tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83803396093972082772024-03-14T16:43:35.092-07:00ChayaVeda Integrative Healing ArtsChaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-24642137527694288982024-03-14T16:42:00.000-07:002024-03-14T16:42:57.268-07:00Ayurveda; Life Beyond Ordinary<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9M_-2Frjewab_Kz77GwTfuJOpmW752zkhX122Ns21Zrj4BRCHsnrn6urBUJfOUb6HK22H6RJ3x1yDyFyWEeKw2PCZl4BpD3bqKfATmNudEf0AmwwtbJ8drDHJc-uV2F9_OKyGtPQUD9RsMZhzfiIj4d7oYiZ2jVhrDeJAJAEP7hHZoM85a0jIXbyE90s/s1080/Copy%20of%2011.9.20%20%20Ayurveda.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9M_-2Frjewab_Kz77GwTfuJOpmW752zkhX122Ns21Zrj4BRCHsnrn6urBUJfOUb6HK22H6RJ3x1yDyFyWEeKw2PCZl4BpD3bqKfATmNudEf0AmwwtbJ8drDHJc-uV2F9_OKyGtPQUD9RsMZhzfiIj4d7oYiZ2jVhrDeJAJAEP7hHZoM85a0jIXbyE90s/s320/Copy%20of%2011.9.20%20%20Ayurveda.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Apple Chancery";">“Ayurveda is more than the absence of </span></b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Apple Chancery";">disease, it defines health as one who is </span></b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Apple Chancery";">established in one’s natural state, with </span></b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Apple Chancery";">balanced constitution and digestion, proper </span></b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Apple Chancery";"> elimination,
well-formed tissues, and </span></b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Apple Chancery";">enthusiastic, with integrated body, senses, </span></b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Apple Chancery";">mind, and consciousness.”</span></b><p></p><p><b style="text-align: center;">AYURVEDA: CARING FOR
YOUR WHOLE SELF</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";">Ayurveda </span></i></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";">is
the oldest continuously practiced healthcare system in the world. It originated
in India over 5,000 years ago, and is a global medical system based upon the
“Five Great Elements” of nature, that includes understanding nature’s rhythms
and laws.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";">Human beings are natural beings, governed by all the rules and laws
that other natural beings are governed by, and if we choose to ignore these
laws then imbalances will begin to appear. These imbalances are the precursor
to disharmony and disease in the body, mind, and consciousness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><i>Ayurveda</i> is a <i>Quantum
Mechanical Science</i>, where, w<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";">e
are considered a <i>“microcosm” of the “macrocosm”</i>, whereby we are a mirror
of the external universe, and the layers that make up our human experience,
which includes the total integration; </span>physically, energetically, psycho
emotionally, intuitively, and spiritually or consciously, also considered
blissfully. The psycho emotional level includes the level of the mind and
emotions, that are made up of our conditioning and reactions. <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";">This system of medicine understands our deepest connections with
the whole universe and the influences of the energies that make up this
universe and continue its evolution. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Ayurvedic</span></i> health principles and
practices contain the benefit of thousands of years of experience in
understanding how we are integrated into the world around us, with a view of
"holism" as compared to the view of "reductionism" that is
provided within the modern medical system.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">While <i>Ayurveda</i> focuses on
the health of the whole individual, including lifestyle and lived experience,
western medicine focuses on the management of disease. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">The ancients didn't know of
molecules, atoms, cells, micro biomes and the like, in those terms, because
they did not have microscopes or external technology, as we know them today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, they honed their personal internal
technology, their senses and mind, through which they observed the same
relationships and referred to them by different names.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">The science of physics explains how
energy is the quantitative property that must be transferred to an object, to
perform, work on, or to heat, the object. Energy is a conserved quantity; the
law of conservation of energy states that energy can be converted in form, but
not created or destroyed. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">Common forms of energy include the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">kinetic energy</i> of a moving object, the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">potential energy</i> stored by an object's
position in a force field (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">gravitational,
electric,</i> or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">magnetic energy</i>),
the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">elastic energy</i> stored by
stretching solid objects, the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">chemical
energy</i> released when a fuel burns, the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">radiant
energy</i> carried by light, and the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">thermal
energy</i> due to an object's temperature.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">The Sun is the source of energy for
most of life on Earth. As a star, the Sun is heated to high temperatures by the
conversion of nuclear binding energy due to the fusion of hydrogen in its core.
This energy is ultimately transferred (released) into space mainly in the form
of radiant (light) energy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">The ancients understood this on a
subtle level and thereby revered the Sun, the digestive fire, role in
metabolism and the understanding and value of the flame of attention, needed to
make good decisions, leading to health and a balanced body, mind and senses and
ultimately <i>“Ayur”</i> or life, which is defined as the intelligent
integration of the body, senses, mind and consciousness that occurs through the
metabolism of the mind necessary to access the state of <i>“veda”,</i> to know
life beyond ordinary perception, and therewith is the root of <i>Ayurveda</i>
and it’s root cause theory and philosophy.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p><b style="text-align: center;"> THE SCIENCE OF LIFE</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";">The science and philosophies of <i>Ayurveda</i> explain the world
and creation, through the archetypical elements of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ether</i> (space), <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">air, fire, water,</i>
and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">earth</i>. Ether and earth are static
in nature while air, fire and water are dynamic and ever changing. These
elements have inherent energies expressed by their qualities that govern their
functions. We are a product of all these energies and their subsequent
qualities, with everyone having slightly different proportions of the
individual elements, making everyone unique in their own constitutional or
genetic composition.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";">Ayurveda</span></i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";">
assesses and treats everyone, according to their unique physical, psychological,
emotional, spiritual constitution and its tendencies. We evaluate the
imbalances of the body and its function through this system of the elements and
root cause theory as well. Our world and bodies are in constant interplay, constantly
adapting to changes in the environment as well as new environments, and our
perceptions of them, all of which affect us in some way. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 95%; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: .5in;"><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";">Ayurveda</span></i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";"> concentrates on prevention through
understanding one’s own constitutional makeup, and the effects that the outer
world, environment, relationships, diet, and lifestyle choices make on our
constitution and our daily lives. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 95%; mso-pagination: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";"><o:p> </o:p></span><i style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Ayurveda</i><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">defines a healthy person as someone whose <i>doshas</i> (constitution) are in balance,
the digestive fire (<i>agni</i>) is
regulated (<i>sama</i>), the body’s tissues
(<i>dhatus</i>) are well formed, wastes (<i>malas</i>) eliminate properly, the mind (<i>mana</i>), sensory organs (<i>indriyas</i>) and spirit/soul (<i>atma</i>) must be also in a pleasant state (<i>prasanna</i>), to know who I AM (<i>swastya</i>).</span> </p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 95%; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Avenir;">“Samadosha
Samagnischa Samadhatumala kriyaha Prasanna atmenindriya manaha Swasthya
ityabhidheeyate”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";"><o:p> </o:p></span><i style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Ayurveda</i><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">
is a health and wellness lifestyle system based on natural healing through
strengthening one’s own body, mind, and spirit or consciousness, attaining
optimal health through a deeper understanding of ourselves and our own nature,
in relationship to the world around us, and allowing the body’s own natural
healing mechanisms to work to their fullest, unlocking their highest potential.</span></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-46862613316696534532022-04-07T07:39:00.003-07:002022-04-07T07:48:04.792-07:00World Health Decade of Action & 6 Global Health Issues<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWIfY-qakrB1KQ31A0_aDuIzKEgiCHKlFoZ_9TOa5Wxifl3RONEWSIH1SPfBcWBRyY5JEK-rNlX8mSIaD2NQtxnoNJQuQyJzw8_pho5mZ6xoFOAi4mbhKqZlz58yU1Kx-pzhMvR1g7GD-8LJZAGm2GdsOnYODth0HmIg0H-1mvHerA31GLs8bWNyud/s1080/Copy%20of%20DYK%2047.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWIfY-qakrB1KQ31A0_aDuIzKEgiCHKlFoZ_9TOa5Wxifl3RONEWSIH1SPfBcWBRyY5JEK-rNlX8mSIaD2NQtxnoNJQuQyJzw8_pho5mZ6xoFOAi4mbhKqZlz58yU1Kx-pzhMvR1g7GD-8LJZAGm2GdsOnYODth0HmIg0H-1mvHerA31GLs8bWNyud/s320/Copy%20of%20DYK%2047.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Did you know... today is World Health Day and the World
Health Organization, WHO, has declared this the “Decade of Action”.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">World Health Day seeks to raise awareness about a major
global health concern selected by the WHO. This day aims to increase awareness
about the selected health concerns and hopes to encourage countries to focus
their resources on addressing them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded on April 7,
1948 to better address the needs of global health issues. Every year, the WHO
Assembly meets in Geneva, Switzerland to choose a major global health concern
and promote it through World Health Day in the hopes of increasing awareness
and preventing more cases. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">St. George University, SGU, has listed 6 Prominent Global
Health Issues to Be Aware of:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Pandemics</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Environmental Factors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Economic Disparities & Access To Health Care</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Political Factors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Non-Communicative Diseases</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Animal Health, Food Sourcing & Supply</span></li></ul><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The ever-growing list of global health issues can be
overwhelming, but there are so many ways individuals can make a positive
impact.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">“Everyone can make a difference,” Dr. Macpherson asserts.
“Small contributions quickly add up if enough people take up the cause.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">One suggestion is to expand your perspective on medicine by gaining
a unique perspective on integrating medical care at both the holistic and
patient levels which is at the core of Ayurvedic Medicine, which looks at the
root causes and inter-relationships in all areas of life and their impacts on
health and quality of life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">For more information about living a healthier lifestyle and
how we can support that, please check out the information on future instructional classes in the trainings tab and free
resources in the Wellness Services Tab or <a href="https://chayaveda.com/contact" target="_blank">contact us</a> for information or an appointment. </span><o:p></o:p></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-9364129486237707462022-02-28T12:46:00.004-08:002022-02-28T12:46:43.902-08:00World Hearing Day<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhH8VAAhV7Yh9kOEci51UhDKvYZZfc-JhuSH7Ydu9m23gjmCKInhrma_2HpusSLQrVq2JNZtYSzBxk6eSyJWtuGJ1ENkvHwJ_VdctUJGtasFBd6FCZVz9n3bKjFCG9nSCcZjcePbXpg6VU4HYkE5KGV6EEnXYNh1L1nEgVB123-klbMSdz3ijiCBBHk=s1080" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhH8VAAhV7Yh9kOEci51UhDKvYZZfc-JhuSH7Ydu9m23gjmCKInhrma_2HpusSLQrVq2JNZtYSzBxk6eSyJWtuGJ1ENkvHwJ_VdctUJGtasFBd6FCZVz9n3bKjFCG9nSCcZjcePbXpg6VU4HYkE5KGV6EEnXYNh1L1nEgVB123-klbMSdz3ijiCBBHk=s320" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Did You Know that March 3<sup>rd</sup> is World Hearing Day?</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">World
Hearing Day is a day-long campaign by the World Health Organization (WHO) that
focuses on spreading awareness of hearing defects and deafness, as well as
sharing preventative strategies for maintaining “healthy hearing”.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As of
2020, it is estimated that over 5% of the world population (466 million people)
suffer from a disabling hearing issue, and this statistic is projected to
double in the next 20 years. Additionally, the WHO estimates that over 1
billion young adults are at permanent risk of hearing failure due to unsafe
listening patterns daily (i.e. headphones, music, etc.). Thus, the WHO has
dedicated this day to learn about such issues, and easy-to-follow steps that
will help ensure that an individual’s hearing does not depreciate.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Therefore,
to begin March with our “Did you know series”, we have decided to discuss preventive
strategies as well as viable treatments (both from a Western and Eastern
Background) to maintain healthy hearing! If you already employ these
techniques, please take a moment, and share this article that others might find
helpful!</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Firstly,
what is “deafness and hearing loss”? According to the World Health
Organization, hearing loss is when an individual cannot hear over the threshold
of 20 decibels in both ears (a sound quieter than a whisper), while deafness is
the innate loss of hearing where no sound is audible. These deficiencies can
arise from genetics, however, in the context of this article, we will be
discussing hearing loss that occurs due to unknowingly mistreatment. These
mistreatments can be due to untreated infections, unregulated noise over a
period, smoking, ototoxic (medicines or drugs that can affect hearing)
chemicals, and prolonged wax stoppage. For the full list of causes, please
visit the World Health Organization website to view a full list that spans from
birth into adulthood.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The
preventative strategies that are commonly recommended are the converse of the
causes. For example, an individual should monitor the amount and level of noise
being heard every day, such as music through headphones, or in the car. High
levels of noise through these methods are heavily present in the young adult
communities and must be rectified by either reducing the noise or limiting the
number of times the high noise is heard. If this lifestyle is still wanted,
there are some external equipment, such as personal and permanent earplugs, to
reduce the number of decibels experienced by an individual. Other ways to
combat the loud noises are removing oneself from these environments, as well as
allowing at least 18 hours of recovery if exposed to prolonged noises.
Furthermore, it would be most prudent to get one’s hearing tested to discover
the health of the hearing. Conversely, mindful meditation and yoga might
suffice when controlling or transforming the mindset of wanting to experience loud
noise in the first place.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Although
the most common causes are already stated, sometimes hearing loss does occur and
treatments must be administered. The western viewpoint of these treatments
ranges from according to the varying degrees of severity. To start, a
practitioner might advise the removal of ear wax, which can be completed in a
single session. However, if this is not the issue, a practitioner will then
recommend several other options depending on the symptoms. In cases of
infections, an audiologist might insert small tubing to help assist in the
draining of fluids from the ear. Often, in most cases, an audiologist will
recommend a hearing aid to alleviate any discomfort. However, in severe cases, an
audiologist will implement surgical procedures to alleviate the hearing loss.
These procedures can be due to abnormalities in the eardrum or ossicle bones,
or in the direst of cases, cochlear implants are used. These treatments all
have risks and benefits and should be discussed with a practitioner. These
western treatments do have validity and history, and ancient treatments from
Eastern Medicine are gaining acceptance in the west “new” from the area of
Ayurveda.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;">Ayurvedic Medicine addresses
the whole person for healing, so it will take into consideration and choose
methods of healing according to the constitution, age and condition of the
person and look for root causes and best ways to remove them, as well as the
nourishment and rejuvenation of the person afflicted, so typically treatments
are in steps. Hearing has to do with the element of ether and air, or <i>vata
dosha</i>, which we experience in the ears and on the skin, so oil applications
are most beneficial along with addressing diet and lifestyle to balance <i>vata
dosha</i> and it’s <i>subdoshas</i> of <i>prana vayus </i>which control
movement and when impaired will affect the ears and the nervous system. </span>In recent studies, Ayurvedic
practitioners look to root causes of diseases and will often implement <i>Karnapuran</i>
therapy to help combat <i>Badhirya</i>, or hearing loss. <i>Karnapuran Therapy</i>
is the use of oils within the ear. <span style="background: white; color: #222222;">These
medicinal oils give all parts of the ear nourishment, including external ears,
middle ear, inner ear, and eardrum, and can help combat multiple symptoms such
as vertigo, tinnitus, swimmer’s ear, hearing loss, and reduce swelling due to
infections. Ear wax can occur do to a imbalance of <i>kapha dosha</i> resulting
from low <i>agni</i> or digestive capacity, so <i>agni deepana</i> and <i>ama
pachana</i> or ways to improve digestive capacity and remove toxins are also
addressed. Tinnitus or ringing in the ears is very common and can have multiple
causes, so a skilled practitioner needs to determine the cause to make the
correct recommendations. It can occur do to imbalances of <i>vata, pitta </i>or<i>
kapha dosha</i> with issues of the nervous system, inflammation, the structure,
congestion or allergies.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Please remember today, and every
day, that the health of your ears does matter! <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">For more information and Ayurvedic
Consultation and treatments, please visit </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">https://chayaveda.com/</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">For hearing consultation
visit https://www.clearsoundaudiology.com/services/<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">A list of more resources is linked
below.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDBgKe7vDMpV55htSX2WT5eNkv1Fzm7MZHksGwnduF37c-p7B65zQ707wdaU53cj7PdOqEfDBNp4cfDW4_u417AGJD7QfWUnvT8b23__yQGiBZ_o-JVCqA1FD_vkVbJgyGsKWg9Dmyhj4TbWFjHIWDs3V6jX5Tz6vwMuiZKL7xAD46sAJWADWIF7Tk=s1080" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDBgKe7vDMpV55htSX2WT5eNkv1Fzm7MZHksGwnduF37c-p7B65zQ707wdaU53cj7PdOqEfDBNp4cfDW4_u417AGJD7QfWUnvT8b23__yQGiBZ_o-JVCqA1FD_vkVbJgyGsKWg9Dmyhj4TbWFjHIWDs3V6jX5Tz6vwMuiZKL7xAD46sAJWADWIF7Tk=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="margin-left: 28.35pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -28.35pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Works
Cited<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 28.35pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -28.35pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">“Deafness and Hearing
Loss.” <i>World Health Organization</i>, World Health Organization,
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/deafness-and-hearing-loss. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 28.35pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -28.35pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">“Hearing Loss.” <i>Mayo
Clinic</i>, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 16 Apr. 2021,
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hearing-loss/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373077.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 28.35pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -28.35pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Kotwal, Dr. Shweta, et al.
“Concept of Lashunadi Taila Karnpooran as an Adjunctive in Treating Hearing
Loss (Badhirya).” <i>Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences</i>,
https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/832. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 28.35pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -28.35pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><i>NHS Choices</i>, NHS,
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/-5-ways-to-prevent-hearing-loss-/. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 28.35pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -28.35pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Victory, Joy. “Hearing Loss
Treatment: What Are Your Options?” <i>Healthy Hearing</i>, 26 Apr. 2021,
https://www.healthyhearing.com/help/hearing-loss/treatment#:~:text=Hearing%20loss%20treatment%20options&text=Hearing%20loss%20treatments%20include%20hearing,health%20conditions%20facing%20Americans%20today.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 28.35pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -28.35pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><i>Web.s.ebscohost.com</i>.
https://web.s.ebscohost.com/abstract?direct=true&profile=ehost&scope=site&authtype=crawler&jrnl=13055992&AN=108438135&h=hDwZ0aNQjn1g%2bOH4MWxz3hDdVSYcHP2rO3Sm8vLeU7uwtTGcg11cNyqN5fe0S4htb6nk45pqTYlv0N8uYCfiYg%3d%3d&crl=c&resultNs=AdminWebAuth&resultLocal=ErrCrlNotAuth&crlhashurl=login.aspx%3fdirect%3dtrue%26profile%3dehost%26scope%3dsite%26authtype%3dcrawler%26jrnl%3d13055992%26AN%3d108438135.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 28.35pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -28.35pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“World Hearing Day 2022.” <i>World
Health Organization</i>, World Health Organization, https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-hearing-day/2022.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-62461387961433646482022-02-24T07:17:00.000-08:002022-02-24T07:17:25.438-08:00Did You Know......About Heart Healthy Foods and National Chili Day Recipe<p> </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBlDnpUx2l9EWRtmS4dQDMbn3u7nw8kQKbaaskesdjd-uHHj61p6wNvb7ua4pmRSm8RiQVLNyr68eCb-ASHucQbya_ii6uq3ybdml9moX3z6ugMhy4Ft5vLauibniUzOv6eIdBfC4ldKBa0OzFfA3erdZWrXaH1eaAIvHvUqq0vgkxL4qkWzNYooYE=s1080" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBlDnpUx2l9EWRtmS4dQDMbn3u7nw8kQKbaaskesdjd-uHHj61p6wNvb7ua4pmRSm8RiQVLNyr68eCb-ASHucQbya_ii6uq3ybdml9moX3z6ugMhy4Ft5vLauibniUzOv6eIdBfC4ldKBa0OzFfA3erdZWrXaH1eaAIvHvUqq0vgkxL4qkWzNYooYE=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p></blockquote></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Did you know... about Heart Healthy foods? </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">As today is the
last Thursday of February, we have decided to combine two different themes for
our Thoughtful Thursday; International Heart Month and National Chili Day! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Although International Heart Month is coming to an end, remember that taking
care of your heart shouldn't just happen 28 days out of the year! One easy way
to maintain your heart's health is to monitor what you're eating and eat according to your constitution, age and condition. However,
eating a healthy diet is not synonymous with dieting, instead, it is focusing
on foods that you should eat more of and foods to avoid, so it's not about limiting but improving the quality of your digestion by the food choices you make.
