Podcasts about ayurvedic herbs

Join the Facebook Group: All Things Very CariSilencing Food Noise: A Conversation with Dr. Daniel Burton and CariNOW ON YOUTUBEStruggling with constant thoughts about food? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Burton and Cari dive deep into the concept of "food noise" — those relentless cravings and mental battles around eating. They share practical strategies for finding freedom, balancing nutrition, and aligning your health journey with faith. Whether you're navigating emotional eating or seeking a more peaceful relationship with food, this episode offers insight and hope.URHERE Information- www.verycaripodcast.com/urhereConnect with Cari:Instagram: instagram.com/carithompsonrnFacebook: www.facebook.com/cari.ayres.3Website:     VeryCariPodcast.comConnect with Dr. Daniel Burton:Website:      drdans-empowermenthub.mn.coYouTube:    @theofficialdrdan

Join the Facebook Group: All Things Very CariNOW ON YOUTUBEIn today's fast-paced world, self-care often feels like just another item on our never-ending to-do list. But what if it didn't have to be? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, a leading expert in Ayurveda and the creator of Fusionary Formulas, to explore how ancient Ayurvedic practices—like the power of turmeric—can transform your health, reduce inflammation, and help you thrive. Dr. Gupta shares practical, time-efficient ways to integrate self-care into your daily routine, bridging the gap between Eastern wisdom and modern Western lifestyles. If you're ready to step into a healthier, more vibrant life without sacrificing your busy schedule, this episode is for you!URHERE Information- www.verycaripodcast.com/urhereConnect with Cari:Instagram: instagram.com/carithompsonrnFacebook: www.facebook.com/cari.ayres.3Website:     VeryCariPodcast.comConnect with Dr. Shivani Gupta: (Use Code VeryCari at Checkout!)Website: shivanigupta.comWebsite:     fusionaryformulas.com

  Understanding Ayurveda for Better Health and Balance Are you feeling fatigued, battling digestive issues, or struggling with hormonal imbalances? Do you find modern medicine's one-size-fits-all solutions frustrating and ineffective? If so, you're not alone. Many people are turning to ancient healing systems like Ayurveda for answers. Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old holistic health system, can help you understand your body's unique constitution, or dosha, to restore balance and vitality. This episode dives into the connection between Ayurveda, gut health, and histamine imbalances, offering actionable tips to bring your body back into harmony. Key Points What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old holistic health system focusing on balance in three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These doshas represent combinations of the five elements: space, air, fire, water, and earth. When imbalanced, they can lead to health issues like irritability, digestive problems, or sluggishness. Understanding Your Dosha and Constitution Everyone is born with a specific dosha composition, influenced by genetics and environment. This section discusses characteristics of each dosha, such as fiery Pitta, airy Vata, and grounded Kapha, and their roles in physical and mental health. The Gut Health and Histamine Connection Ayurvedic principles focus on digestion (Agni) as a cornerstone of health. Poor digestion leads to toxin build-up (Ama), which can trigger histamine reactions. Learn how Ayurveda addresses gut issues through dietary and lifestyle adjustments. Foods for Balancing Doshas and Reducing Histamine  Pitta (Fire and Water): Avoid spicy, oily, and acidic foods. Opt for cooling options like cucumber and watermelon. Vata (Air and Space): Emphasize grounding, cooked foods like root vegetables and soups. Kapha (Water and Earth): Incorporate lighter, spiced meals to boost digestion. Ayurvedic Herbs and Lifestyle Practices Explore how herbs like tulsi, ashwagandha, and coriander support balance. Learn lifestyle tips such as stress management, detox practices, and how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom aligns with modern functional medicine. Balancing your doshas with Ayurveda offers a personalized, holistic approach to health. By understanding your unique constitution, you can manage issues like fatigue, gut imbalances, and hormonal disruptions naturally. Ayurveda isn't just about treating symptoms—it's about aligning with your body's natural rhythm for long-term wellness. Curious about what your dosha is or how Ayurvedic practices can benefit your health? Tune in to discover actionable insights that can help you regain balance and vitality today!   How to Connect with Dr. Monisha Bhanote:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbhanote/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbhanote/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbhanote/   How to Connect with Dr. Meg: Women's Wellness Collective: www.megmill.com/collective. use code HEALTH to get your first month 1/2 off MegaVitality Supplement Store: www.megavitalityshop.com. Use code PODCAST for 20% off  Apply to work 1:1 with Meg: HERE Free Guide: www.TheGutFixer.com for simple steps and protocols you can start today to improve your gut health. You can also follow along on Instagram @drmegmill for daily health tips! Website: www.megmill.com  This content is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new diet or exercise program.

In this episode of The Present, Lisa sits down with Dr. Anu, a renowned Ayurvedic medicine practitioner from India, who is visiting Reno from October 17-30, 2024, to offer workshops and private sessions. Dr. Anu brings a wealth of knowledge on Ayurveda, an ancient system of healing focused on sustaining and restoring health through natural methods like herbs, spices, oils, movement, meditation, and mindful thinking. Traveling across the U.S. twice a year, Dr. Anu makes a special stop in Reno, giving locals unique access to her expertise. For more information or to book a session, contact Garry N Sun, Ayurvedic Herbs, at 775-826-6004. Follow Lisa, our performance coach with over 20 years of experience, on Instagram @tmgsportspsych or visit her website at www.tmgsportspsych.com

Today I speak with Dr Shivani Gupta and it was an incredible conversation about women's journey to health and the importance of self-care! "You can't have success without self care" Shivani is unapologetic about self care because she has witnessed the toll stress and overworking can take on our bodies and quality of life. After watching family members build a business empire while suffering from diabetes, she had a huge wake up call when she was met with the same fate. Determined to reverse her family's health history, she embarked on a life-long journey to achieve optimal health while creating solutions to the problems health-conscious and busy professionals face. Dr Shivani Gupta website and practice Be sure to complete your Dosha Quiz Are you ready to gain a deeper understanding of menopause, breast health, and nutrition? Let's embark on a journey to embrace our new life with renewed energy, vitality, and clarity. I'm Dana, and I am here to guide your transformation from feeling frustrated to being fueled by faith, helping you become the Wise Divine Woman that God has destined you to be! Welcome to the Wise Divine Women Sisterhood! My mission is to provide you with valuable education about your health, strengthen your faith, and help you forge new connections for your Spirit, Mind, Body, and Nutrition. Together, we will delve into captivating interviews and explore a wide range of topics that will empower and inspire you. Thank you for joining me here today! If you liked my podcast today, leave a review and share it with your friends, that would mean the world to me! Did you know I coach menopausal women? You can visit my website to learn more. It is simple and I do offer coaching appointments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In your FREE Soul Session 30-minute consultation with me, we will discuss your challenges and goals concerning your health. This will create a unique signature program to meet your needs.  Dana Irvine  Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist Breast Health Educator  Holistic Health Coach Certified Clinical Thermographer Thermography Advisor. #MenopauseMatters #BreastHealthAwareness #ChristianWomenPodcast #PodcastLife #BrainHealthTips #LibidoBoost #WomenEmpowerment #HealthyLiving #FaithandWellness #MindBodyBalance

In this episode of The Healthy Peaceful Podcast, I take a deep dive into the world of Ayurveda with Gary Grewal, the founder of Garry N Sun Ayurveda Healing Herbs. From his early days in India to his travels through Dubai and the U.S., Gary shares his incredible journey of launching his Ayurveda business in the United States and his dedication to bringing the highest quality Ayurvedic herbs and products to the American market.Gary opens up about his mission to increase awareness of Ayurveda's profound wisdom, the challenges he faced along the way, and his unwavering commitment to providing pure and potent herbal formulas. He discusses his hands-on approach to testing and producing herbs, ensuring the utmost quality in his own production facility in India. We also explore how traveling with an Ayurvedic doctor and 'bringing Ayurveda to the people' helped his business flourish.Join me as Gary shares his passion for helping others heal through Ayurveda, his vision for the future of the industry, and his personal approach to building a business that truly cares about its customers.To learn more about Gary Grewal and Garry N Sun, visit garrysun.com.I would love it if you would follow, rate, or write a review for my podcast. What you think matters and I appreciate all feedback!Get in touch with topic ideas relating to my podcast's categories: The meaning of health and well-being, personal and collective consciousness, and maximizing full human potential. My email: plantsroc@gmail.com.With sincere gratitude, Noreen

In this conversation, Kimberly discusses the top Ayurvedic herbs to combat inflammation and support wellness. She highlights the power of plants and their impact on healing, energy, and aging. Kimberly focuses on four key herbs: turmeric, amalaki, ashwagandha, and holy basil. She shares scientific studies that demonstrate the anti-inflammatory and health-promoting properties of these herbs. Kimberly provides suggestions on how to incorporate these herbs into daily life, such as adding turmeric to dishes, consuming amalaki in a greens powder, and drinking tulsi tea. She emphasizes the importance of sourcing high-quality herbs and respecting their cyclical nature.

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Noelle Kovary, mother and owner of Forever Healthy Hair, as they discuss the benefits of combining principles of Ayurvedic Medicine with a pro-metabolic lifestyle.In this episode, you'll learn about:What Ayurvedic Medicine isThe different components of AyurvedaThe three elemental doshasHow to tell which dosha you areBuilding the life you want tomorrow via action todayThe importance of aligning your body with the seasonsNoelle's favorite Ayurvedic herbs & their benefitsHow Ayurveda can enhance your pro-metabolic lifestyleAyurvedic practices you can incorporate into your daily routineEpisode Links:Noelle's IG: @noellekovaryNoelle's Website: foreverhealthyhair.com/Book | The Yoga of Herbs: https://amzn.to/3GmPs8GAyurvedic HerbsChyawanprash: https://amzn.to/3GmPs8GKSM 66 Ashwagandha: https://amzn.to/3GmPs8GGotu Kola: http://aspireiq.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=24&aff_id=3614More Resources

In the latest episode of the Vibrant Wellness podcast, Dr. Emmie Brown hosts functional medicine expert Dr. Ashley de Luna to discuss holistic gut health and the overlooked issue of parasitic infections. Dr. De Luna shares her personal health journey, emphasizing the significant role of addressing parasites in her recovery. The discussion challenges the misconception that parasites are mainly a travelers' concern, highlighting their potential impact on anyone's health. The conversation covers the variety of symptoms linked to parasitic infections, from intermittent flare-ups to chronic conditions like sinus congestion and skin rashes.The episode delves into the complexities of the immune system, particularly the role of eosinophils and the utility of detailed stool analysis for detecting hard-to-detect parasites. Dr. De Luna and Dr. Brown explore how parasites thrive in toxic environments and their influence on brain chemistry and behavior. This part of the conversation illuminates the intricate relationships between parasites, the environment, and the human body.Concluding the episode, Dr. Brown and Dr. De Luna discuss comprehensive strategies for parasite cleansing. They emphasize the importance of preparing the body for detox, using potent anti-parasitic herbs like mimosa pudica, and the strategic timing of treatments. Dr. De Luna highlights strengthening the immune system and addressing biofilms as key components of a holistic treatment plan. This episode empowers listeners with valuable insights into enhancing gut health, encouraging them to integrate this knowledge into their professional practice for a more vibrant life.Chapters:(00:00) Holistic Gut Health and Parasites(04:26) Parasites and Underreported Health Impacts(12:00) Parasites and Symptoms(21:36) Immune System and Gut Health Analysis(27:02) Parasites and the Complexity of Symptoms(32:26) Management and Herbal Treatments for Parasites(44:19) Practicing Self Love and Acceptance(48:26) Infrared Saunas, Tea, Bucket ListsLinks:https://doctordeluna.com/Join Over 18,000 Leading Medical Professionals and Become a Vibrant Wellness Provider Today!

Interview with Vanashree Belgamwar about her dream to globalize Ayurveda and utilizing her Ayurvedic product line to restore balance in the body. Topics of Discussion:-Science behind Ayurveda and its use of the five elements to create balance.-The life force of Ojas and its importance within the body.-Creating an affordable and accessible herbal and Ayurvedic product lineVanashree Belgamwar is a distinguished graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery from the esteemed University of Health Sciences in India. Her specialization lies in Nadi Pariksha, the ancient art of Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis.Growing up in a family deeply rooted in Ayurvedic traditions, Vanashree was surrounded by the aromas of herbs and spices. Her transformative journey with Ayurveda began at the tender age of seven when she battled Hepatitis A. In the face of relentless suffering, Ayurveda emerged as the beacon of hope, swiftly restoring her to balance when conventional treatments faltered. This personal triumph ignited her fervor to become an Ayurvedic practitioner.Since 2013, Vanashree has been practicing Ayurveda in Minnesota, dedicated to making this 3000-year-old holistic science accessible on a global scale. Her mission is to empower individuals worldwide to harness the benefits of Ayurveda as an integrative therapy for achieving optimal health. Known for her deep empathy and understanding, Vanashree is committed to guiding her clients through the ebbs and flows of their health journeys, ensuring they attain their highest levels of well-being. Website links:Vanashree Ayurveda WebsiteOjas ProductsSocial Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookYoutubeTikTokWell Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Pain affects us not only physically, but mentally also and in this episode Colette takes a look at pain from an Ayurvedic perspective. Ayurveda teaches us that pain is a result of an imbalance in the doshas: Vata dosha is involved if there's pain in the body. Pitta dosha may be involved if there's inflammation. Kapha dosha is involved if there's stagnation. Colette discusses the following Ayurvedic herbs which are beneficial for pain relief: Ashoka Cloves Devadaru Fennugreek Indian frankincense Myrrh Turmeric She details each herbs energetics and benefits of each of these herbs. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Download the Turmeric Golden Milk Recipe here * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!      

