Ayurveda Today- Tradition Meets Modern Life with Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath
Episode 386
Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath aka Dr. J represents a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is the CEO and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA).
Colette chats with Dr. J about modern day Ayurveda and finding the balance between preserving tradition and adapting Ayurveda for our world today. They discuss the following:
- The historical roots of Ayurveda.
- The contrast between today's short-term perspectives and Ayurveda's enduring, lineage-based methodology.
- The challenges of interpreting Ayurvedic texts and culture for a modern audience.
- The fundamental aspects of Ayurveda that must be protected.
- The pitfalls of reductionist approaches.
- The dangers of diluting the depth of Ayurvedic knowledge.
- The role of Ayurvedic practitioners in safeguarding the integrity of Ayurveda.
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Inflammatory Disorders in the Urinary System: An Ayurvedic Perspective with Dr. Sujatha
Episode 385
Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She chats with Colette about inflammatory disorders in the urinary system and they discuss the following:
- The Ayurvedic perspective on the urinary system and the doshas involved.
- The root cause of inflammation.
- Dr. Sujatha covers the following disorders:
- Burning urination
- Urinary tract infections
- Cystitis
- Kidney infections
- Kidney stones
- Common causes of urinary tract infections.
- How the emotion of fear can play a role in these disorders.
- Tips to prevent these disorders from manifesting
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Beyond Diets- Ayurveda’s Way to Sustainable Weight and Health
Episode 384
When we think of dieting, restrictive eating, calorie counting and short-term trends often come to mind. Ayurveda takes a different approach. It offers personalized dietary advice that nourishes and heals your body. Rather than a short-term restriction, Ayurveda views food as an integral part of a sustainable, holistic wellbeing strategy which helps to keep your body/mind in balance, preventing dis-ease.
Colette discusses why Ayurveda doesn’t align with modern dieting:
- One-size-fits-all diets ignore individual needs.
- Modern diets focus on physical appearance, not health.
- Dieting often promotes restriction and deprivation which can weaken digestion.
- Lack of consideration for timing of meals with the Circadian rhythm.
- Mindful eating is not addressed and how it affects digestion.
- Modern diets can create emotional and mental stress.
- Diets often don’t consider seasonality and environment.
- Ayurveda focuses on disease prevention, longevity and sustainability
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...Ana's Ayurveda Cleansing Journey
Episode 383
Colette chats with her client Ana about her journey with Ayurveda and her recent experience on the Digestive Reset Cleanse. They discuss the following:
- Ana's introduction to Ayurveda.
- Her concerns prior to cleansing.
- Ana shares her cleanse experience.
- Setting self-care boundaries.
- The benefits she reaped from the cleanse.
- Ana's new habits and increased awareness from the cleansing process.
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Ayurveda for Bone Health with Vaidya Princy Prasad
Episode 382
Vaidya Princy Prasad is an educator and has a special focus on Orthopaedic management. She was trained by experienced Vaidya's of Kerala and obtained her Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery and Master degree in Surgery (Ayu) from Kerala University of Health Sciences. She continued her research studies in Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar for the fulfilment of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Ayu). Having a clear understanding of the Principles of Ayurveda, patient care, research and development, she worked under AYUSH ministry in India and is currently working with Kerala Ayurveda USA based in California.
In this episode Colette chats with Vaidya Princy about bone health and they discuss the following:
- Ayurvedic understanding of bone tissues (asthi dhatu).
- The role of the doshas with bone health.
- What nourishes our bone tissue.
- Why good fats are essential for healthy bones.
- The effect of menopause and aging on our bone tissue.
- The importance of rejuvenation ...
Balancing Blood Sugar with Ayurveda
Episode 381
Ayurveda views blood sugar balance as crucial for overall health because it directly affects our digestive fire (agni), the health of our tissues (dhatus), our prime energy reserve and vitality (ojas), and it helps to maintain balance of the doshas of vata, pitta and kapha.
Colette discusses the following in this episode:
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The role of doshas in blood sugar regulation.
- How imbalances in the doshas affect blood sugar:
- Kapha imbalance can result in high blood sugar.
- Vata imbalance can result in low blood sugar.
- Pitta imbalance can result in fluctuating blood sugar.
- Holistic Ayurvedic tips to help you maintain stable blood sugar naturally.
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Maintaining Joint Health with Ayurveda
Episode 380
Ayurveda views mobility as a reflection of vitality, when joints are healthy, well lubricated, and move with ease. When joints are compromised basic movements like walking, climbing stairs or even the act of sitting can become more painful and challenging. Chronic joint pain or stiffness can lead to reduced quality of life and emotional stress, affecting our independence and participation in physical or social activities.
Colette discusses the following in this episode:
- The role of vata, pitta and kapha doshas in joint health.
- How a compromised digestive system can lead to joint problems.
- Preventative tips to help maintain healthy, pain-free joints focusing on:
- Diet and nutrition
- Digestive fire (agni) and toxins (ama)
- Body tissues (dhatus) and joint nourishment
- Lifestyle practices
- Herbal support
- Seasonal adjustments (ritucharya)
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Ayurveda and Love - How The Doshas Shape Relationships
Episode 379
Colette discusses about how the doshas impact our relationships, whether it’s a relationship with a significant other, with family members, friends, or pets. Understanding your doshic makeup and the doshic makeup of those you're in relationship with will enhance connection, compassion and harmony in your relationships.
Colette covers the following in this episode:
- The basics of each dosha type of vata, pitta and kapha.
- The tendencies of each dosha.
- Each doshas dynamics in relationship.
- Tips to enhance compatibility between the doshas.
- Bringing in dosha balancing practices into your relationship to promote connection.
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Perimenopausal Care in Ayurveda with Vaidya Sheena Sooraj
Episode 378
Vaidya Sheena Sooraj is Kerala Ayurveda USA’s Chief Clinical Officer and a core faculty member. She is an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner from Kerala, India. Coming from a family with a strong Ayurvedic background, she developed her passion for Ayurveda at a young age, as her grandfather was a well-known Ayurvedic physician and astrologer. She is an active advocate of Ayurveda and is an experienced public speaker. Her objective is to guide her clients to achieve health naturally and continually add value to her profession through initiative, innovation, and experience.
Colette chats with Vaidya Sheena about the perimenopause phase of life and how Ayurveda can help navigate this stage with ease. They discuss the following:
- How Ayurveda views this transition of perimenopause.
- The specific dosha-related changes during this phase.
- How our prakriti (unique constitution) and vikriti (current imbalance) influences the perimenopausal experience.
- Tips to bring balanc ...
Navigating Kapha Season with Ayurveda
Episode 377
Kapha season is considered to be late winter and spring in Ayurveda, however, it’s best to think of the qualities of the season as this is what determines whether it’s kapha season. It’s when there’s cooler temperatures, the ground is saturated with rain or melting snow and the air is heavy with humidity.
Having the understanding and awareness of the qualities which are present in our natural environment and our body/mind can help guide us in our food and lifestyle choices which can in turn prevent imbalances and illness.
Some signs of excess kapha dosha are:
- Colds, coughs, flu, allergies with mucus and congestion
- Agni mandya (slow digestion)
- Feeling heavy and sluggish after eating
- Water retention
- Weight gain
- Lethargy and oversleeping
- Inertia or lack of motivation
- Slowness in all activities
- Foggy mind
- Feeling sad or depressed
- Withdrawing from social activities.
In this episode Colette gives Ayurvedic tips on how to navigate this season to prevent the...
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