If you have never heard of Ayurveda, you may not be alone. When I mention that I have started using Ayurveda people look at me like I am an alien. Many consider it to be one of the oldest healing sciences. If you look up the word Ayurveda, it means The Science of Life in Sanskrit. It originated in India over 5,000 years ago and many call it the Mother of all Healing. Ayurveda is really concerned with prevention by concentration on your lifestyle choices, finding balance in your life and using herbs. For you to be healthy, it is so important to create balance in your life. Stress is one of the leading causes of diseases so by making changes, you can begin to find that balance and maintain it. Balance should be between your mind, body, the environment and your spirit. It begins with an internal purification, a special diet, herbs massage, yoga and last, meditation.

In Western cultures, we tend to reach for a prescription drug when we have ailments. I know so many people, especially the elderly that take any where from 5-20 prescription meds per day. It is insane how much we flood our bodies with drugs and a lot of the blame lies with our medical community. Don’t get me wrong, I know some people need prescription meds for survival but we can find alternative medicines to substitute for many of those pills taken on a daily basis. Not everything a doctor hands out is a necessity. Ask questions to your physician and find out if there are other ways to control the issue or do your own research. If you start Ayurvedic, it is imperative to discuss with your physician because many are not required to meet the safety standards that conventional medicines are so the herbs are listed as a dietary supplement. The way I look at any dietary supplement is just that. A supplement to your standard, conventional medical care, especially if you are being treated for a serious condition.

Top Benefits to Ayurveda

1) Weight loss

2) Minimizes Inflammation in the body
3) Hormonal Balance
4) Cleanses the body
5) Regulates Bloating

6) Healthy and glowing skin
7) Reduces stress
8) Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol
9) Lowers anxiety and depression
10) Helps with recovery after illness or surgery
11) Cures Insomnia

Top Herbs to Check out

AMALAKI (INDIAN GOOSEBERRY)- fights free radicals, treats diabetes, and detoxifies
BIBHITAKI (BELERIC)- helps support the eyes, sinuses, digestive system and liver function
HALDI (TURMERIC)- treats ulcers, fevers, diabetes, helps with weight loss, eye infections, and high cholesterol
KUMKUMA (SAFFRON)- Help support the digestive system, treats dark circles and pigmentation issues with the skin, low libido, and depression to name a few
CUMIN- helps with bloating, gas, constipation, anxiety, insomnia, cracking joints, cold body temperature, and dry skin and hair.
ASHWAGANDHA- balance stress hormones, help with adrenal fatigue, increase energy, help with inflammation
NEEM- a powerful detoxifier and blood purifier and helps with joint pain when used as an oil. I also like to use it for wrinkles and to smooth the skin.

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