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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Ayurveda seems to exude a certain ease, as if it were second nature. In a complex world, there's something simple and very personal about Ayurveda's approach to healing. You might even wonder where this ease of Ayurveda comes from. The answer is fu ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Most people don't feel anything at all after a meal. Or, they have only a vague idea of how food makes them feel after they swallow it. So, they eat on autopilot. But what if you were aware of how your body reacts to food? You would be able t ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() How exactly does the food you eat nourish your entire body? Ayurveda offers a unique understanding of this process. From the moment you eat a meal, the process of Ayurvedic nutrition takes a full 35 days to complete. At each step in the process a new tiss ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A Season of Deficiency & Change Autumn is a season of deficiency and change. When the temperature starts to drop, the body scrambles to protect itself from heat loss. Nourishing foods, especially soups, seem all the more enticing w ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Pitta people have a high metabolism characterized by heat and sharpness. They are intelligent and effective problem solvers. They are goal-oriented individuals and often successful in their pursuits. However, sometimes Pitta individuals are too int 117 likes Kapha individuals are naturally loving, supportive, and stable. Kapha can be compared to a swan or a tortoise. Kapha people make pleasant companions and loyal friends. They have an amazing ability to nurture. Underneath their calm constitution, howe ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Routine is Vata's best lifestyle remedy. The minimum routine for healthy, happy, and successful living is 1) eating your meals at the same time daily and 2) getting into and out of bed at the same time daily. Changes in these two areas disrupt your bio-rh ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A Season of Transition January is traditionally the coldest month of the year in North America. Ayurvedically, January is a month of transition from Vata to Kapha season. Vata season is characterized by the body scrambling to prote 87 likes Your Body in Winter Early winter starts in late November and lasts through mid January. As the days grow shorter, they grow colder as well. As your body prepares for the drop in temperatures, you find yourself craving heavier foods 78 likes Which Ayurvedic body type are you? Vata, Pitta, or ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Soothe Your Nerves with Daily Oil Massage Keep your skin soft, calm your mind, and warm up your body in the fall with an early morning oil massage. The practice of oil massage is called abhyanga in Ayurveda. The sensation of abhy ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Forgiveness remains the first step to healing, even when it comes to the body. Sure, keep your eyes on the lofty goal of perfect health. But remember, the pathway to heaven is filled with mercy and compassion. Forgive your body for its shortcomings. It is 52 likes Taking triphala every night during the fall is a great way to avoid constipation. It may also help with gas and bloating that tend to accompany dry constipation. Triphala is helpful fo ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Belly breathing is an easy and effective way to relax your body, improve your digestion, and detoxify. You've probably heard the term before, but may be wondering - what is belly breathing, and what can it do for you? What is Belly Br 37 likes The Symbol of Western Medicine Healing demands that we find and clean our wounds and disordered behaviors. The subtleties of healing, to the ancients, was symbolically represented by a snake. The cunning and devious nature of the s ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Disease sometimes gets you down. Whether you are overweight, allergic, or simply anxious, you might be fed up with suffering and annoyed by your aches and pains. You might think there is something wrong with you, that you're defective. You might feel exas ![]() AYURVEDIC FACE ASSESSMENT
Learn how to assess constitution by a person's face.
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