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Vata - learn more about it

 Vata also known as Vayu, is a combination of Air and Space Elements. why is it important to know more about Vata ? being air dominant it has features - 1. Moving - which brings lack of Grounding in the person, when it affects the mind. it makes the thoughts and actions in mind to increase, the person finds it difficult to Focus and also sit at one place. I also find people they are really not able to listen to others since their mind is making constant thoughts. Moving quality also helps the person not to go in deep sleep. How to balance  ? Practice listening to slow music - helps to calm the mind slow down your practise of yoga and hold postures longer and focus after work or meeting people come home and try to relax mulabandha or focusing on lower chakras.   2. Cold  - according to Ayurveda, this brings closure or blocking the Strotasas or Nadis , that could further affect the emotions and energy of the person. Vata person also gets cold or Raynaud's due to slow circulation a

TRIPHALA - Ayurveda Elixir

 Triphala is one of the commonly used herbal combinations of Ayurveda. since its a combination of 3 herbs  1. Amalaki ( Emblica Officinalis) also commonly known as Amla or Indian Gooseberry. 2. Haritaki ( Terminalia Chebula ) also commonly known as Hirda in local language 3. Bhibhitaki ( terminaila Belerica) also known as beheda. Also Known to many as a laxative and to some as a rejuvenating Elixir, This herb can used as a wonderful drug. also known to balance the tri-Doshas. lets try to put some of its benefits down - 1. Laxative effect - Commonly used by many as a laxative, i recommend a lot of people not to make it a habit forming drug for constipation, can be used on regular basis but if taken for 3 months, recommended to take a break for a month. it can also be lightly fried with castor oil if you are a Vata type so it doesn't increase dryness in the body. 2. weight reduction - this is my favorite drug of choice used in my clinic for weight reduction, while there are so ma