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Ten Tips to Avert Ama Build-Up Over the Holidays
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Ten Tips to Avert Ama Build-Up Over the Holidays

Ama, impurities that result from inefficient digestion, can accumulate at any time of the year. During the holidays, we’re particularly...

The Morning Routine to Kick-start Your Day
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The Morning Routine to Kick-start Your Day

All right, Vata season, let’s do this! As the season changes, what’s going on around us? The temperature is dropping,...

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The Yoga Ayurveda Connection Part 4
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The Yoga Ayurveda Connection Part 4

Balance Vata with Asana by Val Brown, 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Maharishi Ayurveda Staff Writers on November 04, 2015...

The Yoga Ayurveda Connection Part 2
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The Yoga Ayurveda Connection Part 2

Balance Kapha with Asana by Val Brown, 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and  by Maharishi Ayurveda Staff Writers on May 15,...

The Yoga Ayurveda Connection Part 3
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The Yoga Ayurveda Connection Part 3

Balance Pitta with Asana   by Val Brown, 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and  Maharishi Ayurveda Staff Writers on August 11,...

An Ayurvedic (Vegetarian) Holiday Meal
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An Ayurvedic (Vegetarian) Holiday Meal

This Thanksgiving, whether we are hosting a meal or cooking for ourselves, these wholesome recipes from top ayurvedic chefs will...

Thrive Through Student Life
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Thrive Through Student Life

The brain of a teenager is inherently different from that of a mature adult. Undoubtedly, teens and parents would agree....

The Gap Between Seasons: Foods for a Fall Cleanse
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The Gap between Seasons: Foods for a Fall Cleanse

The change from summer to fall is a period of time called Ritu Sandhi in ayurveda. It refers to the...

The Evening Routine to Unwind and Recharge
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The Evening Routine to Unwind and Recharge

It’s no big secret: for many of us, it’s extremely difficult to unwind — especially after a long day of...

The Bringer of Balance, The Golden Elixir
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The Bringer of Balance, The Golden Elixir

I used to think sesame oil was for cooking — until I met Doctor Kulreet Chaudhary, the Maharishi Ayurveda expert...

Hangry, Overheated & Irritable? 7 Ways to Cool Your Pitta
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Hangry, Overheated & Irritable? 7 Ways to Cool Your Pitta

Feeling the heat this summer? When the Northern Hemisphere tips toward the fiery sun, you may start noticing signs of...

Black Pepper in Ayurveda
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Black Pepper in Ayurveda

Black pepper is considered an important healing spice in Ayurveda. Along with long pepper and ginger, it forms the herbal preparation...

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Health Benefits of Freshly-Made Yogurt

Freshly-made yogurt is filled with countless numbers of beneficial bacteria that help digestion and kill harmful viruses. The key here is...

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Nutmeg: A Soothing Spice for Sleep

Spices play an important role in Ayurvedic cooking. Not only do they add flavor to meals, but their unique properties...

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7 Ayurvedic foods that help with occasional bloating and gas

Got gas? It happens to everyone now and then. One minute, you’re feeling fine and the next, your belly feels...

Cumin: Ayurvedic Benefits and Uses
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Cumin: Ayurvedic Benefits and Uses

Cumin is popular in Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisines. According to Ayurveda, it is balancing for all three doshas. It...

Fennel: A Cooling Digestive Spice
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Fennel: A Cooling Digestive Spice

In Ayurveda, spices are found in nearly every dish because they can be used to help balance the doshas, aid...

Cardamom: Ayurveda’s Tridoshic Digestive Spice
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Cardamom: Ayurveda’s Tridoshic Digestive Spice

Cardamom—the sweet, pungent spice with an exotic aroma—is used extensively throughout India and the Middle East. Cardamom is a warming...

Rose Petals: Ayurvedic Benefits & Uses
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Rose Petals: Ayurvedic Benefits & Uses

Roses are more than just a sweet-smelling flower in Ayurveda. Celebrated for their balancing influence on the heart, mind, and...

Maharishi Aromatherapy: Four Ways to Use Essential Oils for Balance
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Maharishi Aromatherapy: Four Ways to Use Essential Oils for Balance

As the weather begins to cool and the days become drier, our physiology can become more susceptible to Vata imbalance....

Inside Out: Healthy Spring Beginnings
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Inside Out: Healthy Spring Beginnings

Hello, spring! It's time to clean out the cobwebs — in your body. You know, the build-up from holiday eating,...

Eating the Ayurvedic Way: 7 Tips for Good Digestion
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Eating the Ayurvedic Way: 7 Tips for Good Digestion

Do you experience digestion issues from time to time : occasional gas, bloating, occasional constipation or fatigue after eating? A...

Ayurvedic Time and Balanced Sleep
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Ayurvedic Time and Balanced Sleep

There was no siren nor light nor gentle nudge that woke me up. Nothing external interrupted me and yet, suddenly,...

You are What You Eat
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You are What You Eat

You've heard the saying, "you are what you eat," but "you are what you digest" is more accurate. It's a...

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Why Happiness Starts in the Stomach
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Why Happiness Starts in the Stomach

In the 2004 documentary Super Size Me, Morgan Spurlock decided to eat a steady diet of fast food for 30...

Worry Free
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Worry Free

Every year, I see approximately 200 patients and recommend Ayurvedic purification therapies called Panchakarma. I also see about 3,000 patients...

The Yoga Ayurveda Connection Part 1
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The Yoga Ayurveda Connection Part 1

Yoga in America has grown exponentially over the last several decades. As popularity continues to increase, many practitioners have started...

