May
10
If you are of a Vata constitution or else have a strong Vata imbalance, then here is a chart that will help you to decide which food types to consume and which ones to avoid. Since Vata is related to the air and space elements in the body, these favorable...
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May
04
Pitta is the biological energy that is manifested from the fire and water elements. It is hot, sharp and spreading by nature, and therefore any increase in this dosha will promote similar qualities in the body and mind. If you are of a Pitta constitution or else have a strong...
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Apr
26
So, my last article on the guidelines of proper food combining may have been a bit discouraging to some folks. Believe me, when I first learned about these "food rules", it took me a while to accept many of them as well. Maybe my biggest initial heartbreak was the elimination...
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Apr
26
Vata Dosha is the biological energy manifested of the air and space element. It is cold, dry, rough and mobile by nature, and therefore any excess of this dosha will bring on similar qualities to the individual, eventually causing imbalance, disorder and disease. Through proper diet and lifestyle habits, one...
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Apr
21
Although traveling may be fun, exciting and filled with adventure, it can also be highly disruptive, causing disequilibrium and Vata aggravation to the entire system. (more…)
Apr
21
In the eyes of Ayurveda, the energetic force known as Vata is inevitably increased during travel. This leads to high anxiety, restless mind, sleep issues, overall depletion, gas, bloating and constipation. Therefore, it is vital to pacify the Vata before, during and after times of travel. (more…)
Apr
21
According to Ayurveda, traveling is most disruptive to Vata dosha. Therefore, we must make the appropriate lifestyle choices to pacify the Vata in order to create some balance during this time of chaos. (more…)
Apr
06
Shatavari is perhaps the most powerful, effective and well-known herb used in Ayurveda when treating female health issues.Even the name says it all; “one who possesses 100 husbands”. It is said that a women who takes this herb will have the beauty and strength to acquire 100 husbands. (more…)
Mar
25
It is a well known fact that it is very important to get your appropriate water intake each day to stay hydrated and healthy. But did you know that adding the simple routine of starting your day with about 16 ounces of warm water can have massive effects on your...
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Mar
22
As with most conditions in Ayurveda, allergies can be divided into the three subtypes of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. By discovering which allergy type you are prone to, you will uncover the proper line of treatment that is needed. The type of allergy occurring in an individual usually will correlate...
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