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Vata & the Subdoshas 💨

This week we are talking all about Vata! It is Vata season , which means it is mostly cold, dry and mobile (wind) in the weather patterns. It is important to keep this dosha in balance and in its proper seat to avoid production and accumulation of toxins. Vata dosha is a combination of the air and ether elements. This represents action, movement and transportation. The qualities of Vata are dry, light, cold, rough, subtle and mobile. Vata is in our movements, actions, breathing, speech, detox, heart pumping and sense of touch. It is the kindler of digestive fire, opener of cell walls and channels, and develops and delivers babies. The seat of Vata is in the abdominal cavity bellow the belly button in the large intestine and colon. It is also in the pelvis, thighs, skin, ears, bones, heart, brain, nervous system and lungs. Each dosha (Vata, Pitta & Kapha) all have 5 subdoshas that exist. Each of these subdoshas represents the five elements (ether, air, fire, water, earth) that tie...
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Ayurveda’s Answer to How to Improve Your Immune System

In Ayurveda, the Sanskrit word  ojus  is synonymous with resistance to disease. There are two types of ojus, which are formed in the womb and fully perfected by the eighth month of pregnancy, called  para-ojus  and  apara-ojus . Within para-ojus, there are exactly eight drops, which are located in the heart and the great vessels surrounding the heart. These eight drops are with you for your whole life, and their purpose is to keep the the body free from diseases. The textbooks say that if this ojus is reduced, the person’s life is threatened, so it cannot be replaced or refilled. Once lost, it’s gone for good. The second kind, apara-ojus, is present at the time of birth, but also keeps accumulating as you grow. This quantity is said to be about one palmful of your own hand, depending on the health of your tissues. In Ayurveda, we have seven classifications of tissues: plasma, blood, muscle, fat, bone, bone marrow, and reproductive. Each of these tissu...
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5 Things That Create An Ayurvedic Kitchen

Ayurvedic Power Have you heard of chemophobia?  How about pharmacophobia? These are actual, diagnosed fears: One being the fear of chemicals and the other being the fear of medication. While these phobias may be extreme and irrational, there is definitely a true desire amongst many of us to avoid needing prescribed medication or using products with harsh chemicals that could have damaging affects on our wellness. As the desire to treat or prevent illness in the most natural way possible increases, the use of the millennia old practice of Ayurveda is becoming more prevalent in the Western Hemisphere. Ayurveda takes a holistic approach to medicine while seeking to correct imbalances through adjustments in diet, exercise, and sleep. Discovering imbalances is done by determining which dosha is most prevalent in an individual person. A dosha is basically a label given to the type of energy that is most present in the body and mind. There are three types of doshas: Kap...
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3 TIPS TO BALANCE PITTA THIS SUMMER

Summer is in full swing here in the Northern hemisphere, which brings mixed reactions: some revel in the long, warm days, enjoying innumerable outdoor activities, while others seek cooling respite from the sun's rays and thick humidity. In the ancient practice of Ayurveda, summer (particularly late summer) is the season of Pitta—the firey, transformative energy at work in both nature and the body. Pitta is the fire that digests food  and  thoughts or ideas, so it's essential, but can easily get too intense as things heat up. If your dominant dosha is Pitta, you can naturally run hot and be more prone to agitation. Hot flashes, impatience, a drive for perfection, and an excess of stomach acid are all Pitta-dominant symptoms that are exaggerated during the hot summer months. What you eat and when you engage in activities this summer is all about balancing internal and external heat. Here are some tips to stay cool and balance Pitta so you can enjoy the most out of the summ...
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The summer garden : 7 Seeds to plant for sunny produce

Whoever said that summers were not a loving time for a garden hasn’t quite planted a produce-happy summer garden. While winter vegetables are more heart-warming than a summer bounty, summer vegetables still have a lot going for them. The good thing about summer crops is that they only need a good hot and sweaty day to take root (and some watering). You can plant your summer produce from May to June. You can even plant them a second time around if the days are still hot and your veggies will continue to thrive till the beginning of fall. Your first planting can be of varieties that mature later. But as summer wanes, make sure the seeds you choose are the early-fruiting ones. Before you arm yourself with summer seeds and go about scattering them in your garden, here’s what we all need to know and remember about summer season planting. Even though Mother Nature is full of sunshine these days, it’s always good to have some tricks and tips up your sle...
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Mumbai Veg frankie (Aapdukitchen)

