Ayurveda is clear about it: winter is the best time for total health. It’s all about “agni” – our digestive fire. In the wintertime, due to the cold weather, our “pachak agni” or digestive fire in the stomach, is strong and steady. That’s why we crave heavier meals, more frequently, in addition to sweet treats – lots of them! This is the best time to enjoy all guilt-free, but there is only so much the stomach can handle given our sedentary and stressful lives.
Enter “vrikshamla” 0r “Garcinia cambogia.”
Garcinia indica or Garcinia cambogia (“vrikshamla” in Sanskrit) is mentioned in the ayurvedic “nighantu”-s (or glossaries) as a vata and kapha dosha pacifying dravya or food ingredient. It is known to enhance absorption due to its thermogenic potency; to sharpen the taste buds, clearing away ama or toxic build-up in the oral cavity; and to make the body lighter because it carries the following 3 rasa-s or tastes: amla (sour), katu (pungent) and kashai (astringent). These 3 rasa-s enhance metabolism in general. More specifically, the amla rasa or sour taste also enhances and supports protein metabolism because it enhances agni in the mamsa dhatu or muscle tissue. In addition, the 3 rasa-s together help clear and unclog the channels too.
Garcinia’s first property is “amla” or sour, and we know that the sour taste is “agneya” or thermogenic. Due to this property, it pacifies kapha in all the 7 “dhatu”-s or tissues. But it also pacifies thirst because it pacifies vata in the stomach, samana vata, as well as in the chest or udana vata. In general, it is a wonderful fruit that balances the entire stomach and all the dosha-s in the stomach, enhancing coordination amongst them all: samana vata, pachak pitta, and kledak kapha – the 3 principles which support digestion: a) movement of space and air in the stomach; b) enzymatic levels; c) lubrication levels. When the stomach dosha-s are balanced, so many aspects of overall health also follow suit.
But yet another great attribute of this fruit is that it helps produce ama free rasa dhatu, or the very first dhatu or tissue that gets formed after we eat. In general, many health imbalances arise from just this, that an individual makes ama or toxins from the food they ingest. Rasa dhatu is the foundation for all the dhatus, and if it is free of toxins and balanced, all the other tissues that get built on this foundational dhatu or tissue will also be more balanced. In this sense, Garcinia or “vrikshamla” is a very balanced and balancing fruit with unique properties that optimize the healing processes in the body. But modern research has been most interested nowadays in its weight loss properties primarily.
Making ama free rasa dhatu helps to make ama or toxin free rakta or blood. However, pacifying kapha for all the 7 tissues does not only balance the medha dhatu or fat tissue, but it supports total health. Ayurveda reminds us that for total health we need to consume food ingredients that balance all the dosha-s or tissues, “sama-doshaha,” and enhance metabolism overall in the body (cellular and more) in a balanced way, in Sanskrit “samagnischa.” Garcinia carries these 2 highly desirable properties already. It is because of these that it helps clean the fat tissue and can result in weight loss. It is because it is good for overall total metabolism and a toxin free body that it can help individuals who are trying to detox their fat tissue. And there is an added bonus here as well, because when Garcinia supports the fat tissue, it is also supporting the bone tissue since good fat is food for the bone tissue.
Vaidya’s SVA lineage always recommends that food items be consumed as food, not as capsules with active ingredients isolated – for example consume turmeric as part of your meal, not as a capsule. And the same applies to Garcinia. To achieve the purpose of optimal health or even just weight loss, you need to have a total program including diet and lifestyle. Your body will thank you for it!
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Curry Leaves
Flavor For Food, Medicinal Plant,
Or Both?
~ Dr Marianne Teitelbaum
Herbs and spices are used as medicine in Ayurveda. They each contain some agni, or digestive fire, and can therefore help you digest and assimilate the nutrients in your food. We use spices instead of the commonly used digestive enzyme formulas available in health food stores since herbs and spices can help your body to produce its own digestive enzymes.
This is because some spices, such as cardamom, help you digest protein. Fenugreek and cumin help you digest fats, cinnamon helps you digest sugar and carbohydrates, and ginger and fennel are great for the digestion of all foods, capable of igniting the digestive fires without burning out the digestive tract.