In this episode Colette focuses on prana vaha srotas, the respiratory channel and how an aggravation of the vata, pitta and kapha doshas may manifest in the respiratory system. She talks in detail about the following herbs which are beneficial: Licorice Pippali Pushkarmoola Tulsi Vasa  Colette also talks about the benefits of using common spices you may have in your spice cupboard and that you could use to make your own at-home treatment for mild symptoms of cough, colds, congestion etc. She details the benefits of the following spices: Black pepper Cardamom Cinnamon Clove Cumin Ginger Turmeric * Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette focuses on the health of the scalp and hair in this episode. She explains the Ayurvedic perspective on hair health and the importance of taking the physical, mental and emotional health into consideration when determining the root of any scalp or hair issues.  Colette discusses in detail the following Ayurvedic herbs which are beneficial for healthy hair: Amalaki Bhringaraja Bibhitaki Brahmi Jatamamsi * Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

During the holiday season our liver has to handle a lot of stress with travel, family gatherings, rich food and alcohol. In this episode Colette talks about all the functions of this vital organ and discusses some beneficial herbs to help heal and support liver function. She covers the energetics and benefits of the following herbs: Bhumamalaki Guduchi Jasmine Kalamegha Kutki Turmeric * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Download the Turmeric Golden Milk Recipe here * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In this solo episode Colette focuses on herbs that are beneficial for the urinary system or mutra vaha srotas as its referred to in Ayurveda.  She covers how to determine dosha imbalances in the urine along with the energetics and benefits of the following herbs which have an affinity for the urinary system: Ashoka Bala Coriander Kalamegha Gokshura Varuna * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaaayurveda.store to learn more about Ayurvedic herbs for the urinary system and to discover the right herbs for your unique needs. And don't forget to use ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Colette explains why when there's a problem with the joint, we need to consider the following: asthi dhatu (the bone tissue) majja dhatu (the nerve tissue) meda dhatu (fat tissue) the 3 doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) shleshaka kapha (a subdosha of kapha)  our agni (digestive fire) She also discusses the following Ayurvedic herbs which are beneficial for the joints and their energetics: ajmoda chitraka frankincense ginger guggulu turmeric * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaaayurveda.store to learn more about Ayurvedic herbs for joint support and to discover the right herbs for your unique needs. And don't forget to use ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Download the Turmeric Golden Milk Recipe here * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Sanchita Shahi is the founder of Tea N Me, with an entrepreneurial journey that epitomizes the essence of struggle, resilience, and triumph. A first-generation immigrant and woman of color, she embarked on a life-changing pursuit of her dreams in the land of opportunities, leaving her vibrant family behind at SeaTac Airport in 1997. Excelling in the corporate world for over 15 years, she navigated the stress and pressures that came with it until the pandemic's uncertain times led her to the healing wisdom of Ayurveda and the comforting solace of a steaming cup of tea. Drawing from her own transformative experience, Sanchita now empowers, educates, and uplifts others on their path to better health and wellness through Ayurvedic-inspired teas, making Tea N Me a beacon of holistic living.

Our eyes are under a lot of stress and strain today with our increased screen time and we really need to pay attention to the health of our eyes. In this episode Colette covers the following herbs with an affinity for the eyes: Aloe Vera Castor Oil Chrysanthemum Coleus Haritaki Licorice She also details the benefits and energetics of each herb, including: Guna/qualities Rasa/taste Virya/energy Vikpak/post-digestive effect Effect on the doshas Effect on the dhatus/tissues Affinity for certain srotas/channels * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda offers a full collection of herbal supplements. Visit keralaayurveda.store to learn more and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Join the discounted group cleanse starting October 6th and enter the new season feeling light, clear and energetic! * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Carrying a child, giving birth and raising a baby places a huge burden on mothers, physically and emotionally. Each mother's experience is unique and there is no reliable user guide showing how to navigate this transformational stage of life.And while everyone concerned hopes for the mother to have a joyful experience, for many that's not the case. Though it's only received medical recognition in recent decades, postpartum depression, (aka postnatal depression) has been a part of the motherhood journey for millenia.In this episode Thom explores the Vedic perspective on postpartum depression, highlighting the fact that it's much more common than we might think, and inviting us to take a compassionate position, even to the point of reframing our relationships with our own mothers.Episode Highlights[00:47] The Magnificent Gift of Motherhood[03:04] The Needy Sound of a Baby[05:36] A Peaceful Pregnancy: The Ayurveda Way[08:03] Ayurvedic Herbs for New Mothers[10:08] Walking in Mom's Shoes[11:58] Vedic Meditation for Mothers To BeUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Colette focuses on Ayurvedic herbs with an affinity for the heart in this episode. The Ayurvedic texts consider the heart as the most vital organ as it's the seat of the following: Three doshas - vata, pitta and kapha. Prana - the left side of the heart is the root of prana vaha srotas, the respiratory channels. Rasa vaha srotas - the root of this plasma channel is in the right chamber of the heart. 10 great vessels of the body - the main arteries carrying nutrition to the entire body. Ojas - our prime energy reserve of the body protecting our life. Mind - the heart is the root of mano vaha srotas, the mind channel which permeates the entire body. She discusses the following herbs and fruits and details their energetics and benefits: Arjuna Amalaki Guggulu Pomegranate Punarnava Pushkaramoola * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaayurveda.store to explore a range of Ayurvedic herbs and formulations and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Join the discounted group cleanse starting October 6th and enter the new season feeling light, clear and energetic! * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette focuses on the skin in this episode and why the skin is particularly prone to aggravations at the end of the hot season. She explains what considerations need to be taken before suggesting herbs for the skin, including: Presence of ama/toxins. Status of your agni/digestive fire. Status of your doshas. Status of your srotas or channels of your body, including the channel of the mind, mano vaha srotas, because the mind is closely connected to the skin. Colette talks in detail about the following herbs which are beneficial for the skin:  Aloe vera Bakuchi Manjishtha Neem Rose She also details the benefits and energetics of each herb, including: Guna/qualities Rasa/taste Virya/energy Vikpak/post-digestive effect Effect on the doshas Effect on the dhatus/tissues Affinity for certain srotas/channels * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda offers a full collection of herbal supplements. Visit keralaayurveda.store to learn more and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Join the discounted group cleanse starting October 6th and enter the new season feeling light, clear and energetic! * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In this solo episode, Colette focuses on some Ayurvedic herbs that are beneficial for rejuvenating the mind and pacifying the nervous system and talks in detail on the following herbs: Brahmi - bacopa monniera   Gotu kola - mandukaparni  Shankhapushpi - evolvulus alsinoides Ashwaghandha  She talks about the importance of getting professional advice before taking any herbs as there are so many factors that go into choosing the right herbs and just some of the considerations taken by an Ayurvedic professional are the status of the following: Ama or toxins in your body Agni or digestive fire Doshas Srotas or channels of your body Colette also discusses the Ayurvedic understanding of how plant energetics are affected by many factors and how plants possess a form of consciousness and the importance of respecting Ayurvedic guidelines and rituals in harvesting herbs. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda offers a full collection of herbal supplements. Visit keralaayurveda.us/store to learn more and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Enter the competition to win a FREE entry into the upcoming, Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 6th, 2023. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Meet Kava, the herb of relaxation and good vibes! In this episode, we're diving deep into the enchanting world of Kava, the Pacific's best-kept secret for finding calm amidst the chaos. Join me as we uncover the magic behind this ancient herbal drink and its incredible benefits. We'll share stories from across the Pacific, where Kava has been cherished for generations as a pathway to tranquility and social bonding. Discover how this unique herb has found its way into modern cultures, offering an alternative to our go-go-go lifestyles. From the soothing effects on stress and anxiety to its potential to enhance sleep and mood, Kava's benefits are simply too good to ignore. Tune in to learn the art of preparing and savoring Kava, as we explore different traditional and contemporary methods. Kava online sources in Europe: https://kavaeurope.eu/ https://kavaha.eu/ https://gaiastore.eu/en/?s=kava+root+powder Worldwide: https://www.realkava.com/ https://kavasociety.nz/ (and many other sites) these are not affiliate links Would you like to work with me one-on-one and book your Online Health Consultation? Send me a message through the contact form on my website: ⁠www.herbalhelp.net⁠ Or click on my calendar ⁠to book a free 20 min call⁠ to get your questions answered directly or just for a meet and greet! I am a professional, clinical Herbalist registered with the American Herbalists Guild and would love to give you personalized help! Check out the new videos on my YouTube Channel! ⁠Herbal Help by Tamara Would you like to learn more? Join the classes! Upcoming topics are Ayurvedic Herbs, Chinese Herbs, and how to use and make herbal-infused oils! If you sign up for the ⁠Herb Student Membership on Ko-Fi⁠ you will get the Zoom link to upcoming classes, and you will immediately unlock the video recordings of 20plus of my herbal videos, classes, and herbal case studies! A lot of great material to help you learn and deepen your understanding of medicinal herbs and empower you to use herbs in a safe and effective way! Topics of past classes are Herbs for the Nervous System, Medicinal Mushrooms, Immune Support, Hormonal Balance, Herbs for the Brain, and more! I'm looking forward to being with you! Classes include a Q&A part with me, to answer all of your herbal questions, and to share which herbs you are taking and your experience with them so students can learn from each other in a classroom setting. We are a really lovely group of people from different parts of the world and would love to welcome you! Follow me on Instagram: herbal.help Come and join the monthly herbal online classes!  Join my free herbal channel on Telegram!  You just have to download and set up the Telegram App on your phone first (it's easy!), then click this link to join my channel. This show is meant for educational purposes only. This is not health advice. Please send me a message through the contact form on my website.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/downtoearthherbalism/message

Joint aches, pains, swelling and can't seem to get your inflammation in check?  Looking for a natural solution to manage your pain? Dr. Shivani Gupta became fascinated with turmeric after it helped her with chronic gut inflammation issues. She's now been an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help clients reduce inflammation and achieve balance for over 20 years. With her supplement company Fusionary Formulas she's creating tools for you to put in your toolkit to reduce all the factors that contribute to inflammation. In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Dr. Shivani Gupta on the most effective Ayurvedic herbs to reduce pain, improve sleep, sharpen focus and balance hormones.     What You'll Learn in This Episode: How turmeric can be used as an alternative to opioids The use of turmeric after orthopedic surgery Why supplements with the curcuma longA plant are not strong enough for pain relief and better used as a spice How to read a Tumeric supplement label to understand what you're buying A combination to use instead of pain relievers liquid drop support for custom sleep aid and for that occasional night of drinks How a blend of Ayurvedic herbs help rebalance hormones Benefits of many Ayurvedic herbs for hormones, controlling cravings, sleep, energy and libido   Resources From The Show: Fusionary Formulas - 15% off enter code: THEHEALTHFIXPODCAST

The herbs I take every day vary with time and the seasons but these are some of the herbs that I'm currently taking every day: medicinal Mushrooms like Cordyceps, Reishi and Lion's Mane, Dong Quai and He Shou Wu, two pretty amazing herbs from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guggul, Aloe gel, Ashwagandha and Nutmeg (widely used in Ayurveda), and now in summer for its refreshing properties: Hibiscus cold-infusions with green Stevia leaf! Not to forget my digestive herbs, Fennel, Anise, Flaxseed, and Triphala or Haritaki! I will explain why and how I take these herbs and hopefully inspire you to take your herbs on a daily basis! Not sure which herbs would be good for you to take, on a daily basis? Would you like to work with me one-on-one and book your Online Health Consultation? Send me a message through the contact form on my website: ⁠www.herbalhelp.net⁠ Or click on my calendar ⁠to book a free 20 min call⁠ to get your questions answered directly or just for a meet and greet! I am a professional, clinical Herbalist registered with the American Herbalists Guild and would love to give you personalized help! Check out the new videos on my YouTube Channel! ⁠Herbal Help by Tamara Would you like to learn more? Join the classes! Upcoming topics are Ayurvedic Herbs, Chinese Herbs, and how to use and make herbal-infused oils! If you sign up for the ⁠Herb Student Membership on Ko-Fi⁠ you will get the Zoom link to upcoming classes, and you will immediately unlock the video recordings of 20plus of my herbal videos, classes, and herbal case studies! A lot of great material to help you learn and deepen your understanding of medicinal herbs and empower you to use herbs in a safe and effective way! Topics of past classes are Herbs for the Nervous System, Medicinal Mushrooms, Immune Support, Hormonal Balance, Herbs for the Brain, and more! I'm looking forward to being with you! Classes include a Q&A part with me, to answer all of your herbal questions, and to share which herbs you are taking and your experience with them so students can learn from each other in a classroom setting. We are a really lovely group of people from different parts of the world and would love to welcome you! Follow me on Instagram: herbal.help Come and join the monthly herbal online classes!  Join my free herbal channel on Telegram!  You just have to download and set up the Telegram App on your phone first (it's easy!), then click this link to join my channel. This show is meant for educational purposes only. This is not health advice. Please send me a message through the contact form on my website.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/downtoearthherbalism/message

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COSMIC SCENE MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine Podcast, states the information provided in this episode, on this podcast, regarding Spice Mixers, is intended solely for educational purposes and cannot substitute for professional medical advice. Please seek medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment from a medical professional or healthcare provider.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the podcast guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host or producer of Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine.In this episode, Jill's guest is Vaughn Fulkerson, the creator of Spice Mixers.  SPICEMIXERS . SpiceMixers are proprietary, synergistic blends of bio-available essential micro nutrients, minerals, finely ground organic spices and herbs.  These delicious micro dose blends are convenient to use and deeply satisfying!  Simply add to any food or drink, such as coffee, teas, juice, yogurt, salads, or your favorite choice.  Our clients report major shifts in their quality of life simply by utilizing these tasty mixtures.  Cosmic Scene Listeners:  Get 15% off on ALL SpiceMixers Blends – use promo code “COSMIC”The SpiceMixers wellness approach is to replenish missing trace minerals that have been leached out of our farmlands.  Boron, silica, magnesium, selenium, potassium and other minerals are no longer adequately available in our food chains.  The advent of chemical fertilizers such as ammonium nitrate, an explosive solvent, has had the effect of leaching away our essential micro nutrients WORLD WIDE!  Our Farmland Soils Are Depleted... And So Are YOU!Order SpiceMixers : www. spicemixers.com You can email  info@spicemixers.com  818-445-4996.Vaughn Fulkerson is the creator of SpiceMixers – Essential Mineral and Spice Blends.  Many are reporting seemingly miraculous holistic healing results by simply boosting their favorite food and beverages daily with SpiceMixers.  Vaughn became absorbed and fascinated with spirituality very early in his life.  Growing up in the 60s and 70s he rode the heady excitement of scientific revitalization in the West with Eastern influences flowing in, such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism.  Trained as a homeopath he was a consultant for naturopathic pharmacy chains in Los Angeles.  He raised his children drug free and as natural as possible, opting to let Nature proceed without intervention,  with a deep knowing that God's way was preferable to man's.In the 90s he developed and built large housing projects with an emphasis on urban redevelopment, but his passion for health matters remained.  He competed in the 1990 Friendship Games in Seattle running the men's marathon against the Soviets.  Sports, such as ocean kayaking with his boys and running events were a joy!  But by the 2000s Vaughn became aware of a steady physical deterioration.  Full marathons became half marathons… then much shorter events.  By the 2010s he struggled to run across the street to beat traffic.  This lead Vaughn to his personal discovery that “re-mineralization” of his depleted body – reducing inflammation - was magical! Book your astrology readings at: www.jilljardineastrology.com/shopSupport Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine by becoming a Subscriber!ttps://www.buzzsprout.com/958528/supportWould you like more wealth, prosperity, and love in your life?  Would you like to develop your intuition, so you can make better decisions in life?   Check out Jill's New on-line courses on Sanskrit Mantras for Wealth, Prosperity, Love and to Develop your intuition!https://jilljardineastrology.com/MCSSupport the show

Subscriber-only episodeLovely community! This week I share 7 ways to EASILY ingest herbs and spices. In modern day nutrition, we talk about how important it is to eat enough fats, carbs, proteins, and micronutrients - but there is NOT enough education of the benefits of these powerful ingredients and how to effortlessly incorporate them into our diet and receive all of the health benefits. In this lesson, I share easy ways to eat herbs and spices and suggestions of how to take a habit you may already be practicing, and herbify it!

