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Easy Menopause with Ayurveda
An Individual Experience From the holistic perspective of Ayurveda, menopause is a unique, individual experience for each woman. Since we all have a unique constitution and individual strengths, weaknesses, and habits, menopause cannot be viewed with a cookie-cutter...
Dandelion
Dandelion Taraxacum officinale; Asteraceae Effect on Dosha: PK- V+ Rasa: bitter Virya: cold Vipak: pungent Part used: leaf, root Tissues: plasma, blood, fat Systems: urinary, circulatory, hepatic, digestive, lymphatic Properties: diuretic, alterative, hepatic, bitter...
Triphala, Ayurveda’s Wonder Formula
Triphala, Ayurveda's Wonder Formula Triphala is probably one of the most popular Ayurvedic compounds, and it can be found nowadays in almost every health food store and Indian grocery store. It is well known for being a mild laxative and lower bowel tonic. Triphala...
Ayurvedic Tips for Insomnia
Ayurvedic Tips for Insomnia From an Ayurvedic perspective, insomnia is caused primarily by an imbalance of vata dosha. Vata is comprised of both air and ether, and has both light and mobile/irratic qualities. When these qualities accumulate and become excessive, they...
Acceptance
Acceptance In both Yogic philosophy and practice, developing equanimity of mind is central to the practice of meditation. Through our practice we can observe that the mind is either constantly attracted towards the objects of the senses, or it has aversion to them....
Showing up for Practice
Life undoubtedly will present us with many challenges, but it seems that over time, we learn to accept things. The resiliency of spirit somehow gives us the ability to accept almost anything, in time. When we make an effort to show up everyday to practice meditation,...
Herbs to Rejuvenate the Mind and Nervous System
Medhya Rasayana - Mental Rejuvenation In Ayurveda, herbs that rejuvenate the mind and nervous system are known as medhya rasayanas. In Western herbalism, many of these herbs are classified as nervines. Medhya rasayana herbs help to calm the mind, relax the body, and...
Tips for the Cold and Flu Season
Seasonal Effects on Immunity In Ayurveda, the fall season is related to vata dosha, the bodily humor comprised of air and ether element. During this time, vata becomes increasingly unstable as the cold, dry, and erratic qualities increased in the environment. This...
Ayurvedic Herbs for Male Reproductive Health
There is no doubt that low libido is a serious concern nowadays, as it is made obvious by the increasing amount of erectile dysfunction drugs surfacing on the market. Yet the conventional approach of these drugs tends to focus on providing a quick fix without looking...
Panchakarma~Dexoxification & Rejuvenation
Panchakarma ~ Detoxification & Rejuvenation by Vishnu Dass Ayurveda, the ancient "Science of Life," is one of the oldest forms of health care in the world. It is a holistic science that places great emphasis on prevention and aims at bringing about and maintaining...
Ayurvedic Herbology East & West ~ Glossary of Terms
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Agni Fire element, digestive fire. Agni dipana Increases digestive fire. Ahamkara Sense of separate self or ego. Literally, “I former.” Alochaka Pitta Sub-type of pitta which governs visual perception. Alterative Blood purifying substances that...
Self-Inquiry Meditation – Atma Vichara
Self-Inquiry Meditation - Atma Vichara Healing the Spirit Everyone can heal, no matter what the state of physical state of health and the practice of meditation is one of the most valuable medicines. Some might say that that goal of meditation is already our natural...