Category: ayurveda
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Sleep Latte!
Ashwagandha – that which brings the power of a horse, and the stability of the earth, is a great stabilizing, rejuvenating and supportive herb. Athletes use it to improve performance, and yet it is gentle enough for the children and the elderly. Ashwagandha is an anti-stress, anti-anxiety, general debility and anti-fatigue herb. To create a…
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“I Cleanse..” says the Dandelion
Dandelion is a bitter herb, and therefore a great detox herb, because bitters have a cooling and reductionist properties. It is a great laxative, bitter tonic and diuretic. People suffering from excess heat in the body, or accumulation of toxins can use it as a tea. Excess heat in Ayurveda is a pitta disorder –…
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How Ayurveda Works On You?
What is Ayurveda? Is it based on evidence? Where is it from? Is it safe? What are the benefits? Does Ayurveda depend on food and herbs? Learn more here: (While there like, subscribe and share my channel 😉)
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Art of Holistic Living
What is Art of Holistic Living? First we must understand the words ‘Living’ and ‘Holistic’. Living is by default, one is born into a certain set of circumstances, and one acquires a template of living that is automatic and unconscious. There is no intent to dive deep into the roots of existence. Holistic means it…
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Dry as a Bone?
I have two questions for you, the reader: 1. Do you have a constitution prone to dryness? 2. And more importantly, do you like snacking on dry foods? Like dry fruits, nuts, popcorn, crackers? Did you know astringent foods are drying like – raw apple, cranberry, dandelions, beans and pomegranate? And do you absolutely love…
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The Psychology of Elements
I do not know who to blame? Should the constitution, or dosha, be blamed, the agitated emotions, or the external stress triggers? Maybe all three should be blamed? But the point is, they are all intricately entwined and work as a team. So you might receive psychotherapy or CBT therapy to calm the mind, while…
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Ayurvedic Psychology – Body Therapy
Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Procrastination, Insomnia? Treating the mind, through the mind is a bit like asking a convalescent person to join an exercise regime in the military. Well, it does make sense in the longterm, but where does the person find the energy and sensibility to make a good start? From one end the mind…
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How Do You Sleep? What your sleep says about your constitution..
The quality of your sleep is defined by the balance or imbalance in your doshic constitution (Ayurvedic constitution: if you would like to check your constitution go to FreeStuff tab above). Are you a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Your sleep pattern can explain a lot about what’s going on in your body and mind. This depends…
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In-Home Therapeutics: Oil-pulling eased my tooth pain
Am I biased towards Ayurveda? I guess I am! I am like a little child with paints and trying out different pictures with glee. Which other medical system, can you ‘take it home’? Can you take acupuncture, osteopathy, or homeopathy home. Homeopathy and herbs you can take home to your kitchen pharmacy in some measure.…
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In-Home Therapeutics: Oil-pulling eased my tooth pain
Am I biased towards Ayurveda? I guess I am! I am like a little child with paints and trying out different pictures with glee. Which other medical system, can you ‘take it home’? Can you take acupuncture, osteopathy, or homeopathy home. Homeopathy and herbs you can take home to your kitchen pharmacy in some measure.…