In todays episode I share three of my favourite Ayurvedic herbs which truly support Women's health. I share:3 of my favourite herbsIdeas of how to incorporate these herbs effortlessly into your daily routineWays in which we can use herbs with intention to maximize their potency SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY AYURVEDIC CLASSES Products mentioned in todays episode: Dashamula Powder Dried Rose Petals Shatavari Powder Blue Beautifly SUBSCRIBE TO EVERY GIRLS GUIDE TO AYURVEDA + FOR WEEKLY CLASSESSUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREONGet my eBook for $15 (40+ nourishing and easy Ayurvedic recipes)Follow me on instagram

Join Emily as she speaks with Ranjana and Dr Chetan Hans of Raw Roots Turmeric on farming turmeric and other Ayurvedic herbs in Columbia, Missouri! Find their wonderful products below: www.rawrootsturmeric.com See Em's latest newsletter below, and subscribe for future newsletters, which will include the soon-to-be released Dosha quiz from Raw Roots Turmeric! Last newsletter update from Em: https://mailchi.mp/emilyschromm.com/december SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY... -Giving us a rating / review :) -Sharing the podcast with a friend -Tagging @emilyschromm in your IG stories if you listen in! -Purchase from a sponsor! LMNT electrolytes: www.drinkLMNT.com/meatheadhippie EQUIP FOODS Protein: www.equipfoods.com/em EMPIRICA SUPPLEMENTS: www.myempirica.com Code: MEATHEADHIPPIE Try the Tri-Mag magnesium!!! BIG BIG LOVE!! xx em www.instagram.com/emilyschromm www.instagram.com/meatheadhippie www.emilyschromm.com

On this episode Dr. Motley teaches us how hormones are made and detoxed in the body. You will learn the impact of nutrients and genetics as they relate to hormone production and their relationship to other systems in the body. This mini-teaching is a deep dive into estrogen driven cancers and will guide you through ayurvedic and traditional chinese medicine remedies that support healthy hormones.

Are you familiar with Ayurvedic herbs? In this episode, you'll hear from founder Ranjana Hans and Dr. Chetan Hans of Raw Roots Turmeric - the single source for Ayurvedic products in Missouri. We talk about how their products, which they carefully create from plant to production, have changed their lives for the better and how education and community can be just as important as the products themselves.  Learn More and Purchase Products: https://www.rawrootsturmeric.com/ Episode Show Notes: https://lenasamford.com/raw-roots-turmeric-ayurvedic-herbs-w-ranjana-hans/

Jason Wrobel considered ending his life while standing in his kitchen — but his kitchen would also save his life. After a comprehensive battery of medical tests, Jason discovered he had suboptimal neurotransmitter function, which led him to become an expert in the nutrition needed for optimal mental health. In this episode he and Jeff have an in-depth discussion on neurotransmitters and which foods, herbs, and supplements can improve cognitive function. Timestamps: 0:04:28 – Intro 0:11:15 – Jason's Journey 0:19:53 – How Nutrition Affects Brain Function 0:27:38 – Neurotransmitters 0:34:31 – SSRI's 0:38:41 – Serotonin 0:41:34 – Tryptophan 0:43:04 – Melatonin 0:47:10 – Sleep 0:50:35 – The Microbiome and Gut Health 0:53:49 – Inflammatory Foods 0:59:14 – Sugar Substitutes 1:00:41 – Continuous Glucose Monitors 1:06:44 – Fruit Sugars 1:10:26 – Growing Food 1:14:44 – Our Relationship to the Material 1:17:28 – Mindful Eating 1:21:10 – Fight or Flight 1:25:43 – Cortisol and Weight Gain 1:28:07 – Dopamine 1:29:57 – Ayurvedic Herbs 1:30:52 – Saffron 1:36:35 – Lion's Mane 1:37:51 – BDNF or Brain Derived Neurotrophic 1:39:07 – Ancient Traditions to Heal Modern 1:42:38 – Plant Medicine 1:49:59 – Blue Zones Learn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial. This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.

Sweet friends, In this episode, we will be learning how herbs ACTUALLY work, and how you can easily incorporate them into your life to create balance in your body. In addition to teaching you how to create your own medicine cabinet, I will also cover what actions certain herbs have on the body. Are you ready for the most exciting part of working with herbs? Anyone, with any budget can start doing this work. Throughout this episode, all of my examples are based on spices and herbs that you should already have in your pantry. I cover: How to stop seeing herbs as a "thing" or "seasoning", and reconnect to what they actually are How to discover the energies of herbsWhy you don't need a big budget to explore the power of herbs Powerful herbs and spices which you should already have in your kitchen The actions of herb categories and how they effect the human body How to create your own medicine cabinet and soooo much more!If you enjoy this episode, please be sure to share with a friend and leave a review. Your support truly helps our Ayurvedic community grow!Shop Ayurvedic Self-careDownload my FREE e-bookFollow me on instagram

Our focus today will be on 5 Ayurvedic herbs that have been shown to be effective in relieving anxiety.  I cover:The difference between adaptogenic herbs and nervines Which is most effective? Adaptogenics or nervines?5 herbs which treat anxietyDiffrent herbs for diffrent Doshas Different herbs for different budgets Techniques for using the herbsand so much more!To support my podcast, don't forget to share this episode with a friend or leave me a review down below!Work with me 1:1 Shop Blue Beautifly Canada and save 15%US Blue Beautifly affiliate linkFollow me on InstagramHERB SITES MENTIONED:Bayan Botanicals Maharishi AyurvedaHimalayaOrganic India

"How do you help your brain to optimally function, within the given reality you are dealing with?" Anurag Agarwal, CEO of Natural Remedies, answers this question with BacoMind. Natural Remedies has published 21 papers on bacopa, and has five clinical trials on the herb, including studies in children. Join Agarwal, along with Todd Pauli of 24 Stories and Maggie Jaqua of WholeFoods Magazine, to find out what those papers have uncovered, what separates BacoMind from other similar products, and how Natural Remedies has supported its supplier farmers in recent times. Connect with us! Natural Remedies: https://naturalremedieshumanhealth.com/ AIDP: https://aidp.com/ 24 Stories Marketing: https://www.24storiesdigital.com/ This video sponsored by AIDP.

If you have questions about what Ayurvedic herbs are right for you, this is the episode to tune into. Tamara goes over 5 common Ayurvedic herbs in detail to help you uncover the best approach for your health needs. Tamara Hiller is a licensed midwife and professional herbalist and helps people to address the root cause of their health issues with effective herbal strategies from science-based Phytotherapy, ancient Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese and Western Herbalism. She is born and raised in Germany, has traveled a lot, lived for 10 years in Brazil and is now living in Southern Europe with her family. Connect with Tamara Instagram: @herbal.help https://www.instagram.com/herbal.help Website: http://herbalhelp.net Podcast: Down to Earth Herbalism with Tamara On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/down-to-earth-herbalism-with-tamara/id1567302109 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WW8FR5XWuNI37PFelBQnw YouTube Channel: Herbal Help by Tamara https://youtube.com/channel/UCjjVO5KC0FZ85O_m1Zf-EMQ Where to connect with Andrea Website: https://andreaclaassen.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas Freebie: 5 Day Ayurvedic Challenge- https://andreaclaassen.com/5-day-ayurvedic-challenge Divine Body Wisdom Book- https://andreaclaassen.com/book Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and Wild Woman Project Circle leader who has been in the wellness space since 2007. Her mission is to help people slow down, tune in, and connect to your divine body wisdom.  She does this by teaching her Peaceful Power Practices centered around movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at www.andreaclaassen.com

Tamara Hiller is a licensed midwife and professional herbalist who is trained in both Ayurveda and Chinese herbalism. After reversing her own chronic health issues with herbs and supplements only, she now  specializes in women's health issues, as is so passionate about sharing how Medicinal Herbs are not just an "alternative" method of healing, but are in fact, our primal medicine since the beginnings of human evolution. We cover:Why herbs are so effective at healing the human bodyHow to start incorporating herbs into your day to day life to improve your healthHerbs which everyone should have in their kitchenWhich herbs to use for different digestive discomfort Why proper digestion is the key to good health, and how herbs can help!Herbs for anxiety and depression How to use herbs both externally and internallyand so much more!Herbal Help By Tamara Work with me 1:1 Follow me on instagram 40+ Ayurvedic recipes for just $15 to get you started on your Ayurvedic journey Sign up to our monthly Ayurvedic workshopBuy me a cup of coffee and support the growth of the Every Girls Guide to Ayurveda Podcast 

Listen to Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa discuss natural healing and herbalism with Heather. Understand more of the ancient wisdom of nature, and why our bodies know how to respond to medicinal plants. KP was the first person to be professionally certified in both herbalism and Ayurveda in the U.S., and he may inspire you to reflect on our modern relationship with herbs and herbalism. You'll be wondering where your ashwagandha came from. Learn how nature and plant medicine can heal us.  In this episode, Heather and KP discuss: How KP turned to natural healing from a childhood illness A renaissance of modern herbalism How the pandemic has influenced the sales of herbal products Ancient vs. modern approaches to healing Why grandma herbalists, clan herbalists and professional herbalists exist everywhere except North America and why we could benefit from such spreading basic knowledge of plant medicines How natural medicine is impacting the environment The quality of medicinal properties in the natural medicines we buy Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, A.D., D.N.-C., R.H., is an Ayurvedic doctor, herbalist, nutritionist, yoga teacher and educator who has been making holistic health approaches palatable to the modern mind for over 50 years. He was the first person to be professionally certified in both herbalism and Ayurveda in the U.S. He is president emeritus of the American Herbalists Guild, and director emeritus of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. He was the principal medical formulator for Yogi Tea, a medicinal tea company, and is the curriculum director and principal instructor for several professional Herbalist, Nutritional Therapy and Ayurveda training programs. Check out his book, The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs, co-authored with Michael Tierra and learn about his training programs.  https://internationalintegrative.com  Heather Grzych is the author of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility and the host of the Wisdom of the Body podcast. A board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner, she bridges the worlds of conventional and alternative medicine to help women and men heal their physical and emotional lives. Heather is on the board of directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and has consulted with doctors, governments, and insurance companies. She offers virtual consultations and programs worldwide. www.heathergrzych.com   Connect with Heather: Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather   Book an Ayurvedic consultation or connection call with Heather:  https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online   Join the Wisdom of the Body club on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/wisdom-of-the-body   This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Making your own medicines can be a fun and rewarding activity. No to mention gets you closer to nature. There are several common herbal preparations that once you know will greatly simplify how to take your herbs. In this episode we cover:Hot InfusionsCold InfusionsDecoctionsChurnasMedicated OilsMedicated GheeTincturesCapsules and TabletsNow when you see that article listing the top 5 herbs for health, you will have some ideas of how you could take that particular herb. My favorite Herbal resource books:The Yoga of Herbs by Dr Vasant LadThe Way of Ayurvedic Herbs by Michael Tierra and Karta Purkh Singh KhalsaAyurvedic Medicine by Sebastian PoleHaven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkitReady to put your habits into practice? Join the 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersionConnect with me online:https://ayurvedalifeschool.comSocial Media:Ayurveda Life SchoolNamaste.

Benefits of Harad, one of the best Ayurvedic Herbs for staying fit and healthy

Inside India's Ayurvedic Herb Industry Lies Corruption, Adulteration and Poor Quality Herbs... On the other side of the coin lies Rich Potent Herbal Elixirs that are provided by Nature, available to those who have the deserving power.Renowned Ayurvedic practitioner Dylan Smith speaks with Bharat Mitra, the founder of Organic India,  a large successful multi-national Ayurvedic herbal company that is sparking a revolution in herbal medicine.Through regenerative agriculture, Organic India are restoring the dignity to farmers and villages, enhancing the Pranic-Power of Ayurvedic herbs and protecting endangered species of herbs.This extraordinary company is a vehicle of consciousness and unity, just like Ayurvedic herbalism should be.This is a rich discussion exploring the subtle properties of Ayurvedic herbs.IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:The Genesis of Organic India: A large successful multi-national Ayurvedic herb company.The Vision and Mission of Organic India.The Corruption, Adulteration and Poor Quality of Ayurvedic Herbs in India.The Importance of Growing Your Own Herbs.Dr Narendra Singh. - an esteemed MD and researcher of India's medicinal herbs.The Prana of Herbs.Herbal Extracts vs. Whole Herbs.Tulsi: The Queen of Herbs.Regenerative agriculture and an organic herbal revolution.Tulsi coming to the rescue for suicidal village folk.Restoring Dignity to Rural Farmers.Giving your Soma (flow of consciousness) to Herbs to Enhance their Power.Endangered Herbs.Prematurely Harvesting Herbs.Using a financial model to initially motivate farmers to produce herbs.+ Much more.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=y_kaqK9wLLV2hJsCYl7mFwBcEPNGyuzRIZuHMW5dxoRj2vyQJPvcov1xOO9ZUsn_lG-6Km&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU)

Just as we need our daily bread, we need our daily herbs.Herbs provide a subtle nutrition to the brain and the subtle tissues of our body. They invigorate us with prana (life-force) and create a state in our physiology that attracts the healing powers and support from nature.Take advantage of the herbs around you and what is available to you with honour, reverence and gratitude.When you deservingly nourish yourself with these precious medicinal materials, your life will flourish on all levels.  IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

Although many people think of Ayurveda as an ancient form of medicine, that is far from the truth… The textbooks may have been written 6,000 years ago, but the healing modalities apply to even the most difficult of health situations today… That's why on today's #CabralConcept 1825 I'd like to share with you how 4 anti-viral Ayurvedic herbs are being used and studied right now for this pandemic – Enjoy the show and let me know if you have any questions in the comments! - - -   Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1825 - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - -  Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

Although many people think of Ayurveda as an ancient form of medicine, that is far from the truth…   The textbooks may have been written 6,000 years ago, but the healing modalities apply to even the most difficult of health situations today…   That’s why on today’s #CabralConcept 1825 I’d like to share with you how 4 anti-viral Ayurvedic herbs are being used and studied right now for this pandemic - Enjoy the show and let me know if you have any questions in the comments! - - -   Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1825 - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - -  Dr. Cabral’s Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

Although many people think of Ayurveda as an ancient form of medicine, that is far from the truth… The textbooks may have been written 6,000 years ago, but the healing modalities apply to even the most difficult of health situations today… That's why on today's #CabralConcept 1825 I'd like to share with you how 4 anti-viral Ayurvedic herbs are being used and studied right now for this pandemic – Enjoy the show and let me know if you have any questions in the comments! - - -   Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/1825 - - - Dr. Cabral's New Book, The Rain Barrel Effect https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: http://CabralSupportGroup.com - - -  Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Sleep & Hormones Test (Run your adrenal & hormone levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)  

I have coined a new word. Dravyology. What is Dravyology-It is the study of Ayurvedic Herbs, therapeutic minerals and substances. In Ayurveda, our herbs and therapeutic herbal medicines are called Dravya. Ayurveda uses minerals, rocks, resins, plants, animal products like ghee and honey etc in its herbs. It also uses energy like the energy of sun or moon, energy of the wind to empower herbs. Lets understand Dravyology and difference between Ayurvedic and Western herbalist.

