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Articles: ayurveda
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Ayurveda
by Dr Ann Roden
Ayurveda means the art or science of life/living, or a way of life. The word comes from the Sanskrit, Ayu meaning life or living, Veda meaning knowledge or science of.
Ayurveda for Health in the Workplace
by Carl Lyons
Ayurveda can be utilized for its proactive and conscious management of health and performance in our professional lives, improving energy levels and concentration. Carl Lyons looks at the practical application of Ayurveda to provide amazing results in the workplace.
Ayurveda in the Wise Earth Tradition
by Jim Whitham
This article focuses on the original grassroots form of Ayurveda, as developed by Swamini Mayathitananda of the Wise Earth School of Ayurveda in North Carolina, US. Better known as Mother Maya, this pre-eminent Vedic monk and spiritual mother has helped heal herself and thousands of others from life-threatening challenges and diseases, and was recently nominated as one of the 13 most influential women in the world.
Ayurveda – In Harmony with Osteopathy
by Elisabeth Bird
Ayurveda is an ancient system and many of the systems of alternative therapy may have found their roots here. Osteopathy can be likened to Ayurveda in its approach. Although mechanistic, it does recognise that much of life is non-physical and that there is a link between body, mind and spirit. Both disciplines maintain that the body also has a unique capacity to heal itself.
Ayurveda: Internalize Cooking and Spiritualize Eating
by Dr Sanjay Parva
Dr Sanjay Parva discusses the role of cooking and eating according to the Vedas and Ayurvedic practice. He believes cooking should be part of ones spiritual and daily life.
Ayurvedic Approach to a Healthy Heart
by Dr Vishal Kohli (BAMS) and Mr Sanil Pillai
Ayurveda is a science of healing based on ancient Indian philosophy and belief that the heart is the seat of life energy and has a direct bearing on our health and happiness. It looks at what is needed to maintain one's vigour and prevent possible ailments and investigates body care and the types of food and drinks that promote good health.
Ayurvedic Medicine: Personal Rejuvenation
by Sebastian Pole
Ayurveda, translated as 'science of longevity', is a medical-lifestyle system, which informs us which substances, qualities and actions enhance our lives and which do not. It draws very much from man's interaction with nature as a part of the cosmic whole, and incorporates philosophy, mythology, diet, yoga, mental refinement and techniques for gaining insight into how we can live in complete balance with nature.
Ayurvedic Perspective on Diet and Digestion
by Dr Donn Brennan
This article focuses on the importance of diet and digestion in Ayurvedic medicine. In terms of digestion, Ayurveda takes into consideration the person, their food and their digestion.
Balancing Health – Tibetan Medicine
by Lisa Llewellyn
How Eastern and Western Approaches can Promote Optimal Health Tibetan medicine is a ancient medical system that is strongly rooted in the teachings of Buddhist philosophy.
Foods for Thought and Thoughts for Food
by Meggan Brummer
This article looks at how food affects our thoughts and feelings. The author shares her deeper understanding of this following a course on Ayurveda, ‘the Ancient Science of Life’ which divides food types and corresponding states of mind into three categories. She explains the quality of these categories and the type of food that come under them.
Panchakarma and Ayurvedic Massage
by Dr Kanu Patel and Pauline Barron
Ayurveda offers a variety of healing therapies that nurture, balance and heal the mind and body. Ayurveda's most powerful method of rejuvenation and purification for the mind and body is known as Panchakarma.
Panchakarma – Ayurvedic Science of Rejuvenation and Detoxification
by Dr Deepika Rodrigo
Pancha (five) Karma (action) is an Ayurvedic therapy that aims to cleanse the body of toxins and reduce or eliminate the build up of excess doshas in the body. It is based on the belief that changes in diet and lifestyle can have an immensely beneficial effect on our health and balance.
Practical Ayurveda - Sattvic Qualities for a Healthy Mind and Body
by Dr Partap Chauhan
Ayurveda, the Indian traditional medicine and 'science of life' is becoming more widely known outside of India and recognized as a truly holistic means of health care.
The Principles of Ayurveda
by Liliana Stringer
We consist of the Universe and vice versa. The philosophical system that is the basis of the Vedanta is not so difficult to understand because it rings a bell within everyone's soul. That the world is an alive and creative force has been the foundation of all known philosophical systems, including early science.
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