints, as well as systemic adverse effects on the body. According to Ayurveda, the ancient natural medicine of India, there are three types of gout with varying signs and symptoms. You can can have a better quality of life if …

85 % of stroke occurrences in the western world are ischemic. That means, the stroke results from blockage of a major cerebral artery (cerebral ischemia). Cerebral ischemia is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of morbidity worldwide due to brain tissue death (Hankey, 2013). ‘Cerebral …

According to Ayurveda Skin diseases may manifest when a person indulges in one or more of the below listed reasons: Intake of incompatible food combinations such as milk with fish. Consumption of excessive amounts of drinks which are unctuous and heavy to digest. Suppression of the urge to vomit or …