Join me on this weeks podcast as Jason Edwards of Rebel Herbs discusses the amazing power and ancient healing of Ayurvedic Herbs. He discusses his passion for organic farming, sustainability, giving back to global communities and his unending passion for health. Here are just a few of the questions we will be discussing on the show. 1. How did herbs and alternative medicine help Jason and begin his journey in Ayurvedic herbs. 2. What's the importance the organic farming practices of rebel herbs 3. Where are the Rebel herbs grown? 4. Why is it important to use organic supplements and read labels? 5. What sustainability practices are Rebel Herbs using and how does this make a greater impact on the planet. 6. What's the financial impact for the communities? 7. What's the different extraction process Rebel is using and what makes it unique? 8. Does this extraction technique change the strength of the herb? 9. What about absorption? Does this have an effect as well? 10. What are the Ayurvedic herbs that can be helpful with the COVID "fallout"? Follow Rebel herbs on Pinterest for all the latest health tips on Ayurvedic herbs https://www.pinterest.com/rebelherbs/. Watch the cast on youtube: https://youtu.be/aIn_3eApDlc

“Owning your story can be hard, but not nearly as hard as trying to live in your own shadow and running away from yourself all your life.” In this episode, I am interviewing Shaman Rakhee on Shamanism, Ancestral Healing, and Authenticity. Some of the insights of today’s episode are: - What is Shamanism - Possibilities of healing with Shamanism - Patterns in us that can lead to burnout and stress - The story behind Shaman Rakhee’s dharma - How to differentiate between anxiety and wisdom - Why it’s important to do our shadow work for true inner healing  - Why being honest to ourselves can be a great spiritual practice to break unhealthy ancestral patterns in us Rakhee is a Shaman by lineage, a Research Philosopher by degree, Bhakta by nature, and a Karma yogi by choice. Her mission is to help integrate energy work, spirit work, and higher spiritual awareness into everyday life. She supports women around the world to master their energy by healing ancestral trauma that may lead to stress disorders, burn out, and depression. She teaches them how to get in touch with their heart and soul and how to bring awareness in understanding which part ‘soul and mind‘ (Atma Shudhi and Mana Shudhi) play in emotional, psychological, or spiritual sickness and problems. In her work Shaman focuses on moving people from stress, fear, and trauma to love, faith, grace, and power. To learn more visit Shaman’s website http://www.shamanrakhee.com and follow her on Instagram @shamanrakhee For further details about your host Dr. Vignesh Devraj please go to Facebook and Instagram @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj or visit www.sitaramretreat.com If you are interested in our online workshop on Healing Powers of Ayurvedic Herbs and Spices Please check the details below https://sitaramherbspice.eventbrite.com  We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.

On my recent whirlwind media and tour of India, I hosted, along with my friends and , a massive biohacking Q&A and panel in New Delhi, which you can . We covered an enormously wide range of topics, including: How to have energy at your beck and call, all day long... Hidden environmental killers and how to hack your environment to remove them... Ben and Kris' latest updated sleep and jet lag tips... Eating for anti-aging and longevity... How to lose fat faster... And much more! Later, we flew to Mumbai, crashed at a hotel, and slipped into a hotel room to record, for your listening pleasure, a few guys shooting the sh*t about everything from my 10 favorite biohacks, to how to drink socially without damaging the body, to Ayurvedic herbs and supplements, meditation, responsible use of cell phones and much more - all released on today's show! Jag Chima, born in England, is an entrepreneur, investor, visionary, health and fitness enthusiast, and philanthropist with business interests that include real estate, construction, finance, lifestyle, and health and fitness. Jag is the founder of The London Group, a diversified conglomerate with extensive operations in the UK, India, and other parts of the world. The London Group is comprised of companies in property consultancy, property development, estate agents, lifestyle brands, fitness education, talent management, and health clubs. Jag has carved a niche for himself as a passionate and astute professional, with experience that started in 1998. He has also been featured on many media platforms including BBC News Asia, BBC Asian Network, and MATV. He is a sought after speaker and strategic advisor on business affairs and believes in facing fears and taking on challenges for growth and personal development. Jag recently completed a triathlon and also a 1450 km bicycle ride from Delhi to Mumbai. He is a proud supporter of The Unique Home for Girls in Jalandhar India, a home for unwanted, abandoned girls in Punjab, India. Originally from Wales, Kris Gethin has established himself as one of the most versatile fitness entrepreneurs in the industry. Before founding , Kris competed as a lifetime natural pro bodybuilder, placing as high as second place in the Natural World Championships. As a personal trainer, his clients have included Bollywood celebrities, billionaire businessmen, and champion athletes. In between training clients, he has certified more than 800 personal trainers. Somehow, this tireless innovator found time to co-found a health club franchise called Kris Gethin Gyms. He has shared his extensive knowledge through books, newsletters, videos, and podcasts. In this episode, you'll discover: -Ben shares about his trip to India...6:30 Is India ready to embrace biohacking? Barriers to biohacking technology are falling -A wise approach to Ayurvedic herbs and supplements...10:00 It is ancestral wisdom, not biohacking; use w/ caution Tainted w/ metals, may be laced w/ herbicides and pesticides Can hurt yourself if you're not aware of the sourcing Biohacks to increase their efficacy (code GREENFIELD for a 10% discount) device by Fisher Wallace (code GREENFIELD for free FedEx shipping) (code GREENFIELD) table Herbs Ben recommends: -The role of meditation in improving the health of one's mind...16:00 Spiritual connection Don't be dependent on biohacks for meditation app meditation app Meditate in the same spot Candle and hourglass meditation in the The presence of a phone on the table can decrease the quality of conversation at dinner Very easy to get disconnected from mindfulness in modern society Incorporate time when tech isn't present into your daily routine Be aware of biological impact of smart phones Keep phone in airplane mode as much as possible -Mindful eating practices...24:30 , , , etc. are good alternatives to processed sugar Over-consuming jaggery, , etc. resulting in weight gain Eat in a parasympathetic state Be present/aware of the taste, how you feel, etc. Eat w/ people while celebrating food Love your body, love people around you, and love your food (where and how was it sourced?) People move much less than their ancestors Any food can become inflammatory, even healthy foods -Big problems with the modern Indian diet...40:15 India is currently the diabetic capital of the world "Sugar free" is oftentimes a misnomer Many foods in their natural state are intended to have healthy fats Processed carbs and sugars are particularly problematic Vegetable oils are the biggest culprits Prioritize your body over convenience -Responsible use of cell phones...46:17 3 major issues with non-native EMF: Influx of calcium in cells DNA and protein damage Downregulate NF-kB pathways How to offset some of the damage: can offset excess calcium NAD and sirtuins repair the DNA Pterostilbene Green tea Fasting, ketone esters and ketone salts offset down regulation of NF-kB pathways -How to live healthy in an unhealthy environment...54:17 AO Air (HEPA face mask) N95 mask Molekule air filters Air Doctor HEPA filter Now Foods taurine powder Annatto (Vitamin E) Astaxanthin Book: Eat to Beat Disease by William Li BGF podcast w/ Dr. Li Book: The Body Electric Book: Healing is Voltage -How to drink socially without damaging the body...58:03 Consume drinks that contain little to no alcohol Kin Euphorics New drinks on the horizon which contain no alcohol and improve social functions 1-3 Butanediol Alcohol significantly impacts sleep cycles -What India needs to do to up its game regarding health and biohacking...1:03:22 Farming practices: India relies upon mono cropping (as does the U.S.) Thrive Market Stores that allow people to access high quality foods Podcasters, bloggers redefine what health and fitness means Any change begins with our children -Ben Greenfield's 10 favorite biohacks...1:13:30 Red light therapy Cold Heat Grounding/earthing NAD and sirtuins Peptides Blood flow restriction training Single set to failure training Breathwork (Power Lung) Gluta Stat (nebulizing glutathione) Episode sponsors: -: Building blocks for muscle recovery, reduced cravings, better cognition, immunity, and more. 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Herbs are revered in Ayurveda, and have been used around the world for thousands of years. They have tremendous healing capacity—providing phytonutrients, vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. Immunity is top of mind for many of us at this time. You may be seeking to strengthen your immune system, protect yourself from virus or the flu or support your loved ones, especially those with a weaker immune system. In this two-part series, learn how you can boost your immunity and prevent or fight a virus, flu or cold through diet, lifestyle and powerful Ayurvedic herbs. In Part One, I shared seven diet and lifestyle practices to strengthen immunity. If you missed that episode, please see the link to that episode below. In this episode, Part Two, you'll learn about some go-to Ayurvedic herbs known for providing powerful immune support. By supporting the immune system, these Ayurvedic herbs can help you to prevent a virus, flu or common cold and help you stay healthy and well. Tune in to this episode to learn: Top Ayurvedic herbs to boost immunity Two powerful vitamins to take right away at the onset of feeling unwell 5 antimicrobial and antiviral herbs known to fight a wide variety of viruses, bacteria, fungi and microbes and help you stay well The medicinal plant used by Hippocrates, the ancient Greek known as the “father of medicine”, for its healing abilities Soothing herbs that provide comfort and relief if you have a cough Lung-loving herbs that can support your respiratory system Links mentioned in this episode: Immunity Boosting Recipes E-Book: https://katrinah.com/immunity/ Part One: How To Boost Your Immunity Instagram: @katrinaheppler Facebook: @katrinaheppler Subscribe on Apple Podcasts References, Resources, Link & Transcript: https://katrinah.com/ayurvedic-herbs-immune-support

  What are Ayurvedic herbs? They may be closer than you think. Check out this inspiring episode exploring Ayurvedic herbs, the wisdom of plants, and why connecting with your ecosystem is the best medicine.  What you’ll get out of tuning in: What Ayurvedic herbs are. Why connecting to your ecosystem is key. Why single herb pill popping is ineffective.   Links Mentioned in Episode: Living Ayurveda training Have a conversation Understand Ayurveda Herbal Formulations Kate O'Donnell's Ayurveda cooking and lifestyle books Podcast on Invasive Weeds       Show Highlights: Cate shares the parable of Ayurvedic graduates writing their final exam.  Cate’s favourite quote by Amadea Morningstar Why Cate loves chewing Aspen leaves   Timestamps:  7:23 Learning the language of plants  9:45 Plants as potent healing allies  16:00 Connecting with the herbs in your ecosystem   17:24 Creating Ayurvedic herbal formulas   Favorite Quotes: “Life is abundant, plants are intelligent. Plants are hundreds of millions of years older than humans. They’ve been on this planet way longer than mammals. They have so much wisdom within their cells, within how they grow, where they grow, who they grow alongside, and then what they can do in the human body. And that perspective of, all plants have value, all plants have medicinal value, that perspective is so needed right now as we continue to spray petrochemicals on healing plants; plants like chickweed, plants like thistle, plants like dandelion. Plants that I eat most of the year.” - Cate Stillman  “All plants are part of the science of life.” -  Cate Stillman  “What’s really healing, I find more than anything, is humans connecting with plants. Not encapsulated pills. Or plants that are dried and powdered and put into a capsule, and that capsule is then put into a plastic bottle, and that plastic bottle put onto a shelf, with a shelf life.” - Cate Stillman  “Plants are potent, healing allies.” - Amadea Morningstar “Part of the problem is we’re over harvesting plants not from our ecosystem, so we’re not actually connecting with our ecosystem. We’re not creating potent healing allies. Because when you do, you care for your ecosystem.” - Cate Stillman    

