SVA Remedy for Eye Floaters?
January 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“Please provide medicine for eye floaters. I am 27 years old and facing this problem since last six months. It seems that there are many transparent ‘strings’ floating in both eyes. The shapes of the floaters are like dark specks…. Thank you. Ashish”
Vaidya: Dear Ashish, I would first highly recommend you get your eyes checked. Go to a licensed optometrist to rule out any specific eye problems you might be having. Many different medical conditions can cause floaters in the eyes, so you will need to find out if any is affecting your health right now.
Otherwise, I have put together several SVA formulations to help keep our eyes refreshed and in balance daily. For overall support to the eyes, we have the new Soma Netra Eye Drops with Organic Rose. This drop pacifies alochaka pitta, the fire/me
tabolic principle that govern the eyes. The drops also balance vyana vata, prana vata, and sadhaka pitta. Alochaka aggravation contributes to the manifestation of floaters. You may also be able to help this situation by doing my SVA Eye Marma protocol with the ALA Aroma-Free Cream. This will improve overall circulation to the eyes and supply more pranic energy. You should also use my Triphala
Ghee – as directed – to nourish and lubricate the eyes. SVA™ Self Marma Eye-Care with ALA Cream – Aroma Free & Why Use Triphala Ghee for the Eyes. Lastly take care of your eyes by minimizing use of computers, cell phones, too much tv, etc. Or when you have to, for a reason or another, give youreyes a break every 45 minutes – find a distant point on the horizon and start at it to help relax the eye muscles. The Soma Netra Drops can also be used more frequently when you are doing intense computer work. Finally, protext from too much sun exposure – wear sunglasses whenever you go out in bright sunlight, or tinted anti-glare glasses even indoors if you wear reading glasses.
You can also do a wash with Triphala tablets – crush 1-2 tablets of triphala, add some warm water, soak in a piece of cloth or a small towel, and apply on your eyes and wipe. Repeat several times. Do this at night before bed to help relieve eye fatigue.
Morning Eye Secretions – Healthy or Not?
January 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“Namaste Vaidya Mishraji, The Soma Netra Eye Drops are a boon. Just wanted to verify if a little bit of secretions by morning after putting a couple drops in the eyes at night before going to bed are considered normal.
Thank you,
Gaurav N.”
Vaidya: One of the primary actions of the Chakchushya herb in my Soma Netra drops formula is “netra prasadhana.” This means: it is cleansing (for) the eyes. When you apply the drops in your eyes, the formula not only soothes them but it gently detoxifies them. When you apply a drop or two at night and wake up with eye secretions, it means the combination of Rose and Chakchushya is doing its job of “nirmali karan” – gentle cleansing. Normally, the eyes secrete “akchi mala”-s, or eye waste products. This is an ongoing daily activity. If for any reasons the channels are clogged or there are any circulatory problems, the “akchi mala”-s will not get discharged, instead, they get to sit and accumulate. When this happens, and you use my drops, you will find that they will initiate the process of releasing accumulated eye waste and it will show up as secretions in the morning. The process of nirmali karan is releasing these akchi mala-s.
So, in conclusion: if an individual has a build-up of these malas, they will get released and may shop up as morning eye secretions. The eyes get toxic accumulation from many sources – environmental (garavisha or xenobiotics) from too much EMF exposure and or the use of sythetic chemical soaps and products; and local due to internal toxic build-up (amavisha). Toxins that get to sit without being evacuate create inflammation, lowering the immune system, and resulting in all kinds of eye problems.
It’s good that your eyes are secreting the toxic waste. However, if they stop secreting, it does not mean that your eyes are not detoxing any longer or the drop is not working. It may be that right now you are off-loading excess accumulation, and that eventually, the secretions will be minimal or null. It all depends on the individual, and the level of accumulation. It’s a case-by-case phenomenon.
