Alchemy & Ayurveda with Chitra

Where Ayurvedic wisdom meets neuroaromatherapy — Chitra, Doctor of Ayurveda and Tammy Davis of Aromagenomics™️ explore allergies, the senses & the healing power of aromatics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chitraji.substack.com

Hello Alchemist, Its been another of those weeks where I needed to focus on charting a new course for this newsletter and website. My continued prayers to all who are in need of healing and soothing. As winter in the northern hemisphere continues to deepen you may find vata and in specific the qualities of dryness and cold setting in. The skin and hair are particularly susceptible to dryness. In t...

Dear Alchemist in Training In the early ‘90s I visited my cousin from the Bronx who was studying with a chinese medicine doctor in China Town NYC. I was living the lifestyle that you see on TV and in movies of a single woman in the city. My cousin, took one look at me and said, show me your tongue and proceeded to tell me all about my sleep habits, what food I was eating and what I was ignoring wh...

In this episode of ‘Art and Heart of Menopause,’ hosts Chitra and Clarissa delve into the issue of acne, particularly in relation to menopause. We discuss how acne is perceived and treated differently in Western medicine compared to Eastern traditions like Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine. Exploring root causes such as diet, digestion, and emotional stress and explain various holistic remedies, inclu...

Navigating Menopausal Skin: Holistic Insights from Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda In this episode of ‘Art and Heart of Menopause,’ hosts Clarissa, a Chinese medicine practitioner, and Chitra, an Ayurvedic doctor, explore the intersection of traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda in managing menopausal skin changes. Join Clarissa (Chinese Medicine Practitioner) and Dr. Chitra (Ayurvedic Doctor) a...

Weight & Healthy Living During Perimenopause & Menopause Episode Overview Join Ayurveda practitioner Dr. Chitra and Chinese medicine specialist Clarissa as they discuss the complex topic of weight management during perimenopause and menopause. The discussion explores how ancient wisdom from Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine offers practical solutions for understanding weight redistribution...

Navigating Grief and Menopause: Insights from Traditional Medicine Episode 15 Art & Heart of Menopause In this episode, Clarissa, a TCM practitioner, and Chitra, a doctor of Ayurveda, explore the complex landscape of grief that often accompanies perimenopause, menopause, and midlife transitions. Marking the 9/11 anniversary, they discuss how grief manifests in both global and personal contexts. Th...

Embracing Aging: Wisdom and Wellness in Postmenopausal Life In this discussion, hosts Clarissa Christensen and Chitra delve into the often-overlooked topic of post-menopause. They explore how societal concepts around aging, such as 'aging gracefully,' can undervalue the profound wisdom and spiritual depth that comes with age. Clarissa and Chitra draw on Chinese medicine and Ayurveda to advocate fo...

Episode Overview: Breaking Down Premenstrual Syndrome In this episode, Dr. Chitra (Ayurveda specialist) and Clarissa (Chinese Medicine practitioner) tackle the complex topic of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), exploring why this condition has become increasingly prevalent in modern times. Re-imagine ayurveda and menopause . Art of Menopausing is a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a free...

Joint Pain in Menopause: Holistic Approaches to Relief Episode Description Join Clarissa, a Chinese medicine practitioner and mindfulness-based pain management expert, and Dr. Chitra, an Ayurvedic doctor, as they explore the often-overlooked topic of joint pain during perimenopause and menopause. This comprehensive discussion reveals why nearly half of women experience chronic pain during this tra...

Alcohol and Coffee While Menopausing Art and Heart of Menopause: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Beverages - Alcohol & Coffee During Menopause Episode Summary Join Dr. Chitra (Ayurvedic specialist) and Clarissa (Chinese Medicine practitioner) as they explore how alcohol and coffee affect women during perimenopause and menopause. Drawing from 5,000 years of Ayurvedic wisdom and Traditional Chinese Medici...

Episode Overview: Ayurvedic Movement for Perimenopause and Menopause In this episode of The Art and Heart of Menopause, Chitra, an Ayurvedic Doctor explores the differences between modern exercise culture and ancient wisdom approaches to movement during perimenopause and menopause. Learn why the "no pain, no gain" mentality can be particularly harmful for women navigating hormonal changes, and dis...

Circadian Rhythms and Biorhythms are having their day in current health culture and hype. Biorhythms were part of the lingo during the early ‘new age’ health movement. It classified three types of rhythms, physical, mental and emotional rhythms. The ‘science’ of the day discounted biorhythms as woo. However tools of biological measurement got better and the more ‘scientific’ Circadian Rhythm was b...

Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine Women’s Health Wisdom Navigating Perimenopause Through Summer Season: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Women In this episode, Dr. Chitra (Ayurveda specialist) and Clarissa (Chinese Medicine practitioner) explore how women in perimenopause can navigate the challenging transition from spring to summer while managing hormonal changes. They discuss the intersection of seasonal...

Forgotten history and never taught to women in our culture In this first of hopefully many Art & Heart of Menopause Salons, Chitra, an Ayurvedic Doctor, and Clarissa, a practitioner in Oriental Medicine, explore their diverse approaches to women's health with a focus on perimenopause and menopause. Both come from traditions that emphasize the body's holistic balance, longevity, and the importance...

Dr. Robert Svoboda, the first western male Ayurvedically trained in India, Ayurvedic Doctor, says, If vāta is high, then sit down, have a cup of tea. Actually, Dr Svoboda. says that sitting down to a cup of tea is good for everything, and I have to agree. Join the next Ayurvedic Tea for WTF Times Live on the app Sitting down to a cup of tea for a calming moment is especially important right now be...