Full article @ https://thesternmethod.com/virender-sodhi Dr Virender Sodhi was the first Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician in the United States. From a young age, Dr. Sodhi knew he wanted to be a physician. This was a kid who would visit the village doctor and pretend he was ill so that he could take the prescribed medicine home, label it and add it to his growing “medicine cabinet”.  After moving to the United States, Dr Sodhi completed his ND degree at Bastyr University, Washington in 1988. The following year he founded the Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic that he still practices at today.  It wasn’t until many years later, after dealing with cancer in his family, that Dr Sodhi turned his professional focus to oncology. Dr Sodhi completed a fellowship in Integrative Oncology with Dr. Mark Rosenberg in 2012 and a steady stream of cancer patients followed. Today he helps patients from around the globe using traditional Ayurvedic principles and integrative treatment protocols.  ***Resources Mentioned*** The Ayurvedic & Naturopathic Medical Clinic The Life of Jesus in India CoCurcumin Ayush Herbs Livit 2 Bacopa monnieri Ashwagandha Boswellia Serreta - Boswelya Plus Amla  Neem  Gotu Kola - Ayu-Dep by Ayush Herbs *** In This Episode: I’m really excited about this episode! I’ve interviewed a lot of different health professionals about cancer over the years but this is the first time I’ll be exploring Ayurveda. Ayurvedic medicine is the primary care model for hundreds of millions of people in India. Dr Sodhi talks me through what Ayurveda is and what makes it different from other Eastern medicine practices. We talk about some of the medicinal herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine – particularly the ones with anti-cancer properties, and how they can help patients as anti-cancer protocols and as integrative therapies alongside other alternative and/or conventional cancer treatments. Plus we’ll cover off where to find the best quality Ayurvedic herbs. Enjoy! Can you start with telling us what Ayurveda is? Ayurveda is thousands of years old. Deep-seated in Indian culture The ayurvedic philosophy to good health is to live in harmony with and follow the laws of nature Cancer is the prime example of what happens when we stray away from mother nature How did you get into medicine and in particular cancer? Born and raised in small rural village in Himalayas  His father was a school principal with a keen interest in medicine  Father taught him about plants and herbs and their medicinal properties Began collected herbs and medicines. Even feigned illness to his doctor so he could add what was prescribed to his collection When his father died of lung cancer, Dr Sodhi vowed to work in oncology. Didn’t happen until his sister was diagnosed with breast cancer years later Completed his fellowship in Florida with integrative oncologist Dr Mark Rosenburg Cancer patients started pouring in Why is there such an emphasis on herbs in Eastern medicine? Indian culture is very old and advanced in thinking Historically India was the learning academy for the world The Life of Jesus in India (YouTube video) - did Jesus go to India during the ‘missing years’ before return to Jerusalem? Consider the behaviour of animals - they look, sniff, taste and if they like it they eat it. We need to use our senses in the same way Close connection with mother nature is part of Indian culture Native American culture is rich in herbology Wild food foraging How is Ayurveda different from other practices? Mental, emotional, spiritual, physical - Ayurveda focuses on all these aspects Cancer patients often have mental or emotional issues Cancer is not one disease, group of many diseases Most diseases are a result of lifestyle Our food chain is contaminated, no safety data on chemicals in our environment We need to drive change by not purchasing these products  Pesticides killing our gut microbiome Do you provide the mental and emotional support? Assess and provide tools but refers to others for ongoing support Changing thought processes is key to long term health We must create balance every day  What Ayervadic herbs would people be familiar with? Turmeric and curcumin - helps with inflammation and changes gene behavior Dr Sodhi’s product - CoCurcumin Boswellia Serreta (Frankincense) - anti-inflammatory. Beneficial for neuroblastoma, bone cancers and sacommas Ashwagandha - adaptogen that helps the body balance itself. Anti-angiogenic effect - restricts blood supply to tumors Natural compounds have DNA and can communicate with the body. Synthetic drugs cannot  Natural compounds support the immune system Immunotherapy gaining popularity  Neem - antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral. Creates autophagy in cancer cells (cell starves) The immune system has the tools to fight cancer cells if it is working properly How is your turmeric product different Turmeric oils are not very bioavailable unless you add fat Golden milk is a drink with milk and turmeric Coconut milk contains medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) that help keep sugar away from cancer cells and make it more bioavailable CoCurcumin uses MCTs to significantly improve the bioavailability of curcumin. CoQ10 is added to support cardiovascular and inflammatory function.  Trikatu, a traditional Ayurvedic combination of piperine from black pepper is also added to enhance turmeric absorption. Metronomic approach to chemotherapy (micro / low dosing) is becoming more popular How do you design an anti-cancer herbal protocol? Ongoing learning process Every disease starts with the mind Looks at the whole picture  Food, digestion. Chew your food, eat mindfully, eat nutrient dense not calorie dense food We want quick fixes when it comes to our health, but never the answer Paleo dieters seem to have forgotten the gathering part from our hunter gather past Hunting was exercise Animals farm raised - changes composition of meat and fat Portions too large What are other go-to herbs for cancer? Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) Amla - immune booster, lowers cholesterol, good for digestion Ginger - destroys oncogenes, helps digestion Onion and garlic Eat raw to avoid destroying the active properties Bacopa monnieri - brain support Gotu Kola - collagen strengthen Eat local and seasonal Integrative use of Ayurveda with chemo Amla protects the heart Use ashwagandha alongside cyclophosphamide  Curcumin reduces side effects of chemotherapy  Livit-2 is a preparation of herbs that support the liver  In 12 years in oncology Dr Sodhi has not seen issues with combining the majority of herbs with chemotherapy Where do you go to get herbs? Need the best quality  Dr Sodhi grows and extracts himself Recommends +Metagenics, Xymogen Watch out for heavy metals in herbs Dr Sodhi’s herbal company - Ayush Herbs   Follow Dr Sodhi The Ayurvedic & Naturopathic Medical Clinic Facebook Youtube If you liked this episode, check out: The World’s Longest Living Cultures with Lowest Cancer Rates – What Can We Learn?: Jason Prall If you have a question or comment about this episode let us know below!!

