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Pancha Karma (PK) is one of the microcosms within the macrocosm of Ayurveda. PK actually consists of three well thought-out stages Purva Karma, the preparatory stage Panchakarma, the cleansing stage Paschat Karma, the post-cleansing stage The preparatory and post-cleansing stages of treatment are of great importance for greater efficacy of PK itself. You are guided in all […]
Of the six tastes—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent—the bitter taste is very beneficial in the treatment of diabetes due to its ability to help lower blood sugar. Broccoli rabe, a bitter green, is an excellent source of vitamins A and K and is a good source of Vitamin C, folate, B vitamins, Iron, Magnesium
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Diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, is a lifestyle disorder with roots in metabolic dysfunction. In other words, for a majority of the patients, diabetes manifests when pancreatic release of insulin hormone has been on overdrive due to irregular eating habits, chronic stress build up, and a lifestyle that is not in tune with nature. Over
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Walking into a house warmed by an oven baking a meal that smells oh-so delicious is a quintessential winter memory. The hippocampus aids in olfactory memory. So, it makes sense that a certain smell can take us back to our childhood or other time of life, evoking distinct memories that we might, otherwise, never recall. Ayurveda
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Adzuki beans, also called azuki, aduki, or mung, are a small bean grown throughout East Asia and the Himalayas. Though they come in a range of colors, red adzuki beans are the most well known. Like most beans, adzuki beans are loaded with fiber, protein, complex carbs and beneficial plant compounds. They are linked to
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The American Psychiatric Association asserts that anxiety is a “normal reaction to stress.” Anxiety can be expressed as nervousness, fear, and increased alertness. Anxiety is an expression of concern for the future. However, when anxiety becomes excessive or lasts longer than what is considered to be normal, it may indicate the presence of an anxiety
A much talked about wonder herb, turmeric has many science-based health benefits—it’s loaded with antioxidants, and may reduce inflammation and joint pain, improve memory and brain function, protect against heart disease, lower blood sugar levels, improve digestion, just for starters! Lately, turmeric has come to the forefront of therapeutics for the role it plays in
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Written for the Art of Living Retreat Center by Dr. Harrison Graves. As a Western physician, I have watched an endless stream of fad diets and weight loss schemes come and go over the past 30 years. The one question I am asked most often is: “What type of diet do you recommend?” My answer
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When we think about Ayurveda, the first thing that comes to mind is often the nutritional aspect of it–the herbs and foods that bring our bodies into balance. While dietary guidelines are a big part of Ayurveda, massage therapy plays an almost equally important role in this ancient healthcare system. Ayurvedic massages are different from
Which Type of Ayurvedic Massage is for You? Read More »
As you started doing the camel pose in your yoga class, you may have heard your yoga teacher saying, “This opens up your heart chakra”. And as you started doing the chair pose, you might have heard them saying, “This opens up the root chakra”. You might have heard the word, chakra, a hundred times
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