The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 95

Ayurveda helps us to understand the importance of preconception or garbhasanskar and the profound effect it can have on conception and the developing fetus. I chat with Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta about this subject and we discuss the following:

• What is garbhasanskar (preconception).
• The importance of preconception for both parents.
• Mentally preparing for pregnancy.
• Cleansing the body before conception.
• Beneficial herbs before and during pregnancy.
• Do’s and don’ts during preconception and pregnancy.
• Beneficial foods during this period.

Visit Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta’s website www.ayurroots.com

Episode 94

In this special 2 year anniversary podcast episode, Colette looks back to the launching the podcast, discusses some common questions on Ayurveda and looks to the future of the podcast. There’s also a special competition to celebrate the 2nd anniversary!

Some of the common questions Colette answers are:

• Is there a special Ayurvedic diet.

• How to make the right food choices.

• How do I eat for my constitution.

• How do I know when or which dosha(s) are out of balance.

Check out Colette’s online services here.

Episode 93

Certified B Corporations are businesses that have the highest integrity of verified social and environmental performance. These businesses are not just about profit, they’re purpose-driven businesses with a more sustainable approach to business, incorporating the people and the environment.

In this episode, I chat with Erin Douglas who’s Banyan Botanicals Corporate Responsibility and Community Relations Manager. Banyan Botanicals just became a certified B Corp business and Erin tells us all about this process and why we should support these amazing businesses. We discuss the following:

• What is a B-Corporation.
• Why was it important to Banyan Botanicals to become a certified B-Corp.
• What is the process of becoming a B-Corp.
• What does this certification mean for the future of Banyan Botanicals.
• Why should we all get to know and support B-Crop businesses.
• Erin’s advice for anyone who’s interested in starting the process of being certified as a B-Corp business.

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Episode 92

Episode #92 The dhatus are the tissues of the body. Dhatu translates to ‘that which holds together’ because the dhatus/tissues support the body and give it shape, holding it together. The dhatus are made from and nourished by the food we eat. There are 7 dhatus or tissues in the body according to Ayurveda and in this episode, Colette explains the fascinating tissue nutrition system and how the nutrition is a step-by-step process of nourishment from the gross to the subtlest dhatu which is our reproductive tissue.

The seven tissues or dhatus in the body are:

1. Rasa – plasma/serum/lymph
2. Rakta – blood, the red blood cells
3. Mamsa – muscle tissue
4. Meda – adipose tissue or fat tissue
5. Asthi – bones & cartilage
6. Majja – bone marrow, connective tissue, nerve tissue
7. Sukra/Artava – male (sukra) and female (artava) reproductive tissue

Visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website to find out more about Colette’s online services:

• Ayurvedic Reset Cleanse
• Online Ayurvedi
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Episode 91

Episode #91 Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere discusses his research into addiction and the vagus nerve. He explains how Ayurveda and Yoga can bring the body into the rest and digest mode or the parasympathetic mode and in turn restore balance to the body and mind. We discuss the following:

• How does imbalance or dis-ease begin in the body/mind.
• What are the biggest factors in the cause of addiction.
• What is the vagus nerve and it’s role in the body.
• What is the fight, flight, freeze and immobilisation response and how is it connected with addiction.
• What is the parasympathetic nervous system.
• How does Ayurveda treat addiction.
• Case studies and simple tips to help restore wellbeing.

Click here to access the free Pranayama breath work tutorial 

You can connect with Victor and the team at Pacific Coast Ayurveda by: phone 707-225-8844

www.pcayurveda.com

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Episode 90

Episode #90 Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta shares her findings from three years of clinical research on ADHD – Learning Disabilities in Children. The research experience includes literacy research as well as clinical trials with Ayurvedic herbs. We discuss the following:

• What is ADHD.
• The types of ADHD.
• Vaidya Meenakshi’s reasearch.
• How Ayurveda views ADHD.
• What doshas are aggravated in ADHD.
• Vaidya Meenakshi’s protocol with ADHD clients.
• The role of diet in ADHD.
• Dietary tips for mental health,
• ADHD cases studies.

Please visit Vaidya Meenakshi’s website www.ayurroots.com or call 214-801-1238.

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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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