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Preventive: Preservation of health of healthy people
Curative: Relief from illness or ‘dis’ ease of people
Space: Vibrations of all vital systems
together
Air: Breath / Prana
Fire: Acids and Enzymes in the body
Water: Fluid in the body
Earth: Physical Body
The PANCHA MAHA BHUTHA Concept
The FIVE ELEMENTS Concept
Different combinations and permutations of five elements = difference of form and qualities in them.
(a) Dosha (the disease causing factors)
(b) Dhatus (bodily tissues)
(c) Malas (the waste products)
CONCEPTION, NATURE & FUNCTION OF DOSHAS
Space (Akash)
Earth (Prithvi)
Water (Jala)
Air (Vayu)
Fire (Tejas)
Water (Jala)
Pitta Vata Kapha
energy of Movement energy of Metabolism energy of Structure
Rajasic Sattvic Tamasic
Gall Stones, Kidney stones
When water evaporates what happens?
Earth or body’s solids increases
Edema/ Oedema
Too much water and less earth
Gastric Ulcer
Fire predominates and water unable to contain
VATA: Air & Space
PITTA: Fire & Water (liquid)
KAPHA: Water & Earth
Elements: Water & Earth.
Qualities: Heavy, oily, cool, moist, slow, soft & stable/static.
Body Characteristics: potential to become overweight. Good muscular
development. Short neck & large bone structure.
Personality: Slow speaking, slow moving, consistent & dedicated.
Physical Challenges: Prone to mucous conditions of the lungs and sinuses.
Has the potential for water retention & diabetes.
Emotional Challenges: Lethargy, depression & over attachment.
Balanced by: Warm, light, dry & mobile qualities
Balancing Tastes: Pungent, Bitter, Astringent
Imbalancing Tastes: Sweet, Sour, Salt.
Organs and main sites: Stomach, Chest, Sinuses, Lungs, Joints, Head.
Good Qualities: Unconditional love, nurturing and devotion. Kaphas make
wonderful caretakers & supporters.
Time of Day: 6-10 AM and 6-10PM.
Season: Winter – Early Spring.
Life Cycle: 0-16 years old
The main function of the Kapha in the body, is
stability and structure.
In ayurveda, diseases are categorized into two Physical and Mental.
Both body and mind are considered to be the seat of disease.
Hence treatment must be for both body and mind.
Body develops according to the food intake:
So take daily food after knowing the properties of it
We are what we eat !
3 qualities (gunas) for mind are:
Sattva guna,
Rajo guna and
Tammo guna
State of mind = the proportion of these gunas in our mind = the food we eat!
mind and body are interconnected
Lead a life useful to the society as a whole.
Unless the society becomes happy it will not be possible for the individual to attain his own happiness
Food is the keeper of the 5 elements Space: Vibrations of all vital systems together
Air: Breath / Prana
Fire: Acids and Enzymes in the body
Water: Fluid in the body
Earth: Physical Body
Transformation of food gives the body - LIFE
• Good food = good health • Good digestion = good health • Each mind/body type digests differently.
• • Agni : Digestive Power
• Malas : Waste Products
• Ama : Toxic by-products
• Ojas : Energy/Vitality/Vigor
DIGESTION
AGNI =FIRE
Enzymes and acids
responsible for digestion of food and its assimilation.
takes place continuously in the body.
AHARA, PROPER DIET = health & happiness.
There is NO ONE SINGLE DIET or food that is healthy for all individuals.
Modern nutritional theories tend to recommend "one size fits all" guidelines that change with each new wave of research
• Air pollution
• Lifestyle pattern
• Alternating between hot and cold
weather
• Consuming excess amounts of
cold, heavy or sweet foods,
• Lack of sleep
• Insufficient exercise
• Kapha imbalance leads to physical and
emotional / mental imbalances
• Physical problems: will be related
to the WATER principle
• E.g., cold, flu, sinus congestion,
diseases involving mucus-bronchial
congestion-asthma etc
• Sluggishness, obesity, diabetes,
water retention and sinus
headaches
• Emotional problems:
• Possessiveness
• Greed
• Attachment
• Envy
• Lust
• Lethargy
• Kapha type depression
• Skin disease: Kapha dosha results in
too much oil in skin and chances of skin
allergy.
• Respiratory System: respiratory system
is governed by the Kapha Dosha and
dominance of this Dosha makes you
prone to respiratory allergies.
• Immune System: Immunity is governed
by the Kapha Dosha while Pitta Dosha
adds in sensitivity resulting in
hypersensitivity responses
• Metabolism: Due to Kapha Dosha
metabolism will become sluggish
• Sinus problems are caused due to underlying
imbalance in VATA and Kapha
• Resulting in Ama, the sticky waste-product after
digestion
• Ama mixes with Kapha in the sinus area, resulting
in an even more toxic and sticky mucus called
Shleshma, which settles in the area, clogging the
sinus channels.
• Due to this restriction, there is an imbalance of
Pitta, and this leads to inflammation.
Be active on a daily basis as Kapha types are prone to sluggishness, depression, and being overweight.
Choose foods that are light, warm, and spicy. Tea with dried ginger and lemon is a ideal for
Kapha types.
Spices such as black pepper, ginger, cumin, chilli and lots of bitter dark greens
Avoid heavy oily and processed sugars, which are detrimental to Kaphas.
