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Ayurveda Vata Type
April 30, 2018

Ayurveda Vata Type

Vata governs movement in the body, the activities of the nervous system, and the process of elimination. Qualities of Vata: Cold Light Dry Irregular Rough Moving Quick Changeable If Vata dosha predominates, movement and change are characteristic of your nature. You tend to always be on the go, with an energetic and creative mind. As long as Vata is in balance…

Ayurveda Body Type Diet
February 16, 2018

Ayurveda Body Type Diet

According to Ayurvedic philosophies, we should align our diet to our dosha body type According to Ayurvedic philosophies our bodies are made up of three doshas: vata, pitta and kapha. So which is your dominant dosha, how well balanced are all three? And what foods suit your doshic makeup? Our guide to identifying and eating in accordance with your doshas will…

Types of Ayurveda
December 14, 2017

Types of Ayurveda

Because Ayurveda has constructs that are elemental and based in physiology as well as psychology, it provides a far more globally valid system of determining personality. But it is not just an ancient system used for maintaining good health, it can also help us balance our personality ‘flaws’ and enhance our positive traits. The Three Gunas Ayurveda provides…

Ayurveda for diabetes Type 2
November 16, 2017

Ayurveda for diabetes Type 2

Diabetes cannot be “CURED”. it can only be managed. this is due to reasons listed very well by my colleagues above. However, we must find an efficient way to manage diabetes - without any side effects. the problem today is that most medicines cause heavy side effects which cause other problems in the long term. Traditional methods of treating diabetes depend…

Ayurveda Body Type Vata
June 28, 2017

Ayurveda Body Type Vata

Photo from: Eat Well, Be Well: Ayurveda Cooking for Healthy Living” by Lois Leonhardi Vata is balanced by a diet of freshly cooked, whole foods that are soft or mushy in texture, rich in protein and fat, seasoned with a variety of warming spices, and served warm or hot. These foods calm vata by lubricating and nourishing the tissues, preserving moisture, and…

Ayurvedic Food Types
December 3, 2016

Ayurvedic Food Types

Ayurveda is the ancient medical system of India. It offers one of the fastest paths to health. Instead of having to guess which foods, supplements, and behaviors are appropriate for you, there is a simple, direct prescriptive path that is developed for your unique body type, or dosha. This takes all the guesswork out of getting healthy. The benefits that occur…

Ayurveda for Type 1 diabetes
October 22, 2016

Ayurveda for Type 1 diabetes

Learning to cope with chronic illness, one woman discovers Ayurvedic treatments that transform body and mind. With my eyes closed and my muscles melting into the table beneath me, I m only vaguely aware of the four hands gently working warm sesame oil over my body. The rhythmic motion of the massage lulls my busy mind, and for a moment I feel completely content…

Pitta Ayurveda Mind Body Type
October 7, 2016

Pitta Ayurveda Mind Body Type

The Pitta dosha controls digestion, metabolism, and energy production. The primary function of Pitta is transformation. Those with a predominance of the Pitta principle have a fiery nature that manifests in both body and mind. Qualities of Pitta: Hot Light Intense Penetrating Pungent Sharp Acidic Physical Characteristics Pittas are usually of medium size and…

Ayurveda Types Pitta
April 1, 2016

Ayurveda Types Pitta

Have you ever wondered what actually accounts for differences in people? Why are some people hyperactive and fast moving, while others exude grace and stillness? Why can some people eat a five-course meal with ease, while others can barely finish a salad? Why are some people inherently joyous, while others carry the weight of the world on their shoulders? Modern…