By focusing on this ideal, the benefits are endless! These benefits can be the
lowering of cholesterol levels, lowering of blood pressure, maintaining healthy body
weight, improving energy and mood and much more! These are all crucial elements that help keep the heart
strong and pumping! If an individual's diet is not regulated, it can lead to imbalances and eventually to serious illness, including heart failure, or in some cases fatality. Although it sounds daunting,
it is much easier than one would think to improve our diet and our wellness index and since it's National Chili Day, we've included this Ayurvedic style chili dish recipe. This dish wonderfully blends multiple
vegetables, along with protein sources to create both a tasty and healthy dish!
The link for the dish will be typed below. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Contact us for more details on how to live a
healthier, lifestyle and Happy National Chili Day to all!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.mindfulyogahealth.com/food/ayurveda-sweet-potato-black-bean-vegan-chili-recipe/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">http://www.mindfulyogahealth.com/food/ayurveda-sweet-potato-black-bean-vegan-chili-recipe/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-50873784503644564442022-02-17T06:44:00.005-08:002022-02-17T06:44:55.145-08:00The Potential Of Loving Kindness<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPxqbvayq2n7w0PYXP9g1unWez7pAWFUA-rb4sd-k5z_eYNllZlpiz7zBLmXyk7gqXal7ZFYfPiK30fZ3i5TEphkzouybAt0u2GZLXtcbmW74-Uod-smO0xwNlOEfJLywkkkFt6_FEMOygVvGE3TBvUMPSaiP1CH9v8HMSOzufPVgLpgTW-g_r7DYq=s1080" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPxqbvayq2n7w0PYXP9g1unWez7pAWFUA-rb4sd-k5z_eYNllZlpiz7zBLmXyk7gqXal7ZFYfPiK30fZ3i5TEphkzouybAt0u2GZLXtcbmW74-Uod-smO0xwNlOEfJLywkkkFt6_FEMOygVvGE3TBvUMPSaiP1CH9v8HMSOzufPVgLpgTW-g_r7DYq=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Did you know... that today (2/17) is National Random Acts of
Kindness Day? To continue with our series about the human heart, we have
decided to showcase that Love and Compassion spring forth from the heart,
especially through acts of kindness. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">In a recent study, it has been shown that Loving-Kindness
Meditation, Compassion Meditation, and acts of kindness have strengthened the
areas related to empathy, as well as intangible positive effects. Take this day
to reflect on the kindness you have felt and experienced, and pay it forward to
someone else. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Enjoy the day! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Read the complete study <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3176989/#:~:text=Loving-Kindness%20Mediation%20(LKM),affect%20and%20less%20negative%20affect.&text=LKM%20and%20CM%20enhances%20emotional%20and%20somatosensory%20brain%20representations%20associated%20with%20empathy." target="_blank">here</a></span></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-4814970287285558042022-02-10T08:40:00.001-08:002022-02-10T08:41:11.214-08:00An Ayurvedic Approach To Treat Valvular Heart Disease; Hridroga <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3dw5M-TRCbkXbp-d44pk3BmthToCKW5l1dZ7OIciOOC3M_dL50F4otDwiVDoszVLhSvmKaJgPohs_kxKapcsxwmVs8Owt698iabkXdKreSgop9vDYdOwpNDdhhLv9eu7frLude5YDi2LnLGktJU2am5CBLGfbc0bcfSoWQ0iqVlleclBS_haOkNx1=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3dw5M-TRCbkXbp-d44pk3BmthToCKW5l1dZ7OIciOOC3M_dL50F4otDwiVDoszVLhSvmKaJgPohs_kxKapcsxwmVs8Owt698iabkXdKreSgop9vDYdOwpNDdhhLv9eu7frLude5YDi2LnLGktJU2am5CBLGfbc0bcfSoWQ0iqVlleclBS_haOkNx1=s320" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Did you know that <i>Ayurveda</i> can help treat and maintain the heart? This week we will be continuing our series on the heart in celebration of American Heart Month! For this week’s spotlight, we will be investigating how <i>Ayurvedic</i> practices can maintain the heart’s health, even in dire situations. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">In 2020, a case study was performed to investigate a patient who had tried every possible western medicine approach (diet change, exercise, and medication) to treat their valvular heart disease. With the only option being surgery, the participant elected to participate in the <i>Ayurvedic</i> study.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">In most cases, Western medicines typically elect to prescribe changes in an individual’s diet, exercise, medication, or in severe cases, surgery. These solutions typically aim to lower an individual’s Blood Pressure (BP), Heart Rate (HR), and increase the function of their Cardiovascular System. However, in this case study, not only did these prescriptions exaggerate the patient’s symptoms but also accelerated the patient’s need for invasive heart surgery. The surgery would involve a mitral valve transplant. Furthermore, the patient turned to a team of researchers to alleviate their condition instead of surgery. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Before and after treatment, special care was given to apply techniques and methods of modern science to test and validate the results. Most of the modern doctors didn't accept the 3D cardiovascular test, so an echo test was also done for their acceptance of modern fraternity and to establish the efficacy of the age old indigenous System,<i> Ayurveda</i>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In <i>Sanskrit</i>, the language of <i>Ayurvedic </i>texts, <i>Hrid</i> means
heart and in these<i> </i>texts 2 complications of the heart referred to as <i>Amavata</i> (elevated <i>vata</i> with
<i>ama</i>) are explained. One is <i>Hridayavishuddhi </i>and another is <i>Hridgraha</i>
(<i>Cardiology in Ayurveda by Dr.V.B.Athavale</i>). <i>Hridayvishudhi</i> may be considered
as the unclean state of the heart and <i>Hridgraha </i>as the impaired condition. Due
to regular and prolonged accumulation of the <i>ama</i> in the heart, the proper
function of the heart may get impaired. Accumulation of <i>ama</i> in the endocardium
gives rise to valvular heart disease, called <i>Amajwara and </i><i>Hridyavishuddhi</i> is one
of its symptoms. In <i>Charaka Samhita</i> (<i>Ayurvedic</i> text) there are many clinical features of
<i>hridroga</i>, which may correspond to symptoms of valvular heart disease. </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The treatment in this study focuses on correcting the imbalanced</span><i style="font-family: Calibri;"> vata</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (a </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">dosha</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;">), </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">rasa</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (body fluids), </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">rakta</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (blood), and the</span><i style="font-family: Calibri;"> mamsa</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (flesh/muscle of the heart). The </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">mamsa</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> is an important aspect of treatment because it is the flesh/muscle that needs to be treated, but the </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">rasa</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> and </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">rakta</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> also prove to be fundamental in the maintenance and preservation of the heart because they are the essential components that feed and nurture the heath of both the fluids and blood, that ensure the heart is constantly working. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">With these explanations, the researchers developed an <i>Ayurvedic</i> treatment plan to alleviate the patient’s joint pain, breathing labors, and chest pains. The first component of the treatment is <i>Langhana</i>, or a light diet/fasting along with <i>Virechana</i>, a mild purgation (cleansing) of one’s <i>ama</i> (toxins) from the body. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The treatment is given in tandem with the use of <i>Ayurvedic</i> m</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">edicines that are selected mainly for having <i>Deepana-Pachana-Hridya</i> properties.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">Deepana-Pachana</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> medicines are used to help stimulate digestion enzymes <i>(agni</i>) to remove </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">ama</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once the <i>ama </i>is completely removed from the participant’s body (when the participant feels light-bodied), the </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">aim was to rebuild or correct the degenerated valves to its original texture by administering <i>pushtikrit</i> or <i>kshayanashanam</i> medicines, where t</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">he participant was instructed to use </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">Rasayana</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (tonics) and </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">Ojaskara Oushadhas</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (medicines) for the rest of the treatment, which effectively rebuild the damaged valves, reduce joint swellings (due to the absence of </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">ama</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;">), and mediate the</span><i style="font-family: Calibri;"> rasa, rakta</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;">, and </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">mamsa</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. Finally, the patient is treated with multiple </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">Kashayams</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (herbal decoctions), </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">Arishtas</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (fermented decoctions), Herbal Tablets and </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">Herrak Bhasmams</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (made from ash), </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">Ghandarvashtadi</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> for purgation, </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">Pichu</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (pouring of oil) on the heart (similar to </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">Hrdaya Basti</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;">) with </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">Dhanwantaram Tailam,</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> along with dietary protocols that included </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">rice kanji</i><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> and to calm the mind specific instructions for breathing exercises and meditation were included.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Detailed symptoms, specific treatments provided and laboratory and clinical findings are listed in a chart in the study, link below.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">After 6 months of treatment, a follow-up investigation was conducted where the Mitral Valve had shown repairs as well as growth in the patient’s heart. Additionally, the patient was asked and stated that they were completely satisfied as their fatigue, chest pains, and associated symptoms have decreased and were no longer noticeable. The quality of personal and official life of the patient had improved significantly and instead of a bleak future she developed confidence and an experience of well-being. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Although this is a case study, it produced conclusive evidence that </span><i style="font-family: Calibri;">Ayurvedic </i><span style="font-family: Calibri;">heart treatment is useful and needs further research and discussion. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">To read the study that includes the complete list and dosage of the medications used, please follow this <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0975947618303024" target="_blank">link</a> with the awareness that <i>Ayurvedic</i> treatment is based according to the individual and may differ from person to person and taking treatment under the advice of a <i>Ayurvedic</i> Professional is needed to insure proper administration.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i>To learn more:</i><br /><a href="https://chayaveda.com/services" target="_blank">Schedule an Ayurvedic Consultation with Chaya</a><br /></span><a href="https://chayaveda.com/school-of-massage" style="font-family: Calibri;" target="_blank">Take a Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork course with Chaya</a> <br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://chayaveda.com/school-of-yoga" target="_blank">Take a Yoga Teacher Training with Chaya</a><br /><a href="https://chayaveda.com/ayurveda-%26-yoga-immersion" target="_blank">Take a Ayurveda & Yoga Training with Chaya</a></span><br /></span><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-74935813099518261102022-02-03T09:30:00.013-08:002022-02-03T16:32:43.237-08:00The Vagus Nerve As A Biomarker For Vata Dosha Activity<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiR1edVHTvgSWvICqw5Ibp59a6nl0_SR7_OY5eudEv25nQwsOeZjAyl_uU7pQ5ed1o0fNgLeMU4jl43GCglhE4yjFtRELzRFdaSlV_zb6AMaql59evunWdXwLD3--nN2ui00iPVjovJMoOMz4JCmzfai6aEBSe82IVqlnGH39hdHV28XB0l4QUHGpBt=s1080" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiR1edVHTvgSWvICqw5Ibp59a6nl0_SR7_OY5eudEv25nQwsOeZjAyl_uU7pQ5ed1o0fNgLeMU4jl43GCglhE4yjFtRELzRFdaSlV_zb6AMaql59evunWdXwLD3--nN2ui00iPVjovJMoOMz4JCmzfai6aEBSe82IVqlnGH39hdHV28XB0l4QUHGpBt=w200-h200" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTSuW0ohzZSgMoa79ttNlgNzPhXz1CTnxcSLvDjJG6eW0RQgoLoZJK5pAVEmBUJ1Rl3oLe1NFuXRUI-ZYK5lfl9i4G10yKM4zRnk93rqw2s_cGlAgQr8bkToYNHUC6hRYs-klPY9dKuqxBt9QNuNyyvZyt7fjfExjG12-2-9XHxMqMu8agSblIoIHT=s1080" style="clear: right; display: inline; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTSuW0ohzZSgMoa79ttNlgNzPhXz1CTnxcSLvDjJG6eW0RQgoLoZJK5pAVEmBUJ1Rl3oLe1NFuXRUI-ZYK5lfl9i4G10yKM4zRnk93rqw2s_cGlAgQr8bkToYNHUC6hRYs-klPY9dKuqxBt9QNuNyyvZyt7fjfExjG12-2-9XHxMqMu8agSblIoIHT=w200-h200" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiR1edVHTvgSWvICqw5Ibp59a6nl0_SR7_OY5eudEv25nQwsOeZjAyl_uU7pQ5ed1o0fNgLeMU4jl43GCglhE4yjFtRELzRFdaSlV_zb6AMaql59evunWdXwLD3--nN2ui00iPVjovJMoOMz4JCmzfai6aEBSe82IVqlnGH39hdHV28XB0l4QUHGpBt=s1080" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiR1edVHTvgSWvICqw5Ibp59a6nl0_SR7_OY5eudEv25nQwsOeZjAyl_uU7pQ5ed1o0fNgLeMU4jl43GCglhE4yjFtRELzRFdaSlV_zb6AMaql59evunWdXwLD3--nN2ui00iPVjovJMoOMz4JCmzfai6aEBSe82IVqlnGH39hdHV28XB0l4QUHGpBt=s1080" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><br /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><span>In honor
of February being </span><i>American Heart Month</i><span>, the ChayaVeda team has decided
to create a series investigating new studies on the heart, or associated
tissues, and complimentary Ayurvedic theory and practices.</span><span> </span></span></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">For many
years there have been a common belief that Eastern and Western medicine
practices are separate entities, that do not overlap, or relate to one another.
However, with emerging research and studies, it is coming to light that not
only are they related, but they also have a symbiotic relationship where one
affects the other. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p>Therefore,
for this week’s <i>“Did You Know”</i> series, we will be highlighting the
interconnected relationship between the <i>Vagus Nerve</i> and <i>Vata Dosha</i>
in the digestive system as major <i>koshta, koshtasthavata</i> or “gut” regulators. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Firstly,
not only does the <i>vagus nerve</i> innervate the heart, but it also serves as
a regulator for both the respiratory and digestive systems. In the digestive
system, afferent <i>vagus branches</i> send information concerning “appetite,
stress, food intake, and food composition” via the gut-brain link to the brain.
Once the information is processed, the efferent <i>vagus nerve branches</i>
signal, either directly or indirectly, other organs and tissues to maintain the
gut homeostasis, inflammation, and other processes that directly affect an
individual’s immune system. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p>In Western
Cultures, it is believed that the v<i>agus nerve</i> is solely responsible for
this maintenance, however, in recent research studies, it is shown that the <i>vagus
nerve</i> stimulates <i>Vata Dosha</i> in the digestive system as well. The
gut-brain link we have seen before with the <i>vagus nerve</i>, is also seen
involved with <i>Prana</i> and <i>Apana,</i> two of the major sub-groups of <i>Vata
Dosha</i>. When these sub-groups are affected, there is a noticeable difference
in gastrointestinal motility, which is in turn interpreted by the <i>vagus nerve</i>.
