Ayurveda as a trend in alternative medicine originated in ancient India and is closely related to the Vedas. The Vedas are a universal science of life, a whole philosophical system. While Ayurveda is a method of prevention and treatment of various diseases, establishing harmonious relations between a person and the world, a person and society, it is a system of body regulation (the body's desire to restore a damaged part), a nutrition system. Ayurveda: the science of life - what is it?
Today, Vedic medicine Ayurveda is of increasing interest. Let's try to understand what is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda: the science of life
Vedic medicine Ayurveda does not consider the treatment of a person as the treatment of a specific physical body, a disease in its manifestation. Ayurveda believes that if the disease appeared on the material level, then the elimination of symptoms is only the first step in recovery, the whole person should be treated, namely the body, soul, behavior, emotional and mental ( intellectual development) levels. Man is the unity of all of the above.
Western culture differs from Eastern culture primarily in that its inexorable love for the analysis of the division into parts of everything in the world. Oriental man, on the contrary, strives for unity.
Ayurveda (from the word "veda" - "knowledge") - the science of life extension or the art of life, one of the most universal systems created in the East. The formation of the science of Ayurveda took place in India about 5 thousand years ago and developed at the junction of religion, philosophy, medicine and the natural sciences, which were inextricably linked, today we can say that this is not just a teaching - this is Ayurveda treatment.
The basis of Ayurveda is the ancient Indian treatises - the Vedas, written in Sanskrit. A significant place in them is given to medical topics: more than a thousand names are given. medicinal plants, there are many medical terms, several interesting techniques are mentioned that were used in ancient times, but have not lost their significance even in our time.
In the science of Ayurveda, there are many texts devoted to the preservation and strengthening of human health. Ancient healers believed that the basis of well-being - absolute harmony, which helps to get closer healing herbs, massage, nutrition specially selected for each person and other methods. Violation of harmony leads to diseases of the soul and body, inextricably linked with each other.
The science of Ayurveda relies on many techniques: treatment with oils and mummy, herbal and aromatherapy, vegetarianism and naturopathy, acupuncture, massage, urine therapy, etc.
Basic principles of Vedic medicine Ayurveda
Vedic medicine Ayurveda as a system of human health has five levels.
Many authors are grossly mistaken in reducing Ayurveda only to the system of nutrition and treatment of the body, since this is only the first and First level, it does not concern the rational principle in a person, and the treatment of the body is (no matter how miraculous the medicine) is only a temporary result. It is necessary to treat a person in all directions.
The first level of Vedic medicine in Ayurveda is the treatment of the body with all kinds of herbs, massage, a special system of nutrition and exercises.
The second level of Ayurveda is the level of purification, prevention of diseases of the body and psyche, as well as the creation and rooting of all kinds of useful habits in a person.
The third level of Vedic medicine is devoted to the character of a person, his relationship with everything around him.
The fourth is the transitional level of Ayurveda. Having reached it, many stop: some difficulties arise that people cannot always cope with due to a lack of strength - will, determination, confidence in the correctness of the decision made.
At the fourth stage of Ayurveda, a spiritual mentor is needed, here the directly theoretical, if I may say so, religious part begins. This is the level of asceticism, where people read mantras, various prayers, sing hymns, expand their consciousness in every possible way.
The fifth level of Vedic medicine represents spiritual practice: meditation is studied, and the higher laws of life are known.
Vedic medicine Ayurveda is aimed at connecting the body and soul of a person, developing his harmonious relationship with society and nature.
Doshas of Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, nature is governed by three main forces called doshas. Each of them has its own name: Vata (wind), Pitta (bile) and Kapha (phlegm). Depending on the content of the elements, people are also divided into three groups.
Vata is the constitution of the "people of the wind". Representatives of this type are identified with air element, the predominance of the energy of air and ether. Home them distinguishing feature- lean, tall, dry skin. The behavior of people of the “wind” constitution is often unpredictable, and at any moment their mood can change. However, these people love everything new and often surprise others by changing themselves. People of this type- sanguine or melancholic, they are emotional, romantic and often naive. They do not have outstanding abilities, but thanks to perseverance they often achieve good results.
Vata in the science of Ayurveda
Vata is the strongest energy of the human body, responsible for the most important life processes: blood circulation, respiration, mental activity and muscle activity. Representatives of the “wind” constitution usually do not have good health, and in many respects it depends on the way of life. The weak points of Vata people are the bones, joints, as well as the organs of vision and hearing. They often suffer from insomnia, chronic diseases of the stomach, have problems with digestion, nervous and cardiovascular systems.
