by Julie Wardwell
July 20, 2023
Apana vata is the downward moving energy that governs the important process of removing waste products from our bodies and reproduction. Apana vata is located in the lower abdominal pelvic area and is responsible for defecation, urination, menstruation, ovulation, ejaculation, and childbirth. When apana vata is healthy we experience regular healthy elimination of stool, urine, and menstrual blood, as well as natural conception and birth.
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by Julie Wardwell
March 23, 2023
Tiktakam Kwatham is traditionally used during the spring season when there is an accumulation of ama or impurities in the body. The main herbs in Tiktakam Kwatham, such as patola, neem, and katuka, are known to have detoxifying and cleansing properties.
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by Vaidya Vishwanath
July 13, 2022
Agni is the Ayurvedic word for digestive fire and is a powerful transformative factor responsible for digesting and metabolizing food. It is also known as the biological fire and is a very important component for metabolic physiology and pathology. Essentially, Agni determines our longevity, vitality, life force, strength, energy, and clarity of mind.
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by Vaidya Vishwanath
July 06, 2022
Ayurveda’s protocol for preventing symptoms of disease and maintaining health is to first correct imbalanced digestion with proper food, spices, and herbs. If digestion is disturbed, it leads to symptoms that cause nutritional deficiencies that manifest into symptoms of the disease.
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by Vaidya Vishwanath
March 02, 2022
Fresh juice contains high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients containing anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories. In Ayurveda, juicing is used to improve health as well as cleansing and detoxification. But there are specific ways to juice in Ayurveda to get the most out of the fruits and vegetables!
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