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Why You should not Diet in Winter
January 20, 2017 by 4 Comments
If your new year’s resolution involved dieting, you might want to wait. The Winter season is NOT the best time to diet according to Ayurveda. Which means: if you do start a diet, the likelihood of losing weight is slim; and/or of discontinuing your diet and giving up on your new year’s resolutions is also higher. But why? Why is it not good to diet in the wintertime, especially after the holidays?
Ayurveda says that Winter is the season for rejuvenation, which means, it is actually the best time to adopt a diet and a daily routine that support more nourishment, strengthening the immunity, to rejuvenate the whole body. Winter time is Rasayana time. Rasayana, in ayurvedic terms, comprises of edible items that nourish and strengthen in order to rejuvenate at the deep cellular level. The Sanskrit verse says:
This is from the Charak Samhita Chikitsa, chapter 1, verse 7. This verse talks about the benefits of rasayanas, or rejuvenative formulations. This is the meaning word by word.
Dirghamayuh: long life
smrtim: memory
medham: enhances the functioning of the mind
arogyam: disease-free
tarunam: forever young
vayah: makes (reverseal of chronological aging)
prabha: gives glow
varna: enhances complexion
svaraudaryam: strong voice
dehendriyambalam: gives physical and sensual stamina
param: [this is a rasayana]
But why is the wintertime the best time for rejuvenation?
In SVA terms, in the wintertime, there is more Soma in the environment. Even though the Sun is closest to us in January, Winter presides in the Northern hemisphere due to the Earth’s tilted position – the axis of the Earth in the Northern hemisphere is oriented away from the Sun. Cool cold temperatures mean less Agni, more Soma in the environment. And this is reflected in our own bodies as well. When there is less Agni in the environment, there is also less Agni in our bodies. Due to these cooler temperatures the micro and macro channels of our body shrink, slowing down circulation. But in contrast, something interesting happens: you feel hungrier than ever, and crave heavier meals and more sweets. This is due not only to the fact that your body burns up more calories because it has to work harder to maintain warmth in cold temperatures; but because, as we understand through SVA, slower circulation traps your metabolic fire instead of allowing it to disperse, and your digestion and protein metabolism goes high. This means that in the wintertime, rather than at any other time of the year, your body is able to better digest and metabolize rich nourishing foods, and faster too. It also means you will have a bigger appetite for heavier meals, and also crave sweets.
You can help support the health of your channels with specific herbal and spice formulas. I made the Shroto Shuddhi tea and spice mix for this purpose. Read about them here on my blog: “Shroto Shudhi Tea & other warming teas” (October 11, 2013).
Dieting at this time of the year goes against the grain of your body’s natural tendencies. It will be harder for you to maintain the diet and to see results as well.
You see, diet is a kind of daily detox: you stop eating things that are harming you, you add things that can support your metabolism and health. But wintertime is the worst time for full-on detox. The only and best detox you should do in the wintertime is daily gentle detox through daily bowel movements, urination, and sweating. If you make sure that your body’s toxic load is being offloaded through these three primary detox channels on a regular and efficient basis, then you are great to go.
You may encounter some hurdles to even these daily activities. Constipation is a common occurence. Either too heavy meals; not enough hours of sleep per night; too much mental activity; too many sedentary hours in a day; all these can result in constipation. In addition to adjusting and correcting life-style and behavior, and diet, you can add some ayurvedic formulas and/or herbs to help ease constipation.
I have formulation a wide range of herbal synergies to address constipation based on body type, or need. High Pitta Triphala is a very popular one for the western High Pitta physiology. SVA Lax is another effective formula for those who experience more chronic constipation. Otherwise, the classic Triphala made of 3 fruits is ideal for daily usage. Prakrit is another wonderful formula for all body types and regular use that will not create dependence, and support the colon and rejuvenate it with long term use as well.
Otherwise, you have to make sure you are also not retaining water, that you are urinating enough and fully. Water retention is a sure way of weight gain. Not to mention toxins. Here is a safe and effective herbal tea recipe we use in the SVA tradition to address water retention:
To 8oz of water add:
1-2 tablespoons of coriander seeds
4-6 black peppercorns – crushed
Bring to a boil. Filter. Drink twice a day for optimal results – morning and evening. Make sure you don’t drink before getting into your car for a long drive because you may need to stop on the way to use the restroom!
