Healing, Yoga and Qigong

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian, holistic medical practice . Ayurveda is all about creating a balance through the use of natural herbs, food and exercise .  Lifestyle changes and herbal treatments consisting of one or several herbs in combination are the hallmark of Ayurvedic treatment for acid reflux. Try to avoid high-stress situations and practice stress management techniques. Enjoy natural beauty. The appreciation of natural beauty helps to balance sadhaka pitta and reduces stress. Favor cooling foods and drinks such as fresh  coconut juice Use an electric drill to make a hole in the coconut and use a straw to sip on the coconut juice. Use the fresh coconut meat in your vegetables, rice dishes, or chutneys. If you feel discomfort during the day, take a few sips of cool milk on an empty stomach. Fresh aloe vera gel straight from the leaf is balancing. Avoid the store bought juice as citric acid is used as a preservative and it ...

by  JOHN DOUILLARD  on  NOVEMBER 21, 2013   While research citing the many benefits of coffee has made headlines, there are still concerns as to whether excess caffeine is in our best interest. In my newsletter piece, “Coffee: The Good the Bad and the Ayurvedic Perspective,” I listed research on both sides of the caffeine and coffee aisle. http://lifespa.com/coffee-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ayurvedic-perspective/ Interestingly, the benefits of coffee were present in both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee, suggesting the benefits are not attributable to the caffeine content, but to other properties of the plant itself. --> Many folks, myself included, are either wary of the effect of excess caffeine on the nervous system or just do not tolerate caffeine well. For those who like the taste of coffee but do not handle caffeine, they drink “decaf.” But is it safe? In this week’s article, find out if your decaf is, in fact, decaf; why it’s importa...

Not an early bird? That doesn't mean your mornings can't change for the better.  I want to share this morning routine described by  World-renowned ayurvedic physician Vasant Lad, BAMS, MASc. Do you hide under the covers when the sun comes up? Not to worry. With a few tweaks in your routine, you can transform your morning into the most nourishing, energizing part of your day. Try the seven simple rituals below for two weeks and see if ayurveda's promises come true for you. According to the  vaidyas  (healers), these techniques will cleanse your body of toxins, balance your doshas, and infuse you with joy, peace, and strength …so that as dawn turns into day, you'll be more prepared to face whatever comes your way. Wake  Up  Before  Sunrise According to ayurveda, pure, tranquil, sattvic qualities dominate the atmosphere during the pre-dawn hours. That's why yogis tend to meditate between 3am and 6am  when it's easiest t...