Understanding Gallbladder Stones through Ayurveda: Myths, Causes & Natural Healing
Gallbladder stones, also known as gallstones, are a rising concern in modern times, often linked to sedentary lifestyles and poor eating habits. While modern medicine may suggest surgery as the only remedy, Ayurveda offers a more holistic perspective—tracing the root cause, balancing the body’s energies, and promoting natural healing. What are Gallbladder Stones according to…
Discovering Divinity In The Every Day
Ayurvedic Dinacarya One of the jewels in the crown of Ayurveda is Dina Carya; a set of daily routines that individuals may practice to support overall health, vitality and connection to nature’s rhythms. The ancient system of healing and longevity, Ayurveda, understands that irregularity and disconnection from nature’s rhythms in one’s lifestyle contribute to the…
Best Ayurvedic Remedies for Psoriasis Treatment
Psoriasis is an auto-immune ailment that is increasing at a tremendous rate. Psoriasis can occur to anyone irrespective of age and gender. The disease results in discomfort both physically and psychologically, because stress and anxiety always come along with this disease. What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin disorder that makes our skin itchy, red,…
Mental and Emotional Wellness 1,2&3!
I was recently encouraged by my Ayurvedic guru Avanti Kumar Singh MD; a Western GP who has gone back to her roots of Ayurveda after recognising many inadequacies of Western pharma dependant practices, where treating the presenting symptoms only with medication over the root cause and not the addressing the individual human imbalances that lead to…
Ladies let’s talk UTIs, south-of-the-belt infections, and the implications of those misdirected bottom burps at a certain age!….according to Ayurveda!
Yep, it can be uncomfortable talking about anything below the belt but there is nothing to feel embarrassed about as these infections can happen to anyone irrespective of age, and gender as we all fall out of balance from time to time. Ayurveda is considered the world’s oldest medical system. Where “Ayur” means life and…
A glimpse of Ayurveda – The forgotten history and principles of Indian traditional medicine
Ayurveda is considered one of the oldest of the traditional systems of medicine (TSMs) accepted worldwide. The ancient wisdom in this traditional system of medicine is still not exhaustively explored. The junction of the rich knowledge from different traditional systems of medicine can lead to new avenues in the herbal drug discovery process. The lack…
Stop Indigestion:
How to Strengthen the Stomach. Ayurveda is all about your relationship with food. This relationship takes centre stage in caring for the stomach. Is your empty stomach clamouring for food? Is your nauseous stomach turning you off to food altogether? Ayurveda provides answers and remedies to many basic questions about stomach health and wellness. Ayurveda…
A Season of Deficiency & Change.
Autumn is a season of deficiency and change. When the temperature starts to drop, the body scrambles to protect itself from heat loss. Nourishing foods, especially soups, seem all the more enticing while offering the added benefits of refortifying deficient tissue and thickening the skin, thus insulating your body from the cold. In Ayurveda, nourishing…
3 Days of Simple Ayurveda!
#3daysofsimpleayurveda challenge! We begin with the term prana. Meaning Prana is the subtle, life-affirming essence of vata dosha. From a larger perspective, prana is the vitality of your mind. It provides flexibility, creativity and the ability to communicate. It’s all of the spiritual, life-affirming aspects of the air element from adaptability to spiritual growth. Prana is the…
The Connection between Depression and poor Agni/Inflammation
-a look from an Ayurvedic perspective Western medicine and Ayurvedic medicine agree that the conversation between the gut and brain contributes to depression. And that communication works both ways. A depressive episode can be triggered by our physical environment – the food we eat, lifestyle factors, and the environment we’re in. It can also be…
Putting the Simple into Simple Ayurveda
What does Simple Ayurveda look like? To me, the word Simple, symbolises, ease, freedom & lightness which is why I had to use this word. Simple is what I aspire to be! Simplicity is one of my core values! Today I just wanted to share with you what my core values are in my view…
Celebrating Menopause!
