The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 287

Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a licensed, board-certified physician-scientist and Fulbright Scholar with a focus on the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda. 

In this episode I chat with Dr. Bhaswati about a recent article she wrote titled, Better Living Beyond Chemistry. In this article Dr. Bhaswati writes about how modern science, looking through the lens of chemistry, has a reductionist approach to medicine. We discuss the following:

• What modern medicine is lacking when looking through the lens of chemistry. 
• How medicine is a reflection of our spiritual vibrations.
• Why big data isn't conclusive.
• How Ayurvedic evidence is observed over thousands of years.
• The need to integrate prana and nature into modern medicine.

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Episode 286

In this solo episode Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body. Meda vaha srotas are the channels carrying nutrients for the fat tissue. She discusses the following:

• The function, root, passage and opening of meda vaha srotas.
• The subdoshas governing this channel.
• The signs and symptoms of aggravation of meda vaha srotas, which includes:
  • Obesity or emaciation
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension and high cholesterol
  • Lack of lubrication for the joints
  • Sweating in excess and oily skin
  • Poor digestion
  • Breathlessness with little exertion
  • Tiredness and a lack of interest in work
  • Excessive sleep
• Causes of meda vaha srotas aggravation.
• Ayurvedic treatment for aggravation of the meda vaha srotas.

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Episode 285

Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She is a certified Ayurvedic Doctor (B.A.M.S) with a degree from Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka, India. Dr. Sujatha’s profound understanding of Ayurvedic Medicine and her deep love for plants is the basis for her exceptional ability to diagnose the root causes of diseases and to find effective remedies.

In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about herpes and shingles, two conditions which are considered to be herpes viruses. They discuss the following:

• What are the conditions of herpes and shingles.
• Eliminating the shame around genital herpes.
• Comparison with Ayurvedic condition of visarpa.
• Progression of these conditions and the doshas, dhatus and srotas involved.
• What can cause these conditions.
• Ayurvedic treatment along with great advice from Dr. Sujatha.

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Episode 161

Susan Weis-Bohlen wrote her first book in 2018 titled, Ayurveda Beginner’s Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally. 

Her next book, Seasonal Self-Care Rituals: Eat, Breathe, Move and Sleep Better According To Your Dosha, will be released in December 2020.

Colette chats with Susan about how our food affects our mood and they cover the following topics:

• Susan’s Ayurvedic journey.
• How the food we eat affects our mental qualities of Sattva, Rajas & Tamas.
• The six tastes & how each taste affects our body & mind.
• Guidelines on how to choose the most nourishing foods.
• Listening to our cravings.

Visit Susan’s website here breatheayurveda.com

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 Episode 284

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath represents a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is the CEO and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and is the President of NAMA, the National Ayurveda Medical Association in the US, with a mission to make Ayurveda as a credible profession in the Western world. 

Colette asks Dr. J his thoughts on the progression of Ayurveda in the West and they discuss the following:

• The global importance of Ayurveda.
• The status of Ayurveda in the West.
• Regulations in place to maintain adherence to the original Ayurvedic texts.
• Concerns with sustainability and environmental factors.
• Dr. J's outlook for the future of Ayurveda. 

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Episode 283

Dr. Wendie Trubow is a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, she has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing. Dr. Wendie is the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing.

Colette chats with Dr. Wendie about her new book and they discuss the following:

• Dr. Wendie's personal health journey and how it has influenced her work.
• Common types and sources of environmental toxins.
• How environmental toxins can manifest into disease.
• How to reduce toxin exposure.
• Improving the livers ability to detox. 

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Episode 282

In this solo episode, Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body. If you’re unfamiliar with the channels of the body, check out the first episode in this series #272 titled, The Food Channel & The Srotas.

Colette focuses on mamsa vaha srotas in this episode. Mamsa dhatu is our muscle tissue and mamsa vaha srotas are the channels carrying nutrients for the muscle tissue. She discusses the following:

• The functions of mamsa dhatu and mamsa vaha srotas.
• The subdoshas governing mamsa vaha srotas.
• Signs and symptoms of an imbalance in the channels.
• Causes of aggravation of the mamsa vaha srotas.
• Ayurvedic treatment of a vata, pitta and kapha aggravation in the channels.

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Episode 281

Jackie Christensen, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized educator in natural health, herbology, and Ayurveda. She serves as a faculty member for many prestigious colleges, including Mount Madonna Institute. Jackie is a Master Herbalist and in this episode, Colette chats with Jackie about the following:

• Herbology 101.
• Jackie's personal journey in becoming a Master Herbalist.
• The difference between Eastern and Western herbology.
• Jackie highlights some of her favourite herbs.
• Wildcrafting tips and how to make a milk thistle tincture.
• Concerns on over-harvesting of herbs.

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Episode 280

In this solo episode, Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body and she focuses on rakta vaha srotas. 

Rakta is the second tissue formed in the processing of our food. Rakta is our red blood cells and rakta vaha srotas are the channels involved in the production and transportation of blood which includes the red bloods cells, the heart, liver, spleen, bone marrow and arteries. 

Colette discusses the following:

• The root, passage and opening of rakta vaha srotas.
• Causes of aggravation of the blood channel.
• The signs and symptoms of aggravation e.g. acne, eczema, psoriasis, rash, dermatitis, inflammation, burning sensation, bleeding disorders, alopecia, anger, hate, jealousy.
• The subdoshas governing rakta vaha srotas.
• The functions of the liver and spleen.
• Ayurvedic treatment of rakta vaha srotas.

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Episode 279

Karo was introduced to Ayurveda in the 1990's in Germany and now living in New York she continues her journey with Ayurveda. She shares this journey of healing and studying Ayurveda and how it has shaped her life. We discuss the following:

• How Karo discovered Ayurveda.
• Her healing journey.
• How Ayurveda reconnected her with nature.
• The life lessons learned with Ayurveda.
• Her continuing Ayurvedic studies.

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