Pitta in the science of Ayurveda
Pitta is the constitution of "people of bile". Representatives of this type are identified with the elements of fire and water. This type includes people with a good figure and beautiful posture. They are bold, assertive, they have a developed sense of humor, a desire for fame and achievement of a goal. In love, they give themselves entirely to their partner, but they also demand the same from him.
People of the "bile" constitution, as a rule, are choleric - they are emotional, quick-tempered, unbalanced, but quick-witted. People of the "bile" warehouse are prone to hasty decisions that are not always correct. These are addicted natures, but they are quickly disappointed, even if the goal is achieved and gives positive results.
People of this type do not have good health. To prolong life, they should be wary of colds and hypothermia, they need to eat right and observe personal hygiene. The weak points of people of the constitution of "bile" are the liver, kidneys, stomach and gallbladder. They suffer from many skin diseases, various allergies, hypertension or hypotension, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Kapha in the science of Ayurveda
Kapha are people of the "mucus" constitution. Representatives of this type are identified with the elements of earth and water. They are usually short, stocky, heavily built, strong, but kind by nature. As a rule, they are satisfied with life, calm, reasonable, unperturbed, although they are slow - they are phlegmatic or sanguine. In life and in those around them, they value stability and reliability most of all, remember for a long time, but do not forget anything.
People of this type have high immunity, they are not susceptible to viral and other infections, they are naturally endowed with good health, among them there are many centenarians. At the same time, they often suffer from diseases of the cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory systems, some types of oncological diseases pose a certain danger to them. Them weak points are the heart and the head. Kapha people need to carefully monitor their diet, daily routine, normal sleep and rest are extremely important for them.
Eastern healers say: people with a predominance of one of the doshas are rare. For a person to be healthy and strong, beautiful and self-confident, it is necessary harmonious combination all three doshas. However, in fact, there are no ideal people, since the combination of doshas is uneven and one or two predominate in any of us. This ratio determines the individuality of a person - his character, abilities, temperament, appearance and, of course, health.
Three types of food in Ayurveda
The ancient science of Ayurveda states that for a healthy life, you need to eat in such a way that all three doshas remain in balance. According to Ayurveda, a person can have three types of natural constitution: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Depending on what type you are, you need to draw up a nutrition plan, and then your body will be in a state of harmony. The topic of our conversation today is nutrition in Ayurveda.
Vata constitution - you can eat sweet, salty foods, heavy and fatty, feel free to add various spices, but avoid spicy and bitter.
Pitta constitution - the use of cold dishes, drinks, various salads, cold milk, sweet fruits is recommended. Preference should be given to dishes with a bitter and sweet taste. Hot as well as light foods should be avoided.
Kapha constitution - light, warm and dry food, tart in taste, spicy, will do. Eat less salt, cold, heavy meals, refuse fatty foods.
Ayurvedic nutrition: general principles
In general, in nutrition according to Ayurveda great importance taste is attached (for example, spicy food warms, stimulates metabolism, sweet helps the pancreas, bitter cleanses the liver, salt increases appetite).
What should be Ayurveda - nutrition? Ayurveda gives some recommendations about food intake. Here is some of them.
You should only eat if you are very hungry.
If you have the thought that you should have a snack, you need to ask yourself a question and answer honestly: “Am I really hungry?” If you are not hungry, you do not need to overload the body: the food eaten at this moment will only bring harm.
For a healthy life, it is necessary to listen to your body, determine which dishes it has a special disposition for, and boldly introduce them into your diet.
Nutrition in Ayurveda is a harmonious interaction of soul and body, therefore it attaches great importance to the inner voice, arguing that the intellect can make mistakes, while the voice comes from the heart, from the very being of a person.
It is very useful for a healthy life to drink hot water. It is recommended to drink only purified water, after boiling it. Take several sips after 1 hour and before meals. Hot water cleanses the body of toxins and rejuvenates it.
According to Ayurvedic nutritional science, it is advisable to avoid eating meat and replace it with fish or poultry.
How can proper nutrition and adherence to the daily regimen cure diseases? How do human thoughts and lifestyle affect the state of the physical body? The connection of our character with diseases. What is time. Daily regime. Five senses and their connection with diseases. Human life energy. Good food. Dairy. Eating in passion and ignorance. Ayurvedic products. Effective methods of self-healing. Stone treatment.
Ayurveda is the ancient Vedic science of the human body. Ayurveda considers a person as a complex mechanism under the control of the eternal immortal consciousness - the soul. Oleg Gennadievich Torsunov, a specialist in the field of Ayurveda, talks in these lectures about the connection of our character with diseases, explains how the daily regimen affects the physical body, circulation in it vital energy. He raises questions proper nutrition, calls for a healthy lifestyle and reveals the secrets of effective healing.
