Thursday, January 31, 2008

Ayurveda , Moringa and Poga Moonga Juice!

Ayurveda provides both preventative and curative measures towards optimal physical, spiritual and mental well-being. The word "Ayurveda" is from the ancient Indian language and means "Knowledge of Life". Inherent in Ayurvedic principles is the concept that you are capable of taking charge of your own life and healing. One of the ingredients used in the writings of the Ayurveda is Moringa, which is the main ingredient of Poga Moonga Juice. Moringa is recorded in the Ayurveda for being used to treat over 300 diseases.

More than simply medical care, Ayurveda offers a philosophy whereby one may live a long, healthy life and prevent unnecessary suffering.. Ayurveda is known as the “mother of all medical systems”. Ayurveda has undergone continuous development, research and refinement over past 5,000 years. Originally from India, Ayurveda is currently experiencing popularity world-wide. Ayurveda employs the judicious application of exercise therapy, nutritional guidance, herbal medicines, transcendental meditation and many special purification therapies. Preferring to focus on the type of person who has the disease, rather than just understanding the type of disease the person has. According to Ayurveda, you can achieve health through daily routine.
Ayurveda and the 3 doshas

In Ayurveda, different people with the same disease sometimes receive different herbal and diet plans by taking into account each person's constitution and the imbalance. With Ayurveda, beneficial daily habits are different for each person, because each person is a unique combination of the 3 fundamental biological principles, which are called "doshas": Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Everybody has all 3 energies - although people experience each of them to a lesser or greater degree.

VATA
A Vata's frame is usually low and thin and thin in weight with prominent bones and joints. They have thin, dryand rough skin with a tendency for prominent veins and cold to the touch. Vata usually will have curly, coarse, dry hair. Their teeth are usually be large, crooked and protrude. Both their head and eyes will be small, unsteady and quick . Vatas have variable and scanty appetites. They will have trouble gaining weight and be thin. Vatas like salty, sweet and sour foods like pickles, cake and crackers. They find oily foods comforting and benefit from ghee, a form of clarified butter. They will nurse hot drinks to keep them warm. Their bowels are usually dry and hard, dry and prone to constipation. Vatas are hyperactive and can exhaust easily with minds that fantasize. They are extremely artistic, creative with extreme moods of joyfulness and fear, accomplishment and insecurity, and anxious. Vatas are always unpredictable and erratic. They are light sleepers with scanty, interrupted sleep patterns.

PITTA
Pitta have a medium build, height, and bone structure, with soft, oily skin that's warm to the touch. They burn easily and have fair complexions. Pitta's hair is soft and oily and can bald and gray early. They have yellowish, moderate size teeth with soft gums that bleed easily. Pittas need large meals to be satisfied and have strong appetites but will not snack. They like astringent, sweet, bitter foods, like candy, green salads and bananas. They like cold drinks. They have frequent bowel movements with loose discharges. They must evacuate immediately when they feel the urge. They are moderately active, but with intensely competitive spirits.
They can be aggressive and overly assertive, highly intelligent and organized and with almost photographic memories. They become politicians, doctors, lawyers, teachers - and get angry when not fed on time! They are easily irritated and can be dangerous when jealous, which happens often. They are fanatical about their faith.
Pittas sleep deep and short , with fiery dreams of violence and war. They are good orators, but can be sharp and cutting with their speech.

KAPHA
Kaphas are large, big boned, strong and thick. They don’t stand too tall, but often as the foundation of society. They become heavy by just looking at food and have a tendency to be overweight. Their skin is thick, smooth, cool, oily and pale. Their hair is thick, wavy, oily with strong even white teeth. They seldom get a cavity. Kaphas eat slowly and have small appetites and eat many small meals a day and are the big snackers of society. They like pungent, bitter, and astringent foods like spicy dishes and green salads. But Kaphas especially like dry, crispy things. They rarely drink, and have one heavy and full bowel movement daily. They are not very active and must study repeatedly to understand, but will never forget once they learn. Therefore they often prefer repetitious jobs where little innovation is necessary. Kapha people in general are reliable, steady and slow. They are extremely compassionate, patient, loving and patient, often becoming the clergy of different religions and social workers. They have highly developed spiritual feelings a deep and a steady faith. They sleep long and deep and often dreaming of romantic settings by lakes and rivers. They speak in a monotonous voice.

It is important to remember that we all are a combination of the 3 doshas. In Ayurveda, once you understand your body type or dosha, you can structure a diet for yourself which will really work to make you feel totally harmonized and balanced. You can also design an exercise plan which will benefit your dosha.

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