Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

The Pitta constitution comes with great ambition, drive and focus, however, when Pitta is pushed too hard with lots of intensity, it can result in stress and burnout. In this episode, Colette discusses Pitta Burnout in detail with Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere and they cover the following: Pitta 101. Pitta and the Rajas mental quality. Signs of Pitta aggravation. How to pacify the aggravated Pitt...

Colette takes questions from the listeners of the podcast and answers with the wisdom from Ayurveda. She discusses the following: The Ayurvedic perspective on low blood pressure. How can Ayurveda help with autoimmune disease and disorders - specifically alopecia? What's the best way to prepare spices? Can medicated ghee and chyawanprash be taken with food? Which types of pranayama can you recommen...

This is the 3rd episode in a 3 part series on Ayurveda and Pregnancy. Episode #95 covered preconception and preplanning for pregnancy. Episode #97 covered the Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle during pregnancy. In this episode Vaiyda Meenakshi and Colette discuss postpartum care and breastfeed and cover the following topics: The doshas aggravated during childbirth. The three phases of postpartum care....

Colette talks about four well respected healing herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine: Ashwaghandha Shatavari Fenugreek Triphala She covers the following for each herb: The origin of the herb The energetics of each herb: Taste/Rasa Energy/Virya Post Digestive Effect/Vipak  Benefits of each herb Have questions? Join the conversation over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Check out all...

John Immel from Joyful Belly and Colette discuss eating disorders, body image and how Ayurveda can be extremely supportive in the healing journey. They discuss the following: Why Ayurveda is a great support structure for eating disorders. What is an eating disorder. How Ayurveda helps us connect with our 'true hunger'. How 'true hunger' manifests differently for each dosha type. Pacifying the aggr...

This is the second episode in a three part series on Ayurveda and pregnancy. Ayurvedic Physician Meenakshi Gupta and I discuss the pregnancy and lifestyle advice given by Ayurveda. We discuss the following: Do's and Don'ts during pregnancy. Lifestyle advice from Ayurveda. The effect of proper nourishment for Mum and baby. How the Ayurvedic pregnancy diet can prevent common pregnancy complications....

Ayurvedic Doctor, Madison Madden chats with Colette about the ancient Ayurveda practice of Marma Therapy. A therapy which focuses on manipulating the subtle energy or Prana of the body in order to support the healing process. Madison and Colette discuss the following: What are the origins of Marma therapy. What are Marma points. How are Marma points used in Ayurvedic therapies. How does Marma ther...

Ayurveda helps us to understand the importance of preconception or garbhasanskar and the profound effect it can have on conception and the developing fetus. I chat with  Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta about this subject and we discuss the following: What is garbhasanskar (preconception). The importance of preconception for both parents. Mentally preparing for pregnancy. Cleansing the body before conceptio...

In this special 2 year anniversary podcast episode, Colette  looks back to the launching the podcast, discusses some common questions on Ayurveda and looks to the future of the podcast. There's also a  special competition to celebrate the 2nd anniversary! Contact Colette info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Some of the common questions Colette answers are: Is there a special Ayurvedic diet. How to...

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The dhatus are the tissues of the body. Dhatu translates to 'that which holds together' because the dhatus/tissues support the body and give it shape, holding it together. The dhatus are made from and nourished by the food we eat. There are 7 dhatus or tissues in the body according to Ayurveda and in this episode, Colette explains the fascinating tissue nutrition system and how the nutrition is a...

Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere discusses his research into addiction and the vagus nerve. He explains how Ayurveda and Yoga can bring the body into the rest and digest mode or the parasympathetic mode and in turn restore balance to the body and mind. We discuss the following: How does imbalance or dis-ease begin in the body/mind. What are the biggest factors in the cause of addiction. What is the...

Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta shares her findings from three years of clinical research on ADHD - Learning Disabilities in Children. The research experience includes literacy research as well as clinical trials with Ayurvedic herbs. We discuss the following: What is ADHD. The types of ADHD. Vaidya Meenakshi's reasearch. How Ayurveda views ADHD. What doshas are aggravated in ADHD. Vaidya Meenakshi's proto...

