by Manish Chandra | Aug 31, 2022 | agni, ama, autumn, ayurvedic, ayurvedic approach, Ayurvedic Healing, blog, fire, heal, healing, holistic healing, holistic health, imbalances, inflammation, massage, practices, routine, schedule
Here in the Western Hemisphere we are in the period of late summer moving into the cooler season of autumn. In many parts of the country it’s still quite hot, but the waning light is noticeable. Some of the leaves and colors are changing around us into more muted and...
by Manish Chandra | Aug 17, 2022 | ama, anxiety, ayurvedic, ayurvedic approach, Ayurvedic Healing, Ayurvedicdiet, blog, gastro-intestinal tract, GI tract, gut, Gut Health, heal your relationship to food
Troubles for gut health 1. Poor diet and nutrition a. Processed and refined foods b. Overuse and misuse of foods and drinks c. Not eating based on seasons, time of day, and according to one’s constitution d. Attraction to fad diets e. Eating in a hurry 2. Overuse of...
by Manish Chandra | Jul 20, 2022 | acne, agni, ama, Ayurveda, ayurvedic herbs, blog, cleanse, detox, Digestive Health, doshas, herbal remedies, Herbs, holistic health, inflammation, kapha, pitta, Pitta Season, seasonal and daily routines, spices, summer Ayurvedic diet, vata
In the summer, it is especially important to give the digestive system a boost. Agni (the digestive fire) is naturally low during this season as the body seeks to keep cool by dispersing heat throughout the system. That’s why nature provides lighter and...
by Manish Chandra | Mar 16, 2022 | agni, ama, Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Healing, balance, blog, daily routine, detox, Detoxification, Digestive Health, doshas, exercise, GI tract, Gut Health, healthy lifestyle, holistic health, kapha, pitta, spring, springdetox, vata, weight loss
Why is it important to cleanse? The term “spring cleaning” applies to our bodies as well our minds in Ayurveda. With the seasonal shift from Winter into Summer, we must prepare our bodies through detoxification in the Springtime. We want to consume a low...
by Manish Chandra | Feb 23, 2022 | acne, agni, ama, Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Healing, blog, Detoxification, digestion, disease, doshas, fatigue, flow, GI tract, Gut Health, indigestion, kapha, microbiome, pitta, scienceoflife, vata
Ama originates from improperly digested toxic particles that clog the channels in your body. Some of these channels are physical and include the intestines, lymphatic systems, arteries and veins, capillaries, and GI tract. Others are non physical channels...
by Manish Chandra | Jan 26, 2022 | abhyanga, ama, Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Healing, Ayurvedic massage, Ayurvedicdiet, balance, blog, cold, daily routine, doshas, facial oils, herbal remedies, holistic health, hydration, kapha, liver, massage, oils, pesticides, pitta, scienceoflife, skincare, vata, winter
An Ayurvedic saying is, “If you cannot eat it, you don’t want to put it on your skin.” This old saying rings true when looking at the modern threats the cosmetic industry poses to both men and women’s health. In Ayurveda food is your medicine!...
