“The purpose of the Science of Life [Ayurveda] is to make every home a happy home, a home in the true sense of the word: a haven” - Dr. Svoboda

Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles

What is Ayurveda? And, please tell me more about this “Nest”!? 
Ayurveda is Sanskrit for the “science of life” or “knowledge of living” focused on an individualized Eastern approach to food regime, cooking techniques, and mind/body therapies as medicine for health and healing. This “nest” is a comfy health haven to learn more about this science. Cozy up, and read on...

Ayurveda has been studied and practiced for 5,000 years and is knowledge on how to prevent health imbalances and how to best treat them when they arise. 

Ayurveda teaches us what it means to feel good by consuming intelligent food and welcoming relaxing daily rituals to ease your mind and aid in proper digestion. Unlike most modern theories, Ayurveda believes that the foods to best serve you energetically, physically and emotionally are individual oriented. In order to determine what foods and therapies are best for your mind and body, you need to first identify your inborn metabolic pattern or “dosha”. The three doshas are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. 

In a nutshell: 
VATA: 
Air + Space Elements
A few qualities that make up this individual include light, flexible bodies, irregular appetite, weak digestion, dry skin, cold hands, tendency to invoke change, and seek constant action or movement. EMBRACE: Cooked/warm root vegetables, hot cereal, sweet fruits AVOID: Dry foods, raw vegetables, bitter greens, caffeine 

PITTA: 
Fire + Water Elements
Some qualities that make up this individual include medium frame and weight, strong appetite, likes cold drinks and sweets, are highly disciplined, organized, tend to become angry easily, and are competitive. EMBRACE: Bitter greens, milk, grains, sweet vegetables AVOID: Red meats, fried foods and sweet foods in excess 

KAPHA: 
Water + Earth Elements
A few qualities that make up this individual include strong and large body frame, thick hair, smooth and oily skin, steady appetite, gain weight easily, enjoys sitting, and sleeping. EMBRACE: Light meals, spicy food, raw vegetables, fruits, and black tea AVOID: Cold cereal, yogurt, sugar, and salty meats (bacon, sausage) 


OM IN YOUR HOME - AYURVEDIC QUICK TIP: 
A simple shift can start today! Beneficial for all 3 doshas - begin drinking water only at room temperature or slightly warm. Routinely beginning and ending your day with a glass of water will support healthy digestion. Cold beverages slow down your digestive fire impacting your metabolism throughout the day. Notice how this consumption of water (minimum of eight 8-oz glasses of water per day) changes you state of mind, and the functioning of your body and appetite. If plain water doesn’t appeal to you, try a lemon, lime or cucumber slice in it. Increasing your water consumption will also help on your yoga mat, yogis! 

Be well,
Laura