Water is, of course, rarely just water. Pure substance is hard to find in this world anymore and Ayurveda provides simple tools to discern what else is present in our water. This allows us to forgo complex chemical testing. By assessing what the mix is, we can intuit how the water will …
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I’m sure you’ve seen this movie cliche. It’s early morning; a couple wakes up in bed and immediately starts kissing and making out. It’s a staple of romantic comedies everywhere. The first thought I have when I see this: “Wow, they must have really good Agni!” Yes, I’m an Ayurvedic …
Read More »When we lack rasa dhatu, the endometrium is not fully formed and is not moist – this makes it harder for the body to separate that layer. So making sure that you have adequate fluids in the body all month long is important. Caffeine drives you out, depletes the rasa and …
Read More »Ayurveda as you know is a holistic health science from India but more than that it comes from two Sanskrit terms – Ayus and Veda. Ayus being life the totality of all it is, everything that surrounds us. And Veda which is wisdom. At the heart of ayurveda is nature …
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We can benefit from Ayurvedic understanding of the Great Five Elements to not only understand the outer universe, but also our inner universe – our unique mind-body personality, because, according to Ayurveda, the relationship of the Elements with each other greatly determines our natural constitution and predispositions to health and …
Read More »According to Ayurveda, a 5,000 year old holistic healing system, drinking pure water provides the simplest solution to many health issues. However, the healing benefits of water depend on how we drink it. Should you drink cold water, hot water or room temperature water? How much water should you drink? …
Read More »Our bodies require a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere to process food properly. That means, we should sit down to eat without watching TV, reading newspapers, working at the computer or doing any other distracting activities. Eating while sitting and without distractions allows the stomach to settle into a relaxed posture and …
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Ayurveda teaches us to live in alignment with nature and its changing seasons. Here are few tips to deliciously enhance your water consumption while supporting your well-being throughout the year: Spring Spring is a cold, heavy season where there is an increased level of kapha dosha. In comparison with winter, …
Read More »Most of the daily routine centers on what you do the first two hours of the morning. This includes tongue scraping and the oral care habits we discussed in the previous article called ‘A Lover’s Morning Routine‘. Now we’ll learn how to nourish the rest of your body with easy self-care. …
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The Kapha Dosha is made up of the elements of Water & Earth: Kapha has a synonym ‘Sheleshma’ which is originated from the root ‘shlish’ which means to hold. Kapha is responsible for giving stability to the body. It provides nourishment to the bodily tissues. According to its actions and site …
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In Sanskrit the Daily Routine is called the Dinacharya. Ayurveda provides us with a map to our Natural basic rhythms. Through these daily routines, we can bring balance to our DOSHAS. 1. Time of getting up Ayurveda recommends getting up before sun rise. This is an auspicious time as per the belief …
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