Amla is also known as Indian Gooseberry and it is used in Ayurveda as a fruit, a tonic, an herb and a paste. Amla is one of the best natural sources of Vitamin C, it has 30 times the amount of Vitamin C found in oranges. Here are some of the uses and benefits of Amla: -strengthens teeth, hair and nails -helps to regulate blood sugar -an anti-inflammatory, especially helpful in hemorrhoids, gastritis and colitis -treats eye problems, cataracts, nearsightedness -prevents premature gray hair, prevents dandruff -boosts immunity
Ayurveda sees diabetes as a metabolic Kapha type of disorder in which the agni (digestive fire) is functioning at a low level. This contributes to high blood sugar. Here are some recommendations: diet: -Kapha pacifying diet (bitter pungent astringent tastes) -avoid sugar in any form (rice, potato, banana, cereals and fruit with high sugar content) -eliminate simple carbohydrates, emphasis complex carbohydrates -limit protein - red meat is not good - soy and fish are good -no fats or oils -look for low calorie, low fat, alkaline diet, high quality natural foods. Read more...
Ayurveda is the science of life. It provides us with many explanations of the nature of everything in the universe. We know much about how to take care of ourselves, through diet, exercise and lifestyle recommendations according to our dosha, or mind/body types. But did you know that Ayurveda provides the same advice for our pets, too? It's true! Our pets can get out of balance - and it is evident in excessive scratching or dry skin, a cough, arthritis pain, digestive problems, and even parasites. Do you know your pet's dosha? ...
Ananda means bliss is Sanskrit. Bliss helps to keep us healthy, in both mind and body. It feels good! Like laughter, it boosts our immune system and actually heals. So how do we get more ananda in our lives? Be loving. That's the simple answer. Practice "ahimsa," or nonviolence in thought, speech and action. Eating fresh, wholesome foods that are easier to digest also helps us to increase ananda. Following an Ayurvedic daily routine helps us to stay stress-free and sleep better. The best things we can do to increase ananda is to meditate.
The Vata dosha is the most important of the three Doshas. This is for two reasons. First, if Vata becomes imbalanced for long enough and sufficiently enough, it can also cause the other two Doshas (Pitta and/or Kapha) to become imbalanced. When all three are out of balance this is called a Tridoshic imbalance and is the most difficult to overcome. More...
"Seva" is a Sanskrit word meaning selfless service. Seva is doing good work, helping others, without attachment, and without any desire for personal gain. It is a selfless act, meaning, a service which is performed without any expectation of result or award for the person performing it. Performing Seva on a regular basis is one way for us to become more aware of our connection with the divine spirit within each of us. Having the intention to perform Seva each day can bring about the opportunity for tremendous spiritual growth.
Kirtan is an ancient musical art form that could be compared to our modern American Gospel music. By chanting holy Sanskrit mantras, kirtan helps to awaken the dormant love present in the heart.
Ayurveda teaches us that there is a connection between our behavior and our health. Positive behaviors have a positive impact on our physical health and peace of mind. The ayurvedic texts list some "Behavior Rasayanas" or guidelines that help us to cultivate natural, healthy behaviors.
With our western penchant for busy-ness many of us skip breakfast, thinking we don't have time as we're rushing around in the morning. According to Ayurveda, we're doing ourselves a disservice.
One of the best ways to create new samskaras (neural pathways) is to continue to consciously shift negative thoughts and patterns into positive ones. This is not as easy as it sounds; it takes lots of practice and like anything, becomes easier over time. Intention plays an important part in changing inner patterns. Can intention really transform anything, such as heal the body or change our physical makeup? Maybe. Yoga says yes and no. Certain aspects of our personality and constitution seem to be unchangeable according to Ayurveda, however; there is no question that when we enter deeply into our consciousness, extraordinary shifts take place.
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