In today's podcast Mason chats to Susan Van Daal. Susan is a passionate practitioner of the Ayurvedic healing sciences. Susan believes that the "potential for healing lies in understanding nature, connecting with nature and adjusting to nature.“ Specialising in digestive health, with a focus on food as medicine, Susan incorporates her knowledge in the areas of Qigong, postnatal care, the emotional freedom technique (EFT) and biochemical science to guide her clients on the path of their own good health.  Mason and Susan discuss: Ayurvedic medicine. Digestive health. Food and plants as medicine. Mindset as a tool for creating health in the body. The power of intention when using herbs to heal. Ayurveda and postnatal care. Who Is Susan Van Daal?  Susan van Daal is an Ayurvedic practitioner, doula and founder of Inanna care. Inanna care is the embodiment of her call to inspire vital living, health, and longevity. Susan guides people through the healing of digestive disorders, such as IBS, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's and supports women through different stages of feminine health: from fertility through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. A significant vector of her work is healing through food and plants as medicine. Her ambition is to transform other people’s lives by sharing nature’s laws and rhythms based on Ayurveda.    Resources: Susan's Website Prakriti by Robert Svoboda  Textbook of Ayurveda by Vasant Lad  The Yoga of Herbs' by David Frawley and Vasant Lad  Dravyaguna for Westerners' by Atreya Smith    *A few of the Ayurvedic terms Mason asked Susan to pronounce in the chat: Cedrus deodara (latin name) Devdaru (sanskrit name) (Himalayan Cedar wood) - is a very powerful herb especially for the Kapha dosha.  This herb is a strong tonic that acts as a expectorant, carminative and laxative, while creating a calming effect on the mind. The moment before sunrise is called Brahma - muhurta Anupanus - is a substance, such as ghee, that helps medicinal herbs reach deeper or more specific tissues in the body.   Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast? A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We’d also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes. Or  check us out on Stitcher :)! Plus  we're on Spotify! We got you covered on all bases ;P Check Out The Transcript Here:   Mason:  Hey, everybody and hello to you, Susan. How are you?   Susan:  I'm good. I'm losing my...   Mason:  Thank you for inviting me into your home. So, Susan Van Daal, you're up here in the Topanga Hills. Well, I'll let you explain what you do, but where do you have your Ayurvedic practitioner clinic? Are you working out of here or are you nearby?   Susan:  Yeah, I work from home, but I work also as a doula, so then I'm visiting clients. I give massages at people's place, but most of the sessions I do actually through Skype now, if I'm not working in postpartum areas.   Mason:  Okay. This conversation's just blown out into so many different areas that we're going to be able to go at it from. Just to give everyone a world... you're from Netherlands. Whereabouts are you?   Susan:  Yeah. I'm from a small town actually in the south of the Netherlands, which I've lived in for quite awhile. Then I moved to Lisbon and now I came here in half a year ago, building up my practice here.   Mason:  Okay. And you were practicing in those places as well?   Susan:  In Lisbon, I had my Ayurvedic practice, yes.   Mason:  Okay. Where did you study?   Susan:  I'm still studying, because I think it's a more lifetime commitment. I think that you...   Mason:  Good, trick question.   Susan:  Exactly. Once you start Ayuveda or yoga, whatever the sutras are endless. So I can keep on studying forever-   Mason:  Yeah, and a better question is, what's been your track and your inspirational path to learning so far?   Susan:  I think my personal experience was really the trigger to go down this route. I mean, nine years ago, I got an autoimmune disease, ulcerative colitis, and I came in touch with this book, it was called, just David Frawley, a book about Ayurveda and herbs. And I came in touch with Sankhya philosophy and felt really for me-   Mason:  What philosophy was it?   Susan:  Sankhya philosophy is one of the six Hindu philosophies of how matter or substances are created and how the universe exists. And it was not even related to my disease, necessarily, not directly, but it opened up a certain, whatever, channel. I don't know what it was. But it was familiar like, "Okay, this is truth. This for me true." And-   Mason:  But you went from a static mental model of what it was going to look like for you with an autoimmune disease, kind of like-   Susan:  Yeah, I was in Western and Western process and doctors had said, "Well, you need to take this medication for the rest of your life."   Mason:  You were like-   Susan:  And I thought, "Well..."   Mason:  It's such a common story, but and at the same time very unique. And, obviously, as you know in your experience, you go from you've bought into an official story that you're getting from an industry or a culture, which doesn't even have to be sadistic in nature, it's just their official story and their world. And, boom, and all of a sudden you crack the egg with something like that on your own.   Susan:  Exactly. I was reading that, how that [inaudible 00:02:22], so how consciousness and matter came together and how that's actually the subtlety of our existence of the universe. And then I thought, "Well, if this is how life is about, then I should connect in a different way with food, with my lifestyle, because I was not living a very good lifestyle. At the moment, I was studying and enjoying whatever, everything.   Mason:  Yep, partying.   Susan:  Food, parties, and everything. And it was just a radical shift, the book was more like kind of a spiritual awakening or something and triggered me to go more into the Ayurvedic philosophy. So first I started to study myself. For a few years I was just reading books and trying to heal my own foundation and basically I'd gotten really quite far with that. Then I thought, "No, I really need to change my life and help other people with the same kind of conditions." And then I started to study with a few Indian doctors, Dr. Shailesh, he's based in Pune, and then-   Mason:  By correspondence, or?   Susan:  No, I started at the Academy of Ayurvedic studies in Holland and they were collaborating with these two Indian doctors. Yeah. And then I continued afterwards.   Mason:  So, I know we can go down a rabbit hole on this, with the autoimmunity-   Susan:  Yeah.   Mason:  From your perspective, coming at it from an Ayurvedic lifestyle and medicine approach, herbal approach, were there... I know, and we've got a very high IQ listener here, so, permission to simplify. They know how huge it is to shift something like that and to get to the point now whether you feel like you're clear or in management more it'd be great to hear as well. But what are some of the pillar steps for you that you took in to get on top of that?   Susan:  Yeah. So it's like a process that took a few years, right? I couldn't change... although I quit it almost after a few months that I was working with some sort of Ayurvedic principals I could equate with the medications. But it's longer transition that I've been going through, of course, and I think it will end when I die, of course. So, it started, I think, to take out some elements of my diet. Mainly the standard things like dairy, meat, things that are hard to digest, because ulcerative colitis is a-   Mason:  Do you want to explain it a little bit? Yeah.   Susan:  Yeah, ulcerative colitis is inflammation of the large intestine. It's fairly similar to the disease of Crohn's, but then Chron can expand also to small intestine, stomach, and everything. So ulcerative colitis is only in the large intestine. So, yeah, the first question that I asked seeing the doctor, I was like, "Okay, the food, maybe, that I eat might affect my intestine, right?" And then he said, "Oh, it's not scientific. No food for that."   Susan:  And then I started to read about these things and, for example, pork meat sits for like 72 hours in your digestive track before you eliminate it, compared to 18 hours that fruit takes, for example. So, from that perspective, actually, it's almost like a biochemical approach, right? You just look at what does this substance do to your body and how much effort and energy does the body needs to put into it to digest it? And you can have a-   Mason:  Well, especially if you're in a place of deficiency and inflammation.   Susan:  Exactly, exactly. It's not meat or dairy at all, it just means that you need to select the foods carefully that meet your digestive fire.   Mason:  Ama?   Susan:  Yeah.   Mason:  I hear some things. I pick up some Ayurvedic [crosstalk 00:05:31]   Susan:  Yeah, yeah. I was doing a [inaudible 00:05:34] maybe I'm maybe a little bit drifting off.   Mason:  That's okay, I mean, diet of course was that first step.   Susan:  Diet was the first thing, and then of course meditation, having a routine. Routine was maybe the most important thing. Having dinner [inaudible 00:05:45]   Mason:  What's that?   Susan:  Kind of like a famous thing in Ayurveda is actually how you organize your life, your routine in the morning, especially. How to tune into circadian rhythms so you wake up at a set time at Brahama Muhurta, the most ideal time to wake up so actually around sunrise.   Mason:  Was that term, what was the word you that just used?   Susan:  Brahama Muhurta? That's the time before the sun rises, basically, because then the energy on earth is different.   Mason:  The hive mind hasn't awoken yet.   Susan:  Exactly. So if you wake up then, meditate... Nowadays I include different modalities. I don't believe that you just have to stick to just Ayurveda and yoga because yoga and Ayurveda are related. So I include a lot of [00:06:25] in my practice because for me, that's the most soothing practice I've encountered. And I'm a Vatta-Pitta, I need to have very soothing practices in the morning. Yeah, to calm to start the day in a peaceful and mindful way.   Mason:  I'm curious about your being a practitioner now. So you've gone down that route where you are helping and creating.   Susan:  Yeah.   Mason:  You've experienced it yourself. I'm sure you have practitioners, especially going down you had that route. It sounds like you really took it on yourself. You had your structure, so you're in a healing pattern, you limited your diet for a few years while you were healing, you had a structure for a practice in the morning while you were healing. Now, you'd be utilizing those in your practice but yet you're stepping beyond that place where you're needing to consider yourself somewhat of a patient or treat yourself because it's appropriate for times. I'm always fascinated when you've been through it and then you have patients. What I see so often is practitioners then getting trapped in, "This is how now your lifestyle needs to look for the rest of your life." And there's a bit of a stunting in staying in that, "Well, I'll always be a patient." There's a subtle fear.   Susan:  Oh, yeah.   Mason:  You know what I mean?   Susan:  I understand exactly what you mean, yeah.   Mason:  So I'm just curious because you're in it.   Susan:  To be honest, I really don't consider myself as a patient anymore. I don't know I that's the question.   Mason:  No, but that's what I get. You're not. And so that period when you were healing, healing, healing, healing and then with say, your diet or your rigid practice that is required, then how did you successfully bridge over into a lifestyle that was more dynamic?   Susan:  [crosstalk 00:08:02] Yeah, yeah, yeah. I understand what you're saying. You mean what it took from me to get to that stage.   Mason:  Either that, or how do you then inform your patients of that process?   Susan:  So, I work with people, or I'd prefer to work, it's not always working like that, for a couple of months. Especially when you need to heal severe diseases like ulcerative colitis or something. You need to work for at least three to four months or maybe six sometimes. And I always tell them, "It's a process," right? And now I might recommend to eliminate pork or meat, more heavy meat, from your diet, but this is temporary, you know? It's just to get rid of excess amount. That's what we talk about in Ayurveda when you have a buildup of toxins in your digestive tract. It's more like mucus, kind of, sticky substance that stays in your large intestines. And that can permeate through the intestinal wall and then interfere, actually, with the proteins that are running through your own blood, your own proteins. And then they start to fight because your body cannot recognize any more which proteins are yours or from undigested.   Mason:  Yes.   Susan:  So, I really believe that it's all a temporary imbalance and that you need to go through this stage of elimination and detoxification. And then afterwards, when the symptoms diminish or even are gone, then you need to start build up with Rasayanas, for example.   Mason:  Rasayanas, yeah.   Susan:  Rasayanas. Yeah, and then I'd think then you can also become a little bit more... You always need to be mindful, I think, what you're eating and how you're eating. And, or course, at the same time, you need to allow yourself, also, to relax and not to create this mental thing about food because that's a very tricky thing and there is a very fine line between these two.   Mason:  Well it's interesting you bring up the Rasayanas there, and I feel like in Rasayanas I think everyone, if you've heard the [00:09:44] episode I go over this a lot more, you might be able to learn a little bit more, but it's not about the fact that we're just like, "Now you just take Rasayana herbs. Now you take tonic herbs." It's more about the philosophy that revolves around that. It's a philosophy when you go from being sick, because, I don't know why, just bear with me as we go through this, but I feel like it's something that a lot of people would really appreciate hearing again and again and again and again. Because, you know, I just came from that mindbodygreen Revitalize weekend, right? And it was great, you know. When I'm hearing people on stage, I'll take everything with a grain of salt at all times while still respecting peoples' work heavily.   Mason:  But there was this one really well regarded MD doctor, it was basically he's just like, "Look, this is how I am with my patients. It's no spinach, no meat, no nightshades, no grain, no quinoa, no chia..." So it was very lectern-based. Anyway, it was just like the whole argument of a gorilla gets all its protein from vegetation, That really old kind of thing. And then just telling everyone they should be having tons of olive oil every day. But anyway, he was a keynote, right? I was sitting there going like, "This guy gets people who are very sick and tries to get them well and is then very confused about the fact that people need to then branch out and open up after that fact and not remain on this "I'm sick" diet."   Susan:  Exactly, yeah-   Mason:  So, this is where I get the sense that you're going through it with Rasayanas. So what's the intention there? Because you're trying to get well when you're sick, then when you're essentially well you don't have a reframing that occurs. So you're still just trying to stay well and that dictates something, there's no momentum. But it's confusing with Rasayanas, I think at the talk you came to the other night, because you were there it reminded me to mention it, with the Rasayana intent of taking an herb like Shatavari and Ashwagandha to bring spontaneous joy, allow spontaneous joy to emerge from the body. It's a very subtle intention, yet it's one that you can wrap your head around long-term, right?   Susan:  It is like a bill is a nourishing thing. It's more like, "Oh, I'm taking care of myself and my body." It's not like, "Oh, I need to..." I mean, it's more like, indeed, what you're saying. That's a good perspective, actually, to look at it from a pleasure kind of side, rather than, "I need to heal," or something. But in the stages that I go through with most of my clients, first there's kind of a lot of elimination. So maybe, also, you can lose maybe a little bit of body weight or something.   Susan:  And then you need to build up the tissues again, which is also a very nourishing practice and I would not see it as "You're still sick." I would say like, "Oh, you're taking care of yourself and you understand your body better and what is compatible with your body." And not like, "Oh, I eat maybe now french fries. So I know maybe tomorrow I might have some discomfort, but it's fine. It's fine and I know how to counteract that the day after," or something. More to understand which foods affect your body in a certain way, which is all fine, without any judgment. But then also learn from it and be mindful like, "Okay, I do this and I enjoy it, and I'm fully present in that and enjoying it. And then after, I might use some herbs or something or another [00:12:58] diet to balance it out [inaudible 00:12:59]."   Mason:  Yeah, you've got tools, right?   Susan:  You have tools, you have tools, yeah.   Mason:  You've got tools and then you embody some of the tools and then, as you go forth, you get to explore different intentions. And you've got such a vibrant lifestyle, I think. I love practitioners. And there's so many emerging that just embody... Because you need to teach that bridging, I'm getting a sense of, that bridge from, "I'm sick" towards like, "All right, now were healing. Now you need to take it on yourself." I feel like a practitioner needs to maintain that and communicate it via osmosis, that ownership and sovereignty they have within themselves, so the patient can see, "Right, now I've come to the end of my journey. I can see through the corner of my eye what the next step is," and then they can move beyond that paradigm.   Mason:  I want to go into herbs. We've had a couple chats about the herbaceous world around us, including having more and more experiences just over the past weekend, where you're deepening your relationship and entwining and little bit more. I'm going to leave it very open-ended. Where did that love affair with especially herbs begin for you personally? And then let's start diving into the way you relate to herbs through Ayurveda.   Susan:  I think my deep respect for food and for herbs came from my own experience and I think, too, deepening my meditation and some other spiritual practices and learning from Lakota elders from different tribes and how they relate to herbs and how they treat the plants. Because, yeah, you have vegan people... I'm not against vegan, I'm not necessarily in favor of it. I think everyone needs to decide what feels best for their own body. But what you see, for example, that the Lakota tribes, they treat plants in the same way as they treat animals. Also in Ayurveda there is the concept of [00:14:40], the soul of the plant. You can call it "soul," you can call it maybe, "consciousness" or "higher intelligence" resonates more with some people. But-   Mason:  And with the veganism thing, you're talking about the fact that plants are conscious?   Susan:  Always a sacrifice is made for your meal, even as plants like, effect on the environment. I mean, yeah, of course meat has a bigger impact on the [crosstalk 00:15:03]   Mason:  Well, meat has such an in-your-face impact.   Susan:  Exactly.   Mason:  There is a central nervous system that we can relate to. Yet we can't relate to the pain and emotional receptors of a plant.   Susan:  No, exactly. But I think, too, this learning with different tribes and not just with Ayurveda, but more indigenous tribes from the Amazon or something. I felt that plants have a spirit and that you can connect with it. There is a reason why in Ayurveda we're singing mantras when we prepare herbal decoctions or infusions or whatever. And why also, in the Amazon, they are connecting with the plant by singing whatever [00:15:40] or whatever to it. And I have felt it doesn't matter if you believe if there is this higher intelligence in plants or if you see that your mind is connecting in an intentful way with the plant. And that helps the acceleration of the healing, you know? I think it can work both sides. It doesn't matter how you explain it.   Susan:  But for me, with my meditation practices and other practices I've learned, I've cultivated a deep respect for plants and herbs, yeah. Because it has helped me in a symptomatic, very clear way. It just improves my life by smudging, working with cedar, different types of cedar and sage, and see how it changes my energy, the way how I feel, literally. And also I can see, for example, in post-partum, if you work with certain herbs and you come into the room with a woman who just gave birth, you feel that the aromas all the senses are stimulated by plants. And it's, do you say "undeniable?"   Mason:  It is "undeniable."   Susan:  Yeah, I mean, it's so present.   Mason:  In terms of ingesting the herbs at the same time? Is that what the example's there? Especially with the sage, of course. I feel like what you're talking to is a fanaticism in the medical system around herbs and drugs is, "Go, go, go, go, go, quick, quick, quick, quick, quick, quick. We don't have time for that, you know?"   Susan:  Quick fix.   Mason:  Yeah, quickly. And that's just hocus pocus bullshit.   Susan:  Yeah! Yeah.   Mason:  And if anything, as you said, whether you believe that here is a consciousness or a personality and an energy, you know... I'm sure with herbs you're using for treatment, you might be using teas or powders or capsules or something in that sense. It doesn't detract from that fact that slowing down and having a little bit of a connection, whether you're in the harvesting process or the usage process, I think what it does, and what you're speaking to, is as you slow down and you connect that little bit, I think that's the space where what I call the "placebo" is activated.   Susan:  Exactly, yeah. You could see it like that. So, even if it's just smelling the herb before you take it or just ask to help, I mean, yeah maybe it sounds a bit out of air, but I really believe it, that if you ask for... No, maybe if you're like really trying to connect with it, and not just like, "Okay, I use it as a, whatever, it's there." If you use it with a certain intention and with a certain respect, yeah, it's a really big difference if you take in herbs in that way, rather than just on the go, in the car, and I take a few capsules because I need some supplement, or something, some minerals.   Mason:  Give me, give me, give me, give me-   Susan:  Give me, exactly. Yeah.   Mason:  Were there any herbs in particular? I'm sure it's many, and I know it's not about just one herb, but there are any herbs that really swept you off your feet?   Susan:  Yeah, like Boswellia Serrata.   Mason:  [inaudible 00:18:15]?   Susan:  Frankincense. Yeah, also already its aroma is super strong. But I also felt, after working it for a month doing mono diet and then just trying to ingest it and try to feel what's happening with my body-   Mason:  Explain the mono diet.   Susan:  Ayurveda, there are some fasting methods. But for certain types of people like more Vatta dominating people, predominately Vatta types, fasting is not always the best thing because it can disrupt their digestive fire and everything and make them less grounded. So then you have mono diet. You eat three times a day, basically the same meal like, one type of grains, most of the time it's kitchri, but you can use one type of grain if another grain appeals more to you, I'm not very rigid around that.   Mason:  Including the herb at the same time?   Susan:  I take it before eating the food. I take ingest it before.   Mason:  That's kind of like your [00:19:04].   Susan:  Yeah, kind of, and I did that also. I mean, I wish I did it with all the herbs that I'm using. But this is a long lifetime practice to connect with herbs on a more deeper level than just in a mind, how do you say, it ventures from...   Mason:  Like a materia medica sense?   Susan:  Yeah, exactly More from a mind perspective rather than really feeling into it.   Mason:  Yeah, that's beautiful, I like-   Susan:  Also that devadaru seed is actually the Himalyan ceder wood.   Mason:  What's it called?   Susan:  Cedrus deodara. In Sanskrit it's devadaru I had also incredible experiences with that because I was reading in the sutras about it, what kind of effects it would have, and then [inaudible 00:19:43] more biochemical approach. But then, when I was using it, I realized that, because it was actually in the ancient text it says it's heating to the body and I have a high Pitta, so high heat in my body. But I was working with it and then I felt like, whoa, I don't feel that aspect of it. So I think it's also very important to sometimes detach from all the knowledge that you have. Is it not that Lao Tzu once said that you need to get rid of everything that you learned in order to really like-   Mason:  That's frustrating.   Susan:  It is!   Mason:  Like, when you feel kind of like, "Gosh, I know my shit." That's why I think it's like, whether you're someone like myself, who was previously like, "No, I'm not going anywhere near that practitioner realm because I want to guard the image that I have" or if you're a practitioner that's like, "No, I know the energetics, I know that this one's heating and that one's cooling and that that's a heating disease so you use a cooling herb." And that is sense where there's no nuance in both cases. It's the ultimate maturity, right? To be like, "Cool, I know a lot, but I know nothing. And I'm willing for it to be colorful."   Susan:  And to open up to the experience, right? Without any preconceptions that you have. Just, okay, let's allow yourself to let the herb do it's work and then see what's happening. If it's expanding, or is it contracting? Whatever is happening in the body. It's so fascinating. I love to work with it.   