Finding Relief from Constipation: An Ayurvedic Approach
Ayurveda identifies vata dosha, associated with air and space elements, as governing movement in the body, including elimination. When vata becomes imbalanced, its dry and mobile qualities can disrupt the colon's natural flow, leading to constipation. Additionally, weak digestion (agni) can result in ama, a sticky residue that further hinders elimination.
Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Self-Massage for Improved Wellness
Abhyanga, an ancient Ayurvedic practice, involves self-massage with warm, herbal oils. These oils are specially formulated using a base of sesame, castor, or coconut oil, and blended with specific herbs to address various doshic imbalances and health concerns. This daily self-care ritual, considered a core part of the Ayurvedic Dinacharya (daily) routine, promotes overall health and well-being.
Managing Common Headaches with Ayurveda
Headaches are one of the most common causes of pain and can be a disorder in itself or a symptom of another disorder. Among the different types of headaches, tension headaches and migraines are the most common. The symptoms include pain that has a throbbing, squeezing, or burning sensation felt anywhere on the head or neck.
Lifting Your Spirit with Ayurveda
The World Health Organization states that, "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." This definition is similar to the Ayurvedic definition of health, which emphasizes the importance of a healthy mind and spirit as well as the body and senses. Depression is a common disorder that affects one out of every six US adults at some point in their life.
Winter Season Self Care
When the winter season is underway with cold, wet, and snowy weather and days are short with less sunshine, it can leave us feeling dull and heavy. There is even a disorder called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), commonly known as the winter blues associated with wintertime depression.
Udana Vata – Vital Expression Energy
Udana vata is the “ascending air” or the energy that is moving upwards and its located in the upper chest, throat and nasal area. Udana vata is responsible for directing energy from the lower to higher consciousness and is where all expressions originate. It governs our ability to express thoughts, feelings and emotions.
Vyana Vata – Vital Circulatory Energy
Vyana vata is one among the five types of vata dosha that circulates throughout the body. It’s responsible for circulating and distributing blood, air, nutrients, nerve signals, and hormones that directs all functions. The word Vyana in Sanskrit means “outward moving”, which indicates vyana vata moves from the center of the body to the peripheral, this includes all brain activity.
Samana Vata – Vital Digestive Energy
Samana vata governs our agni or digestive strength and assimilation of nutrients for cellular metabolism. Samana vata is located in the lower stomach and small intestine and plays a major role in igniting our agni. From the moment we take in food it is responsible for secreting the digestive enzymes that break down food and separate the nutrients from the waste materials. Foods that are light and easy to digest along with herbs like ginger, black pepper, cumin, ajwain and hingvastak help the power of Samana Vata.
Apana Vata – Vital Elimination Energy
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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