Menopause Menopause is a natural part of our ageing process. Between the ages of 16 to 50 pitta is considered to be the dominant force. Then we make a transition into a period that is dominated by vata. It is the transition from pitta to vata that causes the menopausal symptoms. Menopause is the …
The six tastes of food and how they affect the Doshas The six tastes or Rasas that are distinguished in the Ayurvedic diet are Sweet, Salty, Sour, Pungent, Astringent and Bitter. These tastes originate from the five elements and transmit their properties. For a balanced diet Ayurveda recommends getting all of these flavors with every meal …
The Ayurvedic daily routine recommends good hygiene, moderate exercise, healthy diet, efficient elimination of wastes and a positive mental outlook. Ayurveda states that in order to be optimally healthy we should tune our bodies to nature’s cycle. Every day there are two cycles of change: From 6am to 6pm and from 6pm to 6am. Within each …