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Strengthen Ojas for Better Immunity

By |2020-03-16T16:05:06+00:00March 16th, 2020|Immunity, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Ojas|

It’s not all about the seriousness of the infective agent, we have to take into account the immunity of the person and how strong the system is to keep the infection at bay. When Food we eat gets properly digested it is metabolized to seven different tissues (Dhatus) in the body. rasa, blood, muscle, fat, bone, bone marrow and reproductive tissues. The end product of good digestion is Ojas. When a person has strong digestion the transformation of food to different tissues and to Ojas happens properly. Good Ojas means strong immune system.

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Flu: Six Things You Can Do to Support Your Resistance to Disease

By |2020-03-10T15:38:40+00:00March 10th, 2020|Immunity, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Resistance, Spring|

Resistance and resilience are closely linked with digestive strength. Ayurveda says that if digestion is weak our food is not fully digested and the residue, called ama, accumulates in the body providing a fertile ground for infection... ... If your digestion is strong and there is lightness and strength in the body, then the seeds of infection will not be able to take hold.

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Ten Ayurvedic Dietary Must-Do’s

By |2020-02-07T14:31:32+00:00February 7th, 2020|Balance, Detox, Digestion, Doshas, Drinks, Elimination, Evening Meal, Food, Kapha, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Nutrition, Pitta, Spices, Triphala, Vata|

Ayurveda is clear on this: all health - let’s repeat this - ALL good health starts with digestion; with the proper metabolism of food. Accordingly, one of the most important things we can do for our health every day of the year is to eat wisely.

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The Ayurvedic View on Pregnancy and Early Motherhood

By |2020-01-27T16:03:15+00:00January 27th, 2020|Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Motherhood, Pregnancy|

Dr. Kumuda Reddy has been practicing medicine for over twenty-five years. Originally trained as an anesthesiologist, she is currently the Medical Director of the Maharishi Vedic Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Reddy is the author of several books, including Forever Healthy and For a Blissful Baby: Happy and Healthy Pregnancy through Maharishi Vedic Medicine. We asked her to speak about the role of Maharishi Vedic Medicine in helping mothers have a comfortable, healthy pregnancy.

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How to Do Abhyanga Without Making a Mess

By |2020-01-23T14:25:04+00:00January 23rd, 2020|Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Massage, Oils, Rejuvenation, Skin Care|

Ayurveda’s ancient texts have many positive things to say about the benefits of abhyanga, the age-old Ayurvedic practice of self-massage with warm oil. If only they’d added a few lines about how to avoid gunking up your towels, bathtub, and pipes! Fortunately, there are some simple measures you can take to keep your bathroom sparkling clean and your environment safe.

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Back to Basics: Recharge Your Routine for the New Year

By |2020-01-20T15:42:34+00:00January 20th, 2020|Balance, Detox, Digestion, Elimination, Exercise, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Massage, New Year, Sleep, Triphala, Vata, Winter|

The beginning of a new year is a great time to take stock of your daily habits and routines and see if they’re in line with your goals. Do you have any big-picture plans for the year? If so, are you supporting them with your daily habits and routines?

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Ayurveda – 5,000 Years Young

By |2019-12-20T14:47:44+00:00December 20th, 2019|About Maharishi Ayurveda, Ayurveda History, Doshas, Herbal Formulas, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Vaidya|

Ayurveda, the ancient system of holistic healing from India, is justly enjoying a widespread resurgence in popularity today. Savvy, health-conscious individuals all over the world are taking more responsibility for their own health and well-being. The story of Ayurveda

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Ten Ways to Start Your New Year Right

By |2019-12-12T14:43:41+00:00December 12th, 2019|Balance, Detox, Digestion, Drinks, Elimination, Emotions, Exercise, Food, Hair, Immunity, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Meditation, New Year, Nutrition, Relationships, Skin Care, Sleep, Spring, Stress, Stress-Free, Vata, Winter|

New Year's Resolutions are best known for the speed with which they are forgotten. Yet, total health is a lifelong journey - you need to work on your health every day. Here are ten tips from Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, Director of Research and Product Development at Maharishi AyurVeda, on enriching the new year with ayurvedic wisdom. Simple things you can do every day to stay healthy and happy.

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Tips for Pitta-related Weight Imbalances

By |2019-12-10T14:13:54+00:00December 10th, 2019|Balance, Digestion, Food, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Nutrition, Obesity, Pitta, Sleep, Weightloss, Women's Health|

You would think that since Pitta dosha is associated with the fire element, a person with high Pitta would not experience any problem burning up the carbohydrates and sugars in their diet. Yet if a Pitta predominant individual fails to take care of their digestion, this can result in specific related digestive problems.

