Nasal cleansing – Jala Neti I fell in love with Jala Neti (nasal cleansing procedure) even before I learned about Ayurveda. I tried it without hesitation and was amazed that not only my nose but also my mind and eyes … Continue reading →
Brahmi (Gotu Kola) Botanical names: Hydrocotyle asiatica; Centella asiatica; Bacopa monniera Gotu Kola (Brahmi) is a renowned rejuvenative herb for the brain and nerves in Ayurvedic medicine. It is traditionally used to promote the intellect, enhance mental performance, and support … Continue reading →
Yoga, Ayurveda and Tantra Every embodied individual is composed of a body, a mind and a spirit. India’s ancient seers (rishis) organized the wisdom, which became the Science of Life, into three bodies of knowledge. Ayurveda deals mainly with the … Continue reading →
New Old Secret Of Chyawanprash Chyawanprash has been around for thousands of years. In short, Chyawanprash is an Ayurvedic herbal tonic that is very high in vitamin C content and helps strengthen the immune system hence protecting the body from … Continue reading →
Rasayana – Ayurvedic Rejuvenation The word for rejuvenation in Ayurveda is Rasayana. After your body is prepared by Panchakarma or another type of detoxification, for example: Kitchari diet you can take Rasayana – collection of herbs that nourish and rejuvenate. … Continue reading →
Five Things to Get Your Memory Back Everyone can occasionally forget where he or she has parked the car, but if your forgetfulness makes you frustrated, the following recommendations will help you improve your memory: 1. A five day Kitchary … Continue reading →
Kitchari – Your Body’s Reset Button Kitchari (Kicheri, Kichadi, Khichari), a soupy porridge made from rice and mung beans, is used to purify digestion and cleanse systemic toxins. Ayurvedic physicians often prescribe a kitchari diet before, during, and after panchakarma, … Continue reading →
Simple Home Purification (Panchakarma) In Ayurveda the transitional time between seasons is traditionally the time for personal renewal. In never-ending cycle nature shifts from old energy to new energy. Both for prevention and to deal with a specific health problem, … Continue reading →
Ayurvedic Hair Care Problems you may have with your hair and scalp generally relate to your overall health. Like skin and fingernails, hair is an outward reflection of your inner wellbeing. Eating a balanced diet appropriate to your dosha, reducing … Continue reading →
Three Cosmic Forces Ayurveda has a wonderful practical philosophy of life and healing. It sees the universe as a play of two primary forces, the power of consciousness or what is called the Purusha in Sanskrit, our inner being, and … Continue reading →
Hair And Your Dosha The hair and its luster are important indicators of overall health. Hair is closely related to Prana, the body’s vital force. Vata hair is usually dry, but may vary from dry to oily in different spots … Continue reading →
Oil Massage (Abhyanga) Abhyanga is one of the several purification techniques known as pancha karma. Applying oil to your skin lubricates, protects, detoxifies, and rejuvenates your skin and nervous system, while soothing your endocrine system. The best time to do … Continue reading →
Early to Bed and Early to Rise Makes a Man Healthy Wealthy and Wise? Are morning people born or made? In my case it was definitely made. Before learning Ayurveda, I never thought it mattered when you go to bed … Continue reading →
Basic Skin Care Routine Ayurveda sets much higher standards for beauty products than government regulators or Western medicine, because its concept of “natural” is more encompassing and refined. Our skin is one of the body’s major organs of absorption. Although … Continue reading →
Unresolved (bad) emotions. Unresolved emotions can cause health disorders and need to be eliminated as soon as possible. The following technique has been suggested by Dr. Devi S. Nambudripad in her book “Say Good Bye to Illness”. The best time … Continue reading →
Seasons and the Doshas In the life of everything that exists in nature, there is always a beginning, a middle and an end in regards to time. Ayurveda uses the doshas to designate these three divisions in a way that … Continue reading →
Spice therapy, six tastes In Ayurveda, foods are classified into six tastes –sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent. Many foods have more than one taste–Turmeric, for example, contains three–bitter, pungent and astringent. Ayurvedic healers recommend that you include all … Continue reading →
Ayurvedic Diet and Eating habits Ayurveda teaches that food is medicine when used correctly. If you eat right, you won’t need medicine, if not then no medicine can help you. All foods and beverages are imprinted with a vital memory. … Continue reading →