Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

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...

At this time of year we're transitioning from Winter or Vata season, which is governed by the elements of space and air into Spring or Kapha season, dominated by the elements of earth and water. Ayurveda gives us guidelines on how to choose the right tastes and foods to help keep our body and mind in balance and prevent Spring sickness. Join the Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course starting Apr...

Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about how our modern society doesn't like to discuss aging! We like to hide our wrinkles and any signs of aging, including hiding our elders away in retirement homes so we don't have to be reminded that it's our future too. Colette and Amy discuss how to be more accepting of our aging and be more conscious about this transition and conscious of the treatment of our e...

Colette answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group in this episode. Join Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course Starting April 27th, 2019 Colette answers questions on the following topics in this episode: Acne - how and why it presents in different doshas? Ayurveda's approach to rosacea? How to deal with lots of air in stomach? Ayurveda's view on coffee? Best...

Sleep is a critical part of our health and wellbeing and affects every aspect of our life. Unfortunately, in today's world where we glamourise being 'busy' and 'productive', sleep is oftentimes seen as something of an inconvenience that takes away from our productivity. Colette discusses the Ayurvedic view on sleep and the sleep problems in this episode. Join the Daily Habits for Holistic Health C...

Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about Personal Boundaries. Personal boundaries are protective safeguards created to protect ourselves physically, emotionally and mentally. These boundaries are ways in which you find it acceptable for people to behave around you and towards you. Join Colette's upcoming Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse starting March 29th, 2019 Colette and Amy discuss the following: Wh...

Springtime can bring allergies for many people. In this episode Colette focuses on seasonal allergies and also allergies to food, mould, medicines, pets, dust etc. which people can acquire later in life.  Join Colette's Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse  Colette covers the following topics: What is an allergy Types of allergies Why do allergies occur in the body How does ama or toxins affect allergie...

Colette talks all about Ghee, clarified butter which has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years for its health and medicinal properties.  Click here to join Colette's Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse! Colette covers the following in this episode: The misinformation on saturated fats in previous decades How ghee is made The Ayurvedic perspective on ghee The numerous benefits of ghee Ghee's abil...

Colette and Amy Wheeler chat about why we sometimes resist healing. Click here to enter the Spring Cleanse Competition! They discuss the following: Attachment to suffering Ego-identification to dis-ease Accepting what is Bringing awareness & being with your pain Overcoming resistance Resetting your health Laying a foundation of daily self-care practices  Making healthy decisions in the moment Tips...

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group and answers them in this episode. Here are some of the topics covered in this special Q&A episode: Painful periods Calming an overactive brain What to do when Vata is pushing the other doshas out of balance Treating an upset stomach Feeling emotionally stuck Letting go of coffee Ego identification Download Castor/Coconut...

Colette chats with Alakananda Ma, a renowned Ayurvedic expert. Alakananda has a fascinating and adventurous life story which Colette delves into. Today, Alakananda is President of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and she's leading the way for Ayurveda to be recognised as a viable profession and to ensure the future success of Ayurvedic medicine.  Enter Colette's Spring Cleanse Com...

Colette discusses two foods associated with love on this Valentine's Day episode. She covers the following: Raw chocolate vs. dark chocolate The plant-based antioxidants found in chocolate Neurotransmitters released by chocolate Ayurveda & chocolate How chocolate affects Vata, Pitta & Kapha Ayurveda & the 3 stages of coconuts How to choose the right coconut oil Why coconut oil is considered one of...

Grief is a challenging subject to discuss and in this episode Amy bravely shares her story of the recent loss of her Mother. Colette and Amy discuss grief, loss, how to process it all and the spiritual growth that can come from loss. They discuss the following: Amy shares her recent story of grief. The opportunity for connection in grief. How grief brings out compassion and empathy. How undigested...