Today I’d like to talk about the medicinal qualities of curry leaves. When people hear the word curry, they think of curry powder, but this is not the case with curry leaves. Curry powders are various blends of powdered spices used in cooking, but here I’m talking about the actual curry leaves which come from the curry plant.
They impart a wonderful earthy taste to the food and are famous because they support liver detoxification. As a result, they are used for many health problems since the liver is at the root of most, if not all, of our health issues. They help to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, and purify the blood.
Curry leaves are known as “sweet neem,” which indicates that they have the quality of neem without being bitter. Like neem, curry leaves get rid of microbes, viruses and other pathogens without the bitter taste which neem gives, making it very difficult for many to incorporate it into their treatment protocols. And like neem, curry leaves can also lower blood sugar. Studies suggest they protect pancreatic cells and enhance insulin sensitivity.
When you have excess body heat without an infectious condition curry leaves can help and in fact they are known as the “tulsi of southern India” since they are a considered a “holy spice which can take care of everything.” Similar to tulsi, they can get rid of negatively charged environmental energies and balance and clean your own energy, especially if you grow a curry leaf plant in your own house, which is fairly easy to do since it grows well indoors near a window or skylight.
They are commonly used in traditional hair oils and masks in Ayurveda since they strengthen hair roots and reduce hair fall and premature graying. And their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties help maintain clear, healthy skin.
They stimulate your body to produce its own digestive enzymes and therefore help relieve indigestion, nausea and constipation. They are used quite often in remedies for gas, diarrhea and morning sickness.
They are rich in antioxidants and reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. Some studies even suggest that curry leaves might help protect brain cells from damage linked to aging or neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
You don’t need to use a lot when cooking with them. Usually one or two leaves per person should be enough. You can eat the curry leaves if you sauté them in ghee until they are crisp. The ghee picks up the fat-soluble benefits from the leaves and delivers those nutrients into your cells. Remember, all the cell walls in your body are made of cholesterol, so ghee becomes an excellent vehicle to deliver nutrients from not only curry leaves, but any food it is cooked with.
If you cook curry leaves into foods using water then traditionally they should not be eaten. The water picks up the water soluble nutrients and transfers them into the food.
Buy them fresh in an Indian market and pick them off the stem and add to your foods. I think you’ll love the flavor and at the same time reap some of the health benefits that these delicious little leaves have to offer.
The Maharani Academy, guided by senior SVA practitioner Corinna Maharani, offers a lineage-rooted training for those ready to cultivate hands-on, clinical skill through hands-on practice. The program emphasizes Ayurvedic Sacred Bodywork™ techniques, SVA Marma Therapy as taught by Vaidya R.K. Mishra, and the precise clinical use of SVA products, integrating treatment logic, preparation, administration and follow-up care.
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or new to Ayurveda, this training meets you where you are. Level 1 begins January 31, 2026 with 12 live online classes. For full certification, the journey continues with an intimate 10-day in-person practicum in Santa Barbara, limited to just six participants, offering deep experiential learning through daily hands-on practice, in a retreat-like setting.
Join us! The world needs healers and we love to have you join our family of healers and SVA practitioners.
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” – Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
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Your inbox is probably already full of detox programs and fasting challenges this time of year?Intermittent fasting always shows up in January… But here’s what I want to talk about: you might not call it intermittent fasting, you might just call it “I’m not hungry in the morning” or “I don’t have time for breakfast.” But if you’re going 14, 16, 18 hours without eating, that’s what you’re doing. And I see women doing this all the time – not because they’re following some biohacker protocol, but just because they skip breakfast. And they come to me anxious. Scattered. Brain fog that won’t lift. Hormones a mess.They don’t connect it to the fasting. But I do. Because I understand what happens when your digestive fire has nothing to work on in the morning.
Here’s what Vaidya Mishra taught me: your digestive fire – Agni – follows the sun. Strongest at midday, gentlest in the morning, lowest at night. When you skip breakfast entirely, that early-morning fire has nothing to metabolize. It’s like an empty pot on a stovetop – the flames are on, ready to cook your meal, but the pot is empty…. Can you guess what happens? It turns “inward” and burns the pot, and starts digesting the very nourishment that stabilizes your brain and nervous system.
