Ayurveda for women - Balanced through every phase of life
Gender equality may be politically and socially desirable, but it is far from being a reality. On the contrary. According to the new role cliché, the modern Western woman can and should pursue a career. At the same time, however, they are also expected to fulfil their role as mothers and run the household largely on their own. An almost unmanageable ordeal, [...]
The gut in Ayurveda: tips for gut health
Hippocrates coined the famous phrase 2,500 years ago: „A healthy gut is the root of all health.“ Ayurvedic teachings also recognise the gastrointestinal tract as the source of health and illness, happiness and suffering, life and death. Accordingly, it is important for a healthy, happy life to promote intestinal health. Ayurveda offers [...]
Fascinating organ: the thyroid gland in Ayurveda
The thyroid gland has fascinated me for 25 years like no other organ. It is as small and delicate as a butterfly and at the same time so important for our health. It demonstrates the interdependence of mind and body and is an indicator of our inner balance. Our ability to regulate tension and cope with stress (resilience) has a direct effect on our [...]
Crisis as an opportunity: the coronavirus pandemic from an Ayurvedic perspective
I've just come from the weekly market and the atmosphere is bizarre. People are waiting in long queues in front of the stalls, more than two metres separate them from the person in front, and there is an eerie silence. A virus is keeping Germany and the world on tenterhooks. The number of new infections is rising exponentially, one breaking news story follows another, public life is drastically [...]
Food supplements in Ayurveda
Some call them herbal pills, others spice powders, healing schnapps or medicines. No matter what name we want to assign to Ayurvedic products, one thing is certain: no health system in the world has a variety of herbal products and formulations comparable to Ayurveda. The science behind these products is called „Dravyagunavijnana“, which translates as the „science of substances and their properties“. The basis [...]
Ayurvedic treatment of thyroid diseases
Small organ - great importance: The thyroid gland influences the metabolism and functional state of almost all organs and its health is therefore of paramount relevance from an Ayurvedic perspective. Hardly any other organ reacts so sensitively to stress and, conversely, affects the psyche as quickly as the thyroid gland in the event of illness. This places a considerable burden on those affected and [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Reheating meals in Ayurveda? An analysis
Life has become faster. More and more tasks, demands and obligations need to be dealt with in less and less time. The procurement and preparation of food is also becoming increasingly rationalised - there is often no time for relaxed shopping at the market and enjoyable preparation. The solution is to reheat convenience food or the last hot meal [...]