Mason:  Unfortunately, you're going to have to look outside of the box sometimes in order to get the most amazing results. That's kind of like I felt in my beginnings because, especially in the beginning, I was such in that multidimensional world. I felt like a tripper. I couldn't quite connect it to a symptomatic response which would ground this way of approaching. I was just in that instinctively feeling, "I think you should go and explore this direction of health. I think you really need to work on your skin and detoxifying your skin" or "I really think you need to be working on your estrogen." And just take these long-winded parts connecting it to whatever the symptomatic response was. And I think everyone, especially in the medical and practitioner community, doesn't trust that instinct that emerges.   Susan:  I really fully agree. I think so. Because we are so trained to look at herbs into that system that I have a lot of respect of this heritage of all this kind of knowledge, but then-   Mason:  Of course. It's beyond useful.   Susan:  But still, for me it's very important what my own experience is with a herb. And that can only build it after months of using it on a consistent basis.   Mason:  Before I ask you about being a doula, is there some other herbs that you use in practice that you just want to give a little shout out?   Susan:  So you asked also something about what my relationship was with Ayurveda and herbs. I feel nowadays I really want to explore the herbs that grow around my surrounding, right? In Topanga. So what is growing here and what helps me here, rather than just working with the traditional Ayurveda herbs. Although, I feel if you're talking about Rasayanas, it's for me very difficult to find the same kind of quality, that nourishing tonic kind of, more what you talk about tonics. I think the tonics and Rasayanas are very similar. And I feel like, in that aspect, I didn't encounter yet the same kind of quality and profoundness of herbs in my own area. So then I reached back to indeed Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Amalaki, Triphala, like whatever, these kind of more-   Mason:  Triphala, delicious   Susan:  They are so delicious. Everyone loves it. Maybe then capsules is sometimes the right thing.   Mason:  Yeah.   Susan:  And Mustaka whatever, Brahmi, these kind of things, feel very profound. But, for example, if I have a client or something, or even myself, a UTI, for example, a quite clear symptom, then I would really recommend to just use Uva Ursi or burdock or marshmallow or other kind of herbs.   Mason:  Right, well that's it. Yeah-   Susan:  Sometimes the symptomatic approach is not-   Mason:  Well, it's ideal. Just like, I'm not sure what the other classifications. It's a bit like a Rasayana has its own clinical intent. We know what Ashwagandha does. But if the whole, "Oh, they're adaptogens, you can use them for anything at any time," it's not... Like, a Rasayana mostly, a tonic, is to strengthen the body, make it resilient, allow spontaneous joy to come forth because you know the system is calm and you can work on yourself. And that's why that's the superior herbs and tonic herbalism. That's they're intent.   Susan:  Are you nourishing the Qi, right? With tonics.   Mason:  No, not necessarily, I mean, with a herb like astragalus, is pure Qi. It's a Qi tonic, so you're nourishing lung and spleen, right? And so it's tonifying from that angle. And in terms of everything building and sealing, it's just not quite the case with a tonic. It's like it's too much of a broad brush, over a tonic. No, we only use tonic in times of sickness to build back the body after it's been emaciated. Whereas, if you then get an appropriate dose and keep your finger on the pulse of your own energy, the whole point is that you're strengthening systems of the body so they can do what they need to do, rather than just purely tightening and toning the body or the system. You know, of course Cordyceps in instance of autoimmunity as is Reishi, has been shown to be bringing back the capacity for T-cell regulation to return and so we see autoimmunity or antibodies implicated decreasing.   Susan:  Similar effect as [inaudible 00:24:51].   Mason:  Yeah, exactly. In particular instances. But, I think that's where people don't realize that there is those tiers. So that's the superior herbs and then in the regular herbs, like [00:25:02], and, as you were talking to there, herbs that I used to treat symptoms specifically, and they have a slight toxicity about them.   Susan:  Yeah, so you need to use it, indeed, for a limited period of time.   Mason:  For a limited time-   Susan:  And that's prefect-   Mason:  Rasayanas and tonics, I feel like they're just nontoxic. Which people think, "Oh my god, I can have them as much as I want?" No, that's not the case.   Susan:  No, no. Exactly, exactly, exactly. And from an Ayurvedic is always because Rasayanas are a little bit harder to digest, in general, than other herbs, so from that aspect Ayurveda always would include some sort of [00:25:37], that's what we call [00:25:38] as a vehicle that you ingest a herb with. So like some sort of substance that can be like gi or aloe vera that helps to-   Mason:  Did you say, "aloe vera?" for a Pitta?   Susan:  Yeah.   Mason:  For someone inflamed or [crosstalk 00:25:50]. Aloe vera's one of my favorites, I grew up with it.   Susan:  Or with a ginger decoction or something that helps the digestion of Rasayanas-   Mason:  I think that's a crossover. Humans necessarily created a hot elixir for themselves, or they would pair the herbs with a delivery system, quite often a flavoring, or a fat-like gi, or whatever it was, in order to buffer the releasing of all the medicines. And especially ginger, an absolute perfect example of the amount of, especially paired with licorice, the amount of blends in TCM that are just rounded out with ginger or rounded out with mint. These herbs, they weave everything together, you know? Especially licorice, it's just the ultimate weaver-   Susan:  Is licorice more well known for that property than ginger in Chinese medicine?   Mason:  Yeah, licorice I believe is the most used herb in Chinese medicine.   Susan:  Interesting, so that's maybe the ginger of-   Mason:  It's the great magnifier. But it's a wonderful Qi tonic at the same time . And so it's a digestive... You know, so much starts with digestion, ama, spleen. It's like Hippocrates, "All disease begins in the gut. All disease, then, ends in the gut."   Susan:  Exactly, yeah, I really believe that.   Mason:  Yeah, so from Taoist perspective, we're trying to maintain our vital Xing. I'm not sure what is like-   Susan:  That would be [00:27:02] I think in-   Mason:  [00:27:03]. But, it's like yes, your [00:27:05], Xing, like a pilot light, I'm not sure if this is the same correlation, a pilot light for ama. But, it's like these are kind of like the pilot light for the spleen, and therefore cooking the pot of the stomach, right?   Susan:  Hmm. That's interesting.   Mason:  Everyone, continuously, we need to restore the Xing first in the West from, this is just my perspective, it's not definitive. But then, you need to psychologically make the transition towards managing your Qi, digestion, and your breath. And so the focus, to keep our finger on the pulse in what we're talking about, getting to a place where you're no longer exhausted or sick. You're watching yourself in the way that your capacity to digest and your capacity to utilize your food and breath, or lack thereof, and stay warm, continue to circulate and stay somewhat in harmony emotionally. That's all kind of comes back to the spleen.   Mason:  And so, when you see one of the primary spleen and Qi and harmonizing tonics is licorice, there the proof is in the pudding that long-term it's that middle ground where you can sit really long-term, keeping your finger on the pulse, and it gives you a real long view of your life. It's like a real tortoise and the hare, an amalgamation of both. And I feel like I hear ama being brought up so much, and unless you've embodied your ability to take responsibility for yourself once you've healed, I feel like then you can reapproach digestive Qi, digestive capacity, and ama with a whole new light. You don't feel like you're sick and you're just limited.   Susan:  Yeah, that's very true.   Mason:  This is the reality, yeah. You want to elaborate on that?   Susan:  Elaborate on that? No, I think I agree, yeah, what you're saying. I mean, I don't know if the spleen and the ama... I mean, the ama is a result of indigestion, right? So I think where the focus in Chinese medicine is on the spleen, I think in Ayurvedic it's really about the stomach, the small intestine, the large intestine, that area more.   Mason:  But it's the same world, just different points of view.   Susan:  Exactly.   Mason:  So, I'm really curious about what talked you into being a doula, as well.   Susan:  Oh, yeah.   Mason:  It comes up so much on this Podcast, you know? Just that sacred space and that sacred realm that I didn't realize we were going to be heading into that direction. And yeah, just go nuts.   Susan:  Part of my Ayurvedic training included some post-partum work, and I started, basically, just to help first friends that gave birth. And I came there and then I had such a profound experience with one of my friends that had a very tough labor. And then I started to give her a massage. And in Ayurveda there's this concept of that the soul of the baby and the could of the mother are connected for the first two years of their lives. And I experienced, at least in this first few weeks of the life of the baby, I felt like as soon as the mother was nourished and taken care of and relaxed, as soon as I started to massage her for example, the baby started to calm down. For me, it was like, "Whoa, this is quite profound." [crosstalk 00:29:56] or something. It was just amazing to see the effect and that's where it came from that I wanted to focus more on that transition that women are going through when they gave birth.   Mason:  Looking at post-partum, fourth trimester, what's your approach?   Susan:  You mean for the women that I supported? I mean, what my approach is? I mean the fourth trimester, yeah, in many indigenous tribes and cultures, or ancient cultures, that fourth trimester women need to be taken care of and nourished by family or friends. And that's what I would like to being a little bit more in this modern society. I think more awareness of that transition that women are going through and that fourth trimester is almost even more important. Because you see often women are pregnant and then there's a lot of attention in these first nine months. And then the baby's born and then I think, "Okay, the baby's born."   Susan:  But I think it's very important to support women in this period afterwords because, I mean, one in ten, I think it was one of the statistics recently published, that one in ten women get post-partum depression and these kind of things. And it can be very well treated if there is the right attention and support for these women. There is this hormonal imbalance, of course, that can be treated with herbs, for example, Vitex is very good for that, mugwort-   Mason:  Vitex is magic, yeah.   Susan:  Balances mood. And also like when people go through miscarriages it's very important that women have support in that recovering. It's such a transformative thing, spiritually, emotionally, physically-   Mason:  Are you personalizing a lot of the herbal approach post-partum? Or are there herbs like Vitex that you feel are quite across the board, essentially appropriate for most people?   Susan:  Yes, I have to say yes. Although I know Vitex is a little bit heating but I've really seen good results in many cases-   Mason:  Yeah, it's like keep your finger on the pulse.   Susan:  Yeah. And Borage oil, for example, is very good, I think. It has an antidepressant-like action. Giving massage for that, I know that in traditional Ayurveda they use [00:31:53] after pregnancy. But Borage, I have a personal connection with Borage oil.   Mason:  What's the practice where you're just oiling yourself up?   Susan:  That's called a [00:32:03]   Mason:  A [00:32:03].   Susan:  Yeah, and that's very important after giving birth because the nervous system and everything needs to calm down.   Mason:  I mean, [inaudible 00:32:10], my fiance, when she gets the chance, she practices that and I can always get the sense of absolute parasympathetic emerging. I mean, I can't believe-   Susan:  It's very soothing.   Mason:  Yeah, I mean, I can't believe we don't... When there's an athlete that's done an ultramarathon, there's so much focus placed on their recovery in order to get themselves to be able to compete again. And for themselves, they're... But culturally, I think this is obvious to everyone that's going to be listening, but culturally that fourth trimester we completely underestimate just how much you need to regenerate after birth. Far out.   Susan:  Completely, yeah.   Mason:  Okay, Vitex, any other general, obviously this is general-   Susan:  Abhyanga is one of the most important, I think, practices. But also to bring in some devour of an aroma or sage baths or some sort of more rituals of something to honor that stage of a woman's life. I think it's very important. And just holding space for women in that period is very important. I mean, it's all a combination of things, of nourishing food is also very important. Suggest food that gets [inaudible 00:33:19] for them, herbal soups but also bone broth, they need to build up-   Mason:  Build it back.   Susan:  Yeah.   Mason:  Is watermelon seed a thing in India? I might have made that up. Completely.   Susan:  Watermelon seed? Especially in post-partum or?   Mason:  Yeah, I mean I just remember looking through all the post-, this is almost three years ago, looking at them all, of course, it's like wherever you're at it's nourishing Xing-building herbs a lot of the time or broths and soups. Soup are nourishing. I'm sure it was in China, it's pork after birth, you know? And in India it's many things. But watermelon seeds, I was like, watermelon seeds [crosstalk 00:33:52]   Susan:  I didn't hear about this. So I haven't learned about [crosstalk 00:33:56]   Mason:  I was like, you know, sometimes you get into that frame of mind you read something you're like, "Okay, cool, I'm down."   Susan:  "Yeah, I need to do that."   Mason:  "Yeah, okay got to do pork, and I've got to do watermelon seeds, I've got to do Cordyceps, I've got to do that..." And you're like, "Okay, no, maybe I can just drop a couple of these and get back to what the real intention is here."   Susan:  Yeah, exactly. And Shatavari is the most famous one.   Mason:  Shatavari?   Susan:  Yeah.   Mason:  Mm-hmm (affirmative). Asparagus magic.   Susan:  Yeah.   Mason:  Well, it would be interesting to get your two cents. When women ask from our collective what's going to be useful, quite often Reishi's one that's there to be considered. It's got the, I don't know what you'd call it, the brand? Around being good for sleep, but essentially, it's a Shen tonic. So, the calming the mind, maintaining adaptability of the mind in unifying with the body, so that you can continue to develop your conscious awareness of what's going on. So number one, essentially, because you're changing so heavily and if you've got stuck mental patterns that you haven't dealt with during that child-bearing stage, you'll get stuck in quite often depression can emerge, so on and so forth.   Mason:  Shatavari, from the Taoist perspective, is considered one of the most beautiful Shen tonics. Reishi gets in and really can change your direction. Shatavari in my experience creates this atmosphere and this adapting atmospheric pressure for your mind and for your consciousness, which is just really beautiful, present space. The Taoists, their main intention for long-term for using it was to enable you to fly. To fly with your consciousness and fly with your dreams and be free, right?   Susan:  And can see it from the perspectives as Shatavari is working on the blood, right? And the blood and Shen are very much related?   Mason:  Yes.   Susan:  So I can imagine that case is the seed of the Shen right? So, if the blood is built, and good, and especially very important after post-partum, right? That the blood is built again, and nourished.   Mason:  Obviously so much of yoga is-   Susan:  And raspberry leaf.   Mason:  Oh, raspberry leaf   Susan:  [crosstalk 00:35:51]   Mason:  And nettle.   Susan:  And nettle, indeed, yeah. I've been now reading a little bit into the blue cohosh thing and that's what I find biggest in the Native American traditions, blue cohosh was used to, even in giving labor, to dilate the birth canal. But then I reading like what kind of pop med studies.   Mason:  Pop med?   Susan:  Yeah, studies like more biochemical approaches and then they show that it can create some birth defects or something. So I'm still figuring out what I feel for that. I didn't feel confident yet to prescribe that herb. But, anyway, I really feel like those Native American traditions, they have a deeper understanding, maybe, than some scientists nowadays have. You never what agenda is behind a study. So that's a bit of a tricky thing sometimes with herbs.   Mason:  Yeah, it's a double-edged sword.   Susan:  Yeah.   Mason:  Because sometimes we find out these amazing little nuances from herbs from these studies and sometimes, of course, people are like, "Oh my gosh, this herb is really toxic to the liver. Oh, I'm never taking it again." You'd look at the dose that they gave the rats and it's just unreasonable.   Susan:  Yeah, exactly! Or they just extract one compound, right? And then they magnify that thing. And that's, I think where Chinese medicine and Ayurveda meet, is that we look at plants as a holistic being, right? Nothing is like for no reason there. So everything is working together, all the compounds, and they interact and they create synergy together and that's how it affects the body and you cannot really just extract. That's also, they never found, I think, in ginseng the active compound, right? If I'm not mistaken?   Mason:  Ginseng asides are being variously discovered and they're trying to attribute different aspects to those compounds [crosstalk 00:37:21]   Susan:  But they can never extract, right? They could never extract the particle of the herb that was the-   Mason:  No, they don't know what it is.   Susan:  No.   Mason:  It's like with St. John's Wort. Different countries associate different active constituents to be the primary. And that's just my favorite example. There's so much of Chaga mushroom and Reishi mushroom that haven't been identified yet. And we could assume the same of majority of herbs. And I like what you said. With pregnancy especially, it's like, "Are these herbs safe during pregnancy?"   Susan:  Yeah, it's even more important than treating individual clients. I mean, I feel more confidence prescribing a herb when it's just small infection, of course, than when it's a pregnancy concerned or even childbirth. I mean, yeah-   Mason:  Of course, I mean-   Susan:  Such a fragile state.   Mason:  Well, it's a fragile state but I think the difference when we look traditionally, they had a different understanding. And I think they had a different understanding because they slowed themselves down. They understood in their administering. Some people will be like, "Oh, they used Eucommia bark and Reishi in pregnancy traditionally. So they're cool to go." And it's like, "Well..." If you look especially at any point you introduce something slowly, so you can take that pause that we were talking about earlier, the awareness of the herb, allow yourself to experience it.   Mason:  Now, then the other thing that comes about is the fact that you were saying "herbal interactions." So, some herbs are friends, some are enemies, some lift each other up, some dampen each other, some kill each other, and some are complete servants to others. Although it seems complicated, it's generally not. Especially in a Rasayana or a tonic herb perspective, it's like a do-it-yourself at home experiment. It gets a little bit trickier when you get down into treatment herbs. But, at the same time, in the instances of herbal application during pregnancy, traditionally, they knew that slow response and indifferent states herbs were going to have different reactions with each other. And so they just took it slow. They just went and started with minute amounts, or they knew each other so intimately that they went, "I know this herb and I know you, you're going to get along really well."   Susan:  Yeah! And I also think they were way more conscious about the setting, what they created around how they administered it. And I think the setting is very important also.   Mason:  What kind of setting do you create?   Susan:  I mean, I'm not like a birth doula, right?   Mason:  Yeah.   Susan:  Sorry. Okay.   Mason:  Yeah, just like in general, creating that healing environment, especially post-partum. You've talked about aromas-   Susan:  Yeah. It depends what the woman needs in that specific moment, right? So sometimes it's just listening. But, I mean, there's always an aspect that first checking in, what are the needs at the moment? Does she need protective sleep? Is the main priority? But then still, I'm bringing in essential oils or some baths, sage baths or something else. That connects them more with it's a sacred space and time in life, right? So that connects them with, a little bit more, with their body and it brings them back to their heart basically.   Mason:  And what you were saying in terms of just asking, I feel like that's-   Susan:  Checking in.   Mason:  Just checking in.   Susan:  It's very important. Maybe she didn't eat for six hours or something. So at first we'll prepare some food, you know? It depends. I always, every time when I visit, it's bring in in some sort of connection with a herb. It can be essential oils, just bring a diffuser. Can be like an oil that I've prepared myself. Mugwort or Borage or whatever.   Mason:  Oh, so good.   Susan:  Yeah.   Mason:  That must be fun work.   Susan:  It is. For me, the doula work brought in all aspects that I really love. This deeper connection with one person, or actually a family. And I like to cook, I like to prepare herbs. What I like in the doula work is that I prepare the oils myself. It's more like a personal longer-term connection that's built. That's what I really like. And the effect that you can see.   Mason:  Yeah, that's so real. So non-superficial   Susan:  Yeah. Yeah. And it's very humbling. I mean, the only thing that you're doing there is to serve and checking what does the person need? You know? And, I don't know, it's just beautiful.   Mason:  So, before we completely rewind, first of all, what are the two... So, we're in your room up here-   Susan:  This is mugwort [inaudible 00:41:24]-   Mason:  So you've got a mugwort brew.   Susan:  Tincture, yeah.   Mason:  Why is it a-   Susan:  It's a tincture.   Mason:  What's the menstruum?   Susan:  You mean this [crosstalk 00:41:30]? It's like 40%.   Mason:  It's kind of vodka.   Susan:  Yeah. Yeah. I just, yeah. I could only find this online to buy a high percentage but I think it's fine.   Mason:  Yeah, 40% gets the job done.   Susan:  And this one is royal [inaudible 00:41:40] it's like a good kidney tonic. It works. So this is, I just forawrd these herbs.   Mason:  From the area? What was that other one, sorry?   Susan:  Royal [00:41:48]   Mason:  Okay.   Susan:  It's used by the Chumash Indians for kidney disorders. It's a kidney tonic. Also a bit of a diuretic. Help with a little bit with UTIs and these kid of things. And because the tincture is fast-acting so it works on infections quite well.   Mason:  Just bringing it in to land, are there any texts or YouTube channels or anything that you'd like, or have you got any resource, if anyone wants to go bring a little bit more of the Ayurvedic practices into their lives? Especially-   Susan:  Yeah, I mean, I really try to combine to balance out a little bit the ancient text with just biochemical studies, like modern science. So the ancient text that I use is Charaka Samhita. Yeah, it's I think the most fundamental text that's written about it. And then Ashtanga Hridayam is a little bit more easy to understand. So I think maybe you start with Ashtanga Hridayam. Yeah, it' describes basic principals of Ayurveda. And some people like argue a little bit against a modern interpretations, but I like the books of [00:42:53] a lot, and David Frawley. I like it. I mean, I think-   Mason:  I know David Frawley. Michael Tierra's got a good book that came with his course called The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs that was really nice as well.   Susan:  Who, sorry?   Mason:  Michael Tierra.   Susan:  Michael Tierra.   Mason:  Yeah, he's interesting. He's doing a lot of what a lot of people are doing. Doing a lot of bridging and helping people interpret Ayurvedic TCM and Western herbalism and saying where they cross paths.   Susan:  Yeah, that's interesting. And Robert Svoboda.   Mason:  Svoboda, okay.   Susan:  Yeah, he has interesting... And actually one of my teachers is Atreya Smith, and he has also for me very easy to understand interpretations of Charaka Samhita. So, one of his book is Dravyaguna for Westerners. That's one of the books that I use most oftenly because he uses Western herbs and has Ayurvedic monographs of them.   Mason:  Nice.   Susan:  So very, very useful, yeah.   Mason:  Beautiful. We'll get those in the notes. It's 11:11am. That sounds like a perfect time for us to wrap it up. Thanks heaps for coming on. So, yeah. Your website, best way to connect with you?   Susan:  Is inanacare.com   Mason:  How do I spell it?   Susan:  I-n-a-n-n-a-care.com   Mason:  Perfecto. We'll put it in the notes plus all those texts that you were talking about. Thanks so much for coming on.   Susan:  Thank you too, Mason. Was nice.