Vaidya Mishra would check the pulses of meditators/yogic practitioners who skipped morning nourishment. Their energy was often scattered, ungrounded, moving upward instead of settling.The result? Anxiety. Brain fog. Irritability. That spaced-out feeling by mid-morning.
Your body doesn’t distinguish between “I’m skipping breakfast” and “There’s no food and I’m not safe.” If your nervous system is already taxed, your adrenals are already stressed, or your hormones are already struggling, long fasting windows read as threat. Cortisol rises. Blood sugar swings. Your body shifts into survival mode.And women’s hormones – especially during perimenopause, thyroid imbalance, or high-stress years – are incredibly sensitive to this.
This is where I always come back to the question: at what cost?
Yes, intermittent fasting might offer benefits for some people. But if the cost is increased anxiety, hormone disruption, and a nervous system pushed past its capacity – is that really helping you heal?
Who intermittent fasting tends to work for:
Men with robust constitutions; people with strong digestion and minimal stress; bodies that aren’t already in depletion.
Who it tends to backfire for:
Women with anxiety or nervous system reactivity; thyroid issues; irregular cycles or perimenopause; adrenal fatigue; high-stress lifestyles; digestive weakness; or past disordered eating patterns.
If skipping breakfast leaves you shaky, anxious, irritable, or desperately hungry – that’s not failure. That’s feedback.
A gentler way…
Eat something small within an hour of waking.Not a big breakfast. Just something warm, light, and nourishing to give your digestive fire a direction – instead of letting it turn inward. Such as: a few almonds soaked overnight; a warm stewed apple with a couple of cloves. Anything simple and easy to digest.Then, when you’re truly hungry, have your real breakfast.The stewed apple protocol was Vaidya Mishra’s way of bringing the body back into rhythm.
Instead of long fasting windows, try this:
Light nourishment within an hour of waking. Your biggest meal at midday. An early, light dinner – before 6:30pm if possible.This works with your circadian rhythm, not against it.
As we step into 2026:
Trust what your body tells you more than what the trends tell you!
If skipping breakfast leaves you feeling worse – anxious, foggy, scattered – your body is asking for what it needs.The loudest voices in wellness aren’t always the right ones for you.
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Wishing you a year of more listening and more ease!
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For Digestion: Apply to the abdomen with circular motions to encourage bowel movement
Transdermal SVA Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxant, will help with cramps, spasms, tension, and post-workout soreness; it will Calms your nervous system, reduce stress, lower cortisol, and promote better sleep by easing tense muscles. It will also improve your overall circulation and enhance skin vitality in your extremetieis – hands and feet where circulation tends to be slow.
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We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
Have you ever wondered why we celebrate New Year on January 1st?! Rather than any other day – as some very ancient cultures did?
The answer is simple: Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar in the year 1582 .This calendar was to be used in all Catholic countries, and to replaced the Julian calendar – started by Julius Cesar – that had some inconsistencies. So the Julian calendar marked January 1st as the first day of the year in relation to an ancient Roman tradition honoring the two-faced deity “Janus” – he was the god of beginnings and transitions. This tradition was carried over into the Gregorian calendar, and with time, January 1st become the global standard with growing trade and colonialism, since the world needed one calendar everyone could follow for setting international standards for civil and business purposes. Even countries with lively ancient traditions that maintained their own traditional calendars for religious or cultural events ended up having to follow the global norm – the Gregorian calendar. Celebrating the new year on January 1st is a remnant of roman culture and results from historical commercial necessity.
The interesting thing is that January 1st really is NOT the first day of a new year in terms of the natural cycles of life on earth… In fact, many ancient cultures celebrated the new year on another day – on December 21st – the day of the Winter Solstice. The word “solstice” comes from the Latin solstitium, meaning “standstill.” The Winter Solstice is the day when the sun seemingly “stands still,” because the sun’s path across the sky appears to pause before reversing direction… This is an annual astronomical event.
