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Health in Ayurveda is being symptom free. Smooth functioning of digestive system, no disturbances in sleep and nothing interfering with the flow of energy during the day. All of your operating system will be operating well and to be healthy from an Ayurvedic standpoint. Health is to have a happy and contented state of mind. That …

As the nights get darker and colder, taking us into the depths of vata season, it can be nice to withdraw into more time of introspection, mindfulness and enjoying what’s right in front of you. It’s also a great time to practice sacred eating. And a perfect time for Sweet Potato Pancakes. A calm, quiet …

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 Serves: 2 Ingredients: 4 stalks celery 1 cucumber 10 carrots, cut in juliennes ½ beet root 1 cup spinach 1 lemon 1 large ripe tomato 1 knob ginger Method: Add all ingredients to a vegetable juicer and mix. Gently stir juice and drink immediately. Enjoy! Comments: Celery …

Pitta type insomnia is like fire that keeps us awake and prevents us from sleeping while in Vata type insomnia, you wake up early in the morning and struggle to sleep again.

Don’t get me wrong I love spa days, massages, pedicures and the like, but I find it nearly impossible to make time for them these days (truth be told I’ve never consistently made time for them in my life!). Thing is, like many of us, I grew up believing that these sorts of activities are …

Kapha-Pitta skin types can be prone to acne. It may happen due to Kapha’s blocking nature and Pitta’s fiery nature. Let’s understand how: According to Ayurveda, there is an accumulation of pathological factors like Kapha; an increased sebum production (sebum is a waxy material produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin to keep it …

We’ve all heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” While this is certainly true, an even deeper level of examination reveals that we are what we think. For thousands of years the great Yogis and Vaidyas have observed the nature of the mind-body relationship. What they analyzed, understood, and taught was the direct, undeniable, interconnected …

There is a major misconception among smokers that it takes a very long time to experience any improvement in health and well-being after quitting smoking. If you are having such doubt then read this article. Smoking Addiction – The Ayurvedic View Ayurveda considers nicotine used for smoking highly toxic if consumed in large quantity. According …

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. Morning Routine Step 1: Get …

Cold weather is nearing. As fall and winter approach your door, thoughts of cold, cough, flu and sniffles may worry you. Is the cold weather dangerous to your overall health? Not at all. Especially when you protect yourself with a proper cold weather diet and lifestyle. The cold weather is a period when you have …

It is very narrowing to associate Menopause only to the end of menstruation or to a simple physical evolution. Too many women are buried (often even before being at this stage of their lives) under the weight of this occidental vision that associates it to a burden…including aging, wrinkles, decay, weight gain, loss of libido, …

Hey! Did you know that the food you choose directly affects your mood? Maybe you did, cause you are so Ayurvedically smart (if so, permission to high kick with pride!). You should know that every morsel we put into our body has energy connected to it. Consider it mood food. Yessiree that energy is what …

Like layers, warm sweaters, mittens and simmering stews, a warm mug of hot chocolate is a cozy treat in the dark, cold winter months! Cacao is warming and stimulates energy while also elevating mood. This vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free treat is delicious and comforting in the cold winter months! In small quantities, cacao can be a …

Ayurveda has a unique understanding of skin care. Though the overall function of the skin remains the same, different body types have inherent characteristics of their skin. Characteristics like color, thickness, texture, hydration, moisture, suppleness, and temperature all vary according to dosha type. The concurrent conditions of these doshas and the weather also influence characteristics …

Are you getting enough sleep to stay in good health? Studies suggest that sleep loss for less than 7 hours per night may have wide-ranging effects on the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. The Importance Of Healthy Sleep One of the most important principles of Ayurveda is the principle of the three sub-supporting pillars …

A turmeric latte is a healthy, aromatic hot drink made of turmeric and milk. It’s a fantastic way to add more turmeric to your diet. Turmeric latte benefits are numerous. Turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin have shown to be beneficial in a number of a health conditions.  In this article we share a turmeric …

Sage is a Middle English word based on an Old French word that translates as “be wise”.  The Latin root is sapere. In Vedic times such wise people were called ŗśi`s, Ones Who See. Wisdom is conjective. It is whole brain. The ancient reptilian conjoins with the superior limbic, which conjoins with the mammalian neocortex, …

Weight loss is an issue on nearly everyone’s mind at one time or another. Everyone wants to be slim and toned. Before resorting to liposuction or medications however, try these Ayurvedic weight loss home remedies. Rekindle your metabolic fire and life naturally. Watch your weight and stay in shape easily with Ayurveda. So what is the …

