By John Vorstermans, on January 29th, 2010% Golden colored Ghee is prepared by melting and simmering unsalted butter until all the water evaporates and the milk solids settle to the bottom. The remaining butter oil is very stable, giving it a high burning point which makes it an excellent choice to use for frying and sauteing and it can be stored without refrigeration for several months.
When a combination of highly beneficial herbs and spices are added to ghee while the ghee is being made, it allows the lipid and water soluble active ingredients of these herbs & spices to bind with the ghee molecules. By . . . → Read More: Benefits of ghee and herbs
By John Vorstermans, on January 28th, 2010% Increasing waistline is always a cause of worry and agony when you are already over weight. Obesity is a major problem in these days and getting over it is a huge task. You might have tried several methods to reduce weight. Had been consistent, it would have produced results too. Let’s try ayurveda this time. Ayurveda is the oldest medical science and the most important fact is that there are no chemical rich medicines in Ayurveda. Fat reduction can also be caused by still having enough food but in a different manner. The things that I’ve mentioned below may be . . . → Read More: How to Reduce Your Belly Fat the Ayurveda Way
By John Vorstermans, on September 23rd, 2009% Nearly half the US populations turns to complementary, alternative and integrative practices to maintain or improve their health. UCSF’s Dr. Sudha Prathikanti explores Ayurvedic medicine, ancient wisdom for modern times. Ayurvedic medicine aims to integrate and balance the body, mind, and spirit. Series: “UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public” [12/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 13107]
By John Vorstermans, on August 17th, 2009%
Knee pain if a common joint pain
Joint pains are very disadvantageous because they can interfere in the normal functioning of people. From an Ayurvedic point of view, joint pains occur when there are digestive problems in the body, which leads to the buildup of toxins in the spaces between the joints. Hence, when the joints are moved in the slightest, pain is felt in them.
Some people live with excruciating joint pains that don’t go despite treatment. They look upon these pains as a part of growing up. However, with the right kind of medicine these pains can . . . → Read More: Joint Pain
By John Vorstermans, on June 29th, 2009% Mental disorders are a common problem in today’s world. A general term used to cover all the problems which relate to our mind. Often they arise slowly over a long period of time as we find ourselves being challenged by external and internal problems, both consciously or subconsciously which our mind is not able to process or finds unacceptable. If we are not able to process the issue within our framework of understanding or our ‘accepted’ cultural norms, it may lead to the creation of psychic disease with are today called mental disorder.
On a psychological level we naturally try . . . → Read More: Mental disorders – a natural approach
By John Vorstermans, on May 19th, 2009% A Pitta person is generally of medium build, athletic, tend to feel warmer and dislike being in the sun. Pittas are fiery. When balanced they are intelligent, driven, productive, leaders, competent, athletic and have good stamina. Unbalanced, however, can mean being belligerent, overbearing, bossy, competitive, blaming others for their errors or being aggressive. Pranayama breath work can help cool the fires of Pitta without quenching them.
Below is a simple breath exercise to try out:
1. Start by taking a brief walk, even doing a few push-ups or other kind of physical activity to release obvious tension. Doing so will . . . → Read More: Pranayama for Pitta
By John Vorstermans, on May 19th, 2009% In Ayurveda there are three main mind-body, or doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vata represents the elements of air and ether. The Vata body type is generally slender with a small-boned frame. Vatas people find it difficult to gain weight and they tend to thrive on constant activity, be it mental or physical. Dryness is a constant in their live be it dry hair, skin, or a tendency to constipation. Vata people are in general very talkative, sometimes to excessive. Pranayama, or breath work, is one way to help ground the constant worry and anxiety that can overwhelm a Vata . . . → Read More: Pranayama exercise to help reduce Vata
By John Vorstermans, on May 17th, 2009% ;
Inhibitory effects of Terminalia arjuna on platelet activation in vitro in healthy subjects and patients with coronary artery disease. Malik N, Dhawan V, Bahl A, Kaul D.
Department of Experimental Medicine & Biotechnology, Chandigarh-160012, India.
Terminalia arjuna (TA) is a medicinal plant used as a cardiotonic in ayurveda. Besides others, scientific evidence dictates its strong hypolipidemic and antioxidant properties. However, anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet aggregatory properties of TA are not known. The present study demonstrates in vitro effects of its ethanolic bark extract (TAE) on platelet function indices. Twenty patients of angiographically proven coronary artery disease (CAD) . . . → Read More: Inhibitory effects of Terminalia arjuna on platelet activation.
By John Vorstermans, on May 6th, 2009% Menopause comes about due to the decrease of the natural hormone (estrogen) in women generally at the age of 45-55 years. From around the age of 40, the ovaries reduce their production of hormones which results in changes to the menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle will eventually cease permanently, which known as menopause. Needless to say that this phase also marks the end of fertility in a woman. Irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, itching, and mood swings are typical symptoms of menopause. Osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bones), heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease (progressive loss of memory . . . → Read More: Ayurvedic approach to Menopause
By John Vorstermans, on April 8th, 2009% By: Felicia M. Tomasko
From LA Yoga Magazine.
Chiropractor, Ayurvedic physician, author of four books and father, John Douillard has been practicing Ayurveda full-time for 20 years; the practice influences his entire life. He says, “You can’t do this every day and not get it.” Dr. Douillard has plenty of opportunities to incorporate Ayurvedic remedies and routines in his daily life, since he and Ginger, his wife of 20 years, have six children, ranging in age from three to 18. He attributes the closeness of his family and success of his marriage to Ayurveda.
John’s mother inspired his journey as . . . → Read More: Sitting Down With John Douillard
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