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Ayurveda Defined

  If I was describing Ayurveda to someone who’s never heard of it I would say it’s the science or knowledge of life to keep us healthy and in balance. AYU you means life and VEDA means knowledge or science. Ayurveda is an ancient system of health and well being that’s holistic in its approach.   It treats the person not the symptoms and looks at lifestyle, diet, detoxification procedures, seasonal changes and how our body adapts to these changes. It also includes spiritual practises such as meditation and mantras and also how relationships effect our health. We could call it a "manual", similar to a car manual you get when you buy a new car which tells you when to change the oil and all the procedure of how to keep the car running well.   Shaka Vansiya Ayurved is a specific branch of Ayurveda that can trace it routes back 5000 years to the time of Krishna when these ancient physicians were summoned to treat Krishna’s son of leprosy. The story continue to say that t

Ayurvedic Herbs to lower cholesterol by increasing bile flow.

 Cholesterol and Bile Flow Relationship Bile contains a detergent like substance that emulsifies fats into tiny droplets that can be absorbed by the cells. Otherwise the fats stay in the blood stream and we get high cholesterol reading when we go to the doctors. Here are some Ayurvedic herbs that can increase bile flow, resulting in lower cholesterol readings.  Bile flow not only helps in the digestion and assimilation of fats but increases peristalsis (apana vata) or the downward movements of food along the alimentary canal. Another symptom that I have personally experienced with sluggish bile or low bile flow is a light headedness and low energy. So its important to keep our bile flowing. Here are the herbs that can help. 1. Triphala: is at the top of the list.  It is a well known Ayurvedic formula consisting of three fruits ( haritaki, amalaki, bhibitaki). They nourish and rejuvenate the tissues. It can be taken as a tea (its quite bitter and astringent in taste) or taken as a table