Additionally, the integrity of the <i>Koshta</i> (GI Tract) and <i>Pakwashaya
(large intenstine)</i> are critical in maintaining the <i>Prana</i> and <i>Apana
Vata</i> sub-groups, which in turn ensures the gut’s homeostasis. As you can
see both the <i>Vata Dosha</i> and <i>Vagus nerves</i> work interconnectedly to
maintain the digestive system’s homeostasis and are not so different after all. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Chaya
delves into <i>Vata Dosha</i> and the <i>sub-doshas</i> of <i>vata</i> in both the <i>Marma Chikitsa</i>
and <i>Sinus/SANS</i> modules of the <i>Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork Program</i>, as well
as her <i>Yoga Teacher Training</i> and <i>Ayurvedic Yoga Immersion</i>, since it is a
foundational component of both Yoga and Ayurvedic Treatment. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Research Study:
<a href="about:blank">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0975947619300920</a>. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">To learn more
visit:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://chayaveda.com/school-of-massage">https://chayaveda.com/school-of-massage</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://chayaveda.com/ayurveda-%26-yoga-immersion">https://chayaveda.com/ayurveda-%26-yoga-immersion</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">To schedule an Ayurvedic Consultations: <a href="https://chayaveda.com/services">https://chayaveda.com/services</a></span></div>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-17543245732838177792021-12-08T13:44:00.007-08:002021-12-08T13:59:20.395-08:00Ayurvedic Protocols Used For Cerebral Palsy<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG24SQfU9SLXN-lMYQtZHrFzODEMWT6g99xU6df6fgdCsNVA2B7mplRvQKdETN3CeYk6SO99Bg-_w8zv9_PcwNbULSpGcMvyS2t-7VqLATzLwPXzaC5Iw1lkNi1UYVMsRAyTowsohfyp4/s500/Copy+of+Copy+of+Copy+of+Massage+Montage+Ayurveda+week+%25281%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG24SQfU9SLXN-lMYQtZHrFzODEMWT6g99xU6df6fgdCsNVA2B7mplRvQKdETN3CeYk6SO99Bg-_w8zv9_PcwNbULSpGcMvyS2t-7VqLATzLwPXzaC5Iw1lkNi1UYVMsRAyTowsohfyp4/s320/Copy+of+Copy+of+Copy+of+Massage+Montage+Ayurveda+week+%25281%2529.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">For many sitting here reading this blog, the ability to readjust to a comfortable position, sit still, move the eyes side to side, and scroll with the fingers, often goes unnoticed. The motor function from the brain through the nerves into the muscle tissue is so harmonious that we do not notice this order and ease in daily living. For many others, however, this is not the case. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span>Cerebral Palsy (CP) is an impaired motor function disorder commonly diagnosed in many children. “Cerebral” refers to the brain and “palsy” refers to weakness or issues using the muscles. The symptoms of CP vary depending on the severity in each individual. For example, one person may walk awkwardly and another may not be able to walk at all. There are four main types: Spastic, Dyskinetic, Ataxic, and mixed. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span>Spastic CP is the most common, effecting 80% of individuals with CP. Spastic CP is characterized by increased muscle tone (stiffness) resulting in awkward movements. Individuals with dyskinetic CP are unable to control the movement of their limbs making it difficult to sit and walk. Individuals with Ataxic CP have impaired balance and coordination. And lastly, individuals with mixed CP have symptoms of more than one type of CP. The most common mixed-CP disorder is spastic-dyskinetic. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span>Many of us without a disability often take easy and controlled movement for granted. There are, however, a number of methods to decrease the severity of symptoms and increase the quality of life for an individual with CP, including Ayurvedic treatments. Looking at CP from an Ayurvedic perspective, the predominant energy, or <i>dosha</i>, of the disorder is <i>vata </i>which constitutes vitality and governs all movement processes. Therefore, <i>vata</i> balancing treatments will help to reduce the symptoms of CP. These treatments which help balance the <i>doshas</i> and reduce the symptoms of CP include:<i> Udhvartana or Abhyanga Massages </i>and<i> Pinda Swedana; Therapeutic Bolas Applications or Nadi Swedana</i> described below.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span> </span>Udhvartana</i> is a dry powder massage which improves muscle tone and circulation. For individuals with CP, <i>Udhvartana</i> reduces spasticity, brings lightness to the body, and relieves pain. <i>Abhyanga</i> (oil massage) strengthens the muscle and improves muscle tone as well, aiding in the reduction of spasticity. <i>Pinda Swedana</i>, on the other hand, uses a cloth bolas filled with cooked plants, medicinal herbs, milk, and rice, which is then massaged over the entire body. This therapeutic treatment stimulates the nerve endings and nourishes the muscles. Following the heat massage, the individual undergoes <i>Swedana</i>, or herbal steam, which excretes the toxins out of the skin through sweating. Therefore, <i>Pinda Swedana</i> gives the individual with CP a bit more control over muscle movement and a renewed sense of freshness and vitality in the body. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span>It is unfortunate that there is no cure for Cerebral Palsy, however, there are numerous methods which help reduce the symptoms and increase the quality of life for individuals with CP. The ancient science of Ayurveda is designed to bring total harmony to the entire body and mind using natural remedies. While it remedies specific limitations caused by Cerebral Palsy, Ayurvedic treatments bring an overall sense of peace and harmony into the individual’s life. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><a href="https://chayaveda.com/school-of-massage" target="_blank">ChayaVeda Ayurvedic Massage and Bodywork Program</a></i> offers training in individual modalities or learn them all and become a Certified Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork Specialist.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>Our next <i>Pinda Swedana </i>module is January 22, 2022<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/V4sETuPpTfo" target="_blank">Watch a video about our <i>Pinda Swedana Module</i></a><br />Our next <i>Abhyanga </i>module is February 5 & 6, 2022<br />Our next <i>Udhvartana & Nadi Swedana</i> module is February 19 & 20, 2022<br />Early bird registration is typically until 1 month before the program start date.<br /></span><a href="https://youtu.be/DrxAO3Cc55A" target="_blank">Watch a video about our Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork Program</a></span></p><p><a href="https://chayaveda.com/school-of-massage" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Learn more or register.</span></a></p><p><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">Resources for this article:<br /></span></i></p><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN"><a href="about:blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; line-height: 115%;">https://maurya.om/en/diseases/category/neurology/ayurveda-cerebral-palsy-treatment/#:~:text=%20Ayurvedic%20Treatment%20%E2%80%93%20Cerebral%20Palsy%20disease%20treatment,dhanyamla%20causes%20excretion%20of%20waste%20metabolites.%20More%20</span></a></span></span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><i><span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="about:blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; line-height: 115%;">https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/approach-to-spastic-cerebral-palsy-in-ayurveda/86729273</span></a></span><br /><br /><a href="about:blank" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #1155cc; line-height: 115%;">https://www.chopraayurveda.com/panchkarma-therapies/pinda-swedana-therapy</span></a><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span></span></i></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><i><span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN"><a href="about:blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; line-height: 115%;">https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/facts.html</span></a></span></span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span></span></i></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-indent: 0px;"><i><span><a href="about:blank" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #1155cc; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">https://www.drshyamayurveda.com/blog/ayurvedic-treatment-of-cerebral-palsy-</span></span></a></span></i></div><p></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-25189162964790093562021-11-09T07:51:00.010-08:002021-12-08T14:04:05.678-08:00Ayurveda for Healthy Sinuses<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODAKoTiT6AfXvF53SY2sy7WqhNj8noMpxAfmV3J4YSbQS_SbuZG7h6u1Tl-kMGdVwRDO0SvHwCeEo7jZ9KooavzRr6JYEZwKXuAZ3ODQc2jAT5spDL6jlBTo1AZ3cB9AnB4hbOz8zdWg/s600/R+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODAKoTiT6AfXvF53SY2sy7WqhNj8noMpxAfmV3J4YSbQS_SbuZG7h6u1Tl-kMGdVwRDO0SvHwCeEo7jZ9KooavzRr6JYEZwKXuAZ3ODQc2jAT5spDL6jlBTo1AZ3cB9AnB4hbOz8zdWg/w400-h240/R+%25282%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p>
<div style="line-height: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s estimated that over 50 million people in the
U.S. suffer from allergies each year. While many people automatically reach for
over the counter medicine, the ancient practice of Ayurveda, instead, outlines
multiple natural remedies for allergies. <i>Shiro-Abhyanga-Nasya (SAN)</i> is
highly effective treatment for Sinusitis, or sinus congestion. It includes a
head, neck, face and shoulder massage that stimulates the lymph in the head and
helps drain the sinuses. Eucalyptus steam is administered along with medicated
nose drops. The whole treatment is about 50-60 minutes and brings clarity and
purity to not only the sinuses, but the entire body and mind. </span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span lang="EN"><span>To fully understand how <i>Sinus/SAN</i> works, we first must understand a little bit about the sinuses. Sinusitis, or sinus congestion, is categorized by the inflammation of sinuses (air spaces) located behind the forehead, nasal bones, cheeks, and nose. There are four types of sinuses: frontal sinuses above the eyes, ethmoid sinuses behind the nose bridge and between the eyes, maxillary sinuses in the cheek bones, and sphenoid sinuses in the upper nose and behind the eyes. All four sinuses open into the nose and join the nasal passageway through a continuous mucus membrane. The sinuses are responsible for maintaining pressure, air filtration, air circulation, and internal balance, as well as provide protection of the skull through shock absorption. Although sinus blockage can be caused by anything such as the shape of one’s septum, it is most commonly acquired from allergies and common colds, and from the Ayurvedic perspective low <i>agni</i>/digestive capacity and/or accumulation of <i>ama</i>/toxins and stagnation.</span></span> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><p></p>
<div style="line-height: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The first portion of Sinus/SANs treatment is <i>Shiro
Abhyanga</i>, a head, neck, face, and shoulder massage followed by a facial
lymphatic massage. This portion of treatment lasts about 15-30 minutes. <i>Shiro-Abhyanga</i>
drains, opens, and clears the impurities in the sinuses. Following <i>Shiro-Abhyanga</i>
comes <i>Nasya</i>, which means nose and refers to herbalized nasal drops,
followed by an aromatic steam, which further facilitates the cleansing and
removal of accumulated fluids in the sinuses and improves <i>agni/ama</i>. With
all of the sinuses connected to the nasal passageway, <i>Nasya</i> is an
essential part of <i>SAN</i> treatment. <i>Nasya</i> Oil soothes and protects
the nasal passage while nourishing the tissues and is made with a variety of
Ayurvedic herbs to balance <i>prana</i> and one’s constitution. Depending on
the severity of symptoms and the person’s constitution and condition, there are
multiple different types of <i>Nasya </i>preparations, varying in dosage, and
each bringing about a fortitude of benefits. </span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The entire <i>SAN</i> treatment brings about a
balanced flow of air and <i>prana</i> through the whole body. <i>Prana</i> is
the subtle life force energy stored within the body, primarily from the nasal
breath. Healthy uncongested breathing is important to ensure proper flow of <i>prana
</i>throughout the head and body. A smooth flow of <i>prana </i>ensures healthy
living by promoting an energized body and clear and calm mind. The benefits of <i>Shiro-Abhyagnga-Nasya</i>,
therefore, extend far beyond the sinuses and physical body, but instill
complete harmony of the body, mind, and soul. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN"><span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana; mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></b></span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The same is true for <i>Pranayama</i>, or the
control of <i>prana</i> flow through breathing exercises. <i>Kapalabhati</i>,
also known as the skull-shining breath, is extremely beneficial for sinus
blockages. <i>Kapalabhati</i> focuses on the exhalation and with passive
inhalation through the nose. You may want to have a tissue nearby because this
practice efficiently clears out the nasal passages of excess mucus. Other
benefits include balanced circulation bringing cleansing and nourishment to the
tissues, purification of the lungs, strengthening of the abdominal muscles, regulating
the nervous system and calming the mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span lang="EN"><span>Everyone who has experienced sinus congestion
knows how much blocked sinuses affects their quality of life. A clear nasal
passageway, healthy uncongested breathing, and drained sinuses are the keys to
clear and healthy living. Ayurveda outlines a number of treatments and daily
practices to keep the breath and <i>prana</i> flowing freely, like <i>SAN</i>
and <i>Pranayama</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><span> </span></span></div>
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<a href="https://chayaveda.com/school-of-massage" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span><b><span lang="EN"><o:p><span> </span></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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with Ayurveda | Kripalu</span></a></span></span></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-2244141917465525362021-10-01T10:48:00.005-07:002021-10-01T10:57:27.772-07:00Ayurveda for Obesity Part IV: The Ayurvedic Diet <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtg-mgnpRieclldq8b89T342i1jybQPLsxjPOBisNUlq2z2eicWfk_8KbhxM5-uJjMOEnwIHNb0poNvCe-h0Lc_WCK_uIs7QE4o-A733aRZ99JD0rEP-CAmF5APSA1TuemeXrvgh90UIw/s1080/Untitled+design+%25283%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtg-mgnpRieclldq8b89T342i1jybQPLsxjPOBisNUlq2z2eicWfk_8KbhxM5-uJjMOEnwIHNb0poNvCe-h0Lc_WCK_uIs7QE4o-A733aRZ99JD0rEP-CAmF5APSA1TuemeXrvgh90UIw/s320/Untitled+design+%25283%2529.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><p style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></p>“May the food we are eating make us aware of the interconnections between the universe and us, the earth and us, and all other living species and us. </i></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Because each bite contains in itself the life of the sun and the earth, may we see the meaning and value of life from these precious morsels of food.” </i><i>Thich Nhat Hanh</i></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Diet is a major factor contributing to the health of the body and the mind. One of the main causes of obesity is unhealthy eating habits including overeating and eating unhealthy foods. We sometimes get so carried away indulging into the taste of food, that we often forget the purpose of eating, to maintain healthy functioning of the body and mind. Learning how to evenly balance the specific nutritional needs with delicious flavors is key in the Ayurvedic diet and healthy living. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Before diving into what specific foods to eat according to the Ayurvedic diet for obesity, we first must understand general guidelines on how to eat. These guidelines help us to create healthy habits for consumption. Some of these include: </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Eat only when you feel hungry </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Eat at a moderate pace, not too fast or too slow </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Eat freshly cooked meals whenever possible </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wait until one meal is digested before eating the next one (Intervals of 2-4 hours for light meals, and 4-6 hours for full meals) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Leave 1/3 to 1⁄4 of your stomach empty to aid digestion </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Eat your largest meal at lunch around noon time when digestion is strongest </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Give Thanks </span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It is recommended for someone looking to lose weight to first follow these guidelines before cutting calories. “You will be surprised to find that your excess weight is caused not just by what you’ve been eating but by how you’ve been eating it – carelessly or compulsively, on the run instead of sitting down, between meals instead of at regular hours. There are simple things, of course, but they make a big difference.” (<i>ChayaVeda Ayurvedic Yoga Immersion Manual</i>). </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">An important guideline to note is the difference between the breakfast and lunch meals compared to dinner. Breakfast and lunch should be fuller meals, lunch being the larger meal around noon, while dinner is on the lighter side not later than 6 or 7pm. The dinner meal should be healthy and simple while still delightful to the taste buds. Because humans do not produce much bile at night to digest food, the meal should be easy to digest. The later you eat, the lighter the meal needs to be. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ayurveda’s essential focus when eating is mindfulness. This means savoring every bite, feeling the textures, tasting both the obvious and the subtle notes of flavor, and bringing awareness into how the body feels during and after consumption. Mindful eating aids in digestion by eating at a natural rhythm, alerts us to stop eating when full, expands our intuition on suitable food choices, and brings a sense of connection with our food and the earth which gives rise to our food. Mindful eating supports wellness and may also promote weight loss.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our body’s intuition is a strong guidance system that gives us many signs about what and how we consume. Listening to and honoring the body’s communication helps us live a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Sometimes certain foods don’t seem to sit right in our stomachs, this is a sign that either the food is not right for us and/or our metabolism or digestive fire <i>(agni</i>) is disturbed, making the food toxic to the body at that moment. That does not necessarily mean that the food itself is toxic, but rather the body’s way of simply telling us that whatever was consumed was not needed to support the body’s current state. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ayurveda provides guidelines to help us choose the right foods and combinations of food to avoid feelings of unsettled digestion. Ayurveda provides ways of improving metabolism and lists of incompatible foods to avoid eating together. For example, not mixing dairy with fish, eggs or meat, not mixing raw foods with cooked foods, as they are incompatible. Another example is fruits, which should be eaten alone with the exception of apples, pears, dates, and coconuts. Incompatible foods are those that do not digest properly when consumed together, creating undigested food that leads to the production of toxins (<i>ama</i>), clogging the channels in the body and mind, hindering digestion, slowing metabolism and resulting in imbalance and disease. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Individuals with obesity are likely to be experiencing a <i>kapha</i>-imbalance, as explained in previous parts of this blog series, so the individual should consume foods which reduce <i>kapha</i> and balance the <i>doshas</i>. The <i>kapha</i>-individual should consume vegetables and foods that are pungent and bitter, such as broccoli, collards, and asparagus. All spices are great to reduce <i>kapha</i>, except salt. Honey, raw and unprocessed, is a suitable sweetener for these individuals as it is hot, astringent and dry. The <i>kapha</i>-predominant individual should avoid sweet, sour and salty tastes, packaged, frozen, cold, deep-fried, heavy, fermented and processed foods. They should avoid eating large quantities of food at one time and avoid eating at night, favoring foods that are pungent, bitter and astringent, that are also light and dry. Below is an example and recipe of a <i>kapha</i>-reducing meal, <i>Mung Dal Kitchari</i>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Mung Dal Kitchari - KAPHA<br /></i></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Serves up to 4-6 – V↓, P↓, K↓</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ingredients:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 cup yellow split mung dal</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 cup basmati rice</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">3 tbsp. ghee</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">4 bay leaves</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">4 small pieces cinnamon bark</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">4 whole cloves</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">4 whole cardamom pods</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">6 cups water</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">¼ tsp. salt</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Directions: </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wash the mung dal and rice twice. Soak the dal for a few hours, if you have time.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Heat a saucepan on medium and add the ghee. When it is hot, put it in the bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom and stir until the spices are mixed and fragrant. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mix in the rice, dal, salt, and water. Cook at a low boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cover and cook on low heat until the dal and rice are soft, about 25-30 minutes. </span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">*This <i>kitchari</i> recipe is <i>tridoshic</i>, but especially good for <i>kapha</i> because of the warming and pungent qualities of the spices. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">While in Western culture, weight reduction is focused on fad-diets and cutting calories, the Ayurvedic approach focuses on eating whole foods that induce balance and harmony within the body and mind, based on each individual’s unique constituents. Because our body and personality are constantly changing, how, when, and what we eat should also change to cater to our needs. Eating based on the blend of <i>dosha</i> imbalance, intuition, and mindfulness leads to the removal of obesity and disease and in turn promotes radiant health of the body and mind. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Check our <a href="https://chayaveda.com/resources" target="_blank">resource page</a> for an <i>AMA Questionnaire</i> to see more about what symptoms let you know if you are accumulating <i>AMA, and another</i> recipe for <i>AMA Reducing Dahl</i>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy eating! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.verywellfit.com/ayurvedic-diet-for-weight-loss-4154620" target="_blank">Ayurvedic Diet: Pros, Cons, and What You Can Eat</a></span></p><p><br /></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-37455722059274458552021-09-25T12:35:00.001-07:002021-09-25T12:35:26.078-07:00Ayurveda For Obesity Part 3; Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcms4-CSaMyPoW-ahgoMhIL6QirJ9xh0kC5s1cv-A3r8q86T9L_JiV98xY2RvxMW-i_uFcqMBC7BnU6tFHnoF0f0OVNBfD0Q2tPzu_o2sDxc7053RJEYKfGKyF6jsjxCgkGOiXsmxklZI/s1080/Ayurvedic+Yoga+Therapy+for+Obesity.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcms4-CSaMyPoW-ahgoMhIL6QirJ9xh0kC5s1cv-A3r8q86T9L_JiV98xY2RvxMW-i_uFcqMBC7BnU6tFHnoF0f0OVNBfD0Q2tPzu_o2sDxc7053RJEYKfGKyF6jsjxCgkGOiXsmxklZI/s320/Ayurvedic+Yoga+Therapy+for+Obesity.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences of Self Realization derived from the <i>Vedas</i>, the oldest literature to exist. Yoga, stemming from the <i>Sanskrit</i> syllable <i>“yug”</i>, means to “yoke” or to unite. Yoga is the union of our limiting adjuncts (body, mind, and senses with the True Immortal Self, or the soul. Ayurveda literally translates to Life (<i>Ayur</i>) Knowledge beyond ordinary perception (<i>Veda</i>), where Life is defined as the “integration of the four parts of life--body, senses, mind and soul. Therefore, we understand Yoga and Ayurveda to be one in the same, both the means and the end to Self-discovery through integration.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Through purification of the body, mind, and senses, all pain, suffering, and disease, of both the body and mind, are removed and the Truth of “Who am I?” is revealed. Ayurveda specifically defines this purification as being: “<i>doshas</i> balanced, <i>dhatus</i> (tissues) well formed, <i>malas</i> (waste products) excreting properly, and has a bright shining soul.” The purification process through Yoga integrates the four paths of Yoga into our daily life to harmonize the four aspects of our personality with the nature of the soul. The four paths are: <i>Karma Yoga</i> (the purification of action), <i>Bhakti Yoga</i> (the purification of emotion into Absolute Devotion), <i>Jnana Yoga</i> (the purification of intellect into Intuition), and <i>Raja Yoga</i> (the purification of personal will into Divine will through meditation).