The Magic of Rose
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The Magic of Rose: Not all Triphala is Equal The Organic Digest Tone Difference

I was first introduced to Organic Digest Tone (Triphala Rose) by Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary. Her recommendation was given to me...

Fenugreek: An Ayurvedic Super Spice for Digestion & More
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Fenugreek: An Ayurvedic Super Spice for Digestion & More

Spices may be small, but they are mighty! In Ayurveda, spices are more than flavor agents—they’re used widely to address...

Ayurvedic Detox: Internal Cleansing 101
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Ayurvedic Detox: Internal Cleansing 101

Sluggish digestion? Skin looking lackluster? Feeling bloated, dull, and lethargic? These are all signs it might be time to do...

Panchakarma
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Panchakarma

The ultimate goal of Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of natural wellness, is to help you find balance—in mind, body, and...

Ayurveda on the Road Grounding Vata When You’re on the Move
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Ayurveda on the Road Grounding Vata When You’re on the Move

Travel stimulates new ideas, creativity, and personal growth. A change of routine and surroundings brings a sense of freshness to...

Understanding the 5 Subdoshas of Kapha
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Understanding the 5 Subdoshas of Kapha

According to Ayurvedic wisdom, our body and its functions are governed by a unique blend of the three doshas, or...

Stress-Free Holiday Travel Tips
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Stress-Free Holiday Travel Tips

Long delays and canceled flights… traffic jams… inclement weather… crowds… wrangling little ones…. All these factors and more can make...

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Seven Ways to Balance Vata
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Seven Ways to Balance Vata, Part 1

According to ayurveda, from October - February the Vata dosha reigns. If you are Vata-predominant, you may notice imbalances in...

Pitta’s Plight & Vata’s Dream
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Pitta’s Plight & Vata’s Dream

The summer season of Pitta heats us during the longest and warmest days of the year: July - October.  ...

Inside Out: Healthy Spring Beginnings
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Inside Out: Healthy Spring Beginnings

Hello, spring! It's time to clean out the cobwebs — in your body. You know, the build-up from holiday eating,...

Four Ayurvedic Tips to Stay Grounded
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Four Ayurvedic Tips to Stay Grounded

The concept that we are a continuation of everything around us — ever-present consciousness underlying all creation — lies at...

Five "Healthy" Habits That May Actually Be Harming You
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Five "Healthy" Habits That May Actually Be Harming You

  Dating back thousands of years, ayurveda is an ancient and complete healthcare system, aimed at whole body and mind...

Ayurvedic Herbs and Tips for Menopause
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Ayurvedic Herbs and Tips for Menopause

In many cultures, menopause is looked upon as a time of greater freedom and happiness.   While western attitudes are...

Dosha Balance: Pitta
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Dosha Balance: Pitta

The Pitta dosha governs metabolism and all things heat-related — it is the dosha of transformation. Think flow and fire!...

Dosha Balance: Vata
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Dosha Balance: Vata

Vata dosha governs flow and motion in the mind and body — the movement of thoughts across our minds; memory;...

Earth Day and Beyond: How I Stay Grounded with Ayurveda
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Earth Day and Beyond: How I Stay Grounded with Ayurveda

I always wanted to be one of those “morning people.” You know, the kind that wakes up easy as pie,...

Ayurveda Herbal Formulas: "The Power of Synergy"
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Ayurveda Herbal Formulas: "The Power of Synergy"

In many supermarkets one will see a variety of products based on partial or fragmented knowledge: e.g., the newest wonder...

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Ayurvedic Beauty Secrets — Inside Out Beauty Fitness
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Ayurvedic Beauty Secrets — Inside Out Beauty Fitness

Before there was yoga, there was ayurveda, the “science of life.” This complete healthcare system strives to restore and maintain...

De-stress During Seasonal Chaos
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De-stress During Seasonal Chaos

With looming to-do lists, invite lists, gift lists, wish lists, and grocery lists, the most wonderful time of the year...

Ayurvedic Essentials Reasons to Practice Tongue Scraping
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Ayurvedic Essentials Reasons to Practice Tongue Scraping

Tongue scraping, or Jihwa Prakshalana, has long been an important part of the recommended Ayurvedic daily routine. Have you ever...

Ayurveda on the Road: Pacifying Pitta
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Ayurveda on the Road: Pacifying Pitta

According to Ayurveda, summer is considered Pitta season. Wherever you choose to enjoy summer, because of the heat you want...

Frequently Asked Questions on How to Make the Most of Maharishi Ayurveda Supplements
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Frequently Asked Questions on How to Make the Most of Maharishi Ayurveda Supplements

Over the years we've received hundreds of questions about how to take MAPI herbal supplements for the most effective results....

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The Ayurvedic Take on Tea and Caffeine
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The Ayurvedic Take on Tea and Caffeine

A comforting, well-spiced cup of chai. A fragrant lemongrass blend. There’s nothing like a warm pot of tea to soothe...

Hold on to Your Hair: Ask the Expert with Vaidya Manohar
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Hold on to Your Hair: Ask the Expert with Vaidya Manohar

Q: What causes hair loss or balding? Vaidya Manohar: One of the most worrying problems for any adult is hair...

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Ayurvedic Detox: A Gentle Guide to Internal Cleansing and Everyday Wellness
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Ayurvedic Detox: A Gentle Guide to Internal Cleansing and Everyday Wellness

Sluggish digestion? Skin looking lackluster? Feeling bloated, dull, and lethargic? These are all signs it might be time to do...