Ayurveda Diet
The Ayurveda diet is based on the Ayurveda medicine, the
science of life which balances your mind, body and spirit.
Ayurveda is the
traditional medical system of India and the oldest surviving healing system in
the world (about 5,000 years old). “Ayu” means life and “veda”
means knowledge, so ayurveda is the science of life. It is based on 3
fundamental concepts:
1. Food is medicine.
2. Disease can be
prevented and eradicated through your daily habits.
3. Lifestyle
recommendations are based on an individual’s physical, mental and emotional
makeup.
Ayurveda is based on
natural remedies that promote longevity, beauty and vitality.
Curry Powder
There is no reason
that eating healthy cannot be delicious, and that is the magic of curry powder.
It is packed with spices that fight disease and serve as antioxidants. Ayurveda
recognizes 6 tastes—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent. The American
diet often has plenty of the first 3 – sweet, sour and salty – but is often
missing the last three. Because curry satisfies all 6 tastes, it helps you eat
less at each meal.
Cumin and coriander in
particular help with digestion. Conditions like irritable bowel syndrome,
bloating, gas and abdominal cramps can be remedied with regular use of these
two spices.
The real “superstar”
of curry powder is turmeric. It is a potent antioxidant, antiseptic and
anti-inflammatory that has been studied in relation to several conditions
including cancer, wound healing, arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease. You can use
turmeric in curry powder or get it in tablet form to increase your consumption.
Holy Basil
Holy basil, or tulsi,
is considered one of the most important herbs in ayurveda. It is used for many
different conditions, but its ability to fight stress has led modern herbalists
to label it as an adaptogen. Adaptogens are a class of herbs that help the body
fight stress by reducing the production of stress hormones that result in the
fight-or-flight response.
Sandalwood
A sandalwood face mask will give your face an
instant lift, the natural way. Sandalwood detoxifies the skin by removing
impurities directly as it dries on the skin. It also removes toxins by
increasing circulation in the skin, leaving it glowing and feeling tighter.
Sandalwood also has an alluring fragrance.
To make your own
sandalwood face mask, use about 5 teaspoons of sandalwood powder and slowly mix
in water until you have a thick paste. If you have a tendency toward acne or
rashes, add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder. If you tend to have very dry skin,
you can add some castor or almond oil to the paste. You can apply the mask for
1 hour on a weekly basis for regular skin care or leave it on overnight every
few months for a deep skin cleansing.
Daily Oil Massage (Abhyanga)
We tend to think of
only getting massages from a therapist on special occasions. But you can treat
yourself as often as you want to a warm oil massage in your own bathroom. This
daily oil massage has several benefits including reducing stress, keeping skin
youthful, and improving immunity. You and your partner can also do this massage
on each other on the weekends to create an easy, affordable, and
health-promoting romantic experience.
For the majority of
people, the best oil to use is organic, cured sesame oil. But if you produce a
lot of body heat, tend to get rashes easily, or are susceptible to inflammatory
conditions, then organic coconut oil may be a better choice.
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