The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 147

The strength of our immune system is of paramount importance right now given the Covid virus and the upcoming change of seasons which can negatively affect our immunity, often resulting in colds, flu, allergies etc.

This is the time of year where we really need to take care of, maintain and nurture our immune system to make sure that’s it’s working optimally. In this episode, Colette discusses the following:

• What is the immune system.
• Understanding the connection between our immune system & our gut health.
• Signs of an unhealthy gut.
• What affects our gut health & our immunity.
• Tips to boost your immune system.

If you wish to do a private Digestive Reset Cleanse click here and choose your own dates.

Check out the online self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health course.

Listen to the other episodes mentioned:

• #8 Ayurveda & The Circadian Rhythms
• #14 New Year Health & Wellness Tips
• #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus
• #130 The Mind &...

Episode 146

Colette has invited two clients to share their personal Ayurvedic experience. Becky and Jennica talk to Colette about their Ayurvedic journey, they discuss the following:

• How they discovered Ayurveda.
• Their personal experience on their Ayurvedic healing journey. 
• How Ayurveda has impacted their life, personally and professionally.
• Becky and Jennica share insights & tips from their journey.

Find out more info on the Daily Habits for Holistic Health online self-paced course

Episode 145

Colette and Amy take the opportunity on this 3 year anniversary to chat about the following:

• Why Colette started the podcast.
• How Amy and Colette connected when they first met.
• The importance of humility.
• So Hum and flowing with life.
• Colette shares big moves in her life.
• Amy shares her experience with Covid confinement and reflects on the changes she’s making in her life.

Visit Amy’s website The Optimal State.

Episode 144

Ayurveda is a science of self-healing and this self-healing can lead to self-inquiry and self-realisation. Colette chats with Vaidya Anupama Kizhakkeveettil about Ayurveda’s teachings on self-realisation. They discuss the following:

• What is self-realisation.
• How can self-healing lead to self-realisation.
• How can self-realisation be beneficial for our health and wellbeing.
• How to start on the journey of self-realisation.
• The importance of teaching Ayurveda to children to help them manage the stressors of life.
• Why our connection to each other and to nature is so important.

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Check out Vaidya Anu’s Athreya Herbs website

Episode 143

Dr. Sujatha returns to the podcast to answer various questions on women’s reproductive health. Colette asks Dr. Sujatha the following questions from the Elements community:

• The Ayurvedic view on cysts, fibroids & endometriosis.
• The cycle of the doshas during the menstrual cycle.
• How dosha aggravations can manifest during menstruation.
• Conditions that can affect the menstrual cycle:
  • amenorrhea
  • dysmenorrhea
  • metrorrhagia
• Hormonal contraceptives
• Ayurvedic guidelines for a healthy menstrual cycle.

Visit Dr. Sujatha’s website amrtasiddhi.com

Listen to the other podcast episodes mentioned:

• episode #5 Ayurveda & Healing in Bali
• episode #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus

Thanks for listening!

Episode 142

Dr. Vignesh Devraj is a 4th generation Ayurvedic healer and founder of Sitaram Beach Retreat in Kerala. He is also an international speaker on natural healing, Ayurveda, meditation and transformation. 

In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Vignesh about men’s health and in particular male fertility. They discuss the following:

• What male fertility problems Dr. Vignesh sees in his clinic.
• What dhatu/tissue is responsible for the production of sperm.
• Recognising the initial signs of aggravation in each dosha.
• How Dr. Vignesh works with his male clients.
• The Panchakarma healing process and its benefits.
• The affect of ageing on men’s health and fertility.
• The importance of preconception healing for men.

Visit Dr. Vignesh’s website http://sitaramretreat.com/

Listen to episode #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus here

Check out Colette’s online self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health course

Episode 141

Colette takes questions from the Elements community and discusses the following topics:

• Sleep issues & the Vata dosha.
• The top 5 Ayurvedic food principles to prevent allergies.
• High blood pressure & cholesterol.
• The Ayurvedic view on bread.
• How altitude affects the doshas.
• Ayurvedic view on the Wim Hof breathing method. 
• Snacking between meals.
• Topical relief for eczema itching.

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Listen to the other episodes mentioned

• #8 Ayurveda & The Circadian Rhythms
• #26 What do I Eat? Ayurvedic Nutrition, Tastes & Food Combining
• #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus
• #133 Ayurvedic Q&A – Allergies

Thanks for listening!

Episode 140

Marlysa Sullivan is a physiotherapist and yoga therapist with over 15 years of experience working with people suffering with chronic pain conditions.

She has researched Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonic wellbeing and Yoga’s spiritual wellbeing as a way to help restore a sense of wellbeing to the individual living with chronic pain. We discuss the following:

• How chronic pain can affect a persons life.
• What is eudaimonic wellbeing and how can it help a person with chronic pain.
• Perceived social isolation and the health effects.
• The effect spirituality can have on our health and wellbeing.
• How Aristotle’s virtue ethics correlates with Yoga’s yamas and niyamas.
• Marlysa shares case studies of how she works with her clients.

Check out Marlysa’s website marlysasullivan.com

Listen to episode #135 on the Yamas and Niyamas

Episode 139

Generation Z are between the ages of 10-25 years and are in their formative years of school/college/early working years where they’re learning about the world, shaping their values and worldview.

Amy, a college professor for the past 25 years, shares her concerns about this generation and the effect the current Covid crisis, protests against systemic racism etc. is having on the mental health of this generation. Colette and Amy discuss the following:

• How the current Covid crisis is affecting Gen Zers during their formative years.
• The values and strengths of Gen Z.
• Amy’s concerns and feedback from her Gen Z students.
• The mental health of Gen Zers during confinement.
• The impact of missing out on key life events e.g. high school, graduations, college life etc. during the Covid crisis.
• Empowering Gen Zers with tools to provide support, manage stress, develop resilience and help build their confidence to explore their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
• ...

Episode 138

The Paleovedic Diet is the name of Dr. Akil’s book in which he combines the core principles of Paleo with the science of Ayurveda. Colette discusses the following topics with Dr. Akil:

• Dr. Akil’s personal healing journey with Ayurveda.
• What is the Paleo diet.
• Combining Paleo with the individualised approach of Ayurveda.
• The Paleovedic view on;
  • Simple vs. complex carbs
  • Good fats vs. bad fats
  • Dairy
  • Protein
• Reducing our exposure to toxins such as;
  • Heavy metals
  • Pesticides & GMO’s
  • EDC’s – Endocrine disrupting chemicals
• Foods that aid in detoxification.
• The Paleovedic Detox.

Click here to visit Dr. Akil’s website 

Dr. Akil’s online course Ayurveda & The Paleo Diet

Check out the EWG.org website (Environmental Working Group).

Thanks for listening!