Ayurveda and Yoga Benefits

Hair well being

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Q4 On Hair treatment

Ayurvedic treatment considers the hair as a byproduct for bone formation. The tissues which are responsible for formation of bones are also responsible for your hair growth.

Ayurvedic practitioners believe that early loss of hair is very much associated to the body type and also the stability of your mind-body structure.
Individuals who have straight and fine hair and tends towards blonde or red; their hair typically turns into gray sooner. They lose their hair early in the life or they will have prematurely thin or gray hair.
Ayurvedic treatment for hair loss is usually a combination of herbs, diet, meditation, yoga, breathing, aromatherapy, and oil massage. In order to preserve the health of your hair, you need to drink 1/3rd cup of aloe vera juice. Instead of this, you can also take 1 tbsp of aloe vera gel with a pinch of cumin thrice a day for 2-3 months.

Ayurvedic treatment for hair loss – Massaging

Massage

Massage your hair with the oil that contains vitamin E.
Use coconut or almond oil to rub your scalp and on the soles of your feet before going to bed.
Boil the lemon leaves in water, cool it and rinse your hair with it.

Ayurvedic treatment for hair loss – Diet

Every morning, eat a handful of white sesame seeds, because they contain sufficient amounts of magnesium and calcium that are essential for the growth of your hair.
Everyday, consume some yogurt.
Increase the intake of green leafy vegetables, milk, salads, fruits, and sprouts in your diet. Consume enough proteins, yeast, wheat germ, buttermilk, whole grains, nuts, soya beans, and milk.

Note: This is for general information, you need to consult your doctor.

Common symptoms relating to imbalanced doshas:

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Common symptoms relating to imbalanced doshas:

Imbalanced Vata

• Dry or rough skin
• Insomnia
• Constipation
• Common fatigue (non-specific cause)
• Tension headaches
• Intolerance of cold
• Degenerative arthritis
• Underweight
• Anxiety
• Worry

Imbalanced Pitta

• Rashes, inflammatory skin diseases
• Peptic ulcer, heartburn
• Visual problems
• Circulatory problems - including high blood pressure
• Excessive body heat
• Premature greying or baldness
• Hostility, irritability

Imbalanced Kapha

• Oily skin
• Slow digestion
• Sinus Congestion
• Nasal allergies
• Asthma
• Cysts and other growths
• Obesity

What is Vata, Kapha, and Pitta?

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Q3.What is Vata, Kapha, and Pitta?

When Earth, air, water, fire, and ether are in balance within the environment of our bodies, health is easy to maintain. The elements are grouped together into energies or doshas. According to Ayurveda there are three distinct doshas or body energies:

• Vata (Air and Ether)
Like its elements, Vata is light, dry and cool and involved in dynamic functions such as movement as well as the rapid flow of ideas.
• Pitta (Fire and Water)
Similar to its elements, Pitta is hot and dry, bringing passion and ambition to a person and is involved with digestion of food.
• Kapha (Water and Earth)
The heavy cool dosha Kapha lends our bodies cohesion, stability, calmness and endurance.

What is Ayurveda?

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Ayurveda 2 u:

First let me explain:

Q1. What is Ayurveda?

The Sanskrit term 'Ayurveda' is composed of two words:
Ayus - meaning life + Veda - meaning knowledge.

So the literal meaning of Ayurveda is Knowledge of Life.
Ayurveda considers Life as a combination of mind, body and spirit – all equally important in determining a person’s health.

Q2. How ayurveda relates to you?

Ayurveda recognises that everyone has their own unique constitution which requires individual diet, health and lifestyle practices. In Ayurvedic philosophy, the natural world in which we live is made up of five elements:

Earth, air, water, fire, and ether.

When these are in balance within the environment of our bodies, health is easy to maintain.