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1. The connection of our character with diseases
The connection between the "subtle body" and the "gross body". The connection of the mind with the diseases of the body. Subtle causes of heart disease. Hypertrophy of the heart muscles. Enlargement of the heart. elasticity of blood vessels. Heart attack. Aneurysms. Vegetative-vascular dystonia. Vascular tone. Heart valves. Arrhythmia. Ischemic disease. Pancreas. Diabetes. Spleen. Anemia. Diseases of the kidneys. Hypertension. Pyelonephritis. Intestines. Appendicitis. Bowel cancer. Hemorrhoids. Constipation. Lungs. Asthma. Tuberculosis. Pneumonia. Bronchitis. Thyroid. Thyroid tumor. Liver. The mucous membrane of the nose. Pharynx. Angina. Stuttering. Stomach. Gastritis. Questions - answers. What is love? Varicose veins. Eye diseases. Ear diseases. Allergy. Skin diseases. Spine. Five levels of consciousness. Viral hepatitis. Gout. AIDS. Enuresis in an adult child. Intracranial pressure. Diseases of the joints. As well as other questions.
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2. What is time. Daily regime
The Vedic principle is "Time, place, circumstances". Influence of the power of the Sun on the body. What causes non-compliance with the daily routine? Aspects of time. Symptoms imminent death. Universal time. Daily regime. Why do you need to go to bed between 21:00 and 23:00? What happens if a person does not sleep from 23:00 to 01:00? How long should sleep be? How many hours do you need to sleep? What time do you need to get up? What does getting up after 6 am lead to? What should be the morning shower? Diet. Products in the mode of goodness. What happens if a person eats grains from 6 to 8 in the morning? How do you make the most of your day? When is the best time to drink milk? When is the best time to eat vegetables? Questions and answers. At what age, according to the Vedas, should one get married? How to deal with your second nature - the negative half? What is the best way to cleanse the body, at what time? Is separate food useful? What happens if a person does not always get the opportunity to observe the daily routine? What should I do if I do not have a feeling of fullness with food, I always want to eat?
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3. Five senses and their relationship with disease
The connection of our diseases with the five senses. Importance hearing. Diseases of the mind. Schizophrenia. Epilepsy. Depression. Tactile sensitivity. Skin diseases. Ways to clear the mind. Sense of sight. How to determine by the eyes how a person treats you? The connection of our diseases with the qualities of character. Sense of taste. What problems does the lack of taste control lead to? Sweet taste. Causes of disappointment and depression. Astringent taste. Causes of lethargy, weakness. Sour taste. Why does irritability occur? Allergies. Sharp taste. Problems with concentration. Salty taste. Sleep problems. Bitter taste. Greasy taste. Smell. How to determine by smell what you can eat and what not? Aromatherapy. How does incense heal the mind? Odor classification. How to determine if there are spirits in the apartment? Questions - answers. Why does a woman need long hair? Is it possible to cure drug addiction with herbs?
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4. Human life energy
The primary element is air. What is vital air? Chakra activity. Diseases of Prana. What is desecration? Five parts of prana. 1. Prana. 2. Udana - controlling energy. 3. Samana - fiery energy. Reasons for anger. 4. Vyana - the energy of communications. 5. Apana - the energy of animal instincts. Why do diseases of the genitourinary system occur? Benefits of pranayama. Ways to train prana. Wise. Mukya Prana. Kundalini energy. Sidhis are mystical powers. How does the sea, ocean, river, waterfall act on prana? Does it make sense to do yoga in a dirty city? What is the cause of cardiovascular disease? Should a man wear a mustache and beard? How do domestic animals defile the mind? Why am I very sensitive to cold? Why shouldn't you eat mushrooms? What kind of karmic reaction do fish in an aquarium, birds in a cage lead to? How to help drinking person?
5. Eating in goodness
Why don't we like to eat things that don't taste good? Theory of passionate eating. Hot dog effect. The theory of ignorant nutrition. Why shouldn't you eat meat? Signs of good foods. Benefits of food in goodness. Blessed products. Bananas. Anise. Star anise. Barberry. Grape. Cherry. Pear. Melon. Golden root. Cardamom. Raspberry. Mango. Honey. Sea buckthorn. Wheat. Rice. Plums. Licorice. Fennel. Date fruit. Persimmon. Saffron. Rose hip. Apples. Vedic principles of cooking. Questions and answers. What is the shelf life of spices? What product can be used to treat tuberculosis in goodness? How to improve memory?