Otherwise, for detox through urination, add (more) daikon radish to your daily meals. The slim ones are the healthy ones. Do not buy the big heavy radishes.
Finally, to get your daily dose of detox through sweat, make sure to have at least 15-20 minutes of daily exercise, or yoga, or brisk walking.
You also want to do some gentle self-massage. You can choose the massage oil that best suits your body type or preference. Vata Massage oil with Vit D and Magnesium to support detox through the skin is particularly beneficial in the wintertime – this oil is not only pacifying to vata dosha but highly nourishing and soothing. It helps reset the intelligence of the detox channels even as it rejuvenates. Read more about self-massage for daily detox here: “Massage for Detox” (April 15, 2016).
Taking hot baths in the winter time, especially with the Amla bath pouches is a sure way of helping your body detox through the skin, and nourish it at the same time. Bathing in winter, and at seasonal junctures is a great health strategy. Read more about it here: “Bathe at Seasonal junctures” (September 23, 2016).
Otherwise, during the wintertime, consuming Amla is the best thing you can do. Not only does it carry 60x the regular content of Vit C than any other citrus family fruit, but it is a superfood through and through. Read about it here on my blog: “Amla is the Only Superfood” (July 15, 2016).
The classical chyawanprash formula whose primary ingredient is the amla berry, along with 52 other herbs, in base with ghee, raw sugar and honey, is a no1 formula for the wintertime. It is, far and large, what you should be consuming on a regular basis. Read more about its amazing health benefits here: “Chyawanprash & Wild Amla” (from December 9, 2016).
Why Choose SVA?
January 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Because we offer Pranic, distinct Formulations and Ayurvedic services, to help you stay on top of your health and happiness. This New Year, treat yourself. Discover SVA: a treasure-trove of practical and safe ayurvedic knowledge, tips, and formulations, to help you make the most out of your days, your years, your life!
Surf on to Vaidya Mishra’s blog to find out how to wisely navigate the world of excess information on dietary guidelines and lifestyles. Through the articles, you will also learn how to heed your body’s signals of distress or messages of contentment; find out how you can do daily home detox to address minor imbalances and concerns, with Vaidya’s unique SVA formulations and protocols.
Learn Ayurveda as you shop the online store, www.Chandika.com, home to Vaidya Mishra’s Pranic Unique Distinct SVA Intelligent Herbal Synergies.
We do not sollicit testimonials or feed-back. Our satisfied customers regularly come back to let us know how we are doing. Read some of their testimonials, before you try some SVA out for yourself this new year!
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We carry a wide-range of Ayurvedic Tablets & Capsules; Individual Herbs & Spices; Beauty Products – Lalita’s Age-defying Facial Creams with Ayurvedic gems and bhasmas; Toxin-Free Oral Care; Transdermal Creams; Herbal Nectar Drops; Toxin-free herbal soaps; Toxin-free personal-care products and soaps; Oral Mist; Body and Hair Massage Oils; Herbal teas & coffee substitutes; Ayurvedic eye care; Probiotic Organic Ghee and other Gourmet Food Items – Salt, Preserves, and Chutneys, soup mixes; Ayurvedic Pet Care;
Our SVA products are proudly made in the USA at our facilities in Southern California.
Most herbs are sourced in India. Some herbs and plants are sourced in Europe, or the USA.
What is SVA – Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda?
SVA is a millenial ayurvedic living tradition – Vaidya Ramakant Mishra, primary Ayurvedic Physician, Researcher, Educator, and Formulator, comes from a long lineage of ayurvedic experts, who once also served as Raj Vaidyas – personal doctors to the royalty of India. The name of the lineage is “shaka vansiya” – from the island of shaka. SVA stands for Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda.
