Rest. Reset. Purify. How the Ancient Science of Maharishi AyurVeda Reduces Toxins and Creates Balance
Need some damage control after the holidays? How to shed pounds and free your body of bad effects of all the great holiday food you ate.
Gut Health is the Most Important Ayurveda Secret
When I was in my twenties, I developed a bronchial cough every spring and couldn’t shake it for months. I finally consulted an Ayurvedic physician, who said, “Your problem is due to poor digestion, from eating too many heavy foods. And it’s been compounded by the antibiotics, which have killed the friendly flora in your intestines and weakened your immunity further.” I questioned this diagnosis, but since I was desperate, I took the herbal remedies and made the changes in diet and lifestyle that he suggested. And miraculously, I have never had a bronchial infection since. In fact, decades later, having made a conscious effort to improve my digestion using the practical principles of Maharishi Ayurveda, I rarely catch a cold.
Feed Your Child Healthy Fats
Ayurveda and Immunity – Feed Your Child Healthy Fats by Kumuda Reddy, M.D., and Linda Egenes Some parents are confused about fats, thinking that they should limit fats even in very young children in order to keep their cholesterol down. This can be very damaging to the child, and can even cause “wasting disease.” The…
Six Brain and Memory Tips from Ayurveda
Looking for ways to improve your memory? The answer may be closer and easier than you think.
Ten Ayurvedic Digestion Secrets
In the 2004 documentary Super Size Me, Morgan Spurlock decided to eat a steady diet of fast food for 30 days to see how it would affect his health. Although he and his doctors expected some changes, they were shocked by how quickly his skin turned sallow, his cholesterol levels and blood pressure skyrocketed and his weight shot up 27 pounds. Worse, his mood changed from one of vibrancy to depression
An Old Ayurvedic Weight Loss Secret Is Verified by New Research
When you eat can be just as important as what you eat, research says.
Sankari Wegman on Women’s Health
An Interview with Sankari Wegman, Ayurvedic Consultant at The Raj Maharishi Ayurveda Health Spa BY LINDA EGENES For many women today, it’s hard to find a moment to breathe, let alone take care of your health. Whether you’re working in the office or in the home, raising your children or caring for elderly parents—it’s a…
Ayurvedic Diet and Consciousness
We’ve all heard the expression, “You are what you eat.” Here’s the Ayurvedic way to use food to create more positive thoughts and emotions.
Five Ayurvedic Weight Loss Tips for Spring
BY LINDA EGENES When spring rolls around, it’s a relief to shed winter hats, boots and coats. But for most of us, it’s not so easy to shed the extra pounds that we may have put on over the winter. Yet spring is the perfect time to detox and lighten up. According to Maharishi Ayurveda,…
Five Ways to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
BY LINDA EGENES We all do it. We make grand resolutions on New Year’s day and break them the next. Yet there are ways to make your healthy resolutions stick. Here are some ideas. 1. Break it into baby steps. Most resolutions involve long-term goals, which can be daunting. If your dream is to get into…