Colette talks about four well respected healing herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine: Ashwaghandha Shatavari Fenugreek Triphala She covers the following for each herb: The origin of the herb The energetics of each herb: Taste/Rasa Energy/Virya Post Digestive Effect/Vipak  Benefits of each herb Have questions? Join the conversation over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Check out all the details on Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th on the NEW Elements Healing & Wellbeing Website! Thanks for listening!  

This Podcast is brought to you by AromaCulture Magazine - AromaCulture Magazine is filled with educational articles, case studies and recipes written by practicing herbalists and qualified aromatherapists. Our February issue centers around the topic of mental health. You can find it at https://www.aromaculture.com/shop/february2019.Topics covered in this episodeAn Ayurvedic approach to pain reliefA Western approach to herbal pain reliefDifferent types of pain and how to approach them differentlySpecific herbs and herbal protocols for long-term and/or chronic painSpecific herbs and herbal protocols for short-term and/or acute painHerbal contraindicationsA preventative approach to painAbout KP KhalsaKarta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Yogaraj (Ayurveda), AD, DN-C, RH, CAP, LMT, NCTMB, CC is one of the country’s foremost natural healing experts with over 47 years of experience in alternative medicine. K.P. Khalsa is the President Emeritus of the American Herbalists Guild, and board member emeritus for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. He mentored in Ayurveda with Yogi Bhajan for 32 years. Along the way, he incorporated deep studies in Western and Traditional Chinese medicine. His school has been training professional Ayurvedic practitioners, nutritional therapists and herbalists for over 30 years. K.P. has presented over 200 times at professional conferences, has written over 3,000 articles on health topics and is the author or editor of 30 books on health, including his latest, The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs. He teaches Ayurveda, herbalism and nutrition at two naturopathic medicine Universities. K.P worked as the senior research scientist and herbalist for Yogi Tea for 30 years, holds credentials as a state certified dietitian-nutritionist, naturally certified Ayurveda practitioner, nationally registered herbalist, nationally certified massage therapist, nationally registered yoga instructor and is the only American to hold the title Yogaraj in Ayurveda. K.P. is also the first person to be dual credentialed in herbalism (RH) and Ayurveda (CAP).Connect with KP KhalsaWebsites: www.internationalintegrative.com & https://www.kpkhalsa.com/Join the FREE Webinar “Holistic Remedies for Headaches”: https://bit.ly/2UOKHejTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Aromahead Institute School of Essential Oil StudiesIf you’re curious about essential oil education, you’re invited to a free webinar. It’s called “Master The Art and Science Of Essential Oils,” and is being taught by Andrea Butje, founder of Aromahead Institute. On the webinar, Andrea will explain what Aromatherapy Certification means, and how education can enhance your work with essential oils. You can sign up at aromahead.com/webinar.FREE WEBINAR “HOLISTIC REMEDIES FOR HEADACHES”Join K.P. Khalsa for this practical webinar where we will discuss search-and-rescue operations for headaches big and small. We will review the practical details and natural medicine strategies for short-term and long-term care of these conditions. Modern natural medicine has made leaps forward with these conditions, and we are truly witnessing a revolution on safe, effective care.In this webinar you will learn:What kind of headache you suffer fromCauses of headaches, from eye strain to migraineEffective treatments to stop, prevent and permanently eradicate your type of headacheJoin us and start your headache free future - click this link to sign up: https://bit.ly/2UOKHejDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Sara Grey is one busy woman and I'm fortunate she was able to fit me into her day to talk being a strong woman (keeping up with 4 boys), the power of Ayurvedic Herbs (Ashwaganda and more) and power flowers. Be prepared to learn and be inspired in this week's episode.  Biggest piece of advice? Fail hard.  Connect with Sara:  - Wearewannabe.com - Instagram.com/wearewannabe - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-hustle-fun-fresh-conversations-about-fitness/id1391897919?mt=2 FREE Reset: fitwomensweekly.net/reset-fitness-analysis-video-lp/ Let's connect:  Instagram.com/trainerkindal Fitwomensweeklyhelp@gmail.com

Gunny experienced a tragedy few can even imagine: the loss of his younger brother. After struggling with depression and anxiety, his father, an Ayurvedic physician, told him to change his diet and lifestyle and begin taking certain herbs. Within one month, his mood was totally reversed. Today Gunny has launched Youveda, the first modernized Ayurvedic supplement company that combines herbs with essential vitamins and minerals for mood, digestion, joints and immunity. As a special offer to Highest Self Podcast listeners, we are offering 35% off one-month supply Youveda formulas with the code "sahara." We are also giving away three month trials on my Instagram @IAmSaharaRose. If you are interested in Ayurveda, herbology, mental health and healing, this episode is for you. Thank you Gunny of Youveda for being a part of it! Be part of a community that supports you discovering your dharma in Rose Gold Goddesses, the sacred sisterhood collective with community, content, creativity and so much more — learn more about rosegoldgoddesses.com. Intro + Outro Music: Silent Ganges by Maneesh de Moor

Topics covered in this episodeHow the Immune System functionsHow herbs and natural remedies can support the Immune SystemLong term solutions for Immune System support (adaptogens and tonics)Specific herbal strategies to help avoid common illnesses like a cold or fluHerbal strategies for supporting your body during a cold or fluHerbal preparations and which is best for each situation and desired useWhat Yoga practices can help support your Immune SystemSpecific strategies for adding Immune supportive practices in our daily routinesAbout K.P. KhalsaKarta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Yogaraj (Ayurveda), AD, DN-C, RH, CAP, LMT, NCTMB, CC is one of the country’s foremost natural healing experts with over 47 years of experience in alternative medicine. K.P. Khalsa is the President Emeritus of the American Herbalists Guild, and board member emeritus for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. He mentored in Ayurveda with Yogi Bhajan for 32 years. Along the way, he incorporated deep studies in Western and Traditional Chinese medicine. His school has been training professional Ayurvedic practitioners, nutritional therapists and herbalists for over 30 years. K.P. has presented over 200 times at professional conferences, has written over 3,000 articles on health topics and is the author or editor of 30 books on health, including his latest, The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs. He teaches Ayurveda, herbalism and nutrition at two naturopathic medicine Universities. K.P worked as the senior research scientist and herbalist for Yogi Tea for 30 years, holds credentials as a state certified dietitian-nutritionist, naturally certified Ayurveda practitioner, nationally registered herbalist, nationally certified massage therapist, nationally registered yoga instructor and is the only American to hold the title Yogaraj in Ayurveda. K.P. is also the first person to be dual credentialed in herbalism (RH) and Ayurveda (CAP).Where to find K.P. KhalsaWebsite: https://www.kpkhalsa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KPKhalsaHolisticHealthConsultantTwitter: https://twitter.com/KP_KhalsaBuy His Book "The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs" on Amazon here Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Ellen Kamhi interviews Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Yogaraj (Ayurveda,) President Emeritus of the American Herbalists Guild, current board member for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, and author of The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs, about all aspects of holistic medicine and herbalism.

Ellen Kamhi interviews Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Yogaraj (Ayurveda,) President Emeritus of the American Herbalists Guild, current board member for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, and author of The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs, about all aspects of holistic medicine and herbalism.

Whereas some older treatments have gone the way of the dodo in light of scientific scrutiny, many endure. In today's post, I'll subject the ancient world of Ayurvedic herbs to that same scientific scrutiny. (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Leaman)

Karta Purkh (K.P.) Singh Khalsa, L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B., D.N.-C., R.H., C.C., is one of the foremost herbal experts in the field today. He is one of a very few practitioners with over thirty five years of experience in the natural healing field. He is a senior editor for The Harvard University Natural Standard and a professor at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Bastyr University’s College of Naturopathic Medicine. K.P. Khalsa is on the Board of Directors of the American Herbalists Guild. He has spoken in hundreds of venues, including many professional herb conferences. With a long career as a consultant in the natural foods sector, he is employed as Senior Research Scientist for the Yogi Tea company, and is the principal formulator for Yogi Tea products. Khalsa is the author of over 1,500 published health articles. He has authored or contributed to more than 30 books. His most recent book is The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs, which completes the “Way of” trilogy, started by Michael Tierra with the best selling American herb book of all time, The Way of Herbs. In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, K.P. answers many member submitted questions on herbs and health. This is a fantastic interview that everyone interested in natural health should hear. Visit K.P. at http://kpkhalsa.com

Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Yogaraj (Ayurveda), DN-C, RH, LMT, NCTMB, CC, NAMAPM, has over 40 years of experience in holistic medicine, and is one of the foremost natural healing experts in North America. He is the president of the American Herbalists Guild, and is a respected teacher, writer and lecturer. As the author of over 3,000 published health articles, K.P. has written or edited 30 books and on a variety of health topics including major works on massage, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine and physiology. His latest book, The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs, co-authored with Michael Tierra, brings to life Ayurveda in an understandable and practical way. K.P. is also a frequent contributor to mainstream and professional publications in the natural healing field, including The Herb Quarterly. K.P. is a professor at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, and a founding faculty in the Ayurvedic Sciences program at Bastyr University. For 30 years Khalsa served as Senior Research Scientist and Chief Medical Formulator for Yogi Tea. In this interview, K.P. answers HerbMentor member questions, including advice for beginners, K.P.’s personal daily herbal routine, supplements, and how to address chronic health conditions with herbs. This episode is jam packed with incredible information. Please do not miss it. Visit K.P. Khalsa at his website: http://www.kpkhalsa.com/