The winter solstice — and the four seasons — occur because Earth is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees relative to the sun. Earth does not rotate on a straight axis. This means that the Northern and Southern hemispheres receive different amounts of sunlight throughout the year as our planet moves around the sun. This is why, depending on how much sunlight a specific area receives, there will be a different season in place. The Northern Hemisphere receives scant daylight during its wintertime months, while the Southern Hemisphere experiences the opposite — summer prevails during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter and enduring winter just as the Northern Hemisphere basks in summertime. In December, on winter solstice day, there are fewer hours of sunlight the farther north you go in the Northern Hemisphere. People in this hemisphere might also notice that the sun is not that high in the sky, even at noon.
So the winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the whole year. As such, it heralds the official start of Winter, in anticipation of Spring. Starting December 21 to March 21, the days get gradually warmer and longer. December 21st is in many ways the “zero point” of the sun’s annual journey. The still mid-point. It marks an end that ushers in a new beginning.
This is why many ancient cultures upheld this day as the day of new beginnings or a new year. It’s all about the sun. For ancient cultures, across history and continents, the sun was far more than a celestial body: it was the ultimate source of life. Through it law and order were established in the universe as well as in individual and collective lives -through seasonal events and rituals marking the progression of the sun in the sky. Many ancient cultures personified the sun as a supreme deity, and studied its daily journey across the sky, watching how it maintained the cosmic order through the flow of time and the seasons.
The solstice was seen as the day of the rebirth of the sun, and therefore symbolized a time of personal rebirth and renewal with the return of light. Here are some example of ancient “sun worship” sites:
The Stonehenge in the UK: built around 2500 BC, its main axis aligns with the midwinter sunset and thousands gather annually to witness the sun’s alignment; Chichén Itzáin Mexico: On the spring and autumn equinoxes, the sun creates a shadow on the El Castillo pyramid that looks like a serpent slithering down the steps; Newgrangein Ireland: This prehistoric tomb is designed so that a beam of light enters the inner chamber only during the winter solstice sunrise.
Furthermore, in ancient Egypt, Ra – the sun, creature of all life - was considered the “king of the Gods.” He was believed to sail across the sky in a solar barque, or boat, by day and battle the serpent Apophis in the underworld by night to ensure the sun would rise again. The Inca worshiped Inti as their most important god and the direct ancestor of their emperors. They built the Coricancha (Temple of the Sun) in Cusco, which was once covered in gold to reflect the sun’s brilliance. For the Aztecs, the sun was a warrior in a constant struggle against darkness. They believed the sun required nourishment to stay strong enough to complete its journey. In Ancient Greece, Helios was the personification of the physical sun, often depicted driving a four-horse chariot. Over time, Apollo, the god of light and reason, became heavily conflated with solar worship.
What about the vedic tradition? Is the Winter Solstice also the beginning of a new year for the ancient Indians? Ancient vedic India had a highly elaborate and accurate system of calendars based on the cycles of the sun AND the moon! So things are a bit more detailed and complex. Based on this ancient lunar-solar calendar the new year falls not on the Winter Solstice day, but somewhere between March and April. The Vedic New Year is not just a calendar shift based on the numbers of days in a year etc. Nor is it just marked by the Winter Solstice. It results from detailed calculation that are tied to the creation of the cosmos itself. In this sense, the vedic new year commemorates Brahma, the creator god, who brings the cosmos, as well as time, into existence. That is why the vedic new year coincides with Spring, and marks a time for fresh starts, where frozen energy starts to flow and material existence literally blooms and blossoms. This year, the vedic new year will be on March 19, 2026. This marks the beginning of Chaitra Navaratri in the calendar of Vikram Samvat.
So why does this all matter? Where does this information take us in ayurvedic terms?
More than just an astronomical event, the Winter Solstice marks a great shift in our bodies, when the earth resumes its journey towards the sun, and the days start to get longer and warmer. But very very slowly – it takes time for things to thaw. And before the spectacular flourish of spring arrives, earth, along with our bodies, goes through a deep hibernation. It takes time for life to resurface, and for the next few weeks and months, as the weather remains cold and cool, our body’s physical channels – shrotas – are shrunk and impede circulation. You may feel more achy, more heavy, and prana vata will feel high making you less grounded and spacey! This is why it is important to sleep on time, and indulge in longer hours of sleep. In addition, shrunken shrotas may lead you you to crave more sweets and heavy rich foods. Vaidya Mishra taught that “winter is the best season for perfect health.” Why? Because the cold weather “traps” our pachak agni in the stomach and stokes it, so you not only crave richer heavier meals, but you CAN also digest them better. A big appetite and high digestive fire are the best two prerequisites for health.
