I was very surprised to hear about the dangerous effects of repeatedly using castor oil on the skin. I have used castor oil packs on my body for years, and had very satisfactory results. Also I have applied castor oil to my feet to help combat nail fungus. Do you advise me to stop both […]
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, […]
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” […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Winter Body and Mind Care with Aromatherapy Soap Bars
January 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Winter weather can be hard on our bodies and minds! Deep cold weather takes a toll on our skin, slow us down in general by shrinking our channels, but also ushers in the “winter blues” resulting from the gloom of grey skies and shorter days. Here are a few quick tips: Keep a SVA diet […]
Chyawanprash; 52 Herbs for daily detox and rejuvenation
December 11, 2014 by 4 Comments
The Rishi and The Princess The intriguing story of Rishi Chyawan is documented in the ancient epic tale of India, the Mahabharata. Rishi Chyawan was a great seer. He was fully enlightened and thus carried no desires in his heart, except for union with the cosmic divine. It is said that he sat immobile, his […]
Discover the benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid- with Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum
December 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant that is made by the body and is found in every cell where it helps turn glucose into energy. Antioxidants attack and neutralize “free radicals.” Free radicals are waste bi-products created when the body turns food into energy. When they are not properly and fully evacuated, free radicals […]
ALA in SVA- from science to sutra
December 5, 2014 by 3 Comments
Vaidya Mishra: “As and when the need arises, from time to time, I adopt safe and effective nutritional substances that have been researched and confirmed by modern science. For example, I have added the transdermal use of Magnesium, or Vit D3 to our SVA protocols and products. These things help our SVA followers and seekers […]
Mucuna Instant coffee
October 23, 2014 by 6 Comments
Does your morning cup of coffee act as a tridoshic body and brain tonic? Is it rejuvenating to all your bodily tissues? Nourishing for your nerves? Calming for your mind, and supporting your daily detox through your kidneys and colon? Is it a good source of prebiotic that will nourish the friendly bacteria in your […]