6. Dairy products
Signs of the degradation of mankind. Loss of knowledge of the subtle body. Meat eating. What happens to an animal when it is killed? Beneficial features cow's milk. Dairy. Kefir, yogurt. Sour cream, cream. Buttermilk. Serum. Cheese. Cottage cheese. Ghee butter- ghee. Ghee in Ayurveda. The use of ghee in the worship of God. Differences in the atmosphere of a dairy plant and a meat processing plant. Cow dung. Healing properties cow dung. How to restore mental strength with the help of cow products? Double milk formula. Triple milk formula. Quadruple mix. Urinotherapy. Questions - answers. Is it a sin to wear leather shoes? How to make ghee at home? How to get rid of worms? Is it possible to make ghee from the butter that is currently sold in the store? How to treat varicose veins?
7. Eating in passion and ignorance. Ayurveda products.
The qualities of goodness and passion in products. Apricot. A pineapple. Orange. Watermelon melon. Black chokeberry. Buckwheat grain. Walnut. Ginger. Zucchini. Cashew nut. Coconut. Cinnamon. Corn grits. Gooseberry. Lemon. Carrot. Nutmeg. Rye. Peach. Rowan red. Pumpkin. Squash. Jerusalem artichoke. Parsley. Lettuce leaf. Almond. Hazelnut. Oats. Oats. Sunflower. Sunflower. Hawthorn. Grapefruit. Strawberry. bell pepper. Radish. Turnip. Beet. Cabbage. Potato. Tomatoes. Beans. Millet. Asafoetida. Mustard is yellow. Coriander. Turmeric. Black poppy. Allspice. Bay leaf. Tobacco. Fenugreek. Questions - answers. Lingonberries, cranberries, cloudberries, blueberries - what are these products? Why can't you eat eggs? Can Vegetarians Eat Soy? How houseplants affect us? Products that have a large power of the moon. The nature of mushrooms. Onion, garlic, horseradish. Coffee, cocoa, chocolate. Green tea. The influence of alcohol on consciousness.
8. Effective self-healing methods
Diagnosis in treatment with the help of odors. Types of diseases. Diseases of the body. Diseases of Prana. Diseases of the senses. Diseases of the mind. Diseases of the mind. Treatment of chronic diseases. Herbal treatments. Hypertonic disease. Atherosclerosis. Thyroid treatment. Bechterew's disease. Hemorrhoids. Circulatory disorders. How to treat the spine? What is the treatment for enuresis? peptic ulcer duodenum. How to treat impotence? How to treat staphylococcus aureus? How to deal with dandruff? Disease of the pancreas. Furunculosis. Gum disease. Diseases of the liver. How to treat a migraine? Vegetovascular dystonia. How to treat nervous exhaustion, depression? Is there an "evil eye"? How to get rid of constipation? Ancological diseases. Treatment of intestinal infections. How to cure sinusitis? How to cure tuberculosis? How to treat infertility? Is it possible to cure peritonitis? Causes of heaviness, bloating after eating. Does it make sense to be treated? "Sand" in the kidneys. How to treat hair loss? Stroke. Causes of poor hearing Bronchial treatment. Prostate adenoma. From alcoholism collection of herbs. How to stop the development of caries? How should a doctor treat correctly, for money or for free? Treatment of fungal diseases. With bone fractures. Bronchial asthma. Prostatitis. Is it necessary to accept a spiritual master? Or can you progress on your own?
9. Treatment with stones
History of stone treatment. What gems? Nine types of stones. Life in stone. How to determine that the stone affects the psyche? Treatment regimens. 1.Standard fortifying scheme of wearing stones. 2. Scheme "little finger, forefinger, middle finger and wrist. 3. Additional scheme « ring finger and big". How to determine when stones are being overloaded? 4. What is a loading scheme? 5. Unloading scheme. Stones that improve sleep. Anti-inflammatory stones. How to sheathe stones? Questions - answers. Tourmaline. Can a diamond be worn and how? The minimum time required per day to wear the stones. Nephritis. Amber. Hairy.
When exactly the science of Ayurveda was born, it is not known exactly. In India, Nepal, Burma and Indonesia, it is widely practiced to this day. But in other countries of the world, the number of adherents of Ayurveda is also growing.
What is Ayurveda - principles of treatment
Being a kind of symbiosis of the philosophical system of Sankhya and science, it is used in these countries for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of various ailments. But what is Ayurveda and what are its secrets? How should it be understood? This science is special, since its principles are based on naturalness and simplicity, therefore it is accessible to everyone, regardless of the country of residence, religion and life views. Science is widely practiced by Sikhs, Buddhists, and Hindus.
Ayurveda - what is it?
