Let Food Be Thy Medicine…and medicine be thy food.” This quote by Hippocrates around 400 BC has never been more relevant. With an increasing reliance on prescriptive drugs and alarming prevalence of digestive diseases, we must go back to the basics and eat simple seasonal food, that suits our individual needs.
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Mental health is governed by the neurological system and strongly linked to Vata dosha. To balance Vata, Ayurveda recommends a daily routine, applying oils to the skin and practising pranayama (breathing exercises). Simply by eating and sleeping at consistent times each day, gives the body regular doses of energy, allowing resources to be allocated appropriately and prevents the buildup of unwanted toxins.
Ayurveda acknowledges the unique nature of each person through individual constitutions (Doshas) and applies diet and lifestyle adjustments, body therapies, and herbal remedies to assist in this transformational process. Find out about your Doshas with a consultation, or take our our quick quiz now!
Spring and Autumn are the optimal seasons for a deep cleanse and 'detox' of our bodies. This spring, more than ever after a long winter of lockdown, we will benefit from cleansing and purifying body and mind. Panchakarma is Ayurveda’s a traditional purification and detoxification therapy. Help your body flush out toxins with a Panchakarma treatment in Auckland.
Amla fruit has the highest Vitamin C content in nature (20 times more than an orange) and is rich in antioxidants which makes it one of the most powerful rejuvenating herbs in Ayurveda. Amla is the main ingredient of the Ayurvedic jam ‘Chyawanprash’, an ancient formula which is rejuvenating, energising, supports digestion and boosts the immune system.
The ancient science of Ayurvedic medicine recommends tongue scraping as a daily practice. There are many benefits as far as oral health, and overall physical, mental, and spiritual health.