The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 89

Episode #89 Mother Nature gives us these wonderful herbs to help heal our body and mind naturally. Discover the healing qualities of the following herbs in this episode:

• Mint has one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any food meaning that it protects our cells against the effects of free radicals.
• Rosemary has been shown in scientific studies to improve memory, reducing and preventing cognitive dysfunction and brain ageing.
• Neem herb comes from the neem tree and it has so many medicinal benefits that it’s called the “village pharmacy."

Episode 88

Episode #88 Colette and Amy Wheeler discuss the importance of diversity not only in the Ayurveda and Yoga communities, but also on a global level. They discuss the following:

• The dimensions of diversity.
• How nature shows us the importance of diversity.
• Diversity in the Ayurveda and Yoga community.
• How privilege can cause a lack of awareness.
• The importance of being open, humble and curious.
• Why we need to think holistically and globally.
• The numerous benefits of diversity.
• Tips on bringing diversity into your life.

Episode 87

Episode #87 I receive lots of emails asking for advice on how to choose the right Ayurvedic treatment center or Yoga school in India? And so, in order to answer those questions, I chat with Vijay Kumar Karai who’s the founder and CEO of AyurUniverse.

AyurUniverse has an amazing easy-to-navigate online platform which allows you to search, evaluate and book a tailored wellness package. In fact, it is the only one-stop wellness platform offering thousands of healthy solutions including; Yoga, Ayurveda, Meditation and Indian Wellness programs and it is accredited by the Indian Ministry of Tourism. We discuss the following:

• Vijay’s journey from the corporate world to Ayurveda.
• The inspiration and mission behind AyurUniverse.
• How the AyurUniverse platform works.
• The process of booking – from free consultations to meeting you at the airport.
• Safety concerns while travelling in India.
• The facilities available on the site and the vetting process.
• Who AyurUniverse caters
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Episode 86

Episode #86 Colette answers listeners questions on a range of topics which include:

• Improving digestion without aggravating Pitta dosha.

• Lacto-fermented foods that won’t aggravate the Pitta dosha.

• Ayurveda’s persepective on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
• Ayurveda’s advice on gaining weight.

Breath work tutorial video (see episode #25).

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Episode 85

Episode #85 Ayurvedic Doctor Pratibha Shah speaks about the ‘No Pause Menopause’ and the importance of preparing for this natural transition so that you can experience it with grace and dignity and in the most optimal state of being. Colette and Dr. Shah discuss the following:

• What is menopause.
• The three types of oestrogen.
• Typical symptoms of peri-menopause.
• The dosha-specific menopausal symptoms.
• Impact of menopause on women.
• Power of community during life transitions.
• Dr. Shah’s five A’s – The Art of Being.
• Recommended herbs for menopause.

Visit Dr. Shah’s website here…MyAyurved.org

For more info on the daily habits please see Episode #16 Ayurvedic Dinacharya or Daily Routines 

Episode 84

Episode #84 Madison Madden is an Ayurvedic Doctor who partook in a panel presentation at the NAMA conference on Integrative Management of Anxiety & Depression. Madison’s focus was on the connections between Ayurveda and modern science as it relates to anxiety and depression and this is what we discuss in this episode. We cover the following topics:

• Madison’s definition of anxiety and depression.
• What is the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal axis and how does it relate to our stress response system.
• How is this axis connected to our gut microbiome.
• How do the ancient science of Ayurveda and modern science connect on this subject.
• How does Ayurveda treat anxiety and depression.
• Madison shares an amazing case study which shows the transformative power of Ayurveda.
• What’s the importance of creating purpose and connection in our lives.

Find out more about Madison and her offerings on Pacific Coast Ayurveda.

Episode 83

Episode #83 Amy Wheeler and Colette discuss the loneliness epidemic sweeping our modern world, which is causing us to disconnect with each other. We’re not only disconnecting from each other, but also disconnecting from our ‘true nature’ and Mother Nature and all this has a detrimental affect on our holistic health.

Amy and Colette discuss the following:

• Connection is a fundamental necessity.
• The stats on loneliness.
• Amy’s feelings of loneliness in her life.
• The different types of loneliness.
• Colette’s feelings of disconnection.
• How Ayurveda and Yoga can give us the tools to combat loneliness and disconnection.
• Finding ‘your people’ or tribe.
• How a Vata imbalance can cause a feeling of disconnection.
• Being vulnerable in order to connect.
• How loneliness may manifest in each dosha. 

Episode 82

Episode #82 Nature provides us with amazing natural medicine and in this podcast episode Colette discusses three common herbs and their powerful benefits for the body and mind. She discusses:

• Parsley – did you know that parsley qualifies as a ‘chemoprotective’ food i.e. cancer preventing. Learn about the other benefits of parsley and what Ayurveda has to say about this healing herb.
• Cilantro/Coriander is a powerful, cleansing agent that specifically targets toxic metals in the body. This herb has so many benefits and particularly beneficial for the Pitta dosha.
• Holy Basil/Tulsi is considered more therapeutic and very special in Ayurveda. It is a natural adaptogen which helps your body adapt to stress and promotes mental balance.

Find out much more about these herbs in this episode and how to use them is your diet to benefit from their healing properties.

Episode 81

Episode #81 Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum undertook a 17-year one-on-one internship with Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, an award-winning herbal formulator who hailed from a 5,000 -year-old family lineage of Raj Vaidyas, treating the royalty of India.

During her internship, Vaidya Mishra taught her how to treat practically every disease, making over 500 herbal formulas for all the problems they were treating together. Dr. Teitelbaum shares this wisdom in her first book, Healing the Thyroid with Ayurveda: Natural Treatments for Hashimoto’s, Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism. 

Colette discusses the following topics with Dr. Teitelbaum:

• How this 17 year internship manifested itself.
• The two typical types of thyroid cases witnessed in her practice.
• Thyroid and endocrine system 101.
• What is Hashimoto’s, Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism?
• Why an individual approach is so important.
• How thyroid hormones are produced.
• What’s wrong with a vegan/raw food diet.
• What are the four types
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Episode 80

Episode #80 Amy Wheeler shares information from her presentation at the NAMA conference and also her other notes from the conference which focused on Ayurveda and the Mind. She shares the following:

• Amy’s presentation titled ‘Ayurveda Yoga Therapy for Stilling the Mind’ – we constantly experience thoughts, feelings and sensations that can disrupt our concentration and disturb our peace of mind. Both Ayurveda and Yoga give us the tools that turn our minds away from chaos and rigidity and toward one-pointed attention, the hallmark of an undisturbed mind. 
• Dr. Ramkumar Kutty’s presentation on ‘Ayurveda and the Mind’. Amy explains how Dr. Ramkumar spoke about our heightened sense of ‘I’ and how it’s the source of our suffering as it’s creating individualism and how we need to move from ‘I’ to ‘We’ in order to suffer less.

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Get the recordings from the NAMA conference on www.backcountryrecording.com

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