Ayurved is the oldest system of healing and prevention known to man. It has survived many invasions of India and one of the ways was preservation by the mothers in the kitchens of India. Many of the culinary herbs are medicinal. We are now seeing a great deal of scientific research of the antiinflammatory effects of turmeric and it anticarcinogenic properties. Holy Basil recently hit the news because of its ability to prevent Swine Flu. Cumin helps the absorbtion of nutrients. Coriander is a great kidney tonic. Cinnamon helps to balance blood sugar. The list goes on.
AT the corner stone of all Ayurvedic healing is the understanding of the importance of the digestive process. Food needs to be fresh and vital, full of prana and properly prepared, delicious, nutritious, and suitable for the person's dosha ( more on doshas later) and the time of day and the season.
Lets start with time of day. Breakfast needs to be light as we are just waking up the digestive process. A good way to stoke the digestive fire is by starting with stewed fruit - apple or pear with a few cloves followed by hot cereal, yes - good old oatmeal. But if you want to get more exotic try kamut flakes cooked with dried apricots or dried cherries - yummy.
Some herbal tea at mid morning to keep the body well hydrated. There is a wonderful blend that was inspired by my teacher Vaidya RK Mishra - check him out www.vaidyamishra.com I once prescribed this tea to a woman with digestive disorder manifesting as frequent bowel movements. She went down from 12 movements a day to 2 within 2 weeks. Here is the recipe. Add to 2 liters of boiled spring water coriander, fennel, marshmellow root and mint - about 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful of the seed or dried herb. Steep for 15 minutes and keep in thermos and drink throughout the day. It is a great tonic and keeps the liver and kidneys on track and lubricate all the fine channels in the body.
All for now. See you tomorrow.
Good night.
AT the corner stone of all Ayurvedic healing is the understanding of the importance of the digestive process. Food needs to be fresh and vital, full of prana and properly prepared, delicious, nutritious, and suitable for the person's dosha ( more on doshas later) and the time of day and the season.
Lets start with time of day. Breakfast needs to be light as we are just waking up the digestive process. A good way to stoke the digestive fire is by starting with stewed fruit - apple or pear with a few cloves followed by hot cereal, yes - good old oatmeal. But if you want to get more exotic try kamut flakes cooked with dried apricots or dried cherries - yummy.
Some herbal tea at mid morning to keep the body well hydrated. There is a wonderful blend that was inspired by my teacher Vaidya RK Mishra - check him out www.vaidyamishra.com I once prescribed this tea to a woman with digestive disorder manifesting as frequent bowel movements. She went down from 12 movements a day to 2 within 2 weeks. Here is the recipe. Add to 2 liters of boiled spring water coriander, fennel, marshmellow root and mint - about 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful of the seed or dried herb. Steep for 15 minutes and keep in thermos and drink throughout the day. It is a great tonic and keeps the liver and kidneys on track and lubricate all the fine channels in the body.
All for now. See you tomorrow.
Good night.
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