So in this festive season, it is ok to let go and celebrate with friends and family, and feed your agni! AND key point is to NOT start dieting/detoxing after January 1st. This is NOT a good time for weightless or any type of detox. Nature does not support elimination, it rather requires nourishment. Trying to detox when your shrotas are clogged and heavy may results in complications.
So let this new year be truly a new beginning for you. One where you re-shuffle things in your life in alignment with the sun and the cycles of time and seasons that derive from the presence or absence of the sun. What does this mean? This: on January first, and for the next couple of months, stay low and be slow! Do no resist, rather: go with the flow of Mother Earth. Reset your biological clock to match the circadian rhythms of nature for daily activities and rest, and follow the seasonal tempo for diet – eat all you wish and more! Just stay on track with the sun, and ’honor’ the winter season – embrace all its gifts of sharpened digestive fire and blissful health: turn inwards, allow yourself to rest without guilt, and softly build new dreams – your rebirth and new beginnings will come with the Spring!
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For Digestion: Apply to the abdomen with circular motions to encourage bowel movement
Transdermal SVA Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxant, will help with cramps, spasms, tension, and post-workout soreness; it will Calms your nervous system, reduce stress, lower cortisol, and promote better sleep by easing tense muscles. It will also improve your overall circulation and enhance skin vitality in your extremetieis – hands and feet where circulation tends to be slow.
How much Magnesium do we need?
Roll-on: you will get around 180mg of magnesium per 5ml - this translates into applying the roll-on back and forth 2-3 times.
Transdermal cream or Massage oils: A deodorant roll-on might have 280mg of magnesium (as hydroxide/chloride) per 1ml application – about 1 tsp.
There are many brands of topical Magnesium lotions on the market. But the SVA brand stands apart as it combines ayurvedic pranic wisdom with modern scientific know-how. Don’t take our word for it, see what our patrons are saying about it below…
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if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
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How to Use your Roll-on Or Oil:
For Sleep/Relaxation: Apply to feet, legs, shoulders, and lower back, 20 minutes before sleep.
For Muscle Recovery: Massage onto sore areas after or before exercise.
For Skin: Use as a daily moisturizer to hydrate and soothe – specially on feet and legs. Do not use on the face. May use on neck and shoulder areas.
For Digestion: Apply to the abdomen with circular motions to encourage bowel movement
Transdermal SVA Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxant, will help with cramps, spasms, tension, and post-workout soreness; it will Calms your nervous system, reduce stress, lower cortisol, and promote better sleep by easing tense muscles. It will also improve your overall circulation and enhance skin vitality in your extremetieis – hands and feet where circulation tends to be slow.
How much Magnesium do we need?
Roll-on: you will get around 180mg of magnesium per 5ml - this translates into applying the roll-on back and forth 2-3 times.
Transdermal cream or Massage oils: A deodorant roll-on might have 280mg of magnesium (as hydroxide/chloride) per 1ml application – about 1 tsp.
There are many brands of topical Magnesium lotions on the market. But the SVA brand stands apart as it combines ayurvedic pranic wisdom with modern scientific know-how. Don’t take our word for it, see what our patrons are saying about it below…
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” – Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
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What is magnesium and what does it do? Simply put: Magnesium is a crucial nutrient our body needs to stay healthy. Why? Because Magnesium helps facilitate many bio-chemical processes, including regulating muscles, optimal nerve function, blood sugar and blood pressure levels. It also helps make protein, builds bone tissue, and supports optimal DNA. Magnesium is very important for healthy bones. People with optimal levels of magnesium have a higher bone mineral density, which is important in reducing the risk of bone fractures and osteoporosis, specially as they age. Getting more magnesium from foods or dietary supplements might help older women improve their bone mineral density. Beware though, because high intakes of magnesium from dietary supplements and medications can cause diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal cramping. Extremely high intakes of magnesium can lead to irregular heartbeat and cardiac arrest. People who have migraine headaches sometimes have low levels of magnesium in their blood and other tissues. The amount of magnesium you need depends on your age and sex. Average daily recommended amounts are listed are as follows: in milligrams (mg)between the ages of 30-70: for men 400-420 mg, and women: 300-320mg.