The very word "Ayurveda" is translated from Sanskrit as "the science of life and longevity" ("Ayus" - life, "Veda" - knowledge). But it would be wrong to think that this is just science. This is a philosophical trend, and a system of medicine, and a way of life. It is generally accepted that the main directions of medicine, including Chinese and Tibetan, arose on its basis. References to Ayurveda can be found primarily in the Vedas, but also in the Mahabharata, Puranas, Tantras, Upanishads, Yoga Shastras. Some sources suggest that this scientific and philosophical direction is at least five thousand years old.
Yes, with the help of Ayurvedic knowledge, it is possible to accurately identify the disease and cure it without the use of any complex diagnostic methods.. But the main goal is to prevent the development of the disease, that is, prevention. Ayurveda teaches the ability to maintain health by harmonizing the soul and body, balancing the primary elements, calmness and mutual understanding with the environment. Only appeasement can provide a balance between the physical and the spiritual. At the same time, this science does not impose strict restrictions and does not impose anything. She only recommends what can be done to maintain health.
In order to prevent illnesses, Ayurveda suggests looking for the causes of diseases, paying attention to the close connection of bad thoughts with bodily disorders.
Treatises devoted to Ayurvedic knowledge distinguish eight directions of this scientific and philosophical system, each of which deals with its own field of medicine:
- Kaumara Bhritya - pediatrics. In this direction, attention is paid to pregnancy, the rules and problems of feeding offspring with mother's milk. More treatise contains recommendations on education and proper care for children different ages .
- Kaya Chikitsa. The word "kaya" literally translates as "the whole body." Considered one of the most important branches of medicine, considers the causes and methods of treating diseases that are “not tied” to a specific organ. For example, diabetes and hysteria.
- Agada Tantra is a direction that deals with the problems of intoxication and the removal of poisons from the body. Also considers what to do if a person has been bitten by a venomous creature.
- Shalakya Tantra is a section aimed at treatment of eye diseases.
- Bhutavidya. It is rightfully considered the most mysterious direction, since this treatise pays attention to witchcraft. Today regarded as methods psychological impact on the conscious and unconscious of the human psyche (for example, hypnosis).
- Shalya Tantra - contains knowledge of surgery and obstetrics.
- Vajikarana Tantra - knowledge about the treatment of infertility and other reproductive problems.
- Rasayana Tantra - longevity secrets.
It is worth noting that Ayurveda suggests that you take responsibility for your lifestyle and actions that affect physical and mental health. .
The five elements that make up the world
Ayurveda claims that everything living and non-living in the world is subject to certain rules and necessarily consists of five primary elements, called panchamahabhut:
- Jala is water. Controls the fluids in the body.
- Prithvi - earth (solid components of the body, bones, teeth).
- Akasha - ether (internal organs). This is the main element that controls the internal space of the body.
- Agni is fire. It includes everything that contributes to the flow internal processes, their movement. For example, these are enzymes produced by the glands of the gastrointestinal tract, necessary for the digestion of food.
- Vaiya (air). It affects the activity and general well-being of a person.
All these elements are in the body in different proportions and constantly interact.. If there is an imbalance of at least one element, disorders or even serious diseases can develop. Ayurveda teaches how to balance the coexistence of the five principles and prevent ailments.
The theory of the three doshas and the three gunas in Ayurveda
From the primary elements, three basic energies are formed, known as doshas:
- pitta - water and fire;
- vata - ether and air;
- kapha - earth and water.
The theory of three doshas says that one of the above energies predominates in a person . To determine which one, you can use the analysis constitutional features human body.
So, Ayurveda distinguishes seven types of body constitutions:
- Pete.
- Cotton wool.
- Kapha.
- Pita Kapha.
- Pita Vata.
- Kapha Vata.
- Tridosha (sama-dosha) - the balance of all three doshas.
For Ayurveda, the theory of three doshas is one of the main ones. The deep knowledge of the follower of this science helps to identify the disease even when it was just born.
Equally important is the understanding of the gunas - the energies of the mind, which also affect a person's well-being:
- Rajas (passion) - aggression, energy, "bubbling with the key."
- Sattva (goodness) - kindness, mercy, beauty.
- Tamas (ignorance) is what negatively affects the body and mind of a person: depression, laziness and sadness.
Often, at a particular moment, one of the three gunas prevails in a person, determining his behavior and thoughts of the personality, which affects the balance of the primary elements..
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Diagnostic methods used in Ayurveda
Ayurveda has enough simple methods diagnostics to detect diseases. But, one way or another, not a single one can do without these methods. traditional medicine.
So, a doctor working within the framework of Ayurvedic knowledge uses the following examination methods:
- listening to the pulse (nadi pariksha);
- examination of urine (mutra pariksha);
- analysis of voice and other noises (shabda pariksha);
- general impression of a person (akriti pariksha);
- language learning (jihva pariksha);
- application of palpation (sparsha pariksha);
- diagnosis by feces (mala pariksha);
- study of the eyes (drik pariksha).