Actually, frankie was origination in the streets of kolkata and was known as kathi kebab rolls. Although frankie is extremely popular in mumbai, it was first prepared in the streets of Kolkata. Veg frankie is known by many different names such as kathi rolls, veggie wraps or even veggie roll ups. While preparing frankie, the base ; roti remains the same but you can prepare it with various different stuffings and veggies of your choice or according to the availability.                                         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqbRIUZQiO4                                                                            Get Deep air fryers from AliExpress           ...
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Psyllium Husk Uses, Properties + Benefits Of Husk Fiber

The name psyllium is commonly used for various species of the plant genus Plantago. Their seeds have mucilaginous properties and are used commercially. The genus Plantago contains approximately 200 species and the most common plant which is used and marketed as “psyllium” is Plantago ovata Forsk. It belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. In India, it is known as  isabgol  in Hindi .  Psyllium is also known as  ispaghula  and spogel seeds. Psyllium has been a part of Ayurveda with various ancient Ayurvedic medical texts describing its uses and benefits. Interestingly, psyllium husk is also frequently used in the Chinese system of medicine. Besides these two traditional systems of medicine, psyllium husk fiber has been a part of homeopathic medicine as well. It is also thought to have been used for wound healing by ancient Greek physicians. Psyllium seeds and psyllium husk are also used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other related industries. ...
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11 Calming Herbs to keep your Mind Balanced 💆

          Life is hard. Every day it seems like a new challenge appears to test your patience. You may not realize that chronic stress can also lead to long-term health complications. Living in a constant state of fight-or-flight tells your body to produce too much cortisol which can lead to weight gain, diabetes, mood swings, fatigue, and many other conditions. ( 1 ) While it’s important to take steps to manage stress, certain calming herbs can help strengthen your body’s stress response. Adaptogens are some of the best calming herbs because studies show they might make your body and mind more resilient to external stress. Keep in mind that adaptogens don’t work like prescription drugs for anxiety in that they kick in instantly. Instead, they need a few weeks to build up in your system before you notice the effects. When you need something in a pinch, however, other herbs and  essential oils  – like lavender oil – can ease symptoms almost instantly. 1...
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Natural Home Remedies For Minor Burns 🔥

Natural Home remedies for Burns The use of natural remedies given below can be highly effective in managing such minor burns. These remedies are aimed at promoting healing of the damaged skin tissues and minimizing pain. Raw Potato Raw potato can be used to treat minor skin burns. It possesses soothing properties, which help in providing relief from the burning sensation caused by burns. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and reduces redness and inflammation of the skin. It can also reduce the chances of having blisters. Research has proved the beneficial effect of raw potato in the management of minor burns. The histological examination of the burnt area and clinical studies made on the comparable burn wounds treated with either peel of boiled potato affixed to gauze bandages or just gauze dressings showed that the patients treated with raw potato had a faster rate of recovery from the symptoms. It was found that the usage of the potato peel dressing eliminated or reduced desi...
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Spring Detox Smoothie

When spring arrives, I can't help but think about cleaning up my eating habits. After all, spring detox is a thing (along with spring cleaning, which technically is a detox for your home). That's why I’m sharing with you a smoothie packed with nutrients your body will love. Drink it in the morning and you'll give your body a much-needed boost of energy to get you through the day. Ingredient Breakdown: Why Each One Matters  Before I get to the actual recipe, I'd like to shine the spotlight on each individual ingredient used in this smoothie. You'll quickly see why this is a great spring detox smoothie worth drinking. Green Tea Not only is  green tea tasty to drink on its own, but it's also full of health benefits. It's high in antioxidants and contains a large amount of catechins, polyphenolic compounds that are thought to exert numerous protective effects, ...
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