Magnesium is found naturally in many foods and it is also added to some “fortified foods.” A good natural diet is key for optimal levels, and you can get recommended amounts of magnesium by eating a variety of foods, including the following:
Legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables (such as spinach)
Milk, yogurt, and some other milk products
In addition, some fortified breakfast cereals and other fortified foods may help.
We should get most of our nutrients from food and beverages, according to the federal government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Foods contain vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and other components that benefit health, they are natural and easier on the body in terms of digestion and absorption. However, sometimes this is not enough. And we need to have recourse to additional supplementation. Oral supplementation puts added strain on the the stomach, liver, and absorption, specially if the body is already fatigued and over-extended. That is why Vaidya Mishra introduced his topical transdermal ayurvedic creams, roll-ons, and oils. You get the full benefit without further straining the physiology, and you get immediate results as well. There are many types of Magnesium available. The best and easiest to absorb is Magnesium Chloride. This active type of Magnesium is sourced from the Zechstein Sea.
How to Use your Roll-on Or Oil:
For Sleep/Relaxation: Apply to feet, legs, shoulders, and lower back, 20 minutes before sleep.
For Muscle Recovery: Massage onto sore areas after or before exercise.
For Skin: Use as a daily moisturizer to hydrate and soothe – specially on feet and legs. Do not use on the face. May use on neck and shoulder areas.
For Digestion: Apply to the abdomen with circular motions to encourage bowel movement
Transdermal SVA Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxant, will help with cramps, spasms, tension, and post-workout soreness; it will Calms your nervous system, reduce stress, lower cortisol, and promote better sleep by easing tense muscles. It will also improve your overall circulation and enhance skin vitality in your extremetieis – hands and feet where circulation tends to be slow.
How much Magnesium do we need?
Roll-on: you will get around 180mg of magnesium per 5ml – this translates into applying the roll-on back and forth 2-3 times.
Transdermal cream or Massage oils: A deodorant roll-on might have 280mg of magnesium (as hydroxide/chloride) per 1ml application – about 1 tsp.
There are many brands of topical Magnesium lotions on the market. But the SVA brand stands apart as it combines ayurvedic pranic wisdom with modern scientific know-how. Don’t take our word for it, see what our patrons are saying about it below…
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Modern medicine has identified stress as THE leading cause of disease! Most of us experience that the demands of life continue to increase with each passing year. If we are unable to cope, we accumulate stress and fatigue, which adversely affects health.
Ayurveda gives us many answers to address stress. And herbs. Ashwagandha might be the best among them all! Ashwagandha is a world-famous adaptogenic herb that not only helps us cope with stress, but it is also a wonderful herb for improving stamina. In fact, ashwa is the Sanskrit word for ‘horse’; and gandha is the word for ‘smell’. But another meaning of gandha is ‘essential character’. It is the character of horses to be strong. They possess great endurance and can easily cope with ever increasing workloads. Ashwagandha strengthens the nervous system and gives us the ability to withstand the ever-increasing demands of life.
Rasayana and Balya
Ashwagandha is a famous rasayana. The Charak Samhita defines rasayana: yad jarabhyadi nashanam tad rasayanam (that which slows aging and removes imbalances is rasayana.) In addition, ashwagandha has the balya prabhava. Bala can signify different kinds of strength and stamina: mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, immunological. Ashwagandha gives mental and physical strength, as well as sexual stamina.
Ashwagandha Is Contraindicated for High Pitta & Amavisha Conditions
Ashwagandha is contraindicated for most pitta body types, especially when a lot of amavisha (reactive toxins) are in the body because it has an ushna guna (warming physical effect) and ushna virya (heating potency). Ironically, high pitta people are often drawn to ashwagandha because they constantly put more and more stress on themselves and get burned out. Ashwagandha can easily make high pittas go even more into overdrive. So, it may not be the best herb for them, especially compared to herbs, foods and lifestyles that give more soma (cooling, nurturing, and stabilizing vibrational energy to the body).
