The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 134

In the West, menopause is often perceived as this dreaded event in a woman’s life. A time of uncontrollable symptoms which can result in hormonal imbalances, hot flashes, mood swings, etc.

However, Ayurveda has a different perspective and gives guidelines on how to remain in balance and experience an empowering transition into the wisdom stage of life!

Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about this Ayurvedic wisdom and they cover the following topics:

• The Pitta stage of life and the menstrual cycle.
• Ayurvedic view of perimenopause and menopause.
• What happens to the body during the menstrual and menopausal cycles.
• Ayurvedic guidelines for maintaining balance during the menstrual cycle.
• How aggravated doshas affect menopause.
• Guidelines for approaching menopause to help you experience a balanced and empowering transition into the wisdom stage of life!

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Episode 132

The gallbladder is a little pear-shaped pouch which is often overlooked, however, in this episode Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum explains the importance of the gallbladder and how it can be the hidden culprit in many illnesses. Colette and Dr. Teitelbaum discuss the following:

• The critical role the gallbladder plays in the body.
• What is gallbladder sludge & its symptoms.
• What happens when the gallbladder doesn’t work properly.
• The correlation between the thyroid & the gallbladder.
• What happens when the gallbladder is removed.
• How to thin gallbladder sludge.
• Beneficial foods for the gallbladder.
• Self-care practices for the gallbladder.

Visit Dr. Teitelbaum’s website here. 

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