Vaidya Mishra’s has had formal ayurvedic college education followed by years of private training with his father, Vaidya Kameswar Mishra. During his internship he was handed down specialized knowledge passed down from his SVA lineage, makes him a foremost authentic expert in herbal pharmacology, identification, selection, storage, preparation, detoxification, and formulation. For his complete biography visit www.VaidyaMishra.com/about
What are SVA Formulations?
Unique pranically charged formulations that are user-friendly, effective, and safe, using multiple advanced delivery systems: oral, transdermal, transmucosal, including protocols for the Transdermal Marma System (TMS).
ALL SVA formulations:
- have their roots in the ancient ayurvedic knowledge of combining and assembling herbal preparations. a) shastra-s, ancient vedic knowledge; they come from the shastras –
- have only been improved upon to adapt to modern concerns not existing when the original formulas were put together. The SVA lineage allows specific guidelines for improving upon a formula for contemporary needs based on life-style changes, environmental changes, levels of environmental toxicity, stress factors, and any other factors not originally addressed;
- are backed by Vaidya’s Mishra’s 40 years of expertise and experience in clinical practice and modern ayurvedic research, in India, Europe, England, Canada, and the United States.
Quality control and quality assurance: our quality control starts from the collection of herbs, spices. We collect from the source, in season, in small batches, by hand, whether it is wild-crafted or organically grown – whenever and wherever available. Many rare herbs are gathered from remote villages where they are grown in small batches. Vaidya personally examines all batches to confirm quality and purity, either on one of his many trips to India, or once the herbs arrive at the Southern California premises. Any herbs or raw materials that do not meet the SVA standares are rejected.
Careful cleaning, drying, extra-care during processing, particularly protecting the pranic energy, in addition to the physical energy during processing, are our main focus, in terms of quality control, and we make sure that every batch we follow the same protocol and care. Vaidya Mishra himself travels to India to meet with herb suppliers, vendors, and local farmers, to find the best sustainable crops. Otherwise, his son, Rajanikant Mishra, oversees the operations throughout the year.
Assured Purity, Guaranteed Safety
We take your well-being seriously. We rigorously test for heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury); residual pesticides, and microbiological contamination (E. coli, coliforms, staph and salmonella, etc). We further insure safety and purity through our unique sterilization method involving ozone, gentle steaming, and UV light. This method sterilizes the herbs without any compromise of their effects.
Good Manufacturing Practices
All our products are made in strict accordance with the established GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) at each stage of production and packaging, in state-of-the-art manufacturing premises in India, and the USA. All the initial sifting, selecting, and primary processing occurs in India. Herbs are then sent over to California, for specific blending and processing to go into the SVA formulations.
Trusted Organic & Wild-crafted Sourcing
Our products are made with organic or wild-crafted herbs sourced from reputable small-yield farmers and regional tribals. Wild-crafted means grown in nature on unpolluted land without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. Our well-established working relationship with those who know the land the best allows us to bring the best to you
Advanced/Alternate Delivery System
SVA formulations include Vaidya Mishra’s unique transdermal creams/roll-ons, Herbal-Memory Nectar drops, Transdermal Body Oils, & Oral Mists. This Advanced/Alternate Delivery System has an advantage over crude herbs as it by-passes the liver and the digestive system (often compromised by toxins and modern diet/lifestyle) for fast, safe delivery to the deepest level of the cellular system.
Proprietary Pranic Preservation
We do Not use chemical preservation – No benzoin, No parabens, No SLS. The original vibrational intelligence of our raw materials are full of Prana. We then maintain the lively prana with the proprietary SVA pranic-preservation system, handed down to Vaidya Mishra through his ancient lineage. This proprietary system maintains the prana found in the living plant. The herb does not ‘die’ at any stage – either during harvesting, packaging, or during the shelf-life of the formulation.
