Jul
07
Dear Ask Ayurveda, I am a relatively healthy man in my early 40’s. I eat well, hold an active job and overall feel pretty good most of the time. Although I am fairly health conscious, I have been dealing with this issue of constipation for as long as I can...
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Jun
29
Dear Ask Ayurveda, "I am a busy mom from New York. Last summer, I had struggled to try to stay in balance but I seemed to become very irritable (ask my kids!), as my inner "fire" seemed to get a bit out of control due to the hot weather. Despite the excessive...
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Jun
27
Electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and phosphate are our bodies forms of energy and fuel. In times of dehydration, excessive heat, heavy sweating and intense exercise, our bodies can get depleted of these natural energy sources causing weakness and fatigue. This simple drink recipe will refuel you...
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Jun
26
Guduchi is a widely used herb in the world of Ayurveda and for great reason. This nourishing herb is also known as “Amrita” meaning Divine Nectar. Guduchi is a well known tonic and rejuvenator, while simultaneously being a powerful blood and liver cleanser. In Ayurveda it is considered tri-doshically healing,...
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Jun
22
Ask Ayurveda, “When someone has an aggravated Dosha (or an imbalance in the body), why do they still have no urges or cravings toward changing behavior or diet in order to pacify the dominant Dosha (or imbalance), relieve the condition and return to Balance?” Craving Conundrum Dear Craving Conundrum, Thank you for...
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Jun
12
Herbal remedies are a must during travel to keep both the mind and the body in balance. When traveling, Vata dosha often increases, leading to sleep issues, constipation, weakened immunity, low energy, dryness, and anxiety. Therefore by preparing ahead of time with some essential herbal remedies that are specific for reducing...
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Jun
08
Dear Ask Ayurveda, "I am a 50 year old female. Although I have been in relatively good shape my entire life, in the past 2 years I have gained 15 pounds even though my diet and activity has remained the same. I have since tried a few various diets such...
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Jun
05
Ayurveda does not always advocate the use of raw foods (especially for Vata types); however, in the right context and with the proper ingredients, any meal made with whole food ingredients can be made to heal. Raw foods tend to be cold, dry, rough, and hard to digest, causing some...
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Jun
04
Exciting news!! Svastha Ayurveda is about to launch a weekly article that revolves around real health questions, submitted by real people; sort of the "Dear Abby" of Ayurveda. This "Ask Ayurveda" article will be posted each Monday, as I chose one person's question/concern each week to write on. (more…)
May
27
According to Ayurveda, we have access to six different tastes in our food, drinks, and herbal medicine. These tastes include Sweet, Sour, Salty, Pungent (spicy), Bitter, and Astringent. It is vital for our health that we get a balance of each taste in our daily diet, and specifically in each...
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