Stools are formed in the colon as the colon extracts liquid from the digested food, forming solid pieces which are then eliminated. Stools can be assessed by consistency, color, smell, quantity, and frequency of elimination. Stools should also be checked
By August, your body is preparing for fall and using all available energy to build an insulating layer of fat before the temperatures plummet mid October. Meanwhile,
Toxins in the blood often accumulate on the back of the tongue. While a slight coating on the back of the tongue the size of a dime is normal, a thick or large coating is a sign of a large toxic burden. As bacteria thrive off the accumulated toxins
It's tempting to think that a list of foods for your dosha will solve your health problems. While dosha food lists are a good starting point for experimenting with foods, eating from a list, any list, often does more harm than good. Remember Ayurveda is u
Preventative medicine is one of Ayurveda's greatest strengths. Preventative medicine in Ayurveda is based upon several pillars: Awareness of your body Recognizing imbalances early Knowing how to change your diet and lifestyle to
What's My Body Type?
Written by Deanne Caputo, Registered Yoga Teacher 500hr Level This would sound like a reasonable statement...if I were in my early twenties. But I'm not. I am what I would call "middle-aged". I'm forty-five and a yoga teacher. This s
Young children naturally do not overeat. Many are the toddler who picks at their food for days on end, leaving the nervous mother wondering why he won't eat and how will their bodies grow develop on so little food. The ways in which your body turns hunger
Rachael - 2:09 Lydia- 2.01 Roxanne - 2.47 Celeste 1:31 Your body type has a strong influence on your digestive health and wellness. Each body type is associated with unique digestive ailments and imbalances. Kapha has steady, sluggish dige
Whether foul farts, stinky stools, putrid pits, or bad breath, the body doesn't make offensive odors. Foul odor is a sign of ama. You should fix foul odors before they beco
The Old Names of Diseases Have you ever caught a cold? Do you know the new name for the common cold is "rhinovirus?" Over the past 150 years, many diseases have been given new names. Before Louis Pasteur proposed the germ the
Upper Body Step 1: The Eyes Are your eyes moving or relaxed? Anywhere you find tension, treat it with tenderness. Are your eyes stinging? Dry? Sticky or gooey? Is there sleep in your eye? How do th
Have you noticed someone you love flaring up at you recently? Have you ever wondered why you feel more irritated in the summer? In the heat of summer, your liver rele
Good digestion is important. This fact is becoming
Starting your day with vigorous exercise in the morning can stimulate circulation, wake up the mind, and wake up your metabolism. It can ensure that you have a hearty appetite by breakfast and can help prepare your mind for the day ahead. Here is a sequen
When pigs fly so does swine flu. Ayurveda treats exotic new diseases and ominous old ones alike: the old fashioned way. The approach is much like grandma's chicken soup. Take care of yourself first, swine flu second. Let your body fight the flu. If you ar
Do-It-Yourself Medicine Ayurveda is the ideal do-it-yourself healthcare system. Since Ayurveda was to be passed down through the generations orally, from grandma to child, the founding principle of Ayurveda is that it should be pra
Often times referred to as "The Gluten Free Warrior" , Dr.Peter Osborne i
How Do You Experience Your Body? Every nerve, bone, and muscle has a name. Cut open a cadaver and you'll find the universe of Western anatomy, the pieces and parts all meticulously identified by modern medical science. This advance
Many times people think of staying healthy in terms of deprivation or torturing their body. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Taking care of your health is about gentleness and nurturing. It should feel good and comforting to take care of yourself. Be ki
Interview between Dr. Drossman and John ImmelClick above to watch the video
Ayurveda renames diseases as feelings, uses herbs as adjectives, and describes anatomy with the experiences you have of your body. In all of these examples, the uniting theme is that Ayurveda uses adjectives to describe diseases, treatments, the body, and
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