GRASS VALLEY (CBS13) — A California college is now offering doctorate degrees in alternative medicine in a first-of-its-kind program. California College of Ayurveda President Marc Halpern is a pioneer in alternative medicine, and he’s thrilled that after months of applications, there’s now a major step forward for the profession. “This is the first time a doctor…
Ayurveda practitioners notice an increasing trend of North Americans looking to the ancient South Asian medicinal practice after dissatisfaction with conventional Western medicine. From supplements to shampoos to sport drinks, ayurvedic ingredients such as turmeric and ashwagandha are slowly creeping into mainstream North American consumer vocabularies, reflecting…
Thousands of years before modern medicine provided scientific evidence for the mind-body connection, the sages of India developed Ayurveda, which continues to be one of the world s most sophisticated and powerful mind-body health systems. More than a mere system of treating illness, Ayurveda is a science of life (Ayur = life, Veda = science or knowledge). It…
Ayurveda, the wisdom of the sages, the treasure of the ages, finds new meaning and relevance as modernity constantly threatens to crumble the glories of the past. Advocating a way of life that is in complete harmony with nature s ways. Seeking to maintain the perfect balance of body, mind and soul. Approaching each ailment, and each person individually and independently…
Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort very effectively provides excellent Ayurveda treatments and it has a group of Ayurveda Doctors (Vaidyas) who strictly follows traditional methods and systems. Somatheeram has a keen eye on health (medical) tourism and there are numerous Ayurveda treatments available at every time in the same arena. Somatheeram knows the pulse of each…
Ayurmana Centre for Advanced Healing is perched atop the eternally serene and peaceful hillock of Dharmagiri, overlooking green topped highlands. As you enter dharmagiri, it steals you away into a whole new world of ethnic charm. Sprawling across 2 acres of scenic hill country, the bird songs and lush garden landscape with all the ethnic fruit and vegetable foliage…
By: Michael A. Scheinbaum Ultimately, the best way to lower high blood pressure naturally involves creating greater balance in mind and body. Herbal remedies which lower stress and enhance the metabolic health of both are often effective natural therapies for high blood pressure, as is yoga therapy specifically targeted towards calming mind and body and reducing…
It can be really hard to watch your friends grow and develop when the same thing is not happening to you. You may feel like you re never going to catch up. People at school may joke about your small size or your flat chest. Even when the doctor or your parents reassure you that things will be OK eventually - and even when you believe they re right - it s difficult…
Welcome to AIDA Ayurveda Holistic Health Resorts & Spa Sri lanka, where we offer authentic Ayurveda & traditional Asian spa rituals at resort level. With this fast moving world its very easy to forget your wellbeing, sometime to think about our lives or be mind fullness about what is happening around us. We all need a moment in our lives where…
It is a pioneer Pancha Karma center, with a history of more than one and a half decades. It is the first Ayurveda treatment center established under quality German management. Life is a functional union of sharira (body), indriya (senses), mana (mind), and atma (soul). A dynamic process that is ever changing, ever transforming, and cohesively functioning. Ayurveda…
Pancha Karma (Panchakarma) is the Ayurvedic art of detoxification, purification, and rejuvenation. It is a powerful way to address the root cause of disease and has been used for thousands of years as a method for staying healthy, young, and vital. Panchakarma Treatments The Ayurvedic Spa at the California College of Ayurveda provides panchakarma and other Ayurvedic…
National Ayurvedic Medical Association of Russia (NAMA) joined as an international alliance with AAPNA. May 13 – 15, 2016 17th International Conference on “Ayurveda: Food and Nutrition” organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC in Indian Community Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. AAPNA hosted this conference and about 125 health professionals joined…
Ayurveda is a safe and cost effective alternative medicine to cure hair loss problems. Ayurvedic home remedies treat hair fall completely if it used in the early stage of hair fall. As per Ayurvedic philosophy, hair loss is caused due to excess of Pitta dosha in the body. Pitta increases in the body due to excess intake of alcohol, coffee, tea, smoking, fried…
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research states that gum disease is a threat to oral health. There are several gum disease variations ranging in severity. Ayurvedic medicine and its herbal remedies can treat gum disease if started early. Ayurveda diagnosis is based on individual elements, such as doshas, and herbal remedies designed specifically…
As an Ayurveda practitioner, I find it interesting to see just how many clients believe that their digestion is fine, even as they suffer from frequent gas and bloating. In Ayurveda, the ancient medical system of healthy living from India, your state of digestion is considered the key indicator of good health—and regular, persistent gas and bloating are signs…
We are living in the era of technology and living like a machine. Often we are only experiencing when the day starts and when it ends. We don’t take care of what we are eating, how we are eating, proper exercise or the proper time to sleep and wake. The result we all know is lifestyle oriented diseases which are increasing every day. According to medical science…
How to Manage Osteoporosis with Ayurveda Osteoporosis and ayurveda – Osteoporosis may be considered as thinning of the bones. After the age of 60, half of the female population and one third of men are affected by osteoporosis. This occurs when the body fails to form enough bone or when too much old bone is reabsorbed by the body or both. People who had insufficient…
Liver is the main seat of metabolism. It is one of the most important organs in the body. According to Ayurveda, it is seat of all metabolism i.e. seat of Pitta or Fire energy of the body. Almost everything is processed in the liver, the food, vitamins, enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters, drugs, alcohol, bacteria, viruses, proteins, carbohydrates, fats are…
For many couples who are planning a baby, not being able to conceive is a matter of concern. While most people tend to seek help through conventional medicine, going the Ayurvedic way can also increase chances of conception and treat infertility with least side effects. Here Dr Renijith C Menon from Nagarjuna Ayurveda, sheds some light on how Ayurveda works to…
Hyperthyroidism is the inadequate production of thyroid hormones. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sensitivity to cold, pain, inflammation in your joints, weight gain and heart disease. An ancient holistic healing system, Ayurvedic medicine, emphasizes symptom management while treating energy imbalances in the Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas, the distinct life…
Though it s not the sexiest thing to talk about, gut health is the very foundation of skin health and general well-being according to Ayurveda (and personal experience). Talking about it may get uncomfortable, but trust that it ll prevent a lot of discomfort down the line! Below are five all-too-common digestion issues and how to heal them using the ancient…
By I have long been a supporter of holistic alternative/traditional medicine systems. One of these traditional systems of medicine, which originated in India, is called Ayurveda. This system has had its roots in the Vedic culture of India for thousands of years; it focuses on the whole person and their relationship to their environment. It reminds us that true…
Siddha medicine is equally as important as other alternative medicine to treat lifestyle related disorders. Here, the list of 15 Siddha medicines is given, which may be taken after consultation of Siddha doctor for suppressing accumulation of fats, managing obesity and overcoming weight loss. As per Siddha, among the tri-doshas, Kapha is playing a crucial role…
By the magic of digestion, when you eat an apple it becomes a part of your body. And whether the apple is hot or cold, acidic or basic, sugary or bitter, the body still has to transform the apple into the building blocks of living human flesh. The most profound way you interact with the environment is by eating it. That s why your food choices play a central…