These methods do not require special costs. But it is surprising that an experienced doctor with all the necessary Ayurvedic knowledge will be able to correctly diagnose with their help. At the same time, the main requirement for a doctor is insight, observation, and the presence of developed intuition.
Naturalness is the basis of treatment in Ayurveda
Ayurveda proclaims the use of only natural remedies produced by nature itself in the treatment of human ailments: metals, plants, stones, minerals and others. In turn, she refuses to use artificially created medicines and even vitamin and mineral complexes.
Ayurveda believes that everything that our body needs to maintain and restore health is in the nature around us, as it is perfect.. Even the elements contained in synthetic preparations necessarily have natural counterparts. But only there is a significant difference between artificial and natural. Drugs created using chemical synthesis, with prolonged use, begin to cause serious damage to organs, so after taking them you still have to recover. Here is a sensible application natural remedies safe, as their structure is similar to that of the body.
Apart from medicines natural origin, Ayurveda in treatment has such means as: Ayurvedic massage, yoga, Marma therapy (impact on biologically active points of the body), meditation, the appointment of an individual diet.
The importance of nutrition and dietetics in treatment
In Ayurveda, the idea is written that what a person eats is important for health and longevity.. If you eat right, then no disease is terrible for him. But even if treated with the most effective methods and means, but eat wrong, nothing will help.
Some foods can both strengthen the body and destroy it. It turns out that the right food acts like a medicine .
Ayurveda and Hinduism are consonant in their opinion regarding the transmigration of souls - reincarnation. Depending on how you lived past life(in piety or evil deeds), such is the present life. Conventional Ayurvedic treatments will not help here.
In order to be cured of karmic illnesses, it will be necessary to realize sinful passions, to overcome them through spiritual practices, meditations and the fulfillment of religious prescriptions.
Ayurveda is the science of life that originated over 5,000 years ago in India. It helps to identify favorable and unfavourable conditions life, which is directly related to our happiness and health, and also teaches us to live in harmony with the laws of nature. We understand what Ayurveda and doshas are, how to determine your type of constitution and what lifestyle to follow in order to stay healthy and full of energy.
Ayurveda is different from the medicine we are used to: while doctors eliminate the symptoms of diseases with the help of pills, Ayurvedic experts consider it important to understand and eliminate the cause of the disease. They adhere to the idea that everything in our body is interconnected, therefore it is impossible to influence individual areas of it. Simply put, health is not limited to laboratory tests and annual examinations, it is a process that requires our constant participation.
WHAT IS DOSH?
According to Ayurveda, there are three doshas in our body.Vata, Pitta and Kapha. They consist of combinations of 5 elements: earth, water, fire, wind and ether. Doshas are responsible for our physical and psychological characteristics, they cannot be recognized in the body, but they connect it and participate in various functions of the body. All of them are inherent in each of us to one degree or another, and their balance is responsible for the state of our health. A huge number of factors, such as stress, lack of sleep, malnutrition, affect the movement, increase and decrease of doshas in the body. Moreover, each of them changes according to the time of day, the phases of digestion, age and season.
HOW TO DEFINE YOUR DOSH TYPE?
Every person is born with one or two doshas dominant, with their balance we are healthy, happy and full of energy. When imbalanced, we can experience skin problems, indigestion, insomnia, anxiety, and more serious illnesses.
In order to determine the state of the doshas in this moment, you can contact a specialist, but there is an easier method - to take a test. There are a huge number of tests on the Internet to determine your type of constitution, they will help you understand which doshas you should pay attention to, but we will tell you how to bring them into a state of balance.
VATA: AIR + ETHER
“That which is constantly moving in the body” - Sushruta Samhita.
Vata type people cannot be inactive, while they are busy with several things at once. In general, regularity is something too complicated for them, perhaps it is the most unstable dosha. They often change their profession, cannot sit still, and therefore are big fans of travel. This inconstancy is also expressed in relationships, they often change partners, quickly forget about them and easily get acquainted with new ones. With a balance of Vata dosha, these people are creative, they have a highly developed creative potential. They are flexible, enterprising, very sociable and easy-going. They can be called optimists who really know how to enjoy life. If Vata is out of balance, then there may be a feeling of restlessness, anxiety and endless fuss. At the same time, people of this type of constitution often lose their daily routine, and they begin to skip meals, go to bed at the wrong time and stop playing sports.