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In the West, however, Yoga is mainly centered around the <i>asanas</i>, or poses. The <i>asanas</i> fall under <i>Hatha Yoga</i>, also known as <i>Ashtanga Yoga,</i> translating to 8-limbs Yoga. This is the physical practice of Yoga resulting in <i>“chitta, vritti, nirodha”</i>, removal of the fluctuations of the mind, according to <i>Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras</i>. Alongside the other three paths of yoga, <i>Raja Yoga</i>, or the royal yoga, occurs as we move through <i>Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana</i> and <i>Samadhi</i>, which are essential to purify the body, mind, and senses. The 8 limbs of <i>Patanjali's Raja Yoga</i> include:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>1. Yamas -- </i>external restraints</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>2. Niyamas -- </i>internal observances</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>3. Asanas -- </i>poses</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>4. Pranayama -- </i>breathing exercises</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>5. Pratyahara -- </i>withdraw of senses</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>6. Dharana -- </i>mental concentration</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>7. Dhyana -- </i>meditation or unbroken mental focus</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>8. Samadhi -- </i>Super conscious state of Oneness<i> </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">While there are thousands of <i>asanas, pranayama</i> exercises, and methods for mental concentration and meditation, Ayurveda tailors every healing modality and physical yoga practice to harmonize the imbalances of each specific individual. This individual tailoring is designed to balance the <i>doshas</i> and resonate with the individual to bring radiant health to the body and mind. The <i>doshas</i>, as explained in part one of this series, are the elements and constitutional nature that make-up and govern the biological functions and structure of every human being and all of nature. <i>Kapha</i>-imbalanced individuals are more likely to develop obesity due to their tendencies to overeat, oversleep, and feel slow, stagnant, lazy, depressed, sleepy, and so on and have a larger structure and slower metabolism. Therefore, it is suitable for the practitioner to practice certain <i>asanas, pranayama</i> exercises, and types of meditation and in ways that target <i>Kapha</i> imbalances.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">To decrease <i>kapha</i>, the <i>asanas</i> are to be held longer with awareness brought to the physical body, the earth, and the props used, mixed with more active and stimulating movements. Standing poses, inversions, backward bending poses, and <i>vinyasa </i>flows with stimulating music are all great for decreasing <i>kapha</i>. <i>Sun Salutation</i> is a highly beneficial <i>asana</i> series to reverse <i>kapha</i> imbalances. It increases heat in the body, thereby stimulating <i>agni</i>, the digestive fire and metabolism and relieves mental sluggishness and lethargy, energizing the whole body. It stimulates the thyroid gland, which plays a prominent role in growth, nutrition, and metabolism. Every <i>asana</i> is designed to reap plentiful benefits to all bodily systems. Therefore, regular practice of <i>asanas</i> rejuvenates and renews the body, and naturally decreases obesity.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Pranayama</i> is the most beneficial aspect of <i>Raja yoga</i> for individuals with obesity to practice. The breath is the connecting link between the mind and body, through the nervous system. A few benefits of <i>pranayama</i> include increased energy, circulation, improved health and mental clarity…basically creating a great environment for us to continue healthy living. <i>Prana</i> is the vital life force in all living things and <i>“yama”</i> means control. Our thoughts are also made up of subtle <i>prana</i>, so when we control <i>prana</i> in the breath, we also control the clutter in the mind. When the flow of <i>prana</i> is imbalanced in the body, toxins accumulate. The first step in Ayuredic Yoga therapy for <i>kapha</i> is to detox, or to reduce by removing excess toxins through the use of <i>Brhamana</i> practices and a focus on inhalation and holding after inhalation, which increases heat and energy, stimulating metabolism and reducing or removing those excess toxins. Through regular practice of <i>pranayama</i>, we increase the uptake, storage, and regulation of <i>prana</i>, creating harmony between the mind and body. <i>Bhastrika Pranayama </i>is a wonderful <i>pranayama</i> exercise for <i>kapha</i> imbalances. This breathing exercise is categorized by pumping of the belly for strong inhalation with arm movements and can be stronger with the addition of breath retention after inhalation. Some benefits to <i>Bhastrika</i> include cleansed nasal passage, lungs, and entire respiratory system, elimination of excess mucus, increased richness of blood, improved digestion, and increased feelings of alertness and energy.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Those <i>kapha</i>-type individuals need that alertness in their meditation practices. Due to their personal tendencies, <i>kapha</i>-imbalanced individuals tend to avoid meditation, limiting them to the physical plane and making it difficult to move out of the imbalance. Therefore, guided meditations, sound meditation, and <i>mantra</i> meditation with loud chanting and movement should be practiced regularly.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ayurvedic Yoga therapy outlines specific <i>mudras</i> (hand gestures), <i>mantras</i> (cosmic energy encased in sound), and affirmations (positive statements that restructure thoughts) to practice for each specific <i>doshic</i> imbalance. Sleepiness, for example, is a common indicator of <i>kapha</i>-imbalance. To overcome this imbalance, the individual should practice <i>Jnana</i> <i>Mudra</i> by connecting the thumb and pointer finger to increase inner perception, practice <i>Tadasana</i> or mountain pose, chant the <i>mantra “Om Jaagarat Namaha,”</i> and repeat the affirmation, <i>“I am awake to the ever new and exciting journey of life.”</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ayurvedic science also incorporates various subtle healing modalities into the practice of Yoga. These include color therapy, crystals, aromatherapy, and <i>mantras</i>. Individuals with <i>kapha</i>-imbalances would benefit, for example, by using red, orange, yellow, or gold color therapy, cinnamon or sage aromatherapy, and the <i>mantras “HUM,” “OM,” and “AIM.”</i> These subtle modalities increase and maintain health of the body and mind. Ayurveda outlines three important keys to life as well. These are food, sleep, and sexual energy. Food and diet will be discussed in detail in the next blog in this series, however, poor sleep has similar effects as poor diet, weight gain, lethargy, and laziness. Control of sexual energy, called <i>Brahmacharya,</i> balances the mind and allows the individual to gain True Knowledge of the Self. As we control the senses in all their aspects, we can live a much healthier balanced life. Detaching from the pleasures of the senses and withdrawing the senses inward (<i>pratyahara</i>) to realize the Divinity of the soul, allows us to stop abusing the senses. For example, it becomes natural to eat only when hungry, not just because you know the chocolate cake tastes good and will make you feel good temporarily.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Although it takes purification of the body, mind, and senses to reach the goal of Yoga and Ayurveda, by realizing our true nature, once the goal is attained, the purification, health, and balance of the entire person is easily maintained. Our suffering, imbalances, and diseases of the mind and body stem from our own ignorance of who we are. Thus, realizing Truth, through Yoga and Ayurveda, aligns us with that Truth and brings clarity and harmony to every aspect of our being. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Resources taken from The ChayaVeda Ayurveda and Yoga Immersion Course Manual, Chaya~Sharon Heller.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">To learn more consider our <a href="https://chayaveda.com/ayurveda-%26-yoga-immersion" target="_blank">Ayurveda & Yoga Immersion</a> or personal <a href="https://chayaveda.com/services" target="_blank">Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Session</a>. Contact us with your interest.</span></p><div><br /></div>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-79439385604048924892021-09-17T14:58:00.006-07:002021-09-17T15:16:01.111-07:00Ayurveda for Obesity -- Part II: Shirodhara<p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0yaBt9rMlRwJ7Wzz0D-xMyjaemfrsIXKw6WvMZw-Yf0iWl0OE1t8PiUIOVtQe-4XZgjUWhrZ_H5SN9aV8A0PF0h1YailfD_bNqlxZw4OhuRZPBFK6HxSDV43Chzh8yzCsKdKN04TEBws/s1080/Shirodhara.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0yaBt9rMlRwJ7Wzz0D-xMyjaemfrsIXKw6WvMZw-Yf0iWl0OE1t8PiUIOVtQe-4XZgjUWhrZ_H5SN9aV8A0PF0h1YailfD_bNqlxZw4OhuRZPBFK6HxSDV43Chzh8yzCsKdKN04TEBws/s320/Shirodhara.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Gentium Basic; font-size: medium;">In order to treat a disorder properly and effectively, it is essential for us to understand the components attributing to that disorder. Obesity, a common issue for much of the population, is categorized as an excess amount of body fat, but there are a number of factors contributing to that excess. The obvious and “direct” contributing factors include unhealthy eating habits, hormone imbalances, and sedentarism. The less obvious, or indirect, factors however, constitute a much longer list. <i>Udhvartana</i>, discussed in part one of this blog series, is a direct approach in which herbs and oils are rubbed on the skin to metabolize and liquify those excess fat cells. While <i>Udhvartana</i> treats obesity directly, there are a number of Ayurvedic modalities that indirectly treat obesity by remedying the indirect or more subtle causes.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Gentium Basic; font-size: medium;"><i>Shirodhara</i> (similar to a relaxing 7 day getaway in about 45 minutes) directly relieves a number of disorders such as headaches, migraines, insomnia, jet lag, PTSD, memory loss, anxiety, hypertension, diabetes, auto-immune conditions, and the main attraction of this blog... depression! I know, not the most uplifting topic, yet it is necessary to understand, because when depression no longer depletes our mental energy, obesity is also likely to be cured. A survey revealed that 43 percent of adults with depression were also obese. Over-all, adults with depression are more likely to be obese than those without depression. So, what is the connecting link between the two? Individuals who suffer from depression are likely to overeat, make poor food choices, and live a more sedentary lifestyle. Additionally, weight gain is a common side effect in many depression medications.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Gentium Basic; font-size: medium;"> The clear link between depression and obesity aids in the understanding of <i>Shirodhara</i> as a treatment for obesity. Now let’s explore what <i>Shirodhara</i> actually is. <i>“Shiro”</i> means head and <i>“dhara”</i> is the pouring of a substance onto points on the body. This treatment is categorized by pouring substances, most often herbal oils over the forehead in order to reduce stress, treat depression, anxiety, mental fatigue, and awaken to the essence of who we are. <i>Shirodhara</i> soothes and nourishes the brain cells and peripheral nerves through the skin, resulting in a tranquilized and stabilized mind. There are various types of <i>Shirodhara</i> based on the liquids used. These can include, but are not limited to, oils, milk, herb decoctions, ghee, buttermilk or coconut water, chosen according to the constitution and condition of the client. One session lasts for about 45-60 minutes, including a head, neck and face massage. For maximum benefits and it is recommended to receive <i>Shirodhara</i> every day for 7 days to a maximum of four weeks. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Gentium Basic; font-size: medium;"> From start to finish, the procedure is relaxing and rejuvenating. <i>Shirodhara</i> begins with a five to ten minute head, neck and shoulder massage, and sometimes a full body massage if needed, based on the individuals’ condition and concerns. The client lies on their back on the <i>Shirodhara</i>/massage table. A small pillow or cloth is placed under the neck and a covering placed over the eyes for comfort and support. The <i>Shirodhara</i> pot is then positioned 4-6 inches above the client so that the oil falls onto the forehead in a steady stream. The Ayurvedic therapist then puts the oil into the pot and starts pouring onto the individual’s forehead. This is a continuous pouring from one side of the forehead to the other. Meanwhile, the individual receiving treatment enjoys the relaxation that naturally comes with the sensations. The oils are recollected, reheated, and re-administered, the oil is wiped off from the forehead and the individual rests on the table for a few minutes. The time of the treatment and the rest period are adjusted according to the person, the longer the treatment, the longer the rest period.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Gentium Basic; font-size: medium;"> <i>Shirodhara</i> is good for brain health and nourishment, and soothing and calming the nervous system, by synchronizing brain waves, stilling the mind, enhancing blood circulation to the brain, nourishing the hair and scalp and aiding in the release of stress and tension, it is energizing yet relaxing. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Gentium Basic; font-size: medium;"> Although <i>Shirodhara</i> soothes the mind from the sensations, there is a scientific process that induces the benefits. The back and forth motion of pouring the oil synchronizes brain waves, enhancing blood circulation to the brain that nourishes the brain, and is soothing and calming the nervous system. Complimentary to this relaxation, stress is also reduced as a result of the serotonin secretion in the head. As the sensations in the head pass through the nerves and calm the brain, serotonin levels in the brain increase even more, decreasing mental stress and depression. Additionally, by opening the pathways in the brain, the body is able to deliver nutrients more effectively, aligning the body and mind resulting in our experience of ourselves at our source and with the nature of the soul, feeling calm, healthy, and peaceful. Over-all, <i>Shirodhara</i> positively affects our mood. And when we feel good mentally, we are more likely to feel less stressed, and make healthier choices for the body, including healthy weight loss. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-51743313294144163902021-09-10T09:15:00.003-07:002021-09-10T09:21:12.698-07:00 Ayurveda for Obesity -- Part I: Urdhvartana Powder Massage<span id="docs-internal-guid-625fbd1d-7fff-c7c4-74d9-fe1112a33d1e"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggHo-t7EnzJTkMuwLK-44jlvcD5hNE0qSQYs7-vkss-t7gt1aIGAJc6r7eaREf9K66stk3fK4pGIkGMvW4NCktoZxWiTaPJstJGKFLrCB3F95waEDv0DHOX4j13UD5ETRL3_vDnCfEKLU/s1080/Udhvartana+%2526+Nadi+Swedana+%25282%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggHo-t7EnzJTkMuwLK-44jlvcD5hNE0qSQYs7-vkss-t7gt1aIGAJc6r7eaREf9K66stk3fK4pGIkGMvW4NCktoZxWiTaPJstJGKFLrCB3F95waEDv0DHOX4j13UD5ETRL3_vDnCfEKLU/s320/Udhvartana+%2526+Nadi+Swedana+%25282%2529.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Obesity is a pressing and increasing concern for the health and well being of all. Defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation, obesity ranks as the fifth leading risk for global deaths. According to OSHA, 2.8 million people die from obesity or obesity related conditions each year. Unfortunately, obesity is one of the very few conditions in which there is no magical cure or quick-fix pill for. Thankfully, however, Ayurvedic healing provides us with multiple modalities to actually treat obesity... naturally! In this blog, we will explore the Ayurvedic modality called </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Udhvartana</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> -- what it is, how the treatment is performed, and how exactly it remedies obesity. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Unlike Western medicinal and therapeutic practices, Ayurvedic remedies are tailored to meet the needs of the unique qualities of each individual. So, in order to fully understand the science behind </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Udhvartana</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, we first must understand the type of individual the treatment is designed for. In the universe there are three life forces, called </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">doshas</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, which intermix to create the characteristics of each unique human being. The </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">doshas</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> are </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vata, Pitta</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kapha</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Udhvartana</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> contains healing properties specifically for </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kapha</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> type individuals, who are more prone to develop obesity. This is because the </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kapha dosha</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> becomes prominent when earth and water elements meet and elevate vitiate beyond a healthy amount and condition, creating a heavy, slow, sluggish, cold, damp and dense combination of qualities. Therefore, overeating, insufficient exercise, excessive sleep, slow metabolism, and water retention are common tendencies for the out of balance </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">kapha </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">type person. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Udhvartana</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> addresses the accumulated or vitiated </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kapha</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> properties, by the alleviation of excess water, and </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shoshana</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> properties, absorption. The treatment consists of a full body massage with the use of dry herbal powder and sometimes with the addition of flour and oils. The massage therapist lightly massages the body in an upward direction and opposite the direction of the hair with each body part placed in their respective positions. Thirty to forty five minutes is all it takes for this treatment to work its magic! The massage is followed by either a steam bath or hot shower. Benefits to </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Udhvartana</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> include: stimulation of fat cell metabolism, decreasing subcutaneous fat by inducing heat and excessive sweating, that also tones the skin and underlying muscle, and gives a good sturdy figure. The specific techniques used in </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Udhvartana</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to target and remedy </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">kapha</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> type qualities creates a more effective remedy for weight loss than attempted remedies in the West. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We now have an understanding of what </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Udhvartana</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is and the benefits it reaps, but how exactly does it work? </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Store Jiva</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> explains, </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“When the herbal powders and oils are rubbed on the skin with a specific action it opens the pores, removes blockages in the vessels, increases heat in the tissues, and stimulates fat metabolism.”</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> As the pores open, the herbal oil percolates deep into the skin and liquefies the fat. Unlike any “weight loss pill” at a drug store which you have no idea what it’s doing to your body, Ayurvedic treatments leave you feeling comfortable and confident about the science behind the treatment and what is actually happening within your body. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In a case study, the results of a therapeutic program that includes </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Urdhvartana </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">prove its steady effectiveness. A 36 year old woman, overweight, was experiencing laziness, fluid retention, high blood pressure, food cravings, anxiety, breathlessness walking up stairs, and dizziness. After one round of treatment of </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Udhvartana</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> she lost 5 kg (11 lbs) and after a year of treatments she lost a total of 10 kg (22 pounds.) Her body fat percentage dropped from 40.68% to 38.64% after one treatment and after one year continued dropping to 36.47%. Her, along with many other’s body composition statistics clearly shows how beneficial Ayurveda, particularly </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Urdhvartana</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, is for treating obesity. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To learn more about your <i>dosha use</i> our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT8JqHkgRzv3ZkbiXNZNd3fNgsehD77PeHJBftZEVMdQvNIA/viewform" target="_blank"><i>dosha</i> questionnaire</a> and schedule an <a href="https://chayaveda.com/services" target="_blank">Ayurvedic Consultation</a> with Chaya. To learn more about </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Udhvartana</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and our Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork courses visit <a href="https://chayaveda.com/school-of-massage" target="_blank">ChayaVeda School of Massage</a>.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="http://www.ayurvedakenya.com/managing-obesity-with-ayurveda/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">MANAGING OBESITY WITH AYURVEDA | Ayurveda Kenya</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.euroved.com/ayurveda/test/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ayurveda-Test (kostenlos) | euroved</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333669876_Udvartana_Ayurveda_Powder_Massage_A_Review_Article" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Udvartana (Ayurveda Powder Massage): A Review Article | Request PDF (researchgate.net)</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://store.jiva.com/udvartana-therapy-lose-weight-and-control-diabetes/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Udvartana Therapy - Lose weight and control diabetes (jiva.com)</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.womenbuddha.com/udvartana/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.womenbuddha.com/udvartana/</span></a></p><br /></span>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-15150161352700734082021-04-11T11:16:00.000-07:002021-04-11T11:16:00.216-07:00 Ayurvedic Medicine and Oral Health Care<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsG1NeMp2g0O81B4Ea4_BWI_lObw1e9UlXzgDegW163VYi_dPxG38RqQMmX-0mdWLtXzbxmunrX9mYmHQIJNAJJ9Row8BxVU-B6qeyOzuqKVjoXSpe8kbmmdIgmTKRbKMC4zxC7Rpf9yQ/s1500/Copy+of+Blue+Simple+Sparkle+Dental+Icon+%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsG1NeMp2g0O81B4Ea4_BWI_lObw1e9UlXzgDegW163VYi_dPxG38RqQMmX-0mdWLtXzbxmunrX9mYmHQIJNAJJ9Row8BxVU-B6qeyOzuqKVjoXSpe8kbmmdIgmTKRbKMC4zxC7Rpf9yQ/s320/Copy+of+Blue+Simple+Sparkle+Dental+Icon+%25281%2529.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">When people think of Ayurveda, the field of oral health may not come to mind. However, dentistry is included in its </span><i style="text-align: left;">Shalakya Tantra</i><span style="text-align: left;">, which means system of surgery. Techniques such as chewing sticks and </span><i style="text-align: left;">oil pulling</i><span style="text-align: left;"> have been used since Ancient India and have proven benefits for overall oral health.</span></div><p>In the Ayurvedic practice, chewing sticks are recommended to prevent diseases. Its recommended dose is every morning and after every meal. The sticks contain herbs that can either be described as <i>‘kashaya’</i> (astringent), <i>‘katu’</i> (acrid), or <i>‘tikta’</i> (bitter) in taste. Chewing sticks are also made from fresh stems of plants taken from a healthy tree. These plants can range from, but not limited to liquorish, cutch tree, margosa and milkweed plant. Aside from the fact that the stems have anti-bacterial properties, chewing on the stems cause a lot of salivary secretion, allowing plaque control. </p><p>The type of chewing stick that is most beneficial to the user is determined by their respective <i>dosha</i>. <i>Vata</i> is prone to developing receding gums, <i>Kapha</i> is prone to having pale and hypertrophic gums and <i>Pitta</i> is prone to inflammation and benefits from chewing sticks with a bitter taste. The concept is similar to brushing one’s teeth, however the stick is chewed instead. </p><p>Directions to use a chewing stick: crush one end, chew it, and eat it slowly. </p><p>There are also studies that have shown that neem extract found in Ayurvedic tooth powders/pastes cause fewer dental cavities in children. Mango leaf is also a popular tactic to help fight against dental cavities. It’s common to wash and fold the leaf into a cylindrical pack and rub it on the teeth as well as a tongue cleaner. Mango leaves contain a compound called <i>mangiferin</i>, which helps fight against certain strains of pneumococci, streptococci, staphylococci, and lactobacillus acidophilus.</p><p>“<i>Oil pulling</i>” is another technique used in Ayurveda medicine to improve oral health. This concept involves swishing oil in your mouth. The oil used is typically sunflower or sesame oil. Sesame oil has many benefits such as being anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory, it is high in antioxidants, improves cardiovascular health and aids controlling blood sugar. <i>Oil pulling </i>has been known to help with headaches, diabetes and asthma. This technique is beneficial to those who have gum disease, mouth ulcers, fever, indigestion, or have the tendency to vomit while brushing their teeth. Studies compared <i>oil pulling</i> with sesame oil vs. <i>chlorhexidine</i> mouthwash, a prescriptive germicidal mouthwash primarily used by dentists. It was found that <i>oil pulling</i> showed a reduced amount of plaque.</p><p>The realm of holistic medicine is very vast and one that people can benefit greatly from incorporating into their daily routine. </p><p><i>References:</i></p><p><i>Singh, Abhinav, and Bharathi Purohit. “Tooth brushing, oil pulling and tissue regeneration: A review of holistic approaches to oral health.” Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine vol. 2,2 (2011): 64-8. doi:10.4103/0975-9476.82525</i></p><p><i>Shanbhag VK. Oil pulling for maintaining oral hygiene - A review. J Tradit Complement Med. 2016 Jun 6;7(1):106-109. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.05.004. PMID: 28053895; PMCID: PMC5198813.</i></p><div><br /></div>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-4129836352347119392021-03-27T06:37:00.004-07:002021-03-27T06:40:52.374-07:00Daily Greens!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2H1uwQOFQDh_QuL-xUjXFY_-hXvrS2g6uCekwXuO58M6A_rYlflK7NdVwmYDhG-Yp0h_YufumTTEpJK1TT9NRheCxqT3UcNBULkonJ7CuPHirlUqHgSuU0jiH7EQ2VWgeA6fMAlQS-c/s1080/Add+a+little+bit+of+body+text+%25282%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2H1uwQOFQDh_QuL-xUjXFY_-hXvrS2g6uCekwXuO58M6A_rYlflK7NdVwmYDhG-Yp0h_YufumTTEpJK1TT9NRheCxqT3UcNBULkonJ7CuPHirlUqHgSuU0jiH7EQ2VWgeA6fMAlQS-c/s320/Add+a+little+bit+of+body+text+%25282%2529.png" /></a></div><p>At the end of March, we celebrate <i>National Spinach Day</i>. This day reminds and educates us on the health benefits of this leafy green vegetable.</p><p><i>Benefits of Spinach:</i></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Nutrient Rich: Spinach is full of Vitamin K, A, and C<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Antioxidants: The consumption of spinach will provide many antioxidants that aid with inflammation and disease prevention.<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Disease Prevention: eating more spinach may help heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Brain health: Spinach helps with cognitive ability, especially with aging<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Blood Pressure: Due to its source of natural nitrates, spinach aids to decrease blood pressure<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Eye health: Lutein is an antioxidant that is found in spinach. It has been shown to lower risk of eye disease and vision loss<br /><br /><i>Fun Fact:</i></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a 100-gram serving of spinach contains 28.1 milligrams of vitamin C, 34 percent of the daily recommendation.</p><p><i>Nutrition Facts: </i></p><p>One cup of raw spinach contains:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>7 calories</li><li>0.86 grams (g) of protein</li><li>30 milligrams (mg) of calcium</li><li>0.81 g of iron</li><li>24 mg of magnesium</li><li>167 mg of potassium</li><li>2,813 international units (IU) of Vitamin A</li><li>58 micrograms of folate</li></ul><br /><p></p><p><i><b>Chyaya's Palak Paneer; Spinach and Paneer (fresh cheese) Recipe</b></i></p><p><i>Ingredients: </i></p><p>• 1 cup firm <i>paneer</i> (recipe below) or substitute store bought or cubed sauted tofu<br />• 1 tablespoon ghee or oil <br />• 3 tablespoons ghee or mild flavored oil <br />• Pinch of hing (optional) <br />• 1½ teaspoons cumin seeds or powder <br />• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger <br />• ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds or powder <br />• 2 pounds spinach, coarsely chopped <br />• Pink Salt to taste <br />• Pinch of sugar <br />• Crème fraiche or yogurt (optional) </p><p><i>Directions: </i></p><p>1. Slice paneer into cubes. Sauté in the ghee or oil over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Set aside. </p><p>2. Heat the ghee or oil in a large wok or pot. Add the hing, cumin, ginger and fenugreek, and sauté for 1 minute over low heat, stirring constantly. 3. Add the spinach and sauté until tender. Drain off excess water, add salt and the sugar and finely chop or puree. </p><p>4. Return spinach to the pot and gently stir in the paneer pieces. 5. Serve with a decorative drizzle of crème fraiche or yogurt if desired. Notes: For vata use more paneer and ghee, for kapha use less paneer and ghee and more fresh ginger</p><p><i>Notes:</i> For <i>vata</i> use more<i> paneer</i> and <i>ghee</i>, for <i>kapha </i>use less paneer and <i>ghee</i> and more fresh ginger.</p><p><i><b>Paneer Recipe</b></i></p><p><i>Ingredients:</i></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>½ Gallon whole milk (we use local, organic milk from grass fed cows, pasteurized not homogenized)<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 cup organic yogurt or lemon juice <br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Yields about 1¾ cups</p><p><i>Directions:</i></p><p>1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bring milk to boil.<br />2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Gently stir in the yogurt. Do not stir for more than a few seconds.<br />3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>After a few more seconds, the curds and whey will separate. Separation is complete when the white curds are floating in yellowish whey.<br />4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>If the liquid remains milky, stir in more yogurt or lemon juice and wait another few seconds.</p><p><i>Notes: </i></p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>For soft or medium <i>panir</i>: pour the entire contents of the pot through a sieve or a colander. Scrape off any remaining <i>panir</i> in the bottom of the pot. Allow to drain until the whey is gone, but not more than 1 hour.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>For hard <i>panir</i>: Continue to simmer the coagulated panir for 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, cover and let stand for no less than 10 minutes. Line a sieve or colander with cheesecloth or unbleached muslin, allowing the edges to drape over the sides. Very gently ladle the curds into it without breaking them up and scrape off the panir at the bottom of the pot. Bring up the edges of the cloth over the cheese. Cover with something flat, like a pie pan. Place a weight on it like a brick or jar of beans. Allow to drain for several hours or overnight.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ideally, serve <i>panir</i> the day you prepare it or at lunch following an overnight draining. It will, however last 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator if well wrapped.</p><p>Significance:</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>100 gms of paneer made from cow milk provides 18.3 gms of protein, 20.8 gms of fat, 2.6 gms of minerals, 1.2 gms of carbohydrates, 265 kcal of energy, 208 mgs of calcium, 138 mg of phosphorous. It contains reasonably good amounts of fat and 45 ml cholesterol. It would be better to avoid it for those with hypertension and diabetes due to its high fat content. It can however be used in small quantities for such people, once or twice a week. It is suitable for all age groups.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Paneer is also a great source of conjugated linoleic acid — a fatty acid which helps lose weight by increasing the fat burning process in the body. Linoleic acid belongs to one of the two families of essential fatty </p><p>acids which means that the human body cannot synthesize it from other food components, and it is typically low in food.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that must be consumed for proper health. A diet deficient in linoleate (the salt form of the acid) causes mild skin scaling, hair loss, and poor wound healing in rats, </p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>While making paneer from milk, don't throw away the paneer water. This nutritious water can be used for making soft dough for chapattis or can be used to cook dals.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>One <i>vaidya</i> recommends yogurt as being more “natural” for the process. In my experience, it makes a better textured and flavored product as well. <i>Paneer</i> is somewhat unpredictable, how it turns out depends on the fat content of the milk, the sourness of the yogurt, the timing and temperature of just about everything involved in the process, the sun, moon and the stars.</p><div>Take our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT8JqHkgRzv3ZkbiXNZNd3fNgsehD77PeHJBftZEVMdQvNIA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"><i>dosha</i> questionnaire</a></div><div><br /></div>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-91735356759609509362021-03-21T07:40:00.002-07:002021-03-21T07:42:23.284-07:00Not All Wounds Are Visible; Brain Injury Awareness <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGuRuMfm2u9lbEA53P_zHmeTfT1p75F2ndYt8Gw0tbYVEke0xeR5pMY2QS9WZ-mSxGj2rwhy4Z_WwslHxTGIFxaLdCLe4UwIUEWIT7gSjeqKIFzMYID9EUnobwZNf-WYdDyWGGe2uJKOc/s1080/Copy+of+Brain+Injury+Awareness+Month+Instagram+Post.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGuRuMfm2u9lbEA53P_zHmeTfT1p75F2ndYt8Gw0tbYVEke0xeR5pMY2QS9WZ-mSxGj2rwhy4Z_WwslHxTGIFxaLdCLe4UwIUEWIT7gSjeqKIFzMYID9EUnobwZNf-WYdDyWGGe2uJKOc/w400-h400/Copy+of+Brain+Injury+Awareness+Month+Instagram+Post.png" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! There are more than 5.3 million children and adults in the United States who are living with a permanent brain injury-related disability. That is 1 in every 60 people, making it a leading cause of death and disability in the US. Traumatic brain injuries are more common than we think, so bringing public awareness and consciousness can help make a real change in these individuals lives. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, our communities are provided an important opportunity to bring attention to the prevention of brain injury and to promote different strategies that can improve the quality of life for people living with brain injuries and their families. In the #MoreThanMyBrainInjury campaign this March, their main goals are to have everyone join in: increasing understanding of brain injury as a chronic condition, reducing the stigma associated with having a brain injury, showcasing the diversity of injury and the demographics of the community, and improving care and support for individuals with brain injury. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">The definition of a brain injury is a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Brain injuries most commonly happen from a sport’s injury or car accidents. Symptoms, such as blurry vision, confusion, trouble thinking or remembering, sleeping problems, slurred speech, and difficulty concentrating, can be seen immediately or more delayed in the individual. There are two types of brain injuries: traumatic or non-traumatic, both being very serious and deadly. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury: <br /></i></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">•</span><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Falls<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">•</span><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Assaults<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">•</span><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Car and Motorcycle Accidents<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">•</span><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sports Injuries<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">•</span><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Abusive Head Trauma<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">•</span><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gunshot Wounds<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">•</span><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Workplace Injuries </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Causes of Non-Traumatic Brain Injury: </i><br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Stroke<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Infectious Disease (Meningitis, Encephalitis)<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Seizure<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Electric Shock<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Tumors<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Toxic Exposure<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Metabolic Disorders<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Neurotoxic Poisoning (Carbon Monoxide, Lead Exposure)<br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lack of Oxygen (Drowning, Choking, Hypoxic/Anoxic Injury) <br />•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Drug Overdose</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">In the case titled, <i>“Effective Ayurvedic management of Diffuse Axonal Injury following severe Head injury</i>,” the researcher used an <i>Ayurvedic</i> line of treatment for their patient’s brain injury. The study’s main goal was to demonstrate that <i>Ayurveda</i> is capable of playing an important role in the recovery of complicated cases such as a traumatic brain injury, called <i>‘Shirobhighat’</i>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">The patient, a 28-year-old male, suffered a severe brain injury in a road traffic accident where his motorcycle slipped off the road. His first symptoms included loss of consciousness and vomiting, early signs of a brain injury. The patient was diagnosed with Diffuse axonal injury (DAI). DAI is a very common form of traumatic brain injury. This injury occurs due to sudden trauma to the head by acceleration/deceleration/rotation causing brain damage. As a result, there is diffuse damage to the brain cells that causes severe problems physically, mentally, or emotionally. The male’s treatment consisted of <i>Ayurvedic</i> drugs and <i>panchakarma</i>, including <i>Yogbasti </i>(enema therapy)<i>, Majjabasti (</i>therapeutic oil applications<i>), Nasya </i>(nose/sinus therapy)<i>, Pinda Swedana </i>(therapeutic bolas)<i>, Snehana </i>(abhyanga oil massage), and <i>Shirodhara</i>. The combined effect of all the therapies improved the function of the brain and brought the patient to a state of consciousness, preventing convulsions, improving memory, and quieting his mind. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">In this case and others, <i>Shirodhara</i> was shown to be highly useful. This treatment improves v<i>acha</i>/speech, stabilizes the mind and gives strength to d<i>hee</i>/intelligence, d<i>hriti</i>/brings knowledge into action and s<i>mriti</i>/enhances awareness. <i>Shirodhara</i> is a very beneficial part of <i>Ayurveda</i> and helped this man to restore his mental health. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">It was a result of the <i>Ayurvedic </i>line of treatment that the patient made a full recovery without any disability, which was not the expected result of his traumatic injury. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">For those who would like to learn more, check out the case study below, or register for our <i><a href="https://chayaveda.com/school-of-massage" target="_blank">Vishesh/Shirodhara</a></i> Modality. The next module is June 5 & 6, with early bird through May 5, 2021.<br />We offer all the modalities listed above. Take 1 module or take them all and get certified as an <i><a href="https://chayaveda.com/school-of-massage" target="_blank">Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork Specialist</a>.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you know someone who could benefit from this treatment, please share. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Together, we can advance awareness, research, treatment, and education and help improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Sources:<br /></i><a href="https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/public-awareness/brain-injury-awareness " target="_blank">https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/public-awareness/brain-injury-awareness </a> <a href="https://www.fcneurology.net/march-is-brain-injury-awareness-month/" target="_blank">https://www.fcneurology.net/march-is-brain-injury-awareness-month/</a> <a href="http://jmscr.igmpublication.org/home/index.php/current-issue/4672-effective-ayurvedic-management-of-diffuse-axonal-injury-following-severe-head-injury-a-case-study" target="_blank">http://jmscr.igmpublication.org/home/index.php/current-issue/4672-effective-ayurvedic-management-of-diffuse-axonal-injury-following-severe-head-injury-a-case-study</a></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p><br /></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-38866488178893239792021-03-13T10:56:00.005-08:002021-03-13T11:16:54.153-08:00What's In Your Cup? National Caffeine Awareness Month<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQV2LhxVTQms5kSbqfAzRJJh8mG9iywmQHSGMwY2-dkVvLagljB6O-MqKKWJJMJZBR3J8Y12K5Tk2IvZUUHPQg0ALtkhkRgsik6WsZ4yBZtCRtAuYYTCVqsUo3SLkAhNyAkjBSfUExNH4/s1080/Copy+of+Caffeine+Awareness+Month+Graphic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQV2LhxVTQms5kSbqfAzRJJh8mG9iywmQHSGMwY2-dkVvLagljB6O-MqKKWJJMJZBR3J8Y12K5Tk2IvZUUHPQg0ALtkhkRgsik6WsZ4yBZtCRtAuYYTCVqsUo3SLkAhNyAkjBSfUExNH4/s320/Copy+of+Caffeine+Awareness+Month+Graphic.png" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>Annually we observe National Caffeine Awareness Month in March to raise awareness regarding its effects, including benefits and risks, and ways consumers can modify consumption. Caffeine use is increasing worldwide and is the most researched food source with valuable</span><span> </span><span>studies showing that caffeine has been related to many physical and mental health issues and even our mortality.</span><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Caffeine is believed to be the most frequently consumed
psychostimulant and psychoactive drug in the world, ingested predominantly as
coffee, though many other natural sources of caffeine-containing beverages and
products exist and contain significant amounts of the substance, for example,
tea, chocolate, cocoa beverages, soft drinks, and energy drinks. There are also
synthetic caffeine substances added to products to promote arousal, alertness,
energy, and elevated mood. Over the past decade, the introduction of new
caffeine-containing food products, as well as changes in consumption patterns
of the more traditional sources of caffeine, has increased scrutiny by health
authorities and regulatory bodies about the overall consumption of caffeine and
its potential cumulative effects on behavior and physiology. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Caffeine use is increasing worldwide and is part of the diet
in all countries. The underlying motivations are mainly concentration and
memory enhancement and physical performance improvement. Coffee and
caffeine-containing products affect the cardiovascular system, with their
positive inotropic and chronotropic effects, meaning, changes to muscles and
heartrate, and the central nervous system, with their locomotor activity
stimulation and anxiogenic-like effects, which cause anxiety. Thus, it is of
interest to examine whether these effects could be detrimental for health and
human behavior. Furthermore, caffeine abuse and dependence are becoming more
and more common and can lead to caffeine intoxication, which puts individuals
at risk for unhealthy life, both physically, mentally and emotionally, as well
as premature and unnatural death. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p> </o:p>With regard to cognitive functions, caffeine’s properties
have been investigated in both human and animal studies. In epidemiological
reports, a link between chronic caffeine consumption and a significantly lower
risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, has
been described. Likewise, chronic treatment with caffeine has been shown to be
effective in preventing β-amyloid (Aβ) production and memory deficits in experimental
models of Alzheimer’s disease. While caffeine seems to prevent or restore
memory impairment due to disturbances in brain homeostasis, its
cognition-enhancing properties are still a matter of debate. Besides,
moderate-to-high consumers develop tolerance to caffeine and only low or non-consumers
can eventually benefit from an acute administration.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The use of caffeine to stay awake and alert is a
long-standing habit. Coffee is the most popular beverage after water and is
consumed worldwide in daily amounts of approximately 1.6 billion cups, which is
quite an impressive figure.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p> </o:p>The stimulant effects of caffeine on the central nervous
system have been known for centuries. In the 19th century a well-known consumer
was Honoré De Balzac. Saying that he loved the coffee is not enough. He was
completely dependent on it and in the period in which he wrote <i>“The Human
Comedy”</i> he went on to drink up to 50 cups a day. In 1830, he published an
article in a French magazine called <i>“Pleasures and pains of coffee”,</i>
which recounted: "<i>coffee slips into the stomach and you immediately
feel a general commotion. Ideas begin to move like the battalions of the Grand
Army on the field of the battle and the battle takes place. Memories come at a
gallop, carried by the wind”.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p> </o:p>Of particular concern is the rate of caffeine intake among
populations potentially vulnerable to the negative effects of caffeine
consumption: pregnant and lactating women, children and adolescents, young
adults, and people with underlying heart or other health conditions, such as
mental illness.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p> </o:p>In addition, in epidemiological reports and experimental
models, caffeine has been found to have a role in the prevention of motor
symptoms and loss of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson’s disease.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p> </o:p>With regard to physical activity, it should be noted that
until 2004 the International Olympic Committee listed caffeine in its
prohibited substances list. Professional athletes who tested positive for more
than 12 μg/l of urine – which corresponds to drinking about 5-6 cups of coffee
in a day – were banned from the Olympic games.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p> </o:p>In the past years, a relationship between coffee consumption
and several types of cancers, such as colon, bladder, and pancreatic ones, has
been postulated. Yet, the recent literature has provided no evidence of this
relationship, it does see potential links to the chemicals that may be produced
during the roasting process (<i>The American Caner Society</i>).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p> </o:p>Caffeine is implicated in many imbalances and diseases, affecting
all the systems of the body, increasing anxiety, sleeplessness, and psychosis. In
some cases, caffeine may be necessary and safe for light use, in small doses,
moderate use of caffeine can be incorporated into a healthy diet and lifestyle
and Ayurveda’s personal approach to health and rejuvenation can help us better
understand how.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p> </o:p>Coffee and caffeinated beverages are part of the diet in all
countries, and cultivating awareness of how we incorporate them into our lives
for with mindfulness and education to maintain balance and integrity that is in
alignment with our body type, condition and stage of life.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
re: <i>Journal of Neuropharmacology, Frontiers in Psychiatry, ChayaVeda
Integrative Healing Arts</i><span style="color: #ab7942; text-align: center;"> </span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ab7942;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Average amount of caffeine per cup varies per brand and
what you consider a cup.<br />
Generally 1 cup -8oz, but some shops serve 12, 16, or even larger cups<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ab7942;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Average caffeine content per cup</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Coffee: 95-128 mg (12-16 per ounce)<br />
Starbucks: shot of expresso: 75 mg, 8 oz cup of medium roast: 155 mg<br />
Shot of Expresso: 63 mg (1 ounce)<br />
Black Tea: 47 mg<br /></span>Green Tea: 35 mg<br />Hot Chocolate: 5 mg<br />Bang Energy: 300 mg<br />Red Bull: 111 mg </span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ab7942;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Ayurvedic Education for Coffee Drinkers</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Know
your Ayurvedic Constitution: <i>Vata, Pitta, or Kapha</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 2.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT8JqHkgRzv3ZkbiXNZNd3fNgsehD77PeHJBftZEVMdQvNIA/viewform" target="_blank">Take our <i>dosha</i>
questionnaire</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Avoid
coffee if there are signs of heartburn, acid reflux or indigestion. <br />This can be
signs of excess <i>Pitta.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Avoid coffee if there are signs of dry skin and hair, anxiety, fatigue,
poor sleep patterns. <br />This can be signs of excess <i>Vata. <o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span></i><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Drink Coffee before 10:00 am<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Add
boiled milk and cardamom powder to counter the acidic qualities <br />
(why Chai is a better choice, see Chaya’s recipe below)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Use
organic coffee</span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #ab7942;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chaya’s Chai Tea Recipe</span></b></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #ab7942;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvDR53IqbPzIuMiNPF7RXyNULiKF4zF3T-5qwU-CC1iYr-c8gB3-MImykOqu06IhiAbzstNik9EYztfhnD8m_Nv3YMbDvD1l_u0Y9Th6RHJqoHY69FSrhafxrRmNbCzwtGq-nQxqLKfoo/s1080/Copy+of+CIHA+_+Masala+Chai+Recipe.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvDR53IqbPzIuMiNPF7RXyNULiKF4zF3T-5qwU-CC1iYr-c8gB3-MImykOqu06IhiAbzstNik9EYztfhnD8m_Nv3YMbDvD1l_u0Y9Th6RHJqoHY69FSrhafxrRmNbCzwtGq-nQxqLKfoo/s320/Copy+of+CIHA+_+Masala+Chai+Recipe.png" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-align: left;">This recipe
can be a great alternative to get your caffeine fix, all while reducing
caffeine intake. Additionally, cardamom is a anti-inflammatory,
alkaline-forming, digestive support.</span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Ingredients:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><br />
2/3 cup water <br />
1+1/3 cup milk<br />
½ teaspoon either black or ¾ red tea <br />
¼ tsp Chaya’s Traditional Chai Spice mix (or make your own, recipe below), <br />
2-3 teaspoons turbinado or jaggery sugar to taste <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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Boil all the ingredients, simmer and strain. Chai is traditionally made with
Indian black tea (available at Indian grocery as Red Label orange pekoe). You
can vary the tea, substituting other black teas or make a more untraditional,
caffeine free version with green, red or decaf black teas.<br />
<br />
<b>Variations:</b> You may vary the amounts of milk and sugar according to
taste and <i>dosha</i>. Increasing the milk and or sugar can provoke <i>Kapha</i>.