Every time I turn around, there is another article or story on social media/networking’s fantastic explosion into our little worlds. I was thinking about why these networks are such a huge success as well as our biological need for human connection. One main thing came to mind. Loneliness. A starvation for human connection. We all crave …

Chelynn Tetreault, AHP, LMT is a busy mom that knows how to balance life. As a wife, mother and successful business owner for over ten years,  Chelynn is well experienced in juggling the needs of family, daughter and self while maintaining a hand in business and a healthy lifestyle. Chelynn is a professional sculptor and …

Adapted from the author’s new book, Sex, Love & Dharma: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Relationships. Have you noticed how often soap opera and silver-screen lovers wake up in the morning and start making out? They must have very little āma (morbid mucoid plaque) and perfect agni (metabolic fire) to pull that off! Giving that first morning smooch …

Modern day definition of Ayurveda is characterised by: Decreased bone strength. Reduction of bone mass or density or the presence of fragile fractures. Ayurvedic View Bones are considered as one of the Dhatu (basic infrastructure) of body. There are seven basic infrastructures: Dhatu (Basic Infrasctructures of body) Basic element resemble to modern Science Rasa Digested food …

What’s the ayurvedic perspective on blood sugar issues? When people talk about “blood sugar issues” they’re often referring to hypoglycaemia-type symptoms in whichblood-sugar levels bottom out. This can lead to sudden hunger, light-headedness, dizziness, the shakes, confusion, headaches and moodiness. From an Ayurvedic perspective, these symptoms are a sign of Vata (air/ether) indigestion or variable agni (agni is …

In Ayurveda there are specific guidelines about how to incorporate conscious dining as a part of your routine. When we eat in the car, or at our work desk, or standing in the kitchen, or with the refrigerator door open, we create imbalance. When we do not pay attention to the food we are eating, …

During the childbearing years we have two different factors that we can look at to observe how is the dosha affecting the health of female reproductive system? We can look at the menstrual cycle and we can look at fertility. Both of these will allow us to reflect on how the dosha is affecting your …

Detoxification is a natural and essential process for cultivating and maintaining health. It can be optimized by our daily choices and can become the foundation of disease prevention and longevity. Let us learn about comprehensive detoxification that allows the body to eliminate toxins effectively rather than just redistributing them.  

Modern View: Bone loss occurs without symptoms. First sign may be a fracture due to weakened bones A sudden strain or bump can break a bone Ayurvedic View: It is a peculiarity of Ayurveda that we can make early diagnosis and, this also means that we can gain maximum time to prevent further pathology. Local pain …

Ayurvedic Psychological Pressure Remedy With the increase of neurological and psychological pressure and the constant responsibilities to fulfil, we all need to get rid of psychological tensions. These pressures often lead to the fragmentation of the mind and constant straying, which affect the course of our daily lives. Treatment methods have varied for psychological pressure, …

The topic of toxins is a common phenomenon in the world of health today. There are numerous techniques for cleansing and detoxing the body, but there is not too much attention toward looking at where these toxins are coming from in the first place. According to the ancient Ayurvedic texts, toxins come from having a …

Recently I went down to AAPNA’s (Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America) 14th International Conference on “Consciousness in Ayurveda & Yoga.” Consciousness integration is a subject I am wading into, trying to embody at my learning edge. My spring cleanse was coincidentally winding down at the same time. In the past I might have …

Holistic Medicine is dedicated to care of the human being as a ‘whole: body-mind-spirit’. It enables care of all the ailments of an individual concurrently. Its philosophy can be explained in three parts: Every physician should be sensitive to the needs of each human being as a ‘whole’, and not its parts as practised in …

Cleansing and detoxification are primary focuses of Ayurveda. Much of the practice of routine (dinacharya) individually tailored to each dosha, is rooted in principals that prevent the accumulation of toxins. But, no matter how clean a life we live we are inevitably exposed to toxins from the food we eat, the air we breath, some …

Here is a lovely fall meal with foods that are readily available but may not be that familiar to you. Remember, augmenting foods are nurturing and nourishing. Extractive foods are more cleansing in nature and ask our body to give up something to digest them. Have about 60% augmenting and 40% extractive foods to keep good balance in your eating.

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 around like crazy, trying to …

Some people are totally into their kitchen, some others not at all. In Ayurveda, we consider the kitchen a healing hub for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being. The way someone keeps their kitchen shows how much emphasis there is in the household on nurturance, abundance and fullness. A while back a neighbour invited …

The ancient Indian science of Ayurveda classifies the seasons according to their predominant dosha: Vata, Pitta, or Kapha. Vata season is fall. Pitta season is late spring and summer. Kapha season is winter and early spring. As it’s winter for the Northern hemisphere, there are Ayurvedic winter remedies which can minimize the ill effects of …