Editor's Note from Sonica Krishan: This is a highly educative andbrilliant video which needs to be acknowledged and appreciated ! The Legend of Sushruta is a great tribute to the father of Surgery and rightly identifies with Surgery having its roots in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Must watch!

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by Shubrha Krishan

Got a pain or problem? Don’t dial the doctor just yet. Give these simple Ayurvedic remedies a chance to work their magic.

Editor's Note from Julie Cerrato: Did you know your pantry has healing powers? The ancient science of Ayurveda has used food and common household items as medicine for thousands of years. Taking a look around your immediate environment may provide healing benefits the next time you encounter one of these 6 ailments. Check out these simple Ayurvedic suggestions as medicinal home remedies! Namaste

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by Susan Westfall

Ayurveda is a whole-body medicine, and the nutrition of the mind is just as important as the nutrition of the body. Consciousness must be exercised, fed and exposed to elements which build up its endurance, flexibility and strength. Just as with the physical body, the mind needs appropriate cycles of wellness, energy coming in and the release of toxins...

Editor's Note from Sonica Krishan: This is a beautiful article details the importance of maintaining a positive mind set with the help of Ayurveda principles about feeding the brain appropriate foods to ultimately rear balance in a Sattvic consciousness.

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Editor's Note from Julie Cerrato: People may not be aware of how several of the modern day diet and lifestyle choices such as "Gluten-Free" and Veganism parallel that of Ayurveda. One of the most nourishing and gut healing recipes in Ayurveda is that of kitchari. Kitchari is naturally gluten-free, as its ingredients include split yellow mung dal and basmati rice. In these modern times though, people have adapted and expanded recipes such as kitchari to include other gluten free grains and dal and omit or replace ghee with oils.

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Editor's Note: Check this video for ante and post natal massage care. It contains some very interesting descriptions of different strokes and their uses in common problems during and after delivery.

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by Dr. Ram Mani Bhandari

According to Ayurveda Cow urine plays a major part in Hindu practices and rituals and its curative properties are claimed in Charaka samhita texts. In Ayurveda where ever urine is mentioned, it is to be understood as cow urine. Excessive use of any medicine leaves some residue in our body. This residue causes diseases. Cow urine destroys the poisonous effects of residues and makes body disease free...

Editor's Note from Sonica Krishan: Ayurveda therapy is largely a holistic discipline which imparts wellbeing by the use of a wide variety of Natural resources. Among these is Panchagavya which is a combination of the five products mainly obtained from the cow. These are cow's dung, urine, milk, ghee and curd. The medicinal usage of Panchgavya, particularly cow urine is considered to be highly beneficial and is practiced in Ayurveda. Dr. Ram Mani Bhandari's article explains it all!

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Editor's Note from Sonica Krishan: This is highly educative video uploaded by Indiandiplomacy, focusing on the goodness and importance of Ayurveda therapy. It mainly signifies that Ayurveda continues to grow rapidly as one of the most important systems of mind-body medicine and natural healing, as a spiritual approach to life becomes ever more important in this ecological age. Our film Journey of Ayurveda travels in time from its origins in India to its progress into the 21st century, where Ayurvedic medicine is gaining international interest and respect as an alternative means of caring for physical and mental health!

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by Sharron Secton
Cross-posted from www.Care2.com

In the Ayurvedic tradition, a full-body oil massage (abhyanga) performed daily is said to work wonders for the body. But in our hectic world, abhyanga can be too time-consuming to do on a regular basis.

Editor's Note from Julie Cerrato: Ahhh, a relaxing foot massage. Sounds lovely, doesn't it? Well, Ayurveda recommends a daily foot pampering to detoxify, stimulate and destress both body and mind. A full body abhyanga massage is the preferred Ayurvedic treatment, but we don't always have the time for this indulgence. A daily foot massage, however is the perfect compromise. This article provides some excellent tips for an easy, deluxe foot massage as well as some insight into the massaging routine. Enjoy!

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Editor's Note from Julie Cerrato: Dosha has been defined as "according to the principle of constitution of the physical body in ayurveda, one of the three vital bioenergies (vata, pitta, kapha) condensed from the five elements." An Ayurvedic Practitioner will thoroughly assess your physical, mental, emotional and metabolic attributes to determine your doshic balance and your constitutions, prakriti and vkriti. This excellent video clearly discusses the characteristics of the three doshas, how Ayurvedic Practitioners diagnose patients and some specific imbalances you can begin to address with simple, homemade solutions. 

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by Roshan Baskota

Both Vedic astrology and Ayurvedic medicine are part of the greater system of Yoga, a system which aims at Self-realization, our union with the Divine Being within us as the ultimate goal of life. For this reason we can call Ayurveda ‘yogic medicine’ and Vedic as­trology ‘yogic astrology’...

Editor's Note from Sonica Krishan: This is a nice article by author Roshan Baskota where he has specified the relativity between the age-old therapies of Ayurveda, Yoga and Astrology. It is a wonder to understand that how the Ayurveda doshas are functionable and also how these three systems of Ayurveda, Yoga and Astrology interrelate to provide us with an effective and comprehensive methodology to deal with our karma in life making it a life - transforming experience!

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Editor's Note from Julie Cerrato: A unique relationship exists between the 5 elements and the world around us. The food we take in through Ahara reacts differently with each dosha and our individual prakritis. This video discusses Dr. Vasant Lad's text regarding food and its relationship to the elements. In particular, it focuses on the practical application of Prithivi, the Earth element, and how certain Earth foods will affect each dosha. I found it particularly useful as a practitioner. I hope it offers some wisdom for your daily interaction with food. Namaste.

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by Dr. Sonica Krishan,

ATH Co-Editor of Ayurveda

The natural herb of Aloe Vera has the Latin name of Aloe Vera Linn and belongs to the family Lilliaceae. This particular herb is actually a store house of multiple health giving assets and is primarily a wonderful natural digestive. Ayurveda therapeutic science recommends Aloe Vera for a number of digestion maladies ...

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