by Kevin Afuso — As we settle into winter, the cooling, drying elements of the season begin to emerge. An excellent ingredient for keeping the body warm and balanced is sesame oil. Sesame oil is derived from sesame seeds and, ayurvedically, it has a sweet and bitter taste that is heating in its digestive action. […]
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The vata type
July 18, 2012
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by Dr. Meghana Thanki — Are you the type that suffers from insomnia, worries constantly, experiences constipation, has frequent spells of forgetfulness or just cannot seem to follow a routine? If yes, it is likely your vata dosha is out of balance. According to Ayurveda, the elements existent in nature, such as water, earth, fire, […]
October 13, 2012
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