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5 Ayurvedic Practices Your Body Craves During the Holidays

By |2019-12-18T15:55:51+00:00December 5th, 2019|Balance, Digestion, Holiday, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, New Year, Stress-Free, Winter, Yoga|

For many of us, November and December are among the busiest months of the year. From whirlwind office parties and family gatherings to last-minute travel and sometimes frantic gift-shopping, the holiday season can often be as stressful—and exhausting—as it is joyful! Conversely, if you’re spending this season on your own, you might find yourself feeling like you are missing out.

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Give Thanks for Your Digestion!

By |2019-11-27T10:52:26+00:00November 27th, 2019|Digestion, Elimination, Food, Immunity, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Nutrition, Spices, Triphala, Vata, Winter|

The holiday season brings feasts, parties, merry-making and heavy foods. Big meals complete with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy leave us sleepy and ready for an afternoon nap on the sofa in front of the fireplace. If you're concerned about increasing your immunity during the flu season, you'll want to avoid overeating this Festive Season.

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Wisdom for the Grandmothers to Pass On

By |2019-11-21T14:45:11+00:00November 21st, 2019|Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Teenage Health, Women's Health|

"Most women are relieved to hear that the healthiest approach to their menstrual period is to follow their body's own desire for rest. We've been taught to ignore that inward pull and just keep going. This means we don't take full advantage of Nature's gift of monthly purification.

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5 Benefits of Turmeric, Ayurveda’s Golden Botanical

By |2019-11-21T10:15:34+00:00November 20th, 2019|Food, Inflamation, Joints, Spices|

Turmeric (a.k.a. Indian Saffron) is a relative newcomer to American spice racks, but it’s been a mainstay in Indian cooking - and medicine - for thousands of years. The twisty root that gives your bowl of curry its bright, yellow color and distinctive flavour also holds a place of honor in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

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A Closer Look at Stress-Free Emotions

By |2019-11-14T14:31:47+00:00November 14th, 2019|Herbal Formulas, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Rasayanas, Stress, Stress-Free|

At Maharishi AyurVeda, our process of designing herbal formulas is not simply just combining herbs together. We lean into the ancient knowledge of Ayurveda, which enables our formulas to come into power and truly balance the doshas.

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Top Seven Ayurvedic Behavioral Rasayanas

By |2019-11-07T10:33:26+00:00November 6th, 2019|Balance, Behaviour, Knowledge, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Mental Health, Mental Performance, Rasayanas, Relationships|

Behavioral (achara) rasayanas are behaviors that enhance health, happiness and longevity. Achara rasayanas do more than just tell us how to behave. They provide practical methods — such as eating sattvic foods and practicing meditation — to effortlessly improve our ability to choose positive behaviors and avoid making mistakes that cause ill health and unhappiness.

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Ayurvedic Tips for a Blissful Stress-Free Winter

By |2019-11-06T14:59:58+00:00November 6th, 2019|Apana Vata, Balance, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Prana Vata, Stress-Free, Vata, Winter|

The winter season is a time of joy, rest, thanksgiving and sharing. One of the greatest gifts you can give to family and co-workers is your own health. The Ayurvedic definition of health is living 24 hours a day with the body, mind and senses full of bliss. This means having balanced doshas, balanced digestion, balanced elimination and a getting a good night's sleep every night!

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5 Ayurvedic Strategies for a Healthy Halloween

By |2019-10-30T11:50:18+00:00October 30th, 2019|Children's Health, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Vata|

5 Ayurvedic Strategies for a Healthy Halloween Ah, Halloween: Night of the living sugar zombies! With the onset of the dreaded trick-or-treating just around the corner, you might be wondering how to make this holiday healthy for your children. Dressing up in creative costumes gives children the opportunity to be imaginative, bringing light and fun into a dark season - but all those sweets and chocolate can be a little [...]

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9 Tips to Live Ayurveda This Autumn

By |2020-09-10T12:39:20+01:00October 16th, 2019|Autumn, Doshas, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Nutrition, Vata, Women's Health|

As we transition into the Autumn season, the season of Vata, we can empower ourselves by bringing as much energy and happiness as possible into our everyday life with these simple ayurvedic tips. With a few easy changes in our routine, it may surprise you how easily we can transition from one season into the next!

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Seven Ways to Boost Your Immunity with Food

By |2019-10-15T14:14:47+01:00October 15th, 2019|Autumn, Balance, Food, Immunity, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Nutrition|

fall approaches, it's a good time to think about strengthening your immunity. According to Maharishi Ayurveda, cold weather doesn't have to bring on the cold and flu. The key is to start now with immunity-enhancing meals.

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The Importance of Sleep for a Healthy Body

By |2019-11-01T09:37:46+00:00October 10th, 2019|Inflamation, Sleep|

Sleep is just as vital as nutrition and fitness when it comes to overall health. While it’s often the most overlooked aspect of health, getting enough sleep can mean the difference between obesity and having a healthy functional body. It also contributes greatly to our performance at work. Today, we’ll look at why you should prioritise sleep in order to have a healthy body, and explore how it prevents illness and how some athletes have perfected their sleep pattern to ensure peak performance.

