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Most people don't feel anything at all after a meal. Or, they have only a vague idea of how food makes them feel after they swallow it. So, they eat on autopilot. But what if you were aware of how your body reacts to food? You would be able t

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Ayurveda seems to exude a certain ease, as if it were second nature. In a complex world, there's something simple and very personal about Ayurveda's approach to healing. You might even wonder where this ease of Ayurveda comes from. The answer is fu

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How exactly does the food you eat nourish your entire body? Ayurveda offers a unique understanding of this process. From the moment you eat a meal, the process of Ayurvedic nutrition takes a full 35 days to complete. At each step in the process a new tiss

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Your Body in Winter Early winter starts in late November and lasts through mid January. As the days grow shorter, they grow colder as well. As your body prepares for the drop in temperatures, you find yourself craving heavier foods

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Is Pitta your dosha?

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Routine is Vata's best lifestyle remedy. The minimum routine for healthy, happy, and successful living is 1) eating your meals at the same time daily and 2) getting into and out of bed at the same time daily. Changes in these two areas disrupt your bio-rh

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Kapha individuals are naturally loving, supportive, and stable. Kapha can be compared to a swan or a tortoise. Kapha people make pleasant companions and loyal friends. They have an amazing ability to nurture. Underneath their calm constitution, howe

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Which Ayurvedic body type are you? Vata, Pitta, or

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Soothe Your Nerves with Daily Oil Massage Keep your skin soft, calm your mind, and warm up your body in the fall with an early morning oil massage. The practice of oil massage is called abhyanga in Ayurveda. The sensation of abhy

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Forgiveness remains the first step to healing, even when it comes to the body. Sure, keep your eyes on the lofty goal of perfect health. But remember, the pathway to heaven is filled with mercy and compassion. Forgive your body for its shortcomings. It is

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Are you ready for constipation relief? Taking triphala every night during the fall is a great start. It may also help with the gas and bloating that ten

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The Symbol of Western Medicine Healing demands that we find and clean our wounds and disordered behaviors. The subtleties of healing, to the ancients, was symbolically represented by a snake. Snakes are hidden - they catch you by s

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Belly breathing is an easy and effective way to relax your body, improve your digestion, and detoxify. You've probably heard the term before, but may be wondering - what is belly breathing, and what can it do for you? What is Belly Br

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Disease sometimes gets you down. Whether you are overweight, allergic, or simply anxious, you might be fed up with suffering and annoyed by your aches and pains. You might think there is something wrong with you, that you're defective. You might feel exas

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Each day when you look in the mirror, your skin gives clues about your health. In just a few moments, you can learn vital information about your digestive health, stress levels, quality of sleep, and much more. The skin actually mirrors what's happening i

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Browse our extensive selection of massage oils Massage Oils are an extremely beneficial therapeutically. Since your skin in the largest digestive organ

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Routine is the foundation of a well-lived life. Routine creates simplicity, perspective, and helps you stay organized. Lack of routine creates instability, confusion, and an inability to identify the cause from the effect. A good routine supports your abi

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Perhaps in recent years you have heard about a phenomenon called "oil pulling." Oil pulling has long been encouraged in Ayurveda as an important way to start your day and keep the mouth clean. Oil pulling involves swishing around a little bit of warm sesa

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Preventative medicine is one of Ayurveda's greatest strengths. Preventative medicine in Ayurveda is based upon several pillars: Awareness of your body Recognizing imbalances early Knowing how to change your diet and lifestyle to

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For most people, if you have to breathe through your mouth, your exercise routine is too intense. In Ayurveda, consistency is usually better than intensity. If you overdo it, you'll hurt your body and find it harder to keep up the pace. P

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The Old Names of Diseases Have you ever caught a cold? Do you know the new name for the common cold is "rhinovirus?" Over the past 150 years, many diseases have been given new names. Before Louis Pasteur proposed the germ the

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Starting your day with vigorous exercise in the morning can stimulate circulation, wake up the mind, and wake up your metabolism. It can ensure that you have a hearty appetite by breakfast and can help prepare your mind for the day ahead. Here is a sequen

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Browse our extensive selection of tinctures Tinctures are a great way to take herbs that is effective quickly. They are an alcoholic preparation of a sing

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Ayurveda offers you practical lifestyle tips to ensure that, whatever the goa

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How Do You Experience Your Body? Every nerve, bone, and muscle has a name. Cut open a cadaver and you'll find the universe of Western anatomy, the pieces and parts all meticulously identified by modern medical science. This advance

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Why Black Pepper is Powerful If you analyze black pepper you might discover some disappointing news: statistically, black pepper isn't that powerful for curing diseases. Your sense organs tell a different story. How do you know tha

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Ayurveda recommends taking a bath or shower each and every day. Ideally, bathe in the morning after light exercise and prayer / contemplation. Here are 5 reasons why bathing is essential for your health: 1. Bathing Improves Circulation

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Many times people think of staying healthy in terms of deprivation or torturing their body. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Taking care of your health is about gentleness and nurturing. It should feel good and comforting to take care of yourself. Be ki

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One of the nicest, easiest ways to get yourself going in the morning is to splash cool water on your face. This not only gently cleanses the face, but it also refreshes the mind and skin. It's also very easy to do on days when you are pressed for time or

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As the summer warms your body, blood flushes your sun-kissed cheeks with a red rosy hue. Your rosy cheeks are a sign that capillary beds are dilated near the surface of your skin, to help disperse excess heat in your blood. In summer, your skin relishes w

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Ayurveda renames diseases as feelings, uses herbs as adjectives, and describes anatomy with the experiences you have of your body. In all of these examples, the uniting theme is that Ayurveda uses adjectives to describe diseases, treatments, the body, and