Here in New Zealand, we are going through Winter, and many of us are feeling the drying effects as the qualities of Vata dosha are reaching their peak. Our skin becomes dry and tight, and our lips and the soles of our feet may crack painfully. We look drawn and depleted, struggling to cope with [...]
The ayurvedic qualities of Nature The ancient ayurvedics observed Nature and agreed that there were some qualities – such as hot/cold, dry/moist, static/mobile, rough/smooth, dense/subtle – that were useful in medicine. These are the same qualities that are found in the body and mind, and in diseases. They realised that when some qualities in Nature [...]
If your skin is dry and rough most of the time, it means the air element of Vata is predominant in your skin. Vata skin tends to be dry especially during the autumn and winter months, and even during the summertime. The pores are a little larger, the skin is delicate, often with roughness. Vata [...]
Let’s look at the ancient health system of Ayurvedic wellbeing today and see whether it can still be useful to us. You might ask, “Why do we need to talk about some exotic, possibly outdated, system when you can tell us about good diet, exercise, etc.?” Here are 3 good reasons: Modern day mainstream medical [...]
Your skin needs extra care in winter and Ayurvedic skin care methods can be very helpful. Because of dry chilly winds any skin type can get dry in this season and results in dry, dull, lifeless and wrinkled skin. Ayurveda gives some simple and effective solutions for this season, which are easy to do at [...]
Menopause is not a disease, but a normal part of life. This is the normal process in the women’s body. For over 5000 years, Ayurveda has acknowledged menopause as a natural transition. Ayurveda reassures us that menopause can be health-promoting, spiritually-transforming and free of troublesome symptoms. Experts today are affirming this positive view of menopause, [...]
Ayurveda is the ancient natural healing system of India, which has deep roots over 6000 years old. Ayurveda balances physical body but also balances mind and soul. Ayurveda is now recognized as one of the most important alternative healing system of mind-body-soul and its popularity is spreading throughout the world. Ayurvedic consultations includes diet and [...]
