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आयुर्वेद
The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. ~Thomas Edison
Ayurveda is a system of natural healing that has been evolving for over 5,000 years. It has a rich history that has influenced Early Greek, Western, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and in a world dominated by Western convention, Ayurveda provides us with something more than a system of solely treating symptoms and illness. Ayurveda not only translates to “science of life,” but is a body of ancient knowledge finely crafted to keep one’s mind, body, and spirit vital, healthy, and balanced in the midst of our environment by analyzing the integration of one’s daily life routines, seasons, diet, and behavioral characteristics.
We are a part of nature.
In Ayurveda there are three fundamental forces (or doshas) that regulate our internal and external environments: in Sanskrit they are Vata (wind), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (earth). Every person has a unique ratio of these energies that dictate and shape our health and behavioral nature.
For instance, those with a dominant Vata dosha tend to be slender, energetic, and creative. Those with a predominant Pitta nature are intellectually sharp, determined, and have a zest for experiencing life. While Kapha personalities are nurturing, analytical, and carefree. Now, you may be thinking to yourself that you have many of the characteristics from each of these constitutions or doshas, but after a thorough constitutional analysis most people have only one (and occasionally two) dominate doshas.
So great, the balanced descriptions of these doshas sound wonderful, and if balanced sound like we could all live happily ever after! However, the goal of Ayurveda is to identify, treat, and sustain the imbalanced expression of these constitutions via a holistic intervention of diet, Abhyanga massage, herbs, aromatherapy, music, yoga, breathing, and meditation.
When Isaac Newton was laying down the foundations for classical mechanics and stated, “to every action there is always opposed an equal reaction” he was really borrowing from the ancient Ayurvedic principles of balance and imbalance.
For each element, there is a balanced and imbalanced expression.
When Vata is in flux, a person is likely to experience nervous system imbalances characterized by anxiety, trouble sleeping, dry skin, constipation, and difficulty focusing. Pitta imbalances are described by compulsive behavior, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, and digestive complications. While Kapha instability is noted by weight gain, congestion, and lethargy.
By utilizing the principles of Ayurveda and becoming educated about your particular dosha, you can begin to identify and make the most nourishing choices for your life.
At The Dragontree, our approach to Ayurvedic health fuses the ancient knowledge of Ayurveda with a current understanding of holistic health in order to pave the way for transformative wellbeing and healing to take place.
For instance, aside from full body Ayurvedic treatments and counseling, we offer incredibly powerful treatments like Ayurvedic therapeutic foot baths and scalp massages which incorporate the practice of oil pulling. Typically oil pulling has been used to treat systemic diseases like diabetes mellitus and oral plaque, but recent studies have shown this practice also stimulates vital nerve centers throughout the body, improves blood and cerebral spinal fluid flow around the brain, which in turn improves lymphatic drainage from the head and neck, and increases tissue oxygen uptake.
I will admit, while there are very few acknowledged clinical studies of Ayurveda’s efficacy, it’s worth noting that there are now trials being conducted to determine Ayurveda’s ability to prevent, treat, and cure disease. A few noteworthy current clinical trials surrounding the use of Ayurvedic herbs have shown evidence that Salvia officinalis (Common Sage) may improve symptoms in Alzheimer’s patients; Neem has been shown to have effective pharmacological characteristics; and the use of Turmeric and Cumin have displayed potency in preventing cancer in vitro, as well as alleviating digestive disorders and arthritis. There was also a rheumatoid arthritis clinical trial, funded by the National Institute of Health, back in 2011 that compared the effectiveness of the conventional drug, methotrexate, to that of an Ayurvedic treatment consisting of 40 herbal compounds and found the Ayurvedic treatment to be similar, if not more effective, than the popular conventional drug treatment.
So, with all of this in mind, try something new. Let us determine your dosha and potential imbalances so that we can begin to integrate and increase balance and vibrancy into your life!
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[post_content] => My 12-year-old is always asking me to tell her stories from my childhood, so I recently described the time when I got into big trouble for making long-distance calls to an out-of-state girlfriend. The phone bill was over $500. “Wait,” she asked, “you mean, the phone company charged you more money because the person lived farther away?” It’s such a foreign concept today when we can have a video conversation with someone on the other side of the planet for free! (Moment of gratitude for communication technology . . . Amen.)
Our talk turned to how the world was more culturally insular back then. I explained that many of the Eastern philosophical and medical concepts that are commonplace in our house and community only became mainstream in the past few decades. Global connectedness has allowed us to share the pearls of our cultures with receptive others around the world in an unprecedented way. It’s awesome.