If you use caffeinated tea, the cardamom will help neutralize the acidic
effects of the caffeine for <i>pitta.</i><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Summer variation:</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> add a splash of rose water for its
cooling, <i>pitta</i> reducing effects and good taste in summer.<br />
<br />
<b>Winter variation:</b> add ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root to add more
heat, for <i>vata</i> and <i>kapha</i> reducing effects and good taste for
winter.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p> </o:p><b>Chai Spice Mix:</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">2 Tablespoons ground ginger<br />
1 Tablespoon black pepper<br />
½ teaspoon ground cloves<br />
1 ½ Tablespoons cardamom<br />
In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients and store in a glass
jar. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></o:p></span></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-53127947288797161222021-02-05T07:29:00.010-08:002021-02-05T07:31:55.321-08:00Go Red For Women<p><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></i></b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Pv8jaPJir5X9Hao043junpyMdOM2oyb25yeJkgBtyiyX2o7s26vqy8eJFChIaCd9yc4ZHDm8WTt076Nx2CzWNaNb35jlTjifkdKw6Ja8BvuLgU6jUsOSItumr-gy8qkx3ls75KTGkJ8/s2048/Copy+of+National+Wear+Red+Day.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2048" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Pv8jaPJir5X9Hao043junpyMdOM2oyb25yeJkgBtyiyX2o7s26vqy8eJFChIaCd9yc4ZHDm8WTt076Nx2CzWNaNb35jlTjifkdKw6Ja8BvuLgU6jUsOSItumr-gy8qkx3ls75KTGkJ8/w400-h250/Copy+of+National+Wear+Red+Day.png" width="400" /></a></div><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /> </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"> </span></span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red;">National Wear Red Day</span></span></i></b><div><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today is National Wear Red Day. National Wear Red Day is celebrated globally on the first Friday of February. Around the globe we unite to wear red to raise awareness, become educated, and support women suffering from cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women. 1 in 3 deaths in the US are caused by cardiovascular disease, this is too many. According to the CDC, there are 200,000 deaths from heart disease and stroke per year, due to lifestyle changes. They are preventable, so let’s make a change and make our hearts healthy!</span></p><p><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>What is Cardiovascular Disease?</span></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for coronary heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and stroke. Coronary Heart Disease is responsible for half of cardiovascular related deaths. Coronary Heart Disease includes acute myocardial infarction (heart attacks), unstable angina pectoris (chest pain), and sudden cardiac death. In the United States, every 42 seconds someone suffers a heart attack. Warning signs for a heart attack include tightness or pain in the chest, shortness of breath, flu like symptoms, arm, back, or neck pain, abnormal heartbeat, fatigue, lightheadedness, and/or nausea. A stroke occurs every 40 seconds and is the second leading cause of death among cardiovascular disease. Two of the more common symptoms of stroke include memory loss and paralysis. Paralysis occurs on the opposite side of the body of where the brain damage has occurred. Patients with right brain damage may experience vision problems and/or may behave impulsively or inappropriately. Patients with left brain damage may experience problems with their language or speech. </span></p><p><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Ayurveda Heart Healthy Tips:</span></i></b></p><p><b><i></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2G3ugyhvQQlOkLs315s_3xBQpdzzORBg0TAYC-aMLqUKeH68gM0T7DlHPJLOn7pRkvraJYZDmMvigxDQesOb2pNcS_1Jw4RvUGzGShggIOWtaKoFx4hwkrWKlSNCAeadFIpM8d-6BRdM/s2048/Copy+of+National+Wear+Red+Day+%25281%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2048" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2G3ugyhvQQlOkLs315s_3xBQpdzzORBg0TAYC-aMLqUKeH68gM0T7DlHPJLOn7pRkvraJYZDmMvigxDQesOb2pNcS_1Jw4RvUGzGShggIOWtaKoFx4hwkrWKlSNCAeadFIpM8d-6BRdM/w400-h250/Copy+of+National+Wear+Red+Day+%25281%2529.png" width="400" /></a></i></b></div><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></b><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Manage Stress: It is important to reduce daily stressors in your life. Stress is a component in 5 out of 6 leading causes of death in the United States. Did you know 75-90% of doctors’ visits are for stress related issues? The Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy (AYT) perspective of stress illustrates that tension is created in the natural play of opposites that exist in nature. Stress is our experience when these natural polarities are out of balance (IYT YTT Manual: 8.2)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">a.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Take a yoga class</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">b.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Practice a form of Meditation, guided imagery, progressive relaxation or Yoga Nidra</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">c.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Focus on your breath </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">d.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Read your favorite book</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">e.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Step outside and breathe in the fresh air</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Stay Active: Part of being heart healthy includes daily exercise. Cardiovascular risk factors include obesity, hypertension, sedentary lifestyle, dyslipidemia (elevated cholesterol), family history, cigarette smoking, and age. A majority of the risk factors can be avoided with weight management and a healthy lifestyle. As little as 30 minutes a day of exercise can make a huge difference! If you feel like you’re too busy to exercise for 30 minutes, split it up! You can take a 15 min walk in the morning and 15 min walk in the evening. There are plenty of ways to get in your daily dose of activity.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">a.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Go on a nature walk</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">b.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Make it either a competition or cooperation with coworkers, friends or family for most miles/ steps walked this month</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">i.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Download the app charity miles! Track the miles you walk while donating to your favorite charity</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">c.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Have a dance party, maybe virtually for now, or safely with your pod</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">d.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Take an online exercise or dance class </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">e.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bike or walk around the neighborhood </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">f.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Take a swim</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Eat Healthy: Nutrition is key, an Ayurvedic diet focuses on balancing the energy within your body. Everybody has a dominant dosha and the ayurvedic diet focuses on keeping the doshas in balance. There are specific food guidelines for each constitutional type which will support digestion and improves one’s overall health.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">a.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Eat according to your constitutional type; take our doshic questionnaire to find out which dosha you are</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">b.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Follow the DASH diet (dietary approaches to stop hypertension)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">c.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Limit sodium and refined sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">d.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Cook; home cooked food is healthier than eating out, especially fast food</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">e.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Eat more fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean meats</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">f.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Swap unhealthy fats for healthy fats; unhealthy fats are fats that are hydrogenated or high in saturated fats (butter, corn oil, margarine, soybean oil)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">i.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Healthy Fats: ghee, olive oil, avocado, nuts, salmon (do not consume avocado oil, when it’s heated, the omega ratio becomes unbalanced)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">ii.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ghee: In Ayurvedic cooking and baking we use ghee rather than butter. Ghee is easily digestible and helps improve absorption and assimilation. Ghee is acceptable for Pitta and Vata and can be used in moderation for Kapha.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">g.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Add spices to your dishes to stimulate and strengthen your enzyme production that enhances digestive strength.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Get a Good Night’s Rest; it is recommended to sleep 7-8 hours a night. Not getting an adequate amount of sleep each night can lead to many health problems, including cardiovascular diseases.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">a.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Rise with the sun and go to sleep by 10:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">b.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Trouble sleeping try reading before bed or listening to a sleep meditation</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">c.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Turn off your electronics at least 30 minutes before falling asleep<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">d.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Take your Medications and Keep Track of your Doctor Appointments<br /><br /></span></p><p><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Herbal Remedies for Heart Health:</span></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Arjuna: promotes healthy functioning of the heart muscle, strengthens the circulatory system </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Cinnamon: lowers bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and can lower blood pressure</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Garlic: lowers blood pressure, lowers bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and increases HDL (good cholesterol), and may reduce risk of heart attack and stroke (not advised for pitta dosha)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ginger: increases excretion of cholesterol, increases circulation, burns ama (toxins)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Turmeric: lower bad cholesterol (LDL), reduces inflammation, and helps prevent blood clots</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Heart Healthy Muffin Recipe:</span></i></b></p><p><b><i></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4axC-yCED7ISvX-O5A1RMXlNqG5iL8OXu7_6VzYomgbjpkqesHt_jIg-tGaMGSPuFk0Fy1eEO_KFeuwf5IDoeDcs0TO28vIsfVEAmbkPa4QUN5oljOUOgqKP6BLtUPu7aTVLUBLYZj_8/s2048/Copy+of+National+Wear+Red+Day+%25282%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2048" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4axC-yCED7ISvX-O5A1RMXlNqG5iL8OXu7_6VzYomgbjpkqesHt_jIg-tGaMGSPuFk0Fy1eEO_KFeuwf5IDoeDcs0TO28vIsfVEAmbkPa4QUN5oljOUOgqKP6BLtUPu7aTVLUBLYZj_8/w400-h250/Copy+of+National+Wear+Red+Day+%25282%2529.png" width="400" /></a></i></b></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Who said muffins couldn’t be healthy? A basic tridhoshic recipe, intended to be altered to create your own original muffins.</span></p><p><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ingredients:</span></i></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 cup whole wheat flour</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 cup unbleached white </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">flour</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 teaspoon baking </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">powder</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3⁄4 teaspoon salt</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1/3 cup sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3⁄4 cup buttermilk or yogurt</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3⁄4 cup water</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1⁄4 cup melted ghee</span></p><p><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Directions:</span></i></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter 12 muffin cups.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mix the dry ingredients together.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mix the buttermilk, water, and oil. Pour over the dry ingredients.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Beat until just barely mixed, about 15 strokes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Pour the batter into the muffin cups. Bake until nicely browned, about 20 minutes.</span></p><p><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Variations:</span></i></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Date-Nut Muffins: Add 2/3 cup chopped dates and 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans in Step 3. (Yields to 1 to 2 additional muffins.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Orange Muffins: Add 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest and replace the water with orange juice in Step 3.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Spice Muffins: In Step 2, add 1⁄2 tsp each: ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and ground ginger; 1⁄4 tsp each: ground nutmeg and ground cloves.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Banana or Pumpkin Muffins: Add 1 cup pureed ripe bananas or pureed cooked pumpkin in Step 3. Reduce the buttermilk (but not the water) to 1⁄2 cup.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Replace no more than 1⁄2 cup wheat flour with non-wheat flours such as barley, buckwheat, cornmeal, or bran.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Replace buttermilk or sour milk with nondairy milk or fruit juice mixed with 2 tablespoons lemon juice.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Add 1 cup drained grate carrot, zucchini, apple; reduce the buttermilk to 1⁄2 cup.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>How can you celebrate National Wear Red Day?</span></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Wear Red</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Promote Wear Read Day by posting on Social Media, creating a blog, posting a selfie of you doing your favorite heart healthy activity, and using #WearRedDay</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Donate to the cause- American Heart Association</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">a.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Donations are being matched!!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Become educated on cardiovascular diseases and ways to prevent cardiovascular disease and death</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Decorate your office with red decorations or change your virtual background on zoom (wear red virtual backgrounds provided in first link below)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">6.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Get active</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">7.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Create your favorite heart healthy recipe</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">8.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Global Virtual Dance Party at 12- 12:30 pm ET!! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">9.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Register: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-month/wear-red-day</span></p><p><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Resources:</span></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/get-involved/give/wear-red-and-give</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-month/wear-red-day</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/heartdisease-stroke/index.html#:~:text=At%20least%20200%2C000%20of%20these,managing%20high%20blood%20pressure%2C%20high </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p></div>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-52134725637219918492021-01-30T12:05:00.004-08:002021-01-30T12:07:55.333-08:00Keeping Up with Your New Year’s Resolutions; Ayurvedic Tips For A Life of Balance<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNcws9Ln0CbMa9xbHOX4MB_EX7PHnu8UHPLEYzj9OukCpHzxy2vcN7jAIf0NQp_nzzc-AmqQ7bDclBzUnsuwMgNZs1BUugfuW2EywEboUVFvkw0Icag9TjxreV74VIWqL8QBi2kCXif8/s2048/Copy+of+New+Year%2527s+Resolutions+Insta+Post.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNcws9Ln0CbMa9xbHOX4MB_EX7PHnu8UHPLEYzj9OukCpHzxy2vcN7jAIf0NQp_nzzc-AmqQ7bDclBzUnsuwMgNZs1BUugfuW2EywEboUVFvkw0Icag9TjxreV74VIWqL8QBi2kCXif8/w400-h400/Copy+of+New+Year%2527s+Resolutions+Insta+Post.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">We
are officially one month into the new year, 2021. Have you asked yourself
recently if you are proud of the progress you’ve made thus far? With
the new year, comes new goals, resolutions, aspirations, and a new lifestyle
for some. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Setting goals, whether big or small, is only the easy part of
the new year; the hard part comes later when the motivation starts to get lost
in the stressors and chaos the new year brings. Chaya Integrative Healing Arts
is here to give you some helpful Ayurvedic tips to keep the motivation alive
and keep you on track to conquer whatever you have set your mind to. The first
step in any healthy lifestyle is facing your obstacles with realistic strategies and structure. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"> Below is the <i>Ayurvedic Beneficial
Daily Routine</i> that will help you stay on track:</span></div><p></p>
<p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Rise with the sun</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Clean your face, mouth, nasal passages
with neti pot and nasya oil, and gargle with warm water with some
sesame oil</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Drink one cup of warm water with a few
drops of fresh lemon</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Yoga practice appropriate for your dosha
and condition, coordinating breath and movement, incorporating pranayama
(breathing), mantra and meditation or contemplation</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Eat 3 meals per day according to your dosha
and condition </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Eat breakfast by 8:00am</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Make lunch your largest meal around noon</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Take some time after lunch for digestion</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Go outside and appreciate nature</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Eat a light dinner around 6:00pm, and not
later than 7:00pm Relax and wind down after dinner</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Offer gratitude</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><i>Go to sleep by 10:00pm</i></span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-family: inherit; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">This
is a great daily routine to follow to keep you focused on your whole person. By
applying an Ayurvedic approach into one’s holistic life, there is a strengthened
understanding of one’s makeup, and the affects that the outer world,
environment, diet, and lifestyle choices make on our constitution and our daily
lives. Taking this Ayurvedic approach will keep you balanced and give you a
deeper relationship with yourself and the world around you. </span></p><p style="background: white;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-family: inherit;">Along with the
daily routine, here are 5 more secrets that the ChayaVeda team has put together for
you to keep up with your New Year’s resolutions and have a successful and purposeful 2021:</span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><i> </i></span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><i><b>Start Small, Plan Well:</b> </i>It’s easy to get
overwhelmed with big plans or resolutions. To avoid being overwhelmed with big,
unreasonable or unattainable goals, start with small, an attainable plan. Include
specific micro goals, within a given time frame, location, activity, etc. Make
a list of your steps, consider obstacles and develop strategies to overcome
them. Maybe try something familiar and get back on track with a lost hobby. For
all our yoga teachers and practitioners and Massage Therapists out there,
consider brushing up on your knowledge and skills with a <a href="https://chayaveda.com/ayurveda-%26-yoga-immersion" target="_blank">Ayurvedic Yoga Immersion</a>, <a href="https://chayaveda.com/yoga-teacher-training" target="_blank">YogaTeacher Training</a> or our <a href="https://chayaveda.com/massage-training" target="_blank">Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork Course</a> at <a href="https://chayaveda.com/" target="_blank">ChayaVeda</a>! </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><i><b>Document Your Progress:</b></i> Sometimes when we
are working towards a goal, we don’t see the progress we’ve already made
because we are comparing ourselves to the end product or image of what the end
product will look like, rather than where we started. Keeping a journal or
notepad to write down your milestones or thoughts you have along your journey.
