By Felicia Marie Tomasko Dr. David Simon MD, board-certified neurologist, champion of the healing power of Yoga and Ayurveda, and co-founder (with Dr. Deepak Chopra) of the famed Chopra Center, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. His words, speech, healing presence, medical practice, books, and classes touched many in the 61 years of his [...]
Ayurveda has been practiced in the US for only about 30 years, yet it is one of the systems of medicine native to India and is thousands of years old. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com. Question: Beginning three weeks before the clocks changed in the Fall, I’ve been overeating [...]
Tiny but potent, chia seeds are brimming with benefits that can promote and sustain optimal health. Two notable properties of chia seeds are that they support deep hydration and are an excellent source of high quality fiber. These qualities allow chia seeds to improve and maintain our ojas (inner strength and vitality). Eating chia seeds [...]
Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years, yet it is one of the systems of medicine native to India and is thousands of years old. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to news@layoga.com. Question: What types of practices are used in Ayurveda to help [...]
Q. I’ve heard a lot about sesame oil and its benefits in Ayurveda. Why is it used so much and how can I incorporate sesame oil in my daily life? A. Sesame oil comes from the tiny oval shaped sesame seed (Sesamun indicum); we all are familiar with this seed that sits on top [...]
Q. I’ve heard a lot about sesame oil and its benefits in Ayurveda. Why is it used so much and how can I incorporate sesame oil in my daily life? A. Sesame oil comes from the tiny oval shaped sesame seed (Sesamun indicum); we all are familiar with this seed that sits on top of the [...]
How can Yoga practitioners build a strong and sustaining life force? Is it simply a matter of gaining strength and flexibility? One way that we can think of generating vitality in the body is by strengthening the pulse or functioning of the kidneys. All the organs play a critical role in the body’s health, yet [...]
Question: Are there any Ayurvedic dietary or herbal recommendations for a chronic and sometimes acute condition involving a healed ulcer and erythema (area of intense inflammation) in the stomach? Foods that significantly aggravate my pain are: coffee, concentrated tomato products (such as salsa and spaghetti sauce) and alcohol. I have eliminated these foods from my [...]
Ayurveda has been practiced in the US for only about 30 years, yet it is one of the systems of medicine native to India and is thousands of years old. Readers are invited to submit questions for “Ayurveda Q & A” to ayurveda@layogamagazine.com. Question: Are there any Ayurvedic dietary or herbal recommendations for a chronic and [...]
Legal Corner: Ayurveda California issued its first Naturopathic Doctor (ND) licenses in January, 2005. Naturopathic doctors are primary care providers. They are trained and licensed to diagnose and treat medical conditions and diseases independent of a medical doctor. They can provide adjunctive treatment for cancer in collaboration with a medical doctor. The provider must be [...]