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Stress is a natural reaction of the body. But too much stress zaps the joy out of living. Stress can be defined as a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from demanding circumstances. There is a lot of current research about the harmful effects of stress and its increase on the risk of everything from the common cold to cardiovascular disease. While the jury is still out on exactly how stress affects human beings, we can all agree on one thing: stress is not fun. Do you ever feel like stress is wearing you down? In one form or...

The Ayurvedic paradigm shows how body, mind, and spirit interactions can be predicted, balanced and improved to enable us to live gracefully, harmoniously.   ~ Dr. Robert Svboda Circadian rhythm makes it possible for organisms to coordinate their behavior with environmental changes in the day-night cycle.   Ayurveda gives us tools to live long, vibrant lives. It provides comprehensive support to balance day-to-day living. It reminds us that the body is a piece of earth. Spiritual people in ancient times walked barefoot and sat on the ground allowing for maximum contact with the earth. We can observe that as soon...

The neurologist, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, balances modern life with the ancient knowledge of Ayurveda. Here she explains some ways to fight fat using Ayurvedic medicine. We discovered these tips on the Dr. Oz blog from a few years back. As we age, it can be a challenge to lose excess fat through diet and exercise alone. To eliminate the stubborn fat that holds on, the ancient medical system of India, known as Ayurveda, uses techniques that target the exercise-resistant fat by igniting your digestive fire. This is the biggest difference between Ayurvedic weight loss and other dietary approaches attached to conventional...

Kapha season is the perfect time to revitalize and get super healthy. Here are some recommendations for those of you who may feel a little heavy, out of sorts, and / or unmotivated to spring into action. Are you naturally calm, thoughtful, and loving? Do you have a strong build and excellent stamina? Do you sleep soundly and have regular digestion? Does excess, weight gain, fluid retention, and allergies manifest in the body when you're out of balance? Are you ruled by Earth & Water? O.K., Kapha . . . now that it's May, it's time to shake things up...

In Ayurveda, the five elements are discussed but are more like philosophical concepts rather than elements in the scientific sense. They are the basic principles of the universe and therefore represent the primary components of all living things.   The 5 Elements in Ayurveda are: Earth, the principle of inertia Water, the principle of cohesion Fire, the principle of radiance Wind, the principle of vibration Ether, the principle of pervasiveness These elements can be assigned to different regions in the body and are each connected the five senses. Joined together as pairs, they can manifest in a Dosha, known as...