Dry ginger:- Ginger stimulates salivation. Saliva, produced by the salivary glands, blends with the carbohydrates in the food in the mouth and initiates carbohydrate metabolism, which consequently eases digestion
Black pepper :- Black pepper also stimulates bile secretion without increasing the volume of cholesterol and bile acid
Long Pepper:- Long pepper prevents erosion of the gastric membrane by stimulating mucin secretion and reducing shedding of the cells present on the stomach lining.
Triphala is the combination of three herbs :- Amlaki (Emblica officinalis) :- It is one of the richest
source of Vit.C, it is found to reduce the toxic effects of known carcinogens, mutagens and clastogens.
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) :- Its widely used as a
laxative and astringent, skin and liver diseases. Possesses anti microbial, anti HIV, anti malarial, anti fungal, anti diuretic and anti mutegenic effects.
Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica) :- It is reported to exhibit a variety of biological activities including anti mutagenic, anti microbial, anti viral, anti anaphylaxis, anti cancer, anti oxidant and free radical scavenging activities, protective effect against oxidative stress induced hepatotoxicity ..
Nutritional value
Cleansing action
Mild laxative
Stimulates digestive health
Improves liver and gallbladder function
Boosts immunity
etc
How to use :-
To take triphala as a tea, make a decoction by adding ½ teaspoon of triphala powder to a cup of hot water.
Stir and allow the tea to cool and drink.
Triphala is usually taken on an empty stomach, most commonly in the evening before bed.
Tulsi is abundant in essential oils and antioxidants, which are tremendously effective in reducing the effects of stress on the body.
The Tulsi plant has been used topically for skin conditions like eczema, ringworm and insect bites.
It is also commonly used to reduce fevers, improve lung and digestion issues, reduce the effects of colds, eliminate toxins/poisons and as a preventative antibacterial for infections.
A tea prepared with the leaves of Tulsi is commonly used in cough, cold, mild, indigestion and diminished appetite.
The tea is said to be relaxing, and, when taken in the evening, helps to promote sleep.
Chewing a couple of leaves before a meal helps to stimulate the appetite; and a tea taken after a meal promotes digestion by increasing the flow of gastric juices, while reducing gas and bloating.
The juice is recommended as a general tonic,skin problems,etc,.
In Ayurvedic cooking, turmeric is everywhere, this multifaceted wonder spice helps in:- Detoxify the liver
Balance cholesterol levels
Fight allergies
Stimulate digestion
Boost immunity
Enhance the complexion
It is analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, appetizer, astringent, cardiovascular.
Therapeutic uses of Turmeric: Anemia, cancer, diabetes, digestion, food poisoning, gallstones, indigestion, IBS, parasites, poor circulation, staph infections, and wounds.
How to use: - ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder mixed with warm
glass of milk, early morning or before going to the bed is enough. In case you don’t want milk can mix the same amount of turmeric in warm water (early morning is the best).
Most Balancing Most Aggravating
Vata Sweet, Sour, Salty Bitter, Pungent, Astringent
Pitta Sweet, Bitter, Astringent Sour, Salty, Pungent
Kapha Pungent, Bitter, Astringent
Sweet, Sour, Salty
Ayurveda recommends a Sattvic Diet (for all 3 doshas) to keep your brain in balance. Sattvic: Balanced
Rajasic: Hyperactivity
Tamasic: Sluggishness
Eating too much of rajasic or tamasic food is said to create a chemical imbalance in the brain.
Eat food in moderation
Meat
Alcohol
Fish, Eggs
Fried foods ,Stale or overripe foods
Junk food, Fast food, Canned, processed and packaged food
Cold food, sweets
Salted food
6 major tastes required in our daily diet
sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, & astringent.
Each of these tastes has specific health-giving effects. ?
By including all six, we will be most completely nourished and satisfied.
The recommended ayurvedic diet is VEGETARIAN. ??
Sweet juicy fruits (gooseberry) are excellent cleansers - they help flush toxins out of the body.
FAT performs some essential functions in the body
GHEE has the ability to transport the benefits of herbs and spices to the brain and to other parts of the body. Eat Ghee in moderation
Indian Porridge (Khicidi)
A very light traditional Dish
Ingredients:
1. 1 part of rice
2. 1/2 part of Mung dhal/ split green gram dhal
3. 8 parts of water
4. Turmeric 1 tea spoon
5. Cumin seeds 1 tea spoon
6. Ghee 1 table spoon
7. Salt (preferably rock salt) 1 tea spoon
8. Garnish with coriander leaves
9. Asafoetida 1/3rd tea spoon
10. Dry ginger
Abhyangam (oil bath)
Swedana(sudation)
Virechana(induced purgation)
Vamana (induced emices)
Nasyam (nasal drops)
Rakta mokhshana (blood letting)
TIPS TO TACKLE COMMON COLD:
CURATIVE:
Avoid Yoghurt (instead use boiled buttermilk)
Dry foamentation: at night
Steam Inhalation (for sinusitis)
Drink boiled/hot/warm water and hot rasam (pepper)
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TIPS TO TACKLE COMMON COLD:
CURATIVE:
SOAR THROAT: Rock Sugar & Pepper
Gargle with warm salt water every
½ hr or 1 hr