Our Promise for Quality
We never compromise on quality or take short-cuts. For example, we use only pure organic shea butter in our soaps, not the cheaper glycerin found in other ‘natural’ brands. Our spice mixes smell freshly ground because they are! Made only in small batches. And because we do not use fillers, chemicals, or coloring agents. Our massage oils are made with a base of high-grade grapeseed oil and the herbs are classically processed in highly filtered, deodorized sesame oil and/or organic coconut oil. Most other Ayurvedic massage oils are made in undeodorized sesame oil and quickly become rancid and unusable. At www.chandika.com, quality matters.
Call us to find out more: 1888.3CHANDI (1.888.324.2634) or 1.818.709.1005
DIVYA’S KITCHEN –Ayurvedic Cuisine with a Master Chef’s Creative Design
December 30, 2016 by 1 Comment
Chef Divya Alter opens holistic kitchen, serving invigorating and delicious foods that will help calm your mind and energize your body
New York (December 2016) – Food trends come and go, but preserving your health is ongoing. For this reason (and much more) we are proud to introduce the newest addition to the East Village, an Ayurvedic, lactovegetarian dining establishment, Divya’s Kitchen at 25 1st Avenue, open Tuesday-Saturday from 5PM-10PM.
Brought to you by Chef Divya Alter, cookbook author (April 2017), and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, a non-profit culinary school promoting health, wellness and holistic living to urban professionals. Divya’s Kitchen is the next step in an already entrenched business of Ayurvedic cooking classes, culinary training, and other events. Chef Divya believes that food is medicine, that the way you eat and what you eat can ultimately heal (or hurt) you. She has dedicated her life to spreading the message that ‘food heals’, and plans to inspire the masses with her latest business venture. Divya’s Kitchen is the first ever New York City restaurant rooted in the ancient Shaka Vansiya (SV) Ayurvedic principles. This unique ancient practice takes pride in great tasting, beautifully presented, food that will make you feel great after the meal, during the meal, and beyond.
“The ancient Ayurveda texts state that our whole body is built around two things: the food that comes into the mouth and the words that come out of the mouth—both must be healthy and harmonious for the well-being of ourselves and others. I sincerely wish to put the best food in people’s mouths. Healthy food promotes healthy thoughts, conversations, and relationships that ripple into sustaining healthy families, communities, and societies.” Chef Divya Alter
Divya’s Kitchen opened its doors a month ago. The menu features a call to action for the ancient practices of Ayurvedic cooking, appealing to our modern palate. Cuisines range from Italian, Indian, and Fusion, combining the right culinary ingredients to ease digestion and support balance through familiar yet unexpected dishes. Chef Divya encourages us to reevaluate our relationship with food, connecting not just with its taste, but with how we feel after eating. The dishes are pleasing and flavorful, containing the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients. The consumer truly benefits from the use of non-inflammatory, non-acidic, wholesome foods, helping to calm the mind and energize the body. Made fresh daily, the flour, cheese, and almond milk are both high in quality and robust in flavor.
Dishes featured are Lasagna with Broccoli, Carrots, and Spinach, which uses Almond Milk Béchamel instead of dairy milk, simply because it is lighter and less clogging to the body. Divya’s meals are sure to leave you satisfied and invigorated in mind, body, and spirit. The menu features digestive teas to be paired with meals. Sauces compliment each dish, and are be available according to cuisine.
Not only is Divya’s Kitchen a place to grab a meal and enjoy the company of others, it is a place to learn more about the art of SV Ayurveda through your meals and the Boutique Gift Shop. The shop sells SV Ayurvedic teas, spice blends, condiments, detox ingredients, and books.
Divya’s Kitchen treats their kitchen as a place of positivity and love, appreciation for the ingredients, and a sense of gratitude for being a part of it all. All food is prepared with care and blessed with mantras.
Be sure to come and check out Divya’s Kitchen, nestled in the heart of the East Village in Manhattan. With its earthy, and homey feel – equipped with greenery, clay pots and ‘found’ objects from various kitchens of the world, this compelling menu and lifestyle are sure to evoke intrigue in us all.
For additional information visit www.divyaskitchen.com and follow Divya’s Kitchen on their social media IG: @divyaskitchenNYC.
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