Writing down your goals and getting to cross them out will help you stay
focused and motivated. It is important we observe our own progress and start
from where we are now.</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><i><b>Don’t Beat Yourself Up:</b></i> Each time you
judge yourself, you break your own heart and lose precious energy and focus for
your goals and dreams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are often our own
worst critic. If you are having a bad day or wanting to give up on your goals,
take a step back and reflect on the positives you have accomplished and contemplate
on gratitude for what you have in your life. It is important to remain patient
and forgiving with yourself throughout this process and the journey of life. </span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><b><i>Build A Support System:</i></b> It is important
to create an inspiring and supportive environment to keep you on track with
your goals. This environment may include friends and family members who will
hold you accountable and positive and inspiring resources to encourage you
along the way.</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><b><i>Treat Yourself: </i></b>Don’t forget to reward
yourself for milestones, no matter big or small.</span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><b><i>Always focus on your well-being. Find
Freedom – Live purpose and have fun!</i></b></span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><a href="https://chayaveda.com/contact" target="_blank">Contact Us</a> to Schedule your personalized <a href="https://chayaveda.com/services" target="_blank">Ayurvedic Health Consultation or Program</a></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></o:p></b></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-49900841445397223032020-11-16T10:54:00.001-08:002020-11-16T10:54:23.761-08:00International Day for Tolerance<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjLwj2wNrEjrc-44hobhiDcz_HN_QEZMY1ePYKn6oweqLQgCtDix8BFYsE2AuQ77b6iHQWBBQp_1a3i6CF7KorioCrhnM2342kN4q5A3cp1ImVMTWwqdJY6hGyQ5cWWkcfX_vZ06sz2o/s1080/Copy+of+11.16.20+_+Int%2527l+Day+for+Tolerance.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjLwj2wNrEjrc-44hobhiDcz_HN_QEZMY1ePYKn6oweqLQgCtDix8BFYsE2AuQ77b6iHQWBBQp_1a3i6CF7KorioCrhnM2342kN4q5A3cp1ImVMTWwqdJY6hGyQ5cWWkcfX_vZ06sz2o/w400-h400/Copy+of+11.16.20+_+Int%2527l+Day+for+Tolerance.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></p>In 1996 the UN General Assembly proclaimed November 16th as International Day of Tolerance. This is the day for recognizing the true beauty, power and magic within each other and in ourselves.</span><p></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Many people try to be nonjudgmental, or nonviolent. We may have recognized how our judgments separate us, and it’s painful. In trying to be tolerant or nonjudgmental, though, we’re cutting off the part of ourselves that is judgmental and intolerant. We can’t make it go away. It’s a defensive reaction that has to do with something we’re afraid of, something that we don’t understand yet, or the times when we haven’t expressed ourselves in some way.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Trying to be tolerant, nonjudgmental or non-violent, is just a way of repressing a part of yourself. You are actually being judgmental of your judgmental self and violent to your non-violent self!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Instead, recognize and accept the judgmental part of yourself, then look underneath it to see what’s causing it to come forth.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><i>“I accept my judgmental self as a part of me”</i></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><i>Mindfulness practice:</i></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Get comfortable. Close your eyes, relax and take a few full breaths.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Picture or imagine your child or your own inner child in front of you.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Look into their eyes and sense the powerful being within them.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Take enough time to receive feelings, ideas or impressions about who your child really is. Communicate to them your respect and appreciation.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Imagine that your child is communicating respect and appreciation to you.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" />Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-43126754424750341382020-10-17T14:24:00.009-07:002020-10-18T06:29:05.426-07:00Ayurveda & Breast Cancer Awareness Month<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIuJpfz6KPqKr-8-poRC8oYRLl7ZF8fcy9yBkQMyuVeIBc-4ub-XUWCgJYeTe-drwZweq1_DGiHhhDeoXZOmQhljViTDSYLoUqvRwXFM6ghbduaUexB-rYySYB176_jwE2ZEytBQB7IDU/s1668/Copy+of+Breast+Cancer+Awareness+Graphic+.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1142" data-original-width="1668" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIuJpfz6KPqKr-8-poRC8oYRLl7ZF8fcy9yBkQMyuVeIBc-4ub-XUWCgJYeTe-drwZweq1_DGiHhhDeoXZOmQhljViTDSYLoUqvRwXFM6ghbduaUexB-rYySYB176_jwE2ZEytBQB7IDU/w400-h274/Copy+of+Breast+Cancer+Awareness+Graphic+.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="margin: 0in;"><strong style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #ff00e6;"><i>What is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?</i></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"><i>Breast
Cancer Awareness Month</i> is celebrated worldwide every October to raise awareness
and support people affected. </span></p><p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">According to <i>The</i> <i>World Health Organization</i>, cancer
is the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases and a
growing health issue globally, and breast cancer is the most common cancer
among women worldwide. In the United States, 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with
breast cancer each year. </span></p><p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">Designating a whole month to breast cancer awareness for women and men to learn the importance of education about the signs
and symptoms, how to perform breast self-exams monthly, and annually receive a
clinical breast exam. Of course, prevention is always preferable, and according
to <i>The American Cancer Society</i>, early detection has been shown to have a 99%
5-year relative survival rate. </span></p><p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">Educate yourself and others because you can save
a life. Take this month to become informed, spread awareness, and share hope,
as we celebrate the survivors, pray for the fighters, and remember the ones who
lost their lives.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"><strong><i>Prevention + Treatment in Ayurveda</i></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"><i>Ayurveda</i>, the science of life, focuses on preventing and
maintaining one's health through personalized lifestyle and diet, and Ayurvedic
Practitioners offer a wide range of treatments to help patients manage symptoms
and side effects of traditional therapy, that may also include many healing
techniques to create balance in our lives.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"><i>Ayurveda </i>defines health as one with a balanced constitution (<i>doshas</i>), who's waste products eliminate properly, tissues are well formed, and having a bright and
shining soul or energy through experiencing one’s natural and true selves.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">It identifies 3 root causes of disease as stemming from not
living according to one’s constitution and their true nature, along with
circadian rhythms, natures rhythms and laws and disconnection or wrong
relationships or misuse of people and things, through wrong thoughts, ideas and
beliefs, causing us to make choices that will adversely affect the free flow of
energy through our body and mind, toxins to accumulate, causing aggravation to
the health of our tissues and organs, resulting in a variety of health issues,
including cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">Studies on the effects of circadian rhythms have shown a 30% increase in cancer in night shift workers, along with the "circadian fog" that results when we are awake at night rather than sleeping, and coinciding with the fact that light is coming into the eyes and affects brain chemistry and inhibits melatonin production.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">In addition to traditional medical treatments, Ayurveda and
Yoga Therapy are complementary interventions that can decrease the side effects and
negative impacts of chemotherapy and radiation that are often prescribed.
<i>Ayurveda </i>can help restore the bodies' natural healing mechanisms by removing
accumulated toxins, improving diet, implementing healthy daily activities, and
offering a wide range of treatment options such as massage therapy and body
treatments,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>yoga therapy, <i>yoga nidra</i>,
deep relaxation and herbal therapies, to improve all the systems of the body as
well as supporting the mental and emotional stress associated with cancer and
helping women be mentally and physically healthier and stronger.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">Someone living with breast cancer or recovering from treatment
can benefit from a diet rich in easily digestible foods, according to their
constitution. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cold foods should be
avoided as they tend to be hard to digest and can weaken the body's ability to
transform food into energy, causing accumulation of <i>ama</i> or toxins. Sugar, along
with processed foods should be avoided and a diet rich in plant-based foods,
that are cooked well to help the body digest and assimilate them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">Choosing the right foods can aid digestion, build strength, and
improve the immune system. According to Ayurveda, one of the causes of disease
is improper food and an Ayurvedic Practitioner can create a diet plan that will
restore balance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">In
addition, <i>estrogens</i> play a major role in promoting the proliferation of normal
breast cells as well as neoplastic breast epithelium. Hence, blocking the
<i>estrogen receptor </i>for the treatment and chemoprevention of breast cancer is one
of the significant approaches. Plant-based <i>estrogen</i>-like compounds or
<i>phytoestrogens</i> were originally proposed as cancer-protective agents.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">Soybean and soy products are a rich source of
isoflavones. Other phytoestrogen classes are legumes and lignans found in
seeds, nuts, whole grains, fruit, and vegetables. Historically, the rate of breast
cancer occurrence in the United States is 4–7 times higher than that of the Asian
population where the consumption of dietary isoflavones is comparatively as
high as 20 to 80 mg/d. In addition, epidemiological observations also revealed
a modest 30% reduction in breast cancer risk for women with a higher percentage
of dietary lignan intake. Therefore, consumption of phytoestrogen-rich diet is
one of the many potential protective lifestyles against breast cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">Such foods as flax seeds, sesame seeds, soy beans and their
products like tofu, edamame and tempe, dried fruits such as apricots, dates and
prunes, garlic, peaches, berries, cruciferous vegetables and wheat bran contain
phytoestrogens, which may reduce the risk of breast cancer, though <i>Ayurveda’s
</i>personalized approach would need to adjust these recommendations according to
one’s constitution and current imbalance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"> A healthy diet and lifestyle are vital to prevention,
treatment and a recovery plan. It is shown that yoga can help improve breast
cancer patients' quality of life by boosting their self-esteem and motivation
throughout treatment, enhancing their coping strategies and capacity to heal,
and engaging them in physical activity as well as deep relaxation, where the
body and mind can rebalance and reduce the production of harmful inflammatory
stress chemicals that affect hormones and all of the organs and tissues. For
more information on the benefits of yoga and breast cancer, check out the
studies linked below or <a href="https://chayaveda.com/contact" target="_blank">contact us</a> for a <a href="https://chayaveda.com/yoga" target="_blank">yoga therapy</a> program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><o:p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://chayaveda.com/services" target="_blank">Ayurvedic Massage and Bodywork treatments</a> can address lymphatic
drainage, which is helpful at some stages of treatment, and is used as both
prevention as well as rejuvenation. Combined with <a href="https://chayaveda.com/services" target="_blank"><i>shirodhara</i> treatment</a>
that works with the brain and the nervous system, one can reduce harmful stress
hormones that contribute to disease. (We also offer <a href="https://chayaveda.com/massage-training" target="_blank">courses</a> to learn these modalities).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><o:p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">Lastly, Herbal therapy has been shown to boost the immune
system, relieve pain, fatigue, and remove toxins. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #ff00e6;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #ff00e6;">Traditional
herbal medicines are popular because of their cost-effectiveness, abundancy,
and less or no side effects. In recent years, global emphasis on plant research
has increased to find drug-like substances from traditionally used medicinal
plants. Moreover, several naturally occurring plant-based compounds like
curcumin, resveratrol, quercetin, and many more showed promising anticancerous
effects and are gaining interest as an adjuvant chemotherapeutic agent.
Besides, naturally occurring compounds cause less toxicity to healthy cells and
in certain cases show selective toxicity against abnormal or diseased cells.
This might be the reason that today a large number of drugs being marketed are
structurally similar to the structure of naturally occurring compounds, and
some are actually being used in chemotherapy treatments (see the chart on page
9 in Herbal Remedies for Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment, in the resources
below).</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #ff00e6;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">Herbal compounds show a variety of anticancer activity mainly
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, and apoptosis-inducing activity
that may help prevent cancer development in the early stage. Dietary
consumption of adequate quantity of these herbal products may help in
prevention and treatment of breast cancer by cell cycle arrest, induction of
apoptosis, regulating carcinogen metabolism and oncogenic expression,
inhibiting cell adhesion, proliferation and migration, and blocking signaling
pathways that are essential for cancer progression. To read more about herbal
therapy, and the link between herbal remedies and cancer prevention and
treatment, check out the research study below. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><o:p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">For more personalized recommendations, a live online <a href="https://chayaveda.com/services" target="_blank">Ayurvedic Consultation</a> with Chaya is only a phone call away. <a href="https://chayaveda.com/contact" target="_blank">Contact us</a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">Resources:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #ff00e6;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/about-breast-cancer/early-detection/breast-cancer-resources" target="_blank">Breast Cancer Resources from the National Breast Cancer Foundation</a> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">Studies:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://cdn.intechopen.com/pdfs/70593.pdf" target="_blank">Herbal Remedies For Breast Cancer Prevention andTreatment</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6970107/" target="_blank">New Approaches in Breast Cancer Therapy Through Green Nanotechnology and Nano- Ayurvedic Medicine</a></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.openaccessjournals.com/articles/yoga-therapy-and-breast-cancer.pdf" target="_blank">Yoga Therapy and Breast Cancer</a></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3864467/" target="_blank">Yoga for Patients with Early Breast Cancer and its Impact on Quality of Life- a Randomized Controlled Trial</a></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;">Podcast:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #ff00e6; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/comp_med/types/yoga#:~:text=Research%20on%20yoga%20in%20women,and%20overall%20quality%20of%20life." target="_blank">Yoga: Benefits and Precautions for People with BreastCancer</a></span></i></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-89514345443716823002020-09-27T06:44:00.009-07:002020-09-27T08:02:04.715-07:00Inhale and Exhale; The Benefits of Yoga<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_AaiQvFN7cl1iou-pJJxUIt8IFqmLaa-4zXFadZkP0uFKUr3vq1h1C5512Uhrh5SzBm3VP8f6rKUTtJfhQwHznecvW5ffAsRVPWYjkVuMIzvEfYvttN0g_CGM6k75wGwdR7DHqx9pNOE/s1080/Copy+of+Copy+of+Benefits+of+Yoga+%25281%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_AaiQvFN7cl1iou-pJJxUIt8IFqmLaa-4zXFadZkP0uFKUr3vq1h1C5512Uhrh5SzBm3VP8f6rKUTtJfhQwHznecvW5ffAsRVPWYjkVuMIzvEfYvttN0g_CGM6k75wGwdR7DHqx9pNOE/w400-h400/Copy+of+Copy+of+Benefits+of+Yoga+%25281%2529.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: black;">What is the <i>"experience"</i> of the breath known as</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"> <i>prāna?</i></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Have you ever noticed that every yoga class
begins and finishes in stillness, except for the movement of your breath?</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is no coincidence, but rather a key step to
ultimate connection between oneself and the universe that happens through the feedback loop of the breath, our thoughts and the nervous system that determines our perception of our experience of ourselves and our world. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A balanced breath leads
to a balanced mind and leads to a balanced life. Yoga is a vehicle for wellness
because of its ability to promote health and healing through integration at physical, energetic, mental, emotional,
and spiritual levels simultaneously. Though popularized as an exercise and
relaxation tool, the fullness of yoga extends further, to also include self-realization and how to embrace the whole human experience. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The physical aspects of yoga have powerful
healing effects. By maintaining a consistent yoga practice one can increase flexibility and muscle strength. Scientific studies have been researching
the effects of yoga and finding promising results for a wide range of applications, including, people with back pain,
migraines, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease,
fibromyalgia, ADHD, and overall chronic pain. In addition, yoga can help increase
your immunity attributed to a reduction of stress hormones produced, fewer toxins lodging in the body and mind, and the free flow of energy through the body and mind complex that boosts our immune capabilities.</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When the breath is balanced the parasympathetic
nervous system known as “rest and digest” is dominant. When the mind is nervous and tense,
the breath is strained and erratic and the autonomic nervous system known as “fight
or flight” is dominant. The autonomic nervous system stimulates chemical
changes creating toxins and inflammation, putrefying and dulling our senses so
that they are unable to perceive directly or interact with life skillfully. In
a chaotic overstimulated world it is easy to become overwhelmed and remain in
“fight or flight”. As you may have experienced this way of life leads to
stress, brain fog, and lack of energy.</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;">When we can balance the <i>prāna</i>
in our system by improving our lung capacity, and attune to the breath as a tool for understanding our relationships and responses to life, learning how to regulate the breath to affect a clear mind and balanced nervous system, with parasympathetic dominance, we receive it's benefits of health and harmony to the physical, energetic, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of ourselves, as well as integrating all of these layers of ourselves so we can live in this experience of oneness and create a better world for ourselves and our communities. </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;">Yoga
is a special teacher and opens the door for everyone at any mental or physical
level. Yoga begins with the breath and can lead you down a life path of
fulfillment. The clarity yoga brings infuses determination that is no longer
something of the mind, but rather about being authentic and true to your nature,
to yourself and those around you. </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;">Choose
your yoga teacher wisely. Yoga has become popularized by those who do not teach its core roots to meet the perceptions of the general public and teach from their own limited or skewed experiences and pass that on. Yoga is a practice unique to each
individual. Learn all the aspects of yoga in our next yoga teacher
training, for an immersion with Chaya, diving into the depths and whole yoga spectrum to bring valuable clarity to your life and support you in your personal and professional endeavors to unlock your highest potential. </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Register during National Yoga Month and save an additional $50 off of the extra early tuition.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For more information about our <a href="https://chayaveda.com/yoga-teacher-training" target="_blank">Yoga Teacher Training</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;">Sources:
</span><span style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><a href="about:blank"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc;">https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-physical-benefits-of-yoga</span></a></span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-75617947584800301952020-09-21T04:58:00.004-07:002020-09-22T13:52:12.759-07:00Experience the Peace Of Stillness Within<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVXP-TrdIKRECMfLUBDQmbbvBXFQyGDk5skL5JTmfCjB_5PV1eOy9OBLPRwCx0z9W7OnGsXz0so_m0774-kTDDIa4xzv1GCJjONPwbIghwsdzxTODMVLSkinrAcW04zGlfKNiiwhEBL0/s1080/Copy+of+9.21.2020+Int%2527l+Day+of+Peace.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVXP-TrdIKRECMfLUBDQmbbvBXFQyGDk5skL5JTmfCjB_5PV1eOy9OBLPRwCx0z9W7OnGsXz0so_m0774-kTDDIa4xzv1GCJjONPwbIghwsdzxTODMVLSkinrAcW04zGlfKNiiwhEBL0/s320/Copy+of+9.21.2020+Int%2527l+Day+of+Peace.png" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /> </span><b style="font-family: verdana;">Meditation</b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In the west, many people think meditation is something they need to do, this is a symptom of our culture and misappropriation of contemplative practices. Meditation changes the state of our mind. It brings awareness, harmony and natural order to human life and happens spontaneously under the right conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We want to create those conditions on a regular basis and the science of yoga, specifically combining specific movement and breathing practices, help to still the mind and prepare you for deep concentration and ultimately spontaneous meditation. There are many methods of meditation. Choose one that feels appropriate and comfortable for you and try to practice it regularly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> When we concentrate and are so still that we can focus our attention on one thing and hold it there for a period of time we become the masters of our mind and are liberated from the fluctuating thoughts, recognizing them as condition patterns to be released. This transformation improves concentration, mental and emotional stability, clarity, improved communications, relationships, and the mind’s ability to observe with equanimity. It helps us to be present in our body, use energy efficiently, increase self-esteem, self- knowledge, peace of mind, ease of well being and unlock our healing and creative potential.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Meditation is a form of stress reduction that also dilates blood vessels, relaxes muscles and creates rhythmic blood flow. The brain requires less oxygen and a state of tranquility is created. Once you are relaxed you will remain relaxed until the next stressor. Other habitual things one might reach for to offer an immediate fix of relaxation could have a rebound effect of constriction and increased stress, creating a roller coaster ride for all of our functioning. True tranquility from meditation happens through the expansion of consciousness at the cellular level, tissue level and systemic level. There is a difference between the brain being made quiet versus being quiet. 20 minutes of meditation is as rejuvenating as 2 hours of sleep and provides vagal nerve stimulation that </span>governs all the functions and rejuvenation of the body, mind and emotions to return to our natural state of integration.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Techniques</b><i> </i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Select a time, twice a day is optimal at dawn and dusk, or if only once a day is possible try for </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">the early morning and following your </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">Asana </i><span style="font-family: verdana;">and </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">Pranayama </i><span style="font-family: verdana;">practice is best. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It is important to </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">begin with a relaxed body so some preparatory</span><i style="font-family: verdana;"> Asana and Pranayama are </i><span style="font-family: verdana;">helpful</span><i style="font-family: verdana;">. </i><i style="font-family: verdana;">Ujjayi </i><span style="font-family: verdana;">and </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">Nadi </i><i style="font-family: verdana;">Shodhana </i><span style="font-family: verdana;">are quite effective for meditation. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The body will become accustomed to regular time </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">and allow the meditation to deepen. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Choose an amount of time to begin with, even if you can only </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">devote 5 minutes, it is worth it, and increase to 15 minutes or more. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The environment you meditate </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">in should be clean, comfortable, well ventilated and quiet without stimulants like sound and bright light.</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sit either in a straight back chair or in a comfortable position, with the spine extended. If on the </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">floor, sit to the front edge of a cushion to tilt the pelvis slightly forward, or if in a chair place a small </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">cushion behind your back, which helps to support the spine.</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">Meditation on the Breath (physical)<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">To begin, sit quietly and observe the natural flow of your breath without trying to change or control it in any </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">way. Observe subtle sensations and then focus on one place where you feel the breath. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When your </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">mind wanders away from the breath be compassionate with yourself and return your concentration </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">to the breath again and again. Be reassured that this is the nature of the mind and a way to build the muscle of concentration and stillness.</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Once you’re still, you can direct your mind further with one of the following meditation practices:</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Metta Meditation</span></b><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;">Also called<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>loving-kindness meditation</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is the simple practice of directing well-wishes towards other people. Here's How to Do It. The general idea is to sit comfortably with your eyes closed, and imagine what you wish for your life. Formulate your desires into three or four phrases.</span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">May (I) you be peaceful<br />May (I) you be happy<br />May (I) you be healthy<br />May (I) you be safe<br />May (I) you be free from fear<br />May (I) you take care of yourself joyfully<br />May (I) you have ease of well-being<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The idea with <i>Metta Practice</i> is to connect with the true meaning/feeling behind the phrases. Feel free to modify the words in any way that will enhance your experience.</span></span></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-36684757845562324502020-09-17T18:33:00.006-07:002020-09-18T06:25:26.871-07:00A Comparative Approach To Health and Healing and the Role of Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJNbshH2Nnl_PssmbVkxsqs__sIQD6Zd6VBz3I70U_kqaTEgSg5x0GolSNAN14R7XSBvPCGOfzrevCjXyV-m1BjYGFK45NCt3WhGffhsRHhdZL53cQHuAAKn4UQl-VS50zwLx_q2PijQ/s500/Untitled-Artwork+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJNbshH2Nnl_PssmbVkxsqs__sIQD6Zd6VBz3I70U_kqaTEgSg5x0GolSNAN14R7XSBvPCGOfzrevCjXyV-m1BjYGFK45NCt3WhGffhsRHhdZL53cQHuAAKn4UQl-VS50zwLx_q2PijQ/w400-h400/Untitled-Artwork+%25282%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Ayurveda</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">, in Sanskrit terms, means the “science of life,” and
is both, a first and second person approach to healing, that is personalized
and a holistic. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><i>Ayurvedic Massage & Bodywork</i> is a second person approach,
which means health and healing arise from the activity or energy of a
practitioner in synchrony with the receptivity, energy and activity of the
client- “WE”, that creates the conditions for the client to also experience the
powerful benefits of first person approaches, where the health and healing
arise directly from a person’s inner experience, and tend to naturally cultivate and include the effects of second and third
person approaches-“I”.</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">In Western medicine,
treatment is a third person approach, meaning health and healing arise from the
knowledge, skills and technology of the practitioner. The passive patient only
needs an open and receptive attitude. The assessments and treatments are
typically fragmented and individuals are treated for parts of the body, managing
their disease symptoms rather than getting to the root cause of the problem,
keeping them in a cycle of disconnect- “You They”.</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Traditional western
medicine may tend to overlook a person’s lifestyle, past experiences, conditioning
and belief system as contributing factors to their symptoms. However, in
Ayurveda, we focus on the person as a whole, in relationship to their
environment and nature, balancing the “Five Great Elements” of nature to keep
our mind and body healthy and in harmony, and through this, come to see
ourselves and our relationship to life in a new and improved way to support our
highest potential.</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Health and illness
exist at physical, energetic, psycho-emotional, intuitive and spiritual levels.