By itself, this dosha is dry, light cold, rough, thin and mobile. In order to bring Vata or any other dosha into balance, it is necessary to enrich your life with the opposite qualities:
- do oil massages (sesame oil)
- eat warm and oily foods using warming spices
- try to eat less raw foods
- eat in peace
- meditate
- rest during the day
- engage in gentle physical activity, such as yoga or swimming
- keep a stable daily routine
- dress warmly in the cold season
- try to support warm atmosphere at home
- take hot baths or warm showers
- use sweet and warm aromatherapy oils (lavender oil, cinnamon oil)
PITTA: FIRE + WATER
"That which supports digestion" - Sushruta Samhita.
Pitt type people are highly intelligent, confident and enthusiastic. Leaders by nature, in their work they are collected, punctual, able to set goals and achieve them. Physical strength makes them hardy, energetic and stress-resistant. They are big fans of planning and organizing. With a Pitta balance, people bring joy to everyone around, their cheerfulness and sense of humor are fascinating. With an imbalance, dissatisfaction with life, anger and arrogance towards other people are manifested. They often lose control of themselves, are critical, categorical and stubborn. The desire for power and control of everyone and everything around is a manifestation of the ego, which displaces everything positive traits this type of constitution.
Pitta is oily, fast, hot, mobile, thin, sour. Opposite qualities can bring it into a state of balance:
- do oil self-massages (coconut oil)
- drink only warm drinks
- eat more fresh vegetables and fruits
- don't eat spicy food
- meditate
- walk outdoors
- engage in gentle physical activity, such as yoga, swimming, or walking
- listen to soothing music
- appreciate the people around
- keep a personal diary
- take a cool shower
- use cooling aroma oils (rose or sandalwood oil)
- ventilate rooms to keep them cool
KAPHA: EARTH + WATER
"That which maintains coolness" - Sushruta Samhita.
This type of constitution is characterized by excellent health, strong physique and peace of mind. Stability and constancy allow them to be faithful partners and reliable employees. They are very calm and kind people who are always ready to help. In a state of balance, Kapha is characterized by generosity, the ability to love, tenderness and softness. In a state of imbalance, people of this type can turn into lazy people, lovers to lie down at home and hide from society. They are very strongly attached to people and things, often afraid to let go of something. can't stand change. They may show a tendency to accumulate and even greed. From the unwillingness to communicate and do anything, depression or apathy can occur.
Kapha is oily, cold, heavy, slow, smooth, sticky, stable. To calm her and bring her into balance, we need to use the opposite qualities:
- don't overeat
- eat light food
- eat in peace
- don't use food as a way to calm down
- do not pay too much attention to everyday problems
- do dynamic sports
- travel
- be interested in new
- do not sleep during the day and follow the regime
- go to the sauna
- use warm floral aroma oils (cedar, eucalyptus)
- try to give less value material goods
Most importantly, remember that no two people are the same, because we are all individuals. Therefore, you should not strictly follow all the recommendations described in books, articles, or magazines. Only you can track the reaction of your body to your diet and rhythm of life. This is the essence of Ayurveda - it teaches us self-healing and makes it clear that the capabilities of our body are much wider than we imagine.
Ayurveda is translated from Sanskrit as "the science of life" and incorporates ancient Indian knowledge (Veda). This Veda forms the basis of Indian medicine, which is still considered the most ancient therapeutic and prophylactic tradition.
Unlike other Vedas, there are no invocations to God or descriptions of ritual worship. Ayurveda considers a person in a complex way - as a holistic organism, inseparable from the rest of nature. Harmony, balance and interaction are the foundations of the philosophy of Ayurveda.
Body constitution according to Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, everything that exists in the universe (including man and what he eats) consists of five primary elements. The most important are Space and Air. How long can we hold our breath? For a minute, maximum - two. But without water, a person can withstand two or three days. The next element in this ranking is Fire, which, according to Ayurveda, is responsible for digestion and metabolism. The last element is Earth, which is food. You can go without food for almost a month.
Are you naturally thin or have a tendency to overweight? The figure depends on the time at which you were born, and more specifically on which dosha (bioenergy) dominated in nature at that moment.
Ayurveda distinguishes seven so-called body constitutions (individual types of body structure): three main, “pure” types - vata, pita and kapha, and four mixed ones. The type of constitution is expressed by certain characteristic features.
people with dominant vata dosha usually thin, even bony, sometimes all their lives they try to gain weight to no avail. Such people hyperactive often suffer from insomnia.
They must avoid raw food, excess movement, frequent travel and ... talkativeness. In the daily diet of Vata people, fatty and warm foods, dairy products and sweet fruits should be present. Such food brings the Vata people, who are dominated by the element of Air, back to earth.
People with advantage dosha pita (the element of Fire dominates) leadership qualities are pronounced. They are active, attractive, intelligent, perfect and impetuous.
