Ayurveda and Patience: Walking Meditation
“Find a quiet place out in nature, a park is perfect, but a quiet street can work too. Choose a point about 100 yards away. Walk toward it slowly; one small step at a time. … More »
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Achara Rasayana & Psychoneuroimmunology: Rejuvenating Behavioral Therapies for the Body and Mind By Samantha Carey
Extreme cleansing and exercise protocols have become popular with the hopes of restoring youth, longevity, and vitality, but according to Ayurveda, a 5,000 year old healing science, practicing rejuvenating therapies, or rasayana chikitsa in Sanskrit, are essential to maintaining a healthy body and mind.
Ayurveda & 3 Steps to Building a Healthy Foundation for Optimal Weight
Healthy weight is a reflection of a balanced mind and a healthy lifestyle. When the mind is at peace, and the lifestyle is balanced, the mouth knows what to eat and what to avoid. Too … More »
Academic Notes: What does Ayurveda have to say about the Common Cold?
Lots of people are sniffling and sneezing and coughing right now, which is common at this time of year. In Ayurveda, the common cold is called pratysyaya. Traditionally, Ayurveda treats the unique set of symptoms associated … More »
Aging and Health: An Ayurvedic Perspective
Physicians often quip that no matter how good we are, our patients will eventually die. It is true that regardless of human invention and new technologies each and everyone of us will eventually take that … More »