The human being is multifaceted, and <i>unity</i> and separation occur at many
levels. Deep awareness and listening at all levels of being is a key to health.
Lack of awareness and its subsequent disconnection and fragmentation are
primary factors in illness.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-insideh: 1.0pt solid black; mso-border-insidev: 1.0pt solid black; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-table-layout-alt: fixed; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1536; width: 624px;">
<tbody><tr style="mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: 0;">
<td style="border: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Regular Massage<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Ayurvedic Massage<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
</tr>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Third
person approach- You They<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">First
and Second person approaches- I, WE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 2;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Fragmented,
focusing on parts of the body<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Wholeness,
focusing on the whole person<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 3;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Body
Focused<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Body/Mind
Integration and the practitioner considers the mind, body, spirit connection<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 4;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Practitioner
centered, adaptations according to the practitioners training<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Client
centered, adaptations according to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>constitution and needs of the client<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 5;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Practitioner
is trained in and focuses on the physical body and addresses physical
symptoms<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Practitioner
is trained in and focuses on all levels of being and integration<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 6;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Focus
on relieving physical tension and injuries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Focus
on integration, reducing emotional stress, balancing the mind and nervous
system and either removing toxins or adding nourishment and rejuvenation,
according to the client’s needs, resulting in alleviating physical tension,
healing injuries and creating the space for the client to gain self-awareness
into their own healing mechanism<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 7;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Oil
acts as a tool or aid <o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Oils,
herbs or other substances are part of the therapy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 8;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Price
range can vary from $ to $$$ and <o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Price
range is usually higher due to the cost of equipment, products and
specialized training of the practitioner $$-$$$<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 9; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Duration
of treatment may vary according to the client’s schedule and budget, usually
from 30 to 90 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt; width: 3.25in;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Duration
of the treatment may vary according to the actual needs of the client usually
from 60 to 150 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Physical health naturally corresponds to personal integration. Healing is
not always synonymous with physical health or curing, but is always synonymous
with the experience of <i>unity</i>. Therefore, the focus of Ayurveda and
Ayurvedic Massage and Yoga Therapy is to focus on creating the conditions for
unity and integration and allowing physical health to be a natural reflection
of integration and evolution.</span><b><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Why become an ChayaVeda Ayurvedic Massage &
Bodywork Specialist?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">As a <i>ChayaVeda Ayurvedic
Massage & Bodywork Specialist</i>, you will be equipped to offer your clients treatments
in eleven modalities and learn how to adapt each modality to best support the
individuality of each client. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Each modality is different and will provide your
client with a uniquely beneficial experience. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">For example, <i>Pinda Swedana</i>
focuses on the balance of bodily <i>doshas</i> by the use of heat along with a
specific substance suitable for the client’s condition. The heat causes
vasodilation, which contributes to the overall movement of returning the excess
<i>doshas</i> to their respective domains. <i>Pinda Swedana</i> is especially
useful for clients who have asthma, arthritis, sinusitis, or <i>Vata</i> or <i>Kapha</i>
disorders, though may be used for <i>Pitta</i> conditions in some instances. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Specific procedures are dependent on the client and their current state and
condition. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">After an ayurvedic massage or bodywork treatment, the client will experience
a transformation of rejuvenated mind, body and spirit, with a reduction of
stress, and improved overall well-being. This, in turn, will help support the
re-balancing of all the systems of the body, including their immune system and
reduce most medical problems.</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">If you are
interested in becoming a <i>Certified Ayurvedic Massage and Bodywork Specialist</i>, we offer
six modules to teach you eleven ayurvedic modalities. We offer a promotion that
allows you to take five modules and get one day free! We offer the flexibility
to start any time and to complete any sequence of modules in 6 to 12 months! If
you don’t want to take all the modules, you can register for as many or as
little as you would like. All courses include handouts, certificate of completion and
CEUs where applicable. We are CEU providers for NCBTMB #1192 for LMT and PACE for
NAMA.</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Modalities include:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Garshana, Abhyanga,
Vishesh, Shirodhara, Udhvartana, Nadi Swedana, Pinda Swedana-3 types, Dry,
Leaves and Wet, Basti-3 types: Kati Basti, Uro/Hridaya Basti, Janu Basti, Full
Body Steam, and Sinus/Sans including Pranayama</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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information, pricing, and registration, click <a href="https://chayaveda.com/massage-training" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p>
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offering our classes live online with excellent reviews and student feedback.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">“Solid 5!</span></u></i><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> This was a full day of learning through handouts, visual guidance and
hands on application. It was a well put together training that allowed all
participants to interact, well-paced with plenty of time for questions and was
presented in a way that made us leave wanting to learn and know more. I learned
the types of Pinda to use for each dosha, how to make them, as well as massage
techniques.”</span></i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> </span></b><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Kelsey
Shuler, Ayurveda Practitioner Student, Lexington, KY</span></i><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">I feel there is such a plethora of information it is so hard to narrow it
down. Chaya is so knowledgeable I enjoy her sharing her knowledge with us and
try to soak it all like a sponge . I enjoyed learning different aspects of
Ayurveda and the benefits of Basti. </span></i><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">5 stars!! Feel very blessed to have this
opportunity. </span></i><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Kristen
Tyree. <span style="color: black;">LMT, RYT-200, Fremont. OH</span></span></i> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">“Lovely, educational and
interesting. <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I am confident that I
could successfully choose which basti for which client, run on time and use
this during a massage. <span style="color: black;">For acute joint issues or low
back issues, I can add this to beginning of massage to nourish the tissue
before I do my treatment. Chaya is w</span>onderful, knowledgeable,
encouraging.” Heather Welch, <span style="color: black;">LMT, NMT, YT20, Sarasota
FL</span></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380339609397208277.post-23952028130875964702020-09-10T10:28:00.011-07:002020-09-10T12:12:59.500-07:00The 6 Tastes of Ayurvedic Nutrition & Digestion<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9w6rp8ju1h1W3-iC8sTypthTTKMPcvLL2kZG7MSouXA0ZtJ9tDe7V-3DDBZBjnaNig3NdC1hXPNIKl7pMe4dal5c3fsvHC_v0BwWTX5hY9OVnicGHK2pJ_N12uPvmzBq8puiZ_BcBvzs/s2048/Untitled-Artwork.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9w6rp8ju1h1W3-iC8sTypthTTKMPcvLL2kZG7MSouXA0ZtJ9tDe7V-3DDBZBjnaNig3NdC1hXPNIKl7pMe4dal5c3fsvHC_v0BwWTX5hY9OVnicGHK2pJ_N12uPvmzBq8puiZ_BcBvzs/w500-h500/Untitled-Artwork.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Taste transcends beyond the tongue's pallet to the flavor of our existence or our "zest for life". </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rasa </i><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">is the Sanskrit word for taste and many others like enthusiasm, experience and essence, and also is the name for lymph that contains our </span><i style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">ojas</i><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">, or vital fluid, the building block of our immunity and ability to love and be loved. The various translations of the word </span><i style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">"rasa"</i><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> express its importance beyond palatability of how our food tastes to include its relationship to what our food becomes as it transforms into our essence and "juice for life.</span></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-af193c91-7fff-ddd2-ad24-53c8c33a82ac"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In Ayurveda there are six defined tastes that impact digestion in the physical body and clarity of your mental state. All six are included in each meal to balance the effects each one contributes. The taste of the same thing can vary greatly depending on where it was grown, when it was harvested, the methods of production used, and how long it’s been sitting on the shelf. I’m sure you can agree not all the strawberries you have eaten tasted the same. Just as you want the best education and nutrition for yourself and your family you want to ensure you are enjoying your food in the best way for your body, mind, and spirit. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be intentional with what you are buying, how you prepare it, and where you sit down to enjoy it. I encourage you to practice one mindful meal a day, whether that be sitting in silence enjoying a cup of tea or eating lunch outside soaking up the sunshine. Now let’s learn how to be intentional on what foods you choose that work for you best!</span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can you guess all six tastes? Take a moment to try!</span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In Ayurvedic teachings everything is composed of the five elements -- earth, fire, water, air, ether -- yet there are two elements that dominate and thus characterize the object or being, such as food or me and you! </span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Six Tastes of Ayurveda</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPPO8Hxkj5c_FHs9w5JF_lRJfOg14teK5jeKNNbvw12ZEKMrAzGjQ9OXWLd5U5lUN2C8ulib92ZYmEf7eH87aR4K0_z69pTen-Ebpb0WqN3_ELrMVncOnFkhIaEzfUbygxIhGBrB_q6w/s2048/Vata.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; white-space: normal;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1709" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPPO8Hxkj5c_FHs9w5JF_lRJfOg14teK5jeKNNbvw12ZEKMrAzGjQ9OXWLd5U5lUN2C8ulib92ZYmEf7eH87aR4K0_z69pTen-Ebpb0WqN3_ELrMVncOnFkhIaEzfUbygxIhGBrB_q6w/w137-h164/Vata.jpg" width="137" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Z2JZaLnW1w1u5ETqgo_wm0t7TwR5yq6X1o3qm-dci634JwYKzBn7D5-n-5JdT2ckVt1qYUWOG-jVNYav9e8Hd0DgkV9mknA0KAuagCQpuqeSPqeK6H4ReN6qseLYzZy3wXR7jxJe75g/s2048/Pitta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; white-space: normal;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1709" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Z2JZaLnW1w1u5ETqgo_wm0t7TwR5yq6X1o3qm-dci634JwYKzBn7D5-n-5JdT2ckVt1qYUWOG-jVNYav9e8Hd0DgkV9mknA0KAuagCQpuqeSPqeK6H4ReN6qseLYzZy3wXR7jxJe75g/w137-h164/Pitta.jpg" width="137" /></a><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1709" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUAhH589VfiI5q620XQDeYk-HCN3tJoJS8YDblTm7YZUyUUCu9QAsBpO-qMtNDuJ-MDoXVylpLUkrbMBxjz49jRXMW1kxIR9B2MQPPfk7rAEbm0oEqWpLh_6zxhr058GGCHLf2miByP8/w137-h164/Kapha.jpg" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; white-space: normal;" width="137" /></span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sweet:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> water + earth elements, </span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">cooling effect</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, increases </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">kapha</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, decreases </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">pitta</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">vata</span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sour</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: fire + earth, </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">heating effect</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, increases </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">pitta</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">kapha</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, decreases </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">vata</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salty</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: water + fire, </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">heating effect</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, increases</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> pitta</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">kapha</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, decreases </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">vata</span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pungent:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> air + fire, </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">heating effect</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, increases </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">vata</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">pitta</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, decreases </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">kapha</span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bitter</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: air + ether, </span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">cooling effect</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, increases </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">vata</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, decreases </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">pitta</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">kapha</span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Astringent:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> air + earth, </span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">cooling effect</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, increase </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">vata</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, decreases </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">pitta</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">kapha</span></span></p></li></ol><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Create An Ayurvedic Six-Taste Bowl</span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Choose from each category in quantities based on your </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">dosha</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.Read about each taste below and complete ChayaVeda’s </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Doshic</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Questionnaire here: https://chayaveda.com/resources </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">to see which tastes balance or aggravate your </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">dosha</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: #a64d79; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sweet: Rice, beets, avocado, nuts, apple</span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sour: lemon, apple cider vinegar, tomatoes, yogurt</span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #38761d; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Salty: sea vegetables, sea salt, celery, kelp noodles</span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #e69138; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pungent: cumin, turmeric, ginger, garlic, onion</span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #3c78d8; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bitter: kale, collards, spinach, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini</span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Astringent: legumes, tahini, cilantro, dill, microgreens</span></span></p></li></ul><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sweet</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a taste that I’m sure we all can recall, but there is a subtle sweetness in things you may overlook like rice. The sweet taste is soothing for the body in mind, but when consumed in excess it weakens your digestive fire, immunity, and is associated with greed. For </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">kapha</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> dominant people sweetness is suggested to be consumed in small quantities. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sour</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is associated with acidic flavors. Just the sight of a sour lemon can pucker my mouth and generate saliva! Common sour tastes are lemons, grapefruits, raisins, alcohol, cheese, yogurt, pickles, tomatoes and garlic. The sour taste enhances secretion of digestion enzymes, fuels appetite, increases metabolism and liver health. Biting into a grapefruit can really excite your insides and your mood! </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kapha</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">pitta </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">dominant people should be conscious of their sour taste intake because it can be aggravating and be related to skin rashes, heartburn, hyperactivity, and even anger or jealousy.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salty</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> taste comes dominantly from salt in our diets, although seaweed and celery are great salty additions too! Like sour things salty foods increase salivation and aid in digestion, absorption, and elimination. Salt is energizing and can help combat the feeling of dullness or lack of creativity. Salt is added to almost everything and can become addictive, it can disrupt all of the doshas so it’s best to consume salt in small quantities especially if you are </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">pitta</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">kapha </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">dominant. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pungent</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> tastes are known to have a feeling of dry heat, which relates to many spicy foods and herbs. The heat can positively impact you to feel more enthusiastic, curious, and concentrated. Heat in the body is known to be cleansing for the senses, digestion, and most notably to clear out excess </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">kapha</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Excess heat can cause dryness, inflammation, irritability and anger. The dry heat commonly aggravates </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">pitta</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">vata</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> dominant people.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #3c78d8; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bitter</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> brings to mind leafy greens like kale. Biting into bitter foods like kale, eggplant, dark chocolate, and turmeric boosts digestive fire clearing out heat, congestion, toxins and allows space for more clarity and self-awareness. In excess, bitterness can weaken the lungs and kidneys due to its dry quality. If your </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">vata</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is out of balance reduce your intake of bitter foods.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Astringent</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is also known to be a dry taste so it’s best to complement it with sweet or sour tastes. The drying quality helps to compress the body (removing moisture) therefore helping with diarrhea, decongestion, aid in blood clotting, and excess sweat. Emotions that are associated with balanced astringency are grounded and unified. While too much of this taste evokes anxiety, fear, and rigidity. Excess in the body may induce constipation, thirst, stiffness, or bloating. If you tend to be </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">vata</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> dominant reduce this taste. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Resources</b> </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://chayaveda.com/resources" target="_blank">ChayaVeda's Resource Page</a> includes Doshic Questionnaire, Recipe and more</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chaya’s Ayurvedic Guide Book</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (available with <a href="https://chayaveda.com/services" target="_blank">Chaya’s Ayurvedic Health Consultation</a>), </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chaya’s Kitchen, Ayurvedic Nutrition and Food Fundamentals with Recipes for Daily Living </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(available with C<a href="https://chayaveda.com/services" target="_blank">haya’s Ayurvedic Nutrition & Digestion Program</a>)</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span></div>Chaya~Sharon Hellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230144014757997817noreply@blogger.com0