They are contraindicated in spicy, fatty foods and tonic drinks such as coffee or black tea. Pita should be especially avoided anger , anger and irritability, because it knocks her off balance.
In turn, people with dominant kapha dosha (ruling elements - Earth and Water) are always happy, lazy, smile a lot and do everything slowly. Often people of this type suffer from obesity and inactivity.
Based on which individual type you are concerned, an Ayurvedic specialist will select an appropriate diet for you.
Ayurvedic nutrition
The Ayurvedic diet is based on several general principles.
Firstly, it is important to achieve balance in the body by applying the principle of opposites. If you are very active, your thoughts easily jump from topic to topic, do not eat spicy stimulating foods and do not drink tonic drinks.
Secondly, according to Ayurvedic knowledge, only freshly prepared food is healthy, as little as possible exposed heat treatment. No soups for the whole week - only fresh food contains a lot of vital energy, which is necessary for proper functioning, and contains required amount squirrel or vitamins .
Keep a close eye on vitamins and minerals in the diet, show more patience and interest in the inspiring process of cooking. Remember that food thawed and cooked in microwave oven, loses all possible energy values for the body.
It is important to keep in mind that there is a time for each meal: Ayurvedic breakfast is eaten before 8.30, lunch between 12:00 and 13.30, and dinner until 19:00.
Ayurveda distinguishes three types of food that add or take energy away from us. Eat more vegetables, fruits and grains (including the most important wheat and rice for Ayurveda), because this light food energizing and clearing the mind. Do not abuse coffee, sweets and spicy spices, because although they give a short-term “energy boost”, they eventually lead to the fact that you feel tired ahead of time. Avoid heavy foods because the body will use a lot of energy to digest them.
To heavy food includes meat, mushrooms, eggs, canned food, deep-frozen foods, onions and garlic. In addition, according to Ayurveda, onions and garlic are medicines, and it would never occur to anyone to eat medicines every day.
indigestible food can be afforded by people who engage in physical labor and burn additional energy faster. All other lovers of fatty chops and mushroom puree soups can bring themselves to bouts of uncontrolled aggression, and as a result, depression.
Of course, in a rather cool climate middle lane Russia is not recommended to eat only vegetables, fruits and bread all the time. Once or twice a week, treat yourself to a savory dish or homemade sweets.
Ayurvedic methods
Ayurvedic medicine mainly uses the power of spices to treat and prevent various diseases. For example, ginger is able to warm us in winter and helps with joint pain, coriander tones better than coffee and relieves hangovers, and roasted fennel refreshes the mouth after eating.
Turmeric is added to almost all Indian dishes because it purifies the blood, increases stamina, prevents cancer, aids digestion, and is very good for the skin.
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For the female body, an extract from the roots of asparagus is very useful - it facilitates the course of pregnancy, balancing the balance of vata and helping blood circulation in the reproductive organs.
Ayurveda uses a huge number of methods that restore the natural balance in the body and treat various diseases. In addition to diet and spices, the main tools of Ayurveda that allow you to maintain health and youth are yoga, breathing exercises, meditation and Ayurvedic massage.. There are also special beauty secrets - for example, how to make the skin perfectly clean and smooth.
How to eat according to Ayurveda
Ayurveda recommends drinking plenty of water, but only before meals or in between meals, and using cosmetics based on natural ingredients. It is also useful to do regular cleaning of the body. It is the diet that is unusual for your dosha type and the toxins absorbed from the wrong food that are responsible for the poor condition of the skin.
We are imperfect, and in the fast pace of modern life we often sin against our own nature, smoke, abuse alcohol, dine at fast food restaurants, drink coffee and cola...
There is an Ayurvedic way to minimize the harm of an unhealthy lifestyle.
If for six days a week you clog your body, forget to drink water and eat unhealthy food, then on the seventh arrange yourself a cleansing. Eat only light foods, vegetables and fruits, or even go on a hunger strike.
However, there are exceptions: pita people should not fast because it will give them severe headaches.
If you drank a lot of alcohol the day before and this led to an upset gastrointestinal tract, eat more foods that cause alkaline reactions: meaty vegetables, salad. Do you smoke cigarettes? Introduce fruits that have cleansing properties, such as melon or mango, into your daily diet, and try to quit smoking .
It is important that the food is prepared with love, and the meal is measured. While eating, do not watch TV, do not read newspapers, do not look at the blog or mail. Also, don't overeat! According to Ayurveda, after eating, the stomach should be one-third filled with food, one-third with water, and one-third left empty.
Remember that you are not only what you eat, but also what you feel and think. Since we are all part of nature and the entire universe, try to stay in harmony with yourself and with the world around you.
Svetlana POLIKARPOVA
