Healing power of Ayurveda: More than a placebo!
Is it all just a question of faith? Evil tongues don't see Ayurveda as an effective system of medicine, just as they don't trust potentised homeopathic remedies („there's nothing in it“) or the Qi in acupuncture points („it doesn't exist“). „Try it out, in the end you will come to my scientifically based therapy and then you will only have valuable [...].
Ayurveda: Vaccination is not unayurvedic!
It is now the middle of July. And things are still going wrong in the country. Hardened fronts are bitterly opposed. The subject of the dispute: the issue of vaccination against the coronavirus. I have already discussed what we can learn from corona with Ayurveda. But what is Ayurveda's position on vaccinations in general - and on vaccination [...]
Determining constitution in Ayurveda: more than just „typing“
Vata, Pitta or Kapha - who am I? For many people interested in Ayurveda, this question is the starting point for booking an appointment in an Ayurveda practice. What importance does Ayurveda actually attach to this topic? Is it even possible to determine your personal constitution in a consultation? The fact is that the individual constitution of a person plays a [...]
Snacks in Ayurveda
How many meals a day are healthy? Many nutrition experts differ on this question. Ayurveda has a crystal clear position on this. The fact is: In Ayurveda, food is only considered beneficial if it a) has an optimal nutrient composition according to individual needs and b) is easily digestible. The seemingly „healthiest“ foods can harm us, [...]
Sweets in Ayurveda: Are sweet sins allowed during the Christmas season?
Every year, our resistance to sweet temptations is put to the test at Christmas markets, company parties and family gatherings. Gingerbread, biscuits, stollen and cinnamon stars are irresistible to many and are as much a part of winter as the barbecue is to summer - often followed by a guilty conscience about weight gain or the unnecessary health burden. How beneficial [...]
Dal and mungdal: lentil dishes in Ayurveda
Dal refers to dishes made from peeled and split pulses such as lentils or chickpeas. Dal is a delicious staple food in India and an indispensable part of Ayurvedic cuisine. As Ayurvedic cuisine is predominantly vegetarian, dal dishes are the most important source of protein. A typical Ayurvedic main meal consists of the triad of grains, vegetables and dal. Raw vegetable side dishes or [...]
Ayurveda nap
Is taking a nap after lunch a good thing or not? Opinions are divided on this. Cardiologists and psychologists recommend a midday nap - according to an American-Greek study from 2007, it reduces the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 37%. Among Ayurveda followers, daytime sleep and in particular sleep after lunch is considered [...]
Running in Ayurveda: what you need to bear in mind
Around 20 million Germans jog occasionally or regularly, and one in ten managers runs marathons. There are many good reasons for running as a popular sport: it reduces obesity, prevents cardiovascular disease and diabetes, strengthens the immune system, promotes cognitive abilities, regulates tension and simply makes you feel energised. Surprisingly, there is even a connection between training diligence and salary, as the [...]
Therapeutic fasting in Ayurveda - Things to know about Ayurvedic fasting cures
„Fasting is as old as the peoples of the world“, wrote Otto Buchinger in 1935 in his book „Therapeutic Fasting“, taking into account the three dimensions of the human being (medical, psychosocial and spiritual). Buchinger fasting using special fasting drinks (water, tea, vegetable broth, fruit or vegetable juices and honey) is one of the most frequently used fasting methods today. In the guidelines for [...]
Tongue scraper in Ayurveda
It is part of the equipment of every Ayurveda devotee and should not be missing when travelling: the tongue scraper. What is the truth behind the recommendation, what are the benefits, how is it done and what should you look out for? Oral hygiene in Ayurveda The Ayurvedic classic „Caraka Samhita“ emphasised the importance of daily hygiene for health 2000 years ago. [...]