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What Your Elimination Says About Your Health

By |2019-09-24T15:19:58+01:00September 24th, 2019|Digestion, Elimination, Fibre, Food, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Women's Health|

Digestion is the body’s main line of defense; it supports immune function, emotional balance, and overall vitality. It can also be the root cause of many health issues. And what is the best way to know the overall state of your digestive tract? Your poop!

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30 to 50 years – What happens as we age?

By |2019-08-29T14:11:58+01:00August 29th, 2019|Ageing, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Men's Health, Pitta, Women's Health|

Once early adulthood is passed we pass seamlessly as it seems, into our 30s and onwards as the process of wear and tear we call aging occurs. The ancient physicians of Ayurveda identified how this process of aging impacts us sequentially. As we traverse the decades there are key functionality that become challenged. This of itself is useful as it highlights the functionality to focus on strengthening during each decade.

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Thrive in Late Summer with These Ayurvedic Tips

By |2019-08-23T14:29:25+01:00August 23rd, 2019|Balance, Food, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Pitta, Summer|

Early autumn is a transitional stage, as we move from the height of summer’s ‘ heat’ in the UK to cooler weather. In Ayurveda, the change from summer to fall is known as Ritu Sandhi, the gap between seasons. This gap can present a delicate time for digestion, because the weather fluctuates—along with the doshas and digestive capacity.

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Understanding the 5 Subdoshas of Pitta

By |2019-08-09T15:44:08+01:00August 9th, 2019|Balance, Detox, Digestion, Doshas, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Pitta, Sub Doshas|

In this article, we’ll focus on the subdoshas of Pitta. “Pitta dosha itself is all about transformation, heat, and energy,” explains Dinesh Gyawali, PhD, a classically trained Ayurvedic Vaidya (Ayurvedic expert) and Assistant Professor at Maharishi University of Management. “Pitta represents all forms of metabolic activities that generate energy. It’s primarily composed of agni (fire) and jala (water) elements. Pitta represents that ever-changing and evolutionary quality of our physiology which may seem static at times but is going through transformation each and every second.”

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Ayurvedic Care for Women at Any Age

By |2019-08-08T14:20:43+01:00August 8th, 2019|Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Women's Health|

Women’s bodies are complex - and powerful. From monthly menstrual cycles through pregnancy, early motherhood, and menopause, the female body is constantly changing and adapting to all that life brings. Whether you’re married and raising a family, retired and flying solo, or anything in between, Ayurveda offers a wealth of practical knowledge to help you stay balanced at every age and stage of life.

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The Maharishi AyurVeda Summer Holiday Survival Guide

By |2019-08-05T15:09:06+01:00August 5th, 2019|Balance, Holiday, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Pitta, Summer, travel|

It's the most wonderful time of the year, a magical time of travel, special events, barbecues and holiday gifts. So why do so many people feel stressed when the holidays roll around? The mental pressure of spending too much money, making too many decisions, and having too much to do causes Prana Vata to go out of balance. Prana Vata is the subdosha of Vata that is concerned with mental functioning. Aggravated Prana Vata can cause excessive worry, anxiety and insomnia — thus making it difficult to remain calm and make healthy decisions. It becomes a snowball effect, with the person becoming more and more stressed and enjoying the holidays less and less.

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Hangry, Overheated & Irritable? 7 Ways to Cool Your Pitta

By |2019-07-02T15:50:04+01:00July 2nd, 2019|Doshas, Fatigue, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Stress, Summer|

Feeling the heat this summer? When the Northern Hemisphere tips toward the fiery sun, you may start noticing signs of increasing Pitta dosha in your mind, body, and emotions—especially if you have a Pitta-dominant constitution type. Excess hunger, irritability, impatience, desire to control situations and people, ruddy skin, acid stomach, loose bowel movements, and feeling overheated in general are all signs that Pitta may be out of balance in your body. Fortunately, with a little Ayurvedic TLC, you can stay cool as a cucumber this summer. Here are 7 of our favourite ways to alleviate a backlog of excess Pitta.

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Aromatherapy for Perfect Balance in Every Season

By |2019-06-27T15:03:42+01:00June 27th, 2019|Aromatherapy, Balance, Doshas, Kapha, Maharishi Ayurveda Blogs, Pitta, Vata|

Aromatherapy, in the form of floral and herbal extracts and incense, has always been an integral aspect of ayurvedic healing. From sandalwood incense to enhance the benefits of meditation to water infused with holy basil for purifying the environment, aromas have been a pleasant way to infuse the human psycho-physiology with the healing wisdom of plants. Although single-aroma incense and floral waters are not uncommon in Ayurveda, it is more typical to see blends or combinations of several different aromas.

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