 | Ayurveda literally translates to "the science of life" and is a time-honored holistic medical system in India gaining popularity in the West that focuses on restoring balance and well being to the body. By Rachel Mork |
Ayurveda is the traditional medical system of sub-continental India. With an archeological record going back 7000 years and an unbroken written history dating back to around 1500 BCE, Ayurveda is easily the oldest medical system still in existence and is also one of the most comprehensive. |
Obesity is the heavy accumulation of fat in your body to such a degree that it rapidly increases your risk of diseases that can damage your health and knock years off your life, such as heart disease and diabetes |
Imagine an herb that has been used for thousands of years for treating liver disorders, an herb supported by an increasing body of scientific evidence, none of which demonstrates any serious side effect. Known in India as kutki, Picrorrhiza kurroa is just such an herb. By Marc Halpern DC, CAS, PKS |
Ayurveda is the traditional healing system of India. Many consider it to be the mother of all healing, as the oldest organized, intact system of indigenous medicine in the world. By Marc Halpern DC, CAS, PKS |
Typically vata is aggravated in the fall or winter, so watch for signs of overstimulation in these seasons. Learning ayurvedic techniques to balance this vata can relieve you of dry skin problems, insomnia and mental exhaustion. By Rachel Mork |
It's important for you to keep an eye on your dosha balance since ayurveda kaphas do not change quickly. By Rachel Mork |
Ayurvedic body types are diagnosed based on your dominant physical qualities and tendencies which determine a prescription of dietary, lifestyle and exercise habits design to restore balance among these and your lesser traits, all of which battle for dominance (referred to as tri-dosha balance). By Rachel Mork |
If your dominant ayurvedic dosha is pitta and you find yourself irritable, impatient and experiencing digestion problems or other indications of not handling stress well, your dosha may be overactive. By Rachel Mork |
Ayurvedic arjuna preparations are commonly taken as daily preventative dietary supplements for improving heart health. It has a calming effect on the nervous system, reducing effects of stress and anxiety. By Rachel Mork |
