“Greetings, Which one of your tea formulas is most appropriate for morning tea before breakfast? I am a pita with slight vata imbalance. LOVE every product I ever purchased from you, except the Triphala ghee, the aroma is unpleasant to me. Thank you Alan” Dear Alan: you should start your day with SVA Pitta […]
Gain Fat and Strengthen Bones
May 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
“Respected sir, I am 38/F/5’2″, wt. 44 kg, mother of two kids, having lean and thin body. Facing problem of cracking sound in bones. I have vitamin D and magnesium deficiency. Tried Ashwagandha and shatavari for 2 weeks but got acne on forehead and chin. Please suggest how to gain good fat and strengthen bone. […]
Kulthi and Weight Loss
May 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
“Hi I just want to know about kulthi. Does it help you to lose weight? How long does it take to lose weight? How much can you lose weight in a month? Do you know anyone who lost weight by eating kulthi? Any information will be greatly appreciated Many Thanks Alia” Dear Alia: weight […]
Heartburn and Stress
May 29, 2015 by 4 Comments
“Hi, From past few days I have been suffering with heart burning sensation, its getting severe after brushing in the morning, so immediately after brushing am unable to take anything. Even if I drink water its not coming down. And one more thing, when I eat burps are not coming when they are supposed to. […]
Why is Magnesium Necessary?
May 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
And why should you go the SVA Transdermal route? In a powerful enlightening talk, Dr. Teitelbaum presented her research at the SVA conference this past weekend – from helping with calcium levels in your body, to regulating your stress hormones and adrenal glands, magnesium plays a major role in our daily lives. Low levels of […]
Questions about cinnamon, salt, electronic toothbrushes and more!
April 24, 2015 by 4 Comments
Hi, I just watched the oral care video and learned a lot. And I just gargled with coconut oil and my mouth and mind feel wonderful. I wonder what Vaidya’s thoughts are about electric toothbrushes and waterpixs. Since they are electric near the mucous membrane, I am guessing he would not want the body to […]
More Health, Happiness, and Prosperity this Spring!
March 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
How can you invite (more) health, happiness, and prosperity in your life? The Charak Samhita explains that the desire for life (praneshan), prosperity (dhaneshan), and the continuation of total happiness through extended life and prosperity in the after-life (paralokeshana) are part of the make-up of human nature. We are all born with the these 3 […]
Alopecia Universalis
March 6, 2015 by 12 Comments
This little girl (age 9) came to us, along with her twin, who had the same diagnosis, in February of 2014. The hair in their entire bodies (including facial hair, leg hair and eyebrows in addition to their scalp) had fallen out entirely, at age 3 1/2. They had been to numerous endocrinologists, dermatologists and […]
Make your own Digestive SVA Spice-Mix, and Mouth-Freshener with Fennel and Ajwain Seeds
March 6, 2015 by 2 Comments
Ill-health starts with poor digestion. Eating an easy-to-digest freshly prepared meal is ideal, but sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we may end up eating something heavy, or not-so-terribly-fresh, or suiting our body’s needs. This SVA digestive spice mix is a simple and quick recipe that you can make and carry in your purse […]
“Lights On!” Inside and Out: Total SVA Eye Care with Marma and Ayurvedic Herbs
February 20, 2015 by 6 Comments
Without our eyes we would not only not see the world we live in, but we would also not be connected to our inner light, says Vaidya Mishra. Our “inner light” is our “satwa,” the incandescent source that keeps us connected to cosmic life. In SVA, we learn that the physical eyes are the gateway […]
