Ayur- What Now? Podcast

This topic started when I took a fall and broke a very tiny bone in my wrist. It's recovered now, but the takeaway is that we all need to take steps to improve bone health as we age and be mindful of how we move through space, so we can avoid falls and the potential harm they bring.  Jerry and I discuss our view of the changes our bodies have gone through and how incorporating both mindfulness and...

It has now been about a month since Jerry received his Ayurvedic recommendations. In this podcast, we're going to check in on how he's doing. What results has he seen? Are his symptoms better or worse?   

In the last episode, we did an Ayurvedic intake on Jerry. There were so many questions about his state of physical health and about his diet and lifestyle. It is likely that an Ayurvedic Practitioner visit will take much longer than your typical doctor's visit.  We broke the session up into two parts- first to ask the questions and then to explore some answers... Mary has taken the information fro...

In this podcast we do an Ayurvedic Intake on Jerry.  This episode will give you a good view of what an initial visit with an Ayurvedic Health Counselor may look like. An Ayurvedic Health Counselor or Wellness Coach will ask many (many, many) questions to help identify the doshic imbalance and potential dietary and lifestyle influences on the current state of health.  In this podcast, Jerry will sh...

Once you have identified the Dosha that is out of balance, you can take action by addressing the diet and lifestyle to bring that Dosha back into balance. In the last two podcasts, we've looked at how to identify Kapha dosa imbalance in their physical symptoms and in their mental and emotional expression. If the Kapha has become too slow, heavy, or dull - then it's time to shake things up a bit! ...

Many people are curious about Ayurveda and are not sure about seeing a practitioner. There are different levels of practitioners... Health Counselors, Ayurvedic Practitioners, and Ayurvedic Doctors (trained either in the US or in India)... it can be very confusing. In this podcast we break that down for you so you can make a more informed choice if you decide to seek an Ayurvedic Medical approach...

Addiction can be defined as the continued use of a substance or activity despite negative consequences.  So many of our choices can fall into this description. Choices become addiction when we feel powerless to discontinue the use of the substance or engage in the activity. There are big ticket addictions that get lots of attention, like drugs and alcohol, and "lesser" addictions that may still po...

Stress- it is estimated that more than 75% of chronic diseases that we experience are caused by stress. Our lives seem to be moving faster than we can tolerate and we are pulled in so many different directions...  In this podcast we take a look at stress and our coping mechanisms, both healthy ones and unhealthy ones.  We also discuss how to cultivate (and enjoy) those healthy coping mechanisms. ...

This is such a huge topic! So many people are dissatisfied with their current size and shape - whether one is overweight or underweight, Ayurveda can help.  One first step is to listen to the podcasts on food choices and food habits so that you can avoid creating imbalance with eating.   We all know it's not just that simple. In this podcast, we will explore the Doshic causes behind weight gain an...

It is often considered even more important how you eat than what you eat.  Ayurveda is all about bringing mindfulness to every activity and dining is not an exception. In this podcast, we look at Ayurvedic guidelines to support your digestion of the foods you eat.  The theme of mindfulness arose in our earliest podcasts and has been revisited many, many times.  These are some ways in which you can...

This is my favorite topic when it comes to choosing the best foods for you! These Eight Factors are introduced in the Charaka Samhita (a traditional text book of Ayurveda) and give you the tools you need to dine anywhere and to make the best choices for your meals. We discuss these eight factors in this podcast and you can access an infographic about these factors at this link:   8 Factors InfoGra...

To be really empowered to make the best food choices, we continue the conversation about the Ayurvedic view of foods.  Remember those pairs of opposites? These are the qualities that we look at in this podcast.  For example, heavy foods make us heavier, bring in needed nutrition and support the formation of healthy tissues.  Lighter foods make us lighter, these are often cleansing foods that help...

Ayurveda looks at foods through a different kind of lens... They recognize six tastes - Sweet, Sour, Salty, Pungent, Bitter, and Astringent.  Each Dosha is pacified by three of these tastes and can be imbalanced by the other three tastes.  In this podcast we take a look at the six tastes and what foods have which tastes. This knowledge will empower you to make the most healthful decision for the f...

Ayurveda advises practices that you can do on a daily basis to keep yourself in your best health.  In this podcast we look at these routines and discuss how a person could begin to incorporate them in the flow of their day.  Morning routines include how you can get ready to face your day stress free.  Afternoon routines help to balance out the energy you store or spend during the day.  Evening rou...

Ayurveda prides itself on being a "Science of Longevity" and in this podcast we explore how living an Ayurvedic lifestyle supports you in living your best life for as long as possible. When we incorporate health-building practices we set the foundation for a long life, well-lived. 

In today's podcast we explore how Ayurvedic recommendations can be used along with your medications to support you in your quest for optimal health. When we incorporate better dietary and lifestyle practices, we create an environment where the body may heal.   We discuss the importance and necessity of informed awareness and caution if utilizing any herbs at the same time you are taking pharmaceut...

In this episode we look at how we can understand the impact that our foods have on our state of health- both physically and mentally. We explore our dining habits and how mindful eating can create a calmer mind and healthier body.  In the second half of the podcast, we focus on healthy food choices for springtime.      

In today's podcast, you'll discover just what role Turmeric played in getting this whole podcast thing started.      

There are more doshas than just those that Mary and Jerry present.   In this podcast, we explore the doshas of our nearest and dearest- our spouses.  We look at how people who present more typically as Pitta (Mary's husband) and Kapha (Jerry's wife) to get an understanding of these different doshic types.     

Hi!   In this episode Jerry and I discuss our own doshas - how do these show up in our physical appearance, common health challenges, and our personalities.   You may even see a bit of yourself here.  

We had so much fun in this podcast hearing from Jerry's good friend, Jack Carter.   Jack is a health conscious retiree who was advised by his doctor to attend an Ayurvedic seminar.  He did attend and came away with some good information as well as many questions.  We discovered that Jack is exactly the type of person that we hope is listening to our podcast- open-minded, curious, and willing to ta...

If you don't have a Kapha friend in your circle, you may not realize how important they can be! The Kapha personality is friendly and supportive, always ready to listen or lend a hand.  There are some downsides to the Kapha nature, as well - we all have positive traits that we love and these are often balanced by our less positive character flaws.  In this episode, we explore all the characteristi...

People with Kapha dosha nature tend to have a little more tissue than others- The elements of Earth and Water combine to make them more heavy, dense, and fluidic. This translates into a softer and, somewhat, rounder physical appearance.  In this episode, we discuss what Kapha dosha looks like in people with a lot of this Dosha in their makeup as well as some common physical challenges they may fac...

Feeling a little hot under the collar?  When Pitta dosha goes out of balance the fires are raging.   In this episode, we discuss how to bring that hot Pitta dosha into balance using dietary and lifestyle modifications.  The great irony of the Doshas is that they crave those things that keep them out of balance. The good news is that once you put those fires out, you'll begin to enjoy the cooling f...

Pitta- sharp and fiery, this personality is a dynamo!  Pitta has a clear vision and the will to make things happen.  We all know a Pitta nature person and appreciate their bright side (leadership and competence) while being wary of their darker nature (tendency to anger or arrogance).  In this episode we talk all about Pitta dosha - the good, the bad, and the ugly. You may even recognize a little...