How Alcohol Affects Ojas
It may feel good… for a while, but alcohol is the destroyer of ojas. What Are Ojas Ojas refers to that which stabilizes the body and mind. It supports the immune system, and it keeps … More »
Articles by Dr. Marc Halpern
Dr. Marc Halpern
The Three Types of Tamas
Tamas describes a mind/consciousness union that lacks higher Self-awareness. This is called ignorance in Ayurveda and Yoga. Tamas is one of the three mahagunas or great qualities of the mind. Rajas and tamas are causative … More »
Tired, Fatigued, Lethargic: An Ayurvedic Perspective.
There are different reasons we feel tired. Of course, if you don’t sleep well, you’ll be tired. But there are other reasons to consider including “burn-out”, and acute or chronic illness. From an Ayurvedic perspective, … More »
Ayurveda and Exercise: How Much is Too Much?
Is Exercise Good for You? We are all told to exercise more. I suppose for many people this is a very good idea. We live in a mostly sedentary society and this has contributed to … More »
Collagen, Skin Care, and Ayurveda: 7 Essential Practices
Collagen is a protein that is essential to the structure of skin, bones, and connective tissue. As collagen breaks down or becomes depleted, tissues lose their integrity. In the skin, this creates wrinkles. Sunlight, specifically, … More »
Ayurvedic Tips to Help with Raynaud’s Disease
Raynaud’s disease Winter is here and your hands, feet, nose, and maybe even your ears or tongue seem to get painfully cold even though the rest of your body seems fine. This is called Raynaud’s … More »
I Am Healthy and Practice Natural Medicine, Do I Really Need to Get The Vaccine?
I Am Healthy and Practice Natural Medicine, Do I Really Need to Get The Vaccine? This is a very good question and one without an easy answer. It is true that healthy people have stronger … More »
Should You Get The Covid-19 Vaccine?
Recently, the Pfiser /BioNtech vaccine was approved for immediate use. The vaccine produced by Moderna will be available in the Spring. Both vaccines are under scrutiny by the pro and anti-vax community. Let us take … More »
Ayurveda 101
The Meaning of Ayurveda Ayurveda is the traditional medical science of India and is more than 5000 years old. The word “Ayurveda” is derived from two Sanskrit roots, “Ayus” meaning “life” and “Veda” meaning … More »
Anger, Compassion and Pitta Dosha by Dr. Marc Halpern
This world we share can be harsh. No one goes through life without some form of hurt. It’s how we react to being hurt that provides us with a true view of our hearts. Hurt … More »