An Ayurvedic Guide to Menopause In a culture that tends to glorify youth and productivity, thinking about menopause and the changes that come with it can bring up trepidation. Navigating this time of life can be challenging to say the least, but it can also be a window of opportunity and a new beginning—a chance…
Ayurvedic approach to High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol
Hypertension is one of the major causes of disability and death in the world. It causes heart attacks, strokes, kidney failures and other disorders if left neglected and untreated. In many cases Hypertension does not cause any symptoms at all until complications occur such as heart attacks and strokes. It plays the role of a…
Observe Yourself Becoming Lighter & Happier…
It’s Simple!…. If you eat according to your dosha type, incorporate just a few ayurvedic practices into your lifestyle and add some gentle yoga moves every day, you will notice: An increase in energy, positivity, clarity & sleep, after just 1 week A completely new mental state after 1 month An entirely new character &…
Has your ‘Spring Fever,’ kicked in yet?
…6 New Spring recipes to kick-start your seasonal transition…
AYURVEDIC-MANAGEMENT-SINUSITIS
Sinusitis is the condition of inflamed or swollen tissues lining the sinuses. Normally, sinuses are filled with air, but when sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, germs (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) can grow and cause inflammation.
New services for 2022 from Breathe Ayurveda
Ayurveda Master Wellness Plan `Breathe,´ also offers online Ayurvedic consultations, from The Clinic via the Phone, WhatsApp, Skype and Zoom! Initial consultations are 75-90 minutes duration. During this initial consultation, I will go over your detailed health history. One of my goals is to trace sources of illness to their root cause. I offer a…
Let’s face it, there’s nothing more important than health!
The thing is, despite always wanting a very healthy lifestyle, I’ve not been perfect and living a lifestyle that seamlessly extended from my days in the film & broadcast industry for some 32 years; operating at a pace of a demented chicken for many years, I regularly stayed up too late, ate too little or…
Ayurveda For Pet Health
Last year I entered into the realm of pet health by default really. I had already been giving turmeric and black pepper to the campo dogs & cats to keep them worm-free with great results… The presenting issue with our own pet was a legacy of worrying misdiagnosis’ followed by prescription after prescription of heavy…
How toxic is the Nightshade Family; An Ayurvedic Perspective.
“Nightshade” is a term used for the group of plants in the Solanaceae family. The exact reason why they are called nightshades is unknown, but possibly because they grow and fruit at night without the sun, absorbing “deadly night energies”. The ancient science of Ayurveda says to reduce or avoid this group of plants for…
Here’s why you should apply sesame oil to your feet at night…
Sesame oil has a warming effect that helps in reducing muscle pain. It also works wonders during winters when the feet are often cold. Oiling and massaging the feet doesn’t take more than five to eight minutes and the results are fantastic, especially when done with sesame oil. Sesame oil has a warming effect that,…
Ayurvedic Remedies….
Ayurvedic remedies are gentle and facilitate a gradual shift in internal chemistry, rather than immediately assaulting the symptoms without adequate preparation, such as the sharp contrast delivered by artificial drugs. Thus, these remedies target areas of disharmony only, without leaving the harmful impressions that eventually become side-effects symptoms. These remedies however, require more time to…
Welcome the New Year with Intention.
Sometime eons ago, we mistakenly started to take like too seriously, Now it’s time to lighten up again. Make sure you do something for fun every day!
Is Your Body Off-Balance?
Your body has its own state of harmony and equilibrium, and it is different for every individual.
Empty Bowl Meditation
There are many meditation techniques, but Empty Bowl meditation is one that calms the mind, awakens kundalini shakti (divine feminine energy believed to be located at the base of the spine) and unfolds a blissful state of awareness. Sit comfortably and quietly in a cross-legged posture facing east or north, with the palms up and…
Delicious & Easy One-Pot Pumpkin Curry
A simple One-Pot, flavourful pumpkin curry to stave off those winter colds…
Depression, from an Ayurvedic Perspective
If you are willing to open your heart to your own pain and make compassionate space for it, you are on your way to healing.
Arthritis and associated complications, according to Ayurveda
Follow These Ayurvedic Tips to Manage and Treat Arthritis…
Autumn is here..so enjoy a Calming & Nutritious Nightcap.
Golden Milk Recipe Another Ayurvedic favourite of mine! This nourishing and grounding drink is a lovely way to end the day. Golden milk is great for calming Vata dosha, which has a tendency to become unbalanced during the winter and Autumn months. However, this nourishing tonic can be taken at any time of year! This…
How to ‘Kitchari’ Cleanse! Benefits & Recipes
A kitchari cleanse is an eating plan that’s designed to reset your eating habits and give your body a break. The cleanse focuses only on a handful of easy-to-digest foods.🥣
What is your ‘Dosha’ & Why is it important to know yours?