The only downside is that details – and sometimes even the core value – can get lost in translation. One particular “incomplete translation” I’ve been working on correcting for 20 years has to do with the yogic practice of neti – which can be a valuable part of our immune enhancement routine in these crazy times.
Neti – AKA “nasal washing” – comes from the millennia-old tradition of Ayurveda. It cleanses and soothes the nasal passages and is great for people with allergies, crusty nasal mucus, difficulty breathing through the nose, snoring, and frequent colds and flus. By helping to clean and heal our upper airway, it may help the body to more effectively catch and kill airborne viruses. However, traditionally neti has always been prescribed in combination with another practice called nasya – but somehow almost no one knows about it.
While salt water in the nasal passages can clean out the gunk and calm the membranes down, it can also leave them dry and vulnerable. Sometimes the dryness even causes these membranes to respond by producing more mucus. This is why nasya – the practice of lubricating the inside of the nose with oil – is essential. Whereas neti can potentially “strip” your nasal passages, nasyacoats and protects them.
Several years ago, I developed an herb-infused nasya oil called
Dragontree Nasal Oil, and it’s been one of our best sellers. I think it’s been popular partly because of the unique combination of herbs it contains and partly because there just aren’t many products like it out there. One doctor tells me she gives it to all her patients who get frequent colds and flus and says it has helped them tremendously.
Let’s look at the whole neti-nasya practice. A neti pot is shaped like a small tea pot, the spout of which fits comfortably in a nostril. You start with warm, clean water (body temperature is good) to which you add a little salt. The ideal degree of saltiness varies from person to person – about the saltiness of tears is usually good. A standard solution is 1/4 teaspoon of salt per 1/2 cup of water. Try this concentration first, and adjust the saltiness if necessary.
Fill the pot with your saline solution, stand over a sink, and place the tip of the spout in one nostril. Tip your head sideways without leaning your head forward or back. As the pot is tipped, the solution should enter one nostril and flow out the other. It helps to keep your mouth open and try not to breathe through your nose. Pour half of the solution through one nostril and then the other half of the solution through the other nostril. This process cleanses the nasal passages of dust, pollen, bacteria, viruses, and other debris which can cause allergies, colds, and sinus infections. If it causes a burning sensation it’s often because there isn’t enough salt for you. Try a little more. Sometimes a pinch of baking soda in the solution can also help.
Now for the nasya. We have often heard from clients that they feel congested after doing neti. This is probably because they didn’t do nasya. There are two main ways of applying oil to the nasal passages. One is to place oil on your (very clean) little finger and use this to lightly coat the inside of each nostril with oil. The other option, which I prefer because it’s more thorough, is to use an eyedropper to instill 4-5 drops of oil into each nostril while lying on a bed with your head hanging slightly off the edge. With this second method, it is best to relax in this position for a few minutes to let the oil penetrate deeply.
A good all purpose (tridoshic) oil for neti is safflower (which is what we use in the
Dragontree Nasal Oil). If you don’t have any on hand, you can use olive oil or even liquid ghee (clarified butter). Nasya provides lubrication and protection against pathogens in the nasal passageways after being cleansed by neti. If the nasya step is skipped then the process of neti can potentially make our membranes more susceptible to irritation and infection.
I have studied and experimented with many forms of “medicated” nasya oil over the years. Typically these oils are infused with various herbs and/or essential oils to enhance the protective and cleansing effect of this practice (or occasionally to calm the mind or achieve some other therapeutic effect). For my own herbed nasya, I chose herbs and oils that are traditionally used to kill germs and calm irritated mucus membranes.
I know it’s a bit of an unusual practice, and due to the herbs sometimes people experience a bit of stinging and a bitter taste when they use it – especially if they have an early stage infection. But I’ve been told so many times that it rapidly cleared whatever was in there, so apparently the effectiveness trumps the weirdness factor!
If you try it, I would love to hear about your experience with it.
Wishing you clear, full breaths,
Peter
P.S if you'd like to use our Dragontree Nasal Oil in your immunity routine, you can find a bottle here:
Grab a bottle of
Dragontree Nasal Oil
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The traditional healing system of India, Ayurveda has an over 6000 year history of effectively bringing into balance the body, mind, and soul. It is founded upon the unchanging, universal principles of the natural world. As the science of life, Ayurveda goes well beyond the treatment of disease, to guide us in living life fully and achieving our potential.