Mother Nature gives us these wonderful herbs to help heal our body and mind naturally. Discover the healing qualities of the following herbs in this episode: Mint has one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any food meaning that it protects our cells against the effects of free radicals. Rosemary has been shown in scientific studies to improve memory, reducing and preventing cognitive dysfunc...

Colette and Amy Wheeler discuss the importance of diversity not only in the Ayurveda and Yoga communities, but also on a global level. They discuss the following: The dimensions of diversity. How nature shows us the importance of diversity. Diversity in the Ayurveda and Yoga community. How privilege can cause a lack of awareness. The importance of being open, humble and curious. Why we need to thi...

I receive lots of emails asking for advice on how to choose the right Ayurvedic treatment center or Yoga school in India? And so, in order to answer those questions, I chat with Vijay Kumar Karai who's the founder and CEO of AyurUniverse. AyurUniverse has an amazing easy-to-navigate online platform which allows you to search, evaluate and book a tailored wellness package. In fact, it is the only o...

Colette answers listeners questions on a range of topics which include: Improving digestion without aggravating Pitta dosha. Lacto-fermented foods that won't aggravate the Pitta dosha. Ayurveda's perspective on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Ayurveda's advice on gaining weight. Book a free 20 min online Discovery Call here . French Riviera Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019 . Breath work...

Ayurvedic Doctor Pratibha Shah speaks about the 'No Pause Menopause' and the importance of preparing for this natural transition so that you can experience it with grace and dignity and in the most optimal state of being. Colette and Dr. Shah discuss the following: What is menopause. The three types of oestrogen. Typical symptoms of peri-menopause. The dosha-specific menopausal symptoms. Impact of...

Madison Madden is an Ayurvedic Doctor who partook in a panel presentation at the NAMA conference on Integrative Management of Anxiety & Depression. Madison's focus was on the connections between Ayurveda and modern science as it relates to anxiety and depression and this is what we discuss in this episode. We cover the following topics: Madison's definition of anxiety and depression. What is the H...

Amy Wheeler and Colette discuss the loneliness epidemic sweeping our modern world, which is causing us to disconnect with each other. We're not only disconnecting from each other, but also disconnecting from our 'true nature' and Mother Nature and all this has a detrimental affect on our holistic health. Amy and Colette discuss the following: Connection is a fundamental necessity. The stats on lon...

Nature provides us with amazing natural medicine and in this podcast episode Colette discusses three common herbs and their powerful benefits for the body and mind. She discusses: Parsley - did you know that parsley qualifies as a 'chemoprotective' food i.e. cancer preventing. Learn about the other benefits of parsley and what Ayurveda has to say about this healing herb. Cilantro/Coriander is a po...

Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum undertook a 17-year one-on-one internship with Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, an award-winning herbal formulator who hailed from a 5,000 -year-old family lineage of Raj Vaidyas, treating the royalty of India. During her internship, Vaidya Mishra taught her how to treat practically every disease, making over 500 herbal formulas for all the problems they were treating together. Dr....

Amy Wheeler shares information from her presentation at the NAMA conference and also her other notes from the conference which focused on Ayurveda and the Mind. She shares the following: Amy's presentation titled 'Ayurveda Yoga Therapy for Stilling the Mind' - we constantly experience thoughts, feelings and sensations that can disrupt our concentration and disturb our peace of mind. Both Ayurveda...

Colette attends the National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA) conference and the focus this year is 'Ayurveda and the Mind'. She gives us an insight into the conference and speaks with some of the presenters along with sponsors and attendees.  Click here to get in touch with Colette or to book a consult/program. Colette chats with the following people: Dr. Meenakshi Gupta on her pre-conference...

Colette talks with Dr. Robert Wallace who is a pioneering researcher on the physiology of consciousness. He is the author of a number of books and has travelled around the world giving lectures at major universities and institutes on consciousness-based health programs. Contact Colette and find all her services and events here! In this episode, Colette talks with Dr. Wallace about his book Dharma...