This is why Vaidya Mishra formulated many different alternative delivery forms for Ashwagandha. Transdermal creams, oils, roll-ons, transmucosal drops and a spray. The easiest one to use is the spray. Just a couple of squirts and within a minute or so you experience the calm and composure that Ashwagandha can procure!
This holiday season you DON’T have to be stressed! You can organize the merriment and still celebrate the spirit! Try Vaidya Mishra’s Stress-Free Oral Spray.
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if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
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The
Vagus Nerve
with Dr Lisa Raskin
Vagal toning. Cold plunges. Humming exercises. Breath-work protocols. The wellness world is obsessed with fixing the vagus nerve right now — and for good reason. More people than ever are walking around with signs of vagal dysfunction: unexplained anxiety, dizziness, chest tightness, visual disturbances, sudden fatigue, that feeling of being “electrically overwhelmed” from the inside out.
But here’s what almost no one is asking: Why now? Why are so many nervous systems suddenly struggling?
I’ve been wondering about this for months, and it finally clicked!
The vagus nerve isn’t broken. It’s responding.
This is my theory based on what I’ve observed in my own body and in my practice — it may not be true for everyone, but it’s a pattern I keep seeing.
For sensitive systems especially, the vagus–brainstem–heart pathway is ground zero for electromagnetic dysregulation. When radio-frequency fields hit this pathway, the system destabilizes. Not because you’re anxious or fragile, but because your autonomic nervous system is reacting to an electrical load it was never designed to handle.
I know this because I’ve tested it on my own body hundreds of times.
When I wear my EMF-protective hoodie in high-RF environments — crowded stores where dozens of people are carrying cellphones emitting radiofrequency — I feel completely fine. Even though my face is still exposed. Why? Because the hoodie shields the exact pathways that trigger my symptoms: the chest, neck, vagus nerve, and brainstem. These are the entry points where RF penetrates deep enough to disrupt autonomic regulation.
My face being exposed doesn’t matter. The visual disturbances that EMFs sometimes cause aren’t from my head being exposed. They’re caused by brainstem–vagal destabilization showing up through my vision. Shield the autonomic core, and the whole system settles. We’re treating symptoms while missing the cause.
The vagus exercises help — they absolutely do — but for many sensitive people, what’s actually driving this is environmental, electrical, and invisible. The vagus nerve isn’t “acting up.” It’s doing exactly what it’s designed to do: responding to threat. And when you reduce the electrical load hitting your autonomic core, the dysregulation often resolves on its own.
One thing to try: if you experience unexplained anxiety, dizziness, or chest pressure in certain environments, notice what happens when you shield your chest and neck area with EMF-protective fabric. Even a simple shielding scarf can reduce the load enough to show you something real is happening.
Regular fabric won’t work — radiofrequency goes right through it. But actual shielding material over your autonomic core can make the difference immediately visible. You will feel it.
Your nervous system isn’t broken. It might just be responding to something we’ve been trained not to see.
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” – Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
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Thanksgiving Day could probably count as “the best” American holiday since it allows us to make a conscious effort to be grateful!
Things we otherwise would take for granted…. Despite global troublesome times, we may find we have so much to be grateful for, when we make the conscious effort to shift our attention to gratitude. We have all heard the popular quote by Thomas Jefferson:
Jefferson’s words ring even more true now that modern science confirm what Ayurveda has taught us thousands of years ago: that making a mental effort to recognize positive elements in our lives, and be grateful for them – instead of getting stuck on what is lacking, or incomplete etc – can actually change and impact our physiology in radical ways. IT IS A FACT: the conscious effort of practicing gratitude can alter our biochemistry! Science states that a grateful mental attitude can:
Lower blood pressure;
Decrease cortisol levels;
Regulate stress and hormones;
Strengthen the immune system and increase antibody production;
Improve cognitive functions and sharpen memory;
Enhance sleep quality;
Reduce inflammation;
And so much more!
