“Dear Vaidya, What about cold pressed (black) sesame oil, Caraka mentions this as next best after ghee? Martin” Vaidya Answers: Dear Martin: yes, this is a good question you raise, as the Charak Samhita states that the next best thing after ghee – in case one cannot consume ghee – is cold pressed black sesame […]
Does your Laundry Detergent grow on Trees?
August 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
If it does not, then you are transdermally poisoning yourself on a daily basis! We know, with Ayurveda, that there are four kinds of toxins that can harm us. But one of them is particularly insiduous, as it is slow and silent, creeping into our physiology at our own invitation, poisoning us slowly but surely, […]
MCT, Coconut, or Ghee?
August 24, 2015 by 6 Comments
“Dear Vaidya: My students have been asking me about this relatively new product glorified as being very healthy. I’d be very grateful to get your opinion on it: I’ve never used it myself: https://www.onnit.com/onnit-mct-oil/ Thank you! Divya A.” Vaidya responds: Dear Divya, MCT vs LCT: Sometimes more is less! This new tendency to prefer oils […]
Have your Ginger and Eat it too!
August 14, 2015 by 3 Comments
In the herbal treasure cove of Ayurveda, there is one herb that shines brighter and carries an epithet none other does: ginger, and it is called “vishwa bhesaj” – universal or global medicine. Of course, modern research is also in on the great benefits of ginger for health. Studies find ginger to be a potent: […]
The Benefits of Iron for Health through SV Ayurveda
August 3, 2015 by 4 Comments
Iron is an important necessary ingredient in our blood. But do you specifically know how many ailments and imbalances it can address? Long before we could scientifically study the importance of iron for our body’s overall health, its health benefits were already well known by the ancient sages. One 16th century text called “Rasa Tarangini” […]
Is Bitter Better for Pacifying Pitta?
July 17, 2015 by 1 Comment
“I read online that for pitta people, particularly in the summer time, in order to keep things cool, bitter things are good. So I ordered a bitter ghee preparation called “pancha tikta ghritam” and I started using it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. I immediately developed nausea and felt like I […]
Vaidya answers your questions: Castor oil for joint pain? and Prakrit and Triphala differences
July 9, 2015 by 5 Comments
What’s the Difference between Prakrit and High Pitta Triphala? John S. What is the difference between what Triphala or Pitta Triphala Tablets do for the digestive system and what do Prakrit Tablets do for the digestive system ? And are there conditions where both are suggested to be taken? Thank you for your wonderful formulations. […]
This Summer, Make More Ojas to Keep Pitta in Check!
June 26, 2015 by 2 Comments
“Hi! Am having a tough time with dehydration/cooling off this summer. Wondering if there is a pitta pacifying product I can add to my water to help with this. I had been adding lemon juice, but a friend told me it aggravates pitta. Is this true? Anyway, thanks! Tamara K.” Vaidya Mishra responds: Dear […]
Is SV Ayurveda a Yoga?
June 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The United Nations has declared June 21st “International Day of Yoga” – and out of the 193 member countries of the UN, 192 will be holding collective yoga sessions on that day. More than the gentle exercise of succeeding postures that result in overall physical and mental benefits for health, yoga is primarily the practice […]
SVA Samadhi Marma
June 19, 2015 by 2 Comments
Ayurvedic Support for Daily Yogic Practice through the Transdermal Marma System Experience the bliss of the Heart Lotus Blossom What is Samadhi? Samadhi is a Sanskrit word made up of two roots: sama + dhi. Sama means equally distribute, in equal proportions; and dhi refers to buddhi, or the intellect. Vaidya Mishra says: “ Samadhi […]
