Many years ago I first experienced the ease and intelligence of Ayurveda when returning from a 2 month intensive training.
Here is the background.............
There were no serious health problems but, my menstrual cycle was off balance. I went to a women's health seminar and met a Board Certified medical doctor who also practices Ayurvedic Medicine. I scheduled an appointment.
I filled out the medical history form before my appointment and we reviewed it when I saw her.
This was not like any medical appointment I had experienced and nothing like I was accustomed to as a registered nurse. She was mostly concerned with my daily lifestyle and habits. She did not run any tests, no medical equipment, and no needles to draw my blood.
When she was finished she made a few recommendations for changing some of the foods I was eating. She explained the my diet at the yoga center, although healthy, had put my body into a "dry" state cause my menstrual cycle to "dry up" as well. She also recommended an Ayurvedic herbal tablet, and a homeopathic remedy. In Ayurveda, recommendations are based on your individual constitution. or "dosha". She had spent one and one half hours getting to know me, and my habits.
Within a week my menstrual cycle was back on track and stayed that way for 10+ years, (until menopause). She gave me the tools and awareness, to care for my needs, that were specific to me. I knew then that this ancient healing system could help bring individuals to health and wellness in a simple yet profound way. I became a practitioner/consultant.
In Ayurveda the focus on your health and wellness is bringing harmony and balance through a natural system.
Here are three of the basics.......
~~ the first step to staying in good health is developing awareness for potential causes of disease, so you can avoid them or deal with them intelligently.
~~ the second step is taking action to modify causes you can't avoid or control.
~~ the third step is to restore balance once it begins to be lost.
Sounds pretty easy and common sense....doesn't it? In Ayurveda...... the mantra is, " Like attracts like."
The main method for restoring balance is to apply the opposite qualities. Here are some simple examples:
~~ If you are cold have some hot soup or take something warm to drink. This is not the time for an iced latte.
~~ If you are agitated or upset, sit down and do some deep breathing or meditation, even if it's only 3-5 minutes.
~~ If your Pitta (dosha) is feeling provoked and you're feeling hot under the collar, taking a swim, cool shower, or eating some sweet and cooling fruit can help.
It is such a simple approach that we often overlook it, but it is extremely powerful and effective. If you apply this approach you can quickly and effortlessly restore harmony and balance to the mind and body. In this way you can lay a foundation to prevent illness and also take a look at correcting imbalances.
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