Remind yourself: “is my glass half full or half empty?” – make an effort to look for all the things you may have taken for granted on a daily basis, make a note, and remind yourself of how fortunate you truly are, and write down all that you would also like to materialize for the future… You may notice, with time, as your perspective shifts and you start to experience the glass as half full, so many of your unfulfilled desires will also materialize…. If you are having a hard time sticking with the mental shift, SVAyurveda offers us a full garden of divine herbs that help support the body’s chemistry to make and keep the grateful shift! And for that we are most most grateful for our ayurvedic guru,
Vaidya Ramakant Mishra, who brought us the ancient timeless knowledge of Shaka Vanshiya Ayurveda to help us through our daily routine and diet. He created unique pranic SVA Formulations suited for the western physiology to support our daily and seasonal detox, maintain our balance, increase our bliss, so that we can live our dharma in its fullness. To that guru, who is the supreme embodiment of the divine, we offer our gratitude and homage.
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः ।
गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥
The guru is Brahma, the creator, who creates new knowledge and awareness in a disciple; the guru is Vishnu, the preserver, who sustains and nurtures the disciple’s growth; the guru is Shiva, the destroyer of ignorance, ego, and illusion. The guru is the Supreme Reality, the embodiment of the divine – we bow down with great respect and affection to that revered Guru.
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DETOX & RELAAAAAX!
DAILY TONIC: DELICIOUS TOO!
MAGNESIUM: Less Stress!
EYECARE – EVERYDAY.
MORNING BREWS …
SLEEP: BETTER NATURALLY!
ORAL CARE – & DELICIOUS TOO!
ROSE: FOR BODY, MIND, AND HEART
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” – Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
THANKSGIVING STOREWIDE SALE – plus: FREE GLOBAL SHIPPING (minimum purchase required)
Happy Thanksgiving to one and all! We give thanks to our ayurvedic Guru, Vaidya Ramakant Mishra, who brought us the ancient timeless knowledge of Shaka Vanshiya Ayurveda to help us through our daily routine and diet. He created unique pranic SVA Formulations suited for the western physiology to support our daily and seasonal detox, maintain our balance, increase our bliss, so that we can live our dharma in its fullness. To that guru, who is the supreme embodiment of the divine, we offer our gratitude and homage.
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः ।
गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥
The guru is Brahma, the creator, who creates new knowledge and awareness in a disciple; the guru is Vishnu, the preserver, who sustains and nurtures the disciple’s growth; the guru is Shiva, the destroyer of ignorance, ego, and illusion. The guru is the Supreme Reality, the embodiment of the divine – we bow down with great respect and affection to that revered Guru.
~ Testimonials ~
from our Patrons Sharing their Experiences with
SVA Pranic Formulations
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK!
~ Great ideas for Stocking Stuffers too!
MORE VIT D FOR MORE HEALTH!
DETOX & RELAAAAAX!
DAILY TONIC: DELICIOUS TOO!
MAGNESIUM: Less Stress!
EYECARE – EVERYDAY.
MORNING BREWS …
SLEEP: BETTER NATURALLY!
ORAL CARE – & DELICIOUS TOO!
ROSE: FOR BODY, MIND, AND HEART
Take Vaidya Mishra “With You” – Everywhere You Go!
if you ever had the opportunity to meet Vaidya Mishra in person, or have encountered him via his many youtube videos or online courses, then you know what we mean! We all want to have him travel with us in this earthly journey, to help us in our decisions along the way, through the timeless wisdom and knowledge of SV Ayurved. And now we can! If you have not discovered our podcast channel yet, we invite you to look it up and explore the timeless teachings of SVAyurveda, as well as fabulous talks by other SVAyurveda doctors and educators.
We want to help you protect your purchase – there’s been an increase in lost/stolen packages.
To protect your shipment – in case your shipping address is not secure – we have now added the “signature delivery” option upon check-out on www.chandika.com and we highly recommend you select it to ensure your package is guaranteed to reach you after it leaves our warehouse. Kindly note we are unable to replace stolen/misplaced packages once they are confirmed delivered by the carrier of your choice.
