Oiling the Belly Button: Therapeutic Advantages in Ayurveda
Oiling the Belly Button | The belly button (Nabhi) is considered a Marma point (vital energy point) and a center of nourishment, balance, and healing as per Ayurveda.
Ayurvedic Eye Washing: How To Use An Eye Cup
In today’s fast-paced world, our eyes often bear the brunt of excessive screen time, pollution, seasonal allergies, and stress. Taking care of our eyes is crucial for maintaining optimal vision and overall well-being. While there are various modern eye care products available, Ayurveda offers a natural and effective solution using rose water.
Neti: The Ayurvedic Process of Cleaning the Nasal Passages
In Ayurveda, the process of cleaning the nasal passages is called netī. In this video, Dr. Marc Halpern will walk you through the process of using a Neti pot.
The Winds of Vata Season (Fall Kichadi Recipe and Daily Practices)
Leaves fall gently to the ground, wistful on their journey. The Vata dosha is composed of the elements Air and Ether, which in excess can create dryness in the body especially during the winter months when the Vata dosha is in the stage of aggravation.
Ayurvedic Daily Routines
Mornings are a busy time for most people as they prepare for the day ahead. Ayurveda and Yoga, however, ask each person to develop routines in the morning that support their body and mind.
Ayurvedic Recipe: Homemade Chai
Chai is not only delicious, but because it is warming, it stokes your digestive fire! This makes it great for those of vata and kapha constitution or imbalance.
Ayurvedic Guidelines for Healthy Eating: Drink only a small amount of liquid with your food
Water and other fluids help to moisten the food and, as stated in previous blog posts, are very beneficial. But, too much (fluid) can be just as problematic as too little. If you take too much, you can alter the pH of the stomach acids and dilute the digestive enzymes and again interfere with their effectiveness. This is likened to putting water on a fire. If you put on too much, you will make it weaker.
Ayurvedic Guidelines for Healthy Eating: Allow 3 Hours or More Between Meals
Ayurveda teaches that taking food before true hunger returns leads to poor digestion. Using the analogy of a campfire, when wood is put onto the fire, at first it decreases the strength of the fire. Eventually, as the wood burns, the fire becomes stronger. At some time, it peaks. After that, it begins to die down, as there is not enough wood to sustain the fire. In the body, when there is not enough food to sustain the digestive fire, the fire calls out for more food. This is the appetite returning. Ayurvedic Guidelines for Healthy Eating: Allow Three Hours or More Between Meals.
Ayurveda and Tongue Cleaning
The simple practice of cleaning your tongue each morning has potent effects of removing toxins and promoting optimal health.