At the core of Ayurvedic philosophy is the concept of the three doshas, the vital energies that make up our physical constitution and are evident all around us.
Knowing your doshic constitution provides you with an understanding of your basic physical and psychological nature, and helps you tailor a personal diet and lifestyle that maintains optimum health and peace of mind.
Only a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner can accurately assess the exact balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha energies in your physical constitution; however, it is possible to get some idea from a simple self-test.
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If you're ready to dive into how to best support your unique doshic constitution, catch a re-play from our co-founder, Briana Borten a Clinical Ayurvedic specialist, in her class on the best type of massage for your doshic type.
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आयुर्वेद
The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. ~Thomas Edison
Ayurveda is a system of natural healing that has been evolving for over 5,000 years. It has a rich history that has influenced Early Greek, Western, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and in a world dominated by Western convention, Ayurveda provides us with something more than a system of solely treating symptoms and illness. Ayurveda not only translates to “science of life,” but is a body of ancient knowledge finely crafted to keep one’s mind, body, and spirit vital, healthy, and balanced in the midst of our environment by analyzing the integration of one’s daily life routines, seasons, diet, and behavioral characteristics.
We are a part of nature.
In Ayurveda there are three fundamental forces (or doshas) that regulate our internal and external environments: in Sanskrit they are Vata (wind), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (earth). Every person has a unique ratio of these energies that dictate and shape our health and behavioral nature.
For instance, those with a dominant Vata dosha tend to be slender, energetic, and creative. Those with a predominant Pitta nature are intellectually sharp, determined, and have a zest for experiencing life. While Kapha personalities are nurturing, analytical, and carefree. Now, you may be thinking to yourself that you have many of the characteristics from each of these constitutions or doshas, but after a thorough constitutional analysis most people have only one (and occasionally two) dominate doshas.
So great, the balanced descriptions of these doshas sound wonderful, and if balanced sound like we could all live happily ever after! However, the goal of Ayurveda is to identify, treat, and sustain the imbalanced expression of these constitutions via a holistic intervention of diet, Abhyanga massage, herbs, aromatherapy, music, yoga, breathing, and meditation.
When Isaac Newton was laying down the foundations for classical mechanics and stated, “to every action there is always opposed an equal reaction” he was really borrowing from the ancient Ayurvedic principles of balance and imbalance.
For each element, there is a balanced and imbalanced expression.
When Vata is in flux, a person is likely to experience nervous system imbalances characterized by anxiety, trouble sleeping, dry skin, constipation, and difficulty focusing. Pitta imbalances are described by compulsive behavior, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, and digestive complications. While Kapha instability is noted by weight gain, congestion, and lethargy.
By utilizing the principles of Ayurveda and becoming educated about your particular dosha, you can begin to identify and make the most nourishing choices for your life.
At The Dragontree, our approach to Ayurvedic health fuses the ancient knowledge of Ayurveda with a current understanding of holistic health in order to pave the way for transformative wellbeing and healing to take place.
For instance, aside from full body Ayurvedic treatments and counseling, we offer incredibly powerful treatments like Ayurvedic therapeutic foot baths and scalp massages which incorporate the practice of oil pulling. Typically oil pulling has been used to treat systemic diseases like diabetes mellitus and oral plaque, but recent studies have shown this practice also stimulates vital nerve centers throughout the body, improves blood and cerebral spinal fluid flow around the brain, which in turn improves lymphatic drainage from the head and neck, and increases tissue oxygen uptake.
I will admit, while there are very few acknowledged clinical studies of Ayurveda’s efficacy, it’s worth noting that there are now trials being conducted to determine Ayurveda’s ability to prevent, treat, and cure disease. A few noteworthy current clinical trials surrounding the use of Ayurvedic herbs have shown evidence that Salvia officinalis (Common Sage) may improve symptoms in Alzheimer’s patients; Neem has been shown to have effective pharmacological characteristics; and the use of Turmeric and Cumin have displayed potency in preventing cancer in vitro, as well as alleviating digestive disorders and arthritis. There was also a rheumatoid arthritis clinical trial, funded by the National Institute of Health, back in 2011 that compared the effectiveness of the conventional drug, methotrexate, to that of an Ayurvedic treatment consisting of 40 herbal compounds and found the Ayurvedic treatment to be similar, if not more effective, than the popular conventional drug treatment.
So, with all of this in mind, try something new. Let us determine your dosha and potential imbalances so that we can begin to integrate and increase balance and vibrancy into your life!
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