Nasya – Therapeutic Cleansing of the Head Region Nasya and Shirovirechana are terms that are used interchangeably. This procedure is a part of Panchakarma main elimination procedures (see Panchakarma, Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Rakta mokshana) but can be applied separately if … Continue reading →
Raktamokshana – Therapeutic Withdrawal of Blood The father of Ayurvedic internal medicine Charaka, describes the five actions (karmas) of Panchakarma as Vamana (emesis), Nasya (administrating medicine through the nasal passages), Virechana (purging) and two types of Basti (cleansing and nourishing … Continue reading →
Nadi Shodhana – Alternate Nostril Breathing Long ago ancient yogis detected what scientists now refer to as the nasal cycle. During the day our nostrils alternate periods of activity, ranging from a few minutes to a few hours. The breath … Continue reading →
Triphala Eye Treatment Triphala (Trifala), which means the three fruits, is one of the main Ayurvedic compounds. It is the best laxative and bowel tonic; a balanced Rasayana (see Rasayana-Ayurvedic rejuvenation), and an effective astringent for external use. Haritaki (Terminalia … Continue reading →
The Three Gunas- the Never Ending Play of the Universe Everything in the universe has three primary phases of activity called the three Gunas. Sattva – creative phase – brings life into manifestation. Rajas – organizing, activating phase – builds … Continue reading →
Basti (Vasti) – Purification and Rejuvenation of the Colon Basti therapy is the most powerful of the five procedures of Panchakarma (see Panchakarma). Basti is the introduction of medical liquids into the colon through the rectum. Since colon is linked … Continue reading →
Virechana – Therapeutic Purging Virechana is one of the five procedures of Panchakarma (see Panchakarma) which is specified for Pitta issues. This is a controlled process that gathers ama (toxins) from many Pitta locations in the body, concentrates it in … Continue reading →
Vamana – Therapeutic Emesis Vamana is one of the least understood of Ayurveda’s five elimination therapies (see Panchakarma). Most people associate emesis or vomiting with nausea and sickness and are repulsed by it. However, the emesis procedure used in Vamana … Continue reading →
Panchakarma – Five Actions that Change your Life The miracle of the human body is that it has natural healing intelligence which is capable of constantly rejuvenating itself. However, doshic imbalance and low agni (digestive fire) can block this natural … Continue reading →
Dairy products in Ayurveda Ayurvedic diet is not about eating Indian food. It is about understanding the energy of food. Western food can be Ayurvedic when eaten in accordance with your constitution (Dosha); season; time of day; and in proper … Continue reading →
Lassi – Yogurt that is Good for You From Ayurvedic point of view yogurt is heavy and mucus forming, not the weight reducing food it is fought to be. Especially unhealthy is yogurt when eaten cold and with fruits or … Continue reading →
Why is it bad to work at night? Why is it bad to work at night? Many artists or other people find it a good time to work. Let’s see what happens in our body if we break the nature’s … Continue reading →
All You Need is Love Ayurveda doesn’t consider a person to be healthy if he or she isn’t happy. Happiness is at least as important as the proper functioning of the body. We are trained to be callous and unfeeling … Continue reading →
Why Herbs will never get approved by the FDA There are few mysteries when it comes to our health. Common sense tells us that our basic habits and attitudes in life determine our overall state of health. The quality of … Continue reading →
Do Man Made Supplements Really Get Absorbed? Did you ever wonder why your urine is always so yellow when you take vitamins? Because you are either unable to use or do not need this portion of the vitamin. Do humans … Continue reading →
Lack of Touch Ayurveda points out 10 reasons we get sick (see Ten things that affect our health). One of them is the wrong use of our sense organs which includes overuse, under use, and misuse of senses. Interestingly enough, … Continue reading →