A dosha is a subtle, energetic, biological force that governs our actions, physical characteristics, personalities and mental/emotional functioning.
Ayurveda & Malabsorption
this is a very common symptom that I see in patients coming to my clinic or via video call when I have conducted a visual analysis.
Ayurvedic Perspective of Papaya (Erandkarkati) and its wonderful benefits!
The fruit contains many digestive enzymes and it aids in absorption and assimilation of food. Papaya is abundant in vitamins, such as Vitamin B, Vitamin A and Vit C and is filled with minerals such as sodium and potassium.
Ayurveda’s approach to Grief: 5 Self-CareTips To Help Your Heart feel lighter.
To quote Gurudev Shankar about the loss of a loved one, “Time will take care of it. If someone you love crosses over, grief overtakes you. But see it from a broader angle; we all have to go one day. Someone has taken an earlier flight and we have to take a later flight. When…
Mental Health, Stress & Ayurvedic Treatment
Modern life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations, and demands regardless of where we live in the world and the weather. For many people, stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life.
Ayurvedic guidelines for Autumn
Autumn sees the decline of the pitta dosha and the rise of the vata dosha. The qualities of vata are rough, dry, cool, erratic, clear and subtle
Ayurvedic Management of Anxiety
Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state with cognitive, somatic, emotional and behavioural components…
Ayurveda & Urinary Tract Infections: Herbal Medicines That Can Help Reduce UTI Symptoms
According to Ayurveda, the underlying cause of UTIs are triggered by an imbalance within pitta dosha.
Sheetali Pranayama-The Cooling Breath!
Sheetali Pranayama, also known as Cooling Breath, is a breathing practice that very effectively cools the body, the mind, and the emotions. Sheetali comes from the Sanskrit root sheet, which means “cold” or “frigid.” Sheetal translates roughly as ‘that which is calm, passionless, and soothing’. Sheetali pranayama calms and soothes the mind-body organism by activating a powerful…
The 6 Different Types of Taste & Their Roles According to Ayurveda
The 6 Different Types of Taste & Their Roles According to Ayurveda
Ayurveda what to expect at your first Consultation
Ayurveda what to expect at your first Consultation
AYURVEDIC OILS FOR EVERY SKIN TYPE
The use of oils is central to healing in Ayurveda, by taking them internally or applying them on our bodies. Because we absorb everything that we put onto our skin into our tissues and blood stream, external oiling can treat our overall health, lubricate our organs, and soothe our nervous systems. Along with this, oil…
Should You Drink Hot or Cold Water? Here’s How That Preference May Affect Digestion
Recently, I ordered a glass of ice water at a bar and was met with palpable disdain from my dining companion. “Why ice water?” he asked. “Cold water isn’t good for your system.” This particular friend’s mom is a practitioner of Ayurveda, an ancient medicine practice that originated in India, so it made sense that he…
Conquering Hip Pain with Ayurveda Treatment and Lifestyle Changes
Ayurveda believes that hip pain is more than just physical. The hips are emotionally charged, a place where we store our deepest vulnerabilities. The front of the hips is where we face the future. Tight hips, Psoas and hip flexors can mean that we are hesitant about facing the future. we fear living up to…
`BREATHE´, the first virtual wellness clinic in The Valley focusing on Women´s Health; Arrives this Autumn 2021!
Breathe arrives in the valley
Your first Ayurvedic Consultation, What to expect.
What to expect at your first consultation
Ayurveda Terminology & Basic Treatment Guide
Abhyangam: Abhyanga is a massage that’s done with warm oil. The oil is applied to the entire body, from the scalp to the soles of your feet. It’s the most popular massage in Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine from India. Agni: Translates to “fire” and is commonly referred to in the context of digestion…
About Me
Hi, I’m Chrystin. Previously 32 years in the Audio & Media Broadcast Industries. I became involved with Ayurveda in early 2021 for my own health concerns and now as an accredited practitioner, I spend
my time encouraging other women to understand their unique archetype, how to establish and maintain their optimum health. This alongside my passion for interior design and project management at 1st Impressions, keeps me very busy indeed.
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