Ayurveda by Nelly

Indigestion, bloating, acid reflux, diarrhea, or constipation? Ayurveda says your kitchen has the answer. Share on Pinterest In Ayurveda, agni (fire) is viewed as the source of life. It’s literally the gatekeeper of good health and a metaphor for all metabolic functions in the body. Everything you eat is looked upon as an offering to agni — and what’s a more potent, direct offering than food? What you eat can nourish and strengthen this fire, boosting your digestive system — or it can smother it, leading to an impaired, weakened, or imbalanced agni. According to Ayurveda, harmful foods, such as fried foods, processed meats, and very cold foods, can create undigested residue that forms toxins, or in Ayurvedic terms “ama.” Ama is described as the root cause of disease. So, the health goal is to balance this metabolic fire. When it comes to good eating habits, here’s the best advice most Ayurvedic practitioners give: Eat only when hungry. Keep gaps of ...

Many people are familiar with growing chives, parsley, cilantro, and mint, but tea herbs can open up the world of gardening. This past year, I’ve pushed myself to go beyond the typical varieties and try growing my own herbal tea garden. The results? A delicious (and economical) way to increase my consumption of tea and reap the benefits that herbs can offer. Tea herbs can be grown in gardenbeds and in containers, though I find that mint varieties do best when contained since they are hardy, fast-spreading plants. While many herbs need full sun to thrive, others will wither, so be sure to plant accordingly.  1.  Tulsi Tulsi  is perhaps more commonly known as holy basil and has gained traction in North America in recent years. That said, tulsi has been enjoyed in Ayurvedic communities, especially in India, for hundreds of years. As an adaptogenic herb, tulsi helps de-stress the body and redu...

The holy month of Ramadan, is one complete moon cycle of faith, sacrifice and trust. Billions of Muslims living in all continents across the globe are required to fast from dawn to dusk every day throughout Ramadan. Ramadan is also an opportunity for Muslims to practice self-discipline, sacrifice, and compassion for those less fortunate. It restores benevolence and charity. Fasting re-directs the soul away from distractions, with its objective being to purge the soul by freeing it from contaminations. These rituals performed in the holy month of Ramadan has a great significance in Ayurveda as the principles in both are evolved from the same root. Ayurveda has a long tradition of employing fasting as a vital practice for sustaining and regaining health. Fasting and Cleansing sometimes can be the same in Ayurveda. Cleansing lasts longer and hence it can be ideated to the concept of Ramadan fasting. Through fasting in Ramadan, the human body is cleansing itself. And if we compare...

               There has been suspicion in the last few years of aluminum-containing antiperspirants being linked to higher risk of breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. While there seem to be more studies denying the link than confirming it, there are still many excellent reasons to make your own deodorant at home. Firstly, antiperspirants are made to stop you from sweating, which is one of the most natural, healthiest things to do! There is a false perception that the more you sweat, the smellier you will be. However, it is not the actual sweat that makes you smell…It’s the bacterium that live on your skin that digest what comes out of your sweat. Besides deodorant, a healthy lifestyle and basic hygiene do more to keep you smelling good than antiperspirants. Secondly, making your own deodorant is a great choice for the environment! With every batch you ...

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Do you work to live or do you actually live to work? Nowadays, our lives seem to be consumed by our jobs. Job competition is strong, we are probably all feeling the need to perform to our maximum and often do a lot of extra hours of work. This is not the only thing. In this day and age we are experiencing an information overload. Did you know that more new information has been generated within the last 30 years than in the previous 5,000?! Being surrounded with so much information causes the so-called  busy lethargy : having trouble making decisions and feeling that you are running yourself ragged, but still not getting anywhere. Do you feel this way sometimes? We’d like to give you some suggestion to break the circle and find balance in a stressful routine. 1)  Learn to pace yourself:  take breaks and learn when to prioritise yourself over work. A short break for conscious deep breathing gives you a moment of relaxation and clarity. 2)  Consider your th...

A balanced  kapha  gives a person strength of mind, solidity, protection and endurance. They are very robust and strong individuals both physically and mentally. However, this   dosha  is made of the elements earth and water, and the new life and growth we see at spring time is created by increases in the element water. So, there is a risk that  kapha  can increase during the spring and typical  kapha  tendencies such as resistance to change can become dominant. If we allow  kapha  to become out of balance in early spring then we will start to see signs of excess. What are the signs of an increased  kapha? Here are the symptoms to look out for: A wet cough Cold hands and feet and a poor circulation High level of mucus and phlegm production Sluggish digestion Slow bowels An excessive desire to sleep If you don’t know which  dosha  you are,  take our quiz to find out . How can you balance  ka...

We breathe and smell with our nose. Its functions positively affect not only the breathing process, but also the flow of energy. See for yourself: breathe in while simultaneously perceiving a pleasant smell in your surrounding environment (e.g. a flower, an essential oil or an incense stick). Try to slowly let in the stream of air and scent through both nostrils. Open up the frontal region of your nose as much as possible so that more air can stream in. Imagine your nose as a hand that wraps itself around the air inside your nasal cavity in order to grasp it and guide it inwards. Breathe slowly and deeply while doing so. You shouldn’t be able to hear yourself breathing. Focus on the gentle stream of air and feel how it touches this very opening between the inner and outer area of the nostrils. Allow the air stream and scent to take their effect on you, and locate the spot in which the smell becomes perceptible. Now continue breathing in this rhythm and direct the a...

If you looked at every supplement on the market and compared their potential benefits across every aspect of health, you’d be hard-pressed to find many that can stack up to turmeric. Turmeric is a plant related to ginger that is grown throughout India and other parts of tropical Asia. Long before the supplement industry started marketing turmeric heavily for its proposed benefits, it was used for medicinal purposes throughout most parts of Southern Asia. Historically, turmeric was used to treat a plethora of health problems such as extreme pain, troubled breathing, and fatigue. However, in present-day, turmeric is used as a supplement to support multiple areas of health including:  inflammation joint pain stomach problems digestive health muscle soreness Needless to say, turmeric’s benefits appear to be vastly promising for the general population and active individual’s needs. In this article, we’ll go over what turmeric is and how it’s used in suppleme...