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.
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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.
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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.
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by Julie Wardwell
July 07, 2023
Who doesn’t love long, thick, shiny, healthy hair? Healthy hair is often indicative of good health in other aspects of the body and mind. The ancient science of Ayurveda thinks healthy hair is so important, in fact, it has its own term: keshya. Keshya means that which is good for healthy hair.
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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.
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by Julie Wardwell
June 23, 2023
Kapha dosha maintains our bodies normal physiology by supporting the anabolic growth process of all cells, tissues, and organs. Two universal elements, water and earth come together to form kapha dosha. The principal function of kapha dosha is to maintain normal physiology, and provide structure, lubrication and protection for our bodies.
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by Julie Wardwell
June 15, 2023
Pitta dosha governs our bodies digestion and metabolism which transforms food into nourishment for a healthy mind and body. There are two universal elements fire and water that form the pitta dosha and it’s the cooking energy of fire and water that transforms food into nutrients. The principal function of pitta dosha is to maintain the normal physiology of the body by supplying nutrients and energy for all bodily functions.
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by Julie Wardwell
June 08, 2023
Ayurveda recognizes two types of health disorders based on the origin. The exogenous type is caused by forces outside of us, for example infectious disease, insect or reptile bite. The other type is endogenous which is caused by forces within us, which include improper diet and lifestyle, exercise or sleep habits. There are three types of endogenous, they are vataja (disturbed by vata dosha), pittaja (disturbed by pitta dosha), and kaphaja (disturbed by kapha dosha).
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by Julie Wardwell
May 26, 2023
Nestled in the heart of London, Kew Gardens stands as a magnificent testament to the botanical wonders of our world. Beyond its exquisite flora and diverse ecosystems, this UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts an unparalleled herbal legacy, encompassing a vast world seed bank and a profound connection to the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda.
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