by Kottakkal Support
February 02, 2024
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.
Read More
by Kottakkal Support
January 04, 2024
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.
Read More
by Kottakkal Support
December 29, 2023
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.
Read More
by Julie Wardwell
August 17, 2023
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.
Read More
by Julie Wardwell
August 03, 2023
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.
Read More
by Julie Wardwell
July 27, 2023
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
by Julie Wardwell
July 14, 2023
Prana is the vital life force that energizes what is essential for all life. Prana vata is the inward movement of life force energy coming into our bodies. It’s the inhalation of oxygen, the digestion and assimilation of nutrients, and the perception of sensory input that connects our senses, mind, and body. Prana is directly responsible for life itself as it nourishes the vitality of all our cells.
Read More
by Julie Wardwell
June 29, 2023
Ayurveda recognizes eighty disorders that are caused by an aggravated vata dosha. Many of these disorders are responsible for causing pain. According to Ayurveda there are two ways that pain develops from an aggravated vata dosha. Vata dosha is responsible for all bodily movement and circulation, and when an area of the body becomes depleted or obstructed, pain develops.
Read More