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Ayurveda is built on the principle of "Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam Aaturasya Vikara Prashamanam Cha,” which describes it as a means to protect health and alleviate disease in the body.

09/14/2026

We wanted to share a project of ours with you all! My friend and collegue, Meng and I have been working on this book for the past year and now it's finally ready!!
This book is to prepare for the NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) exam but also a great refresher for anyone practicing Ayurveda
This book comes in two forms: ebook and paperback. The link to purchase this book is provided in the comment section below.

01/09/2021

GARBHAVASTHA《PREGNANCY》
WHAT
🧘‍♀️Above are yoga poses that can safely be done in the first trimester of pregnancy
HOW
🧘‍♀️Virabhadrasana I
🧘‍♀️Buddha Konasana
🧘‍♀️Virabhadrasana II
🧘‍♀️Adho mukha svanasana
🧘‍♀️Chakravakasana
WHY
🧘‍♀️One of the many benefits, respectively:
🧘‍♀️Energizes the whole body
🧘‍♀️Loosens hips and increases blood circulation
🧘‍♀️Improves balance and sharpens the mind
🧘‍♀️Stretches hamstrings and arms (avoid if feeling nauseous )
🧘‍♀️Increases flexibility in neck and back area

01/07/2021

KHAS KHAS《POPPY SEEDS》
WHAT
🔅Small round seeds
🔅Used in cooking (especially in sweets)
🔅Opium comes from this fruit extract (should be taken under medical supervision)
WHY
🔅Strengthens body
🔅Aphrodisiac
🔅Redues muscle pain
🔅Helps with anxiety and depression
🔅Helps with insomnia
🔅Relaxes mind and body
🔅Stops diarrhea
HOW
🔅Warm up a cup of milk and add 1/2-1 teaspoon of poppy seeds, drink before bedtime
🔅Roll sweets into the poppy seeds
🔅Can make a tea for pain management
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01/05/2021

RAJASHRAVA《MENSTRUATION》
WHAT
🩸Vaginal bleeding which occurs about every 24-28 days
🩸Here are some poses that will assist in blood flow and relieve menstrual pain
HOW
🧘‍♀️Balasana
🧘‍♀️Supta Matsyendrasana
🧘‍♀️Pawanmuktasana
🧘‍♀️Supta Baddha Konasana
🧘‍♀️Kapotasana

WHY
One of the many benefits, respectively
💪Calms the mind and will put mild pressure on abdomen which will help with pain
💪Relieves back pain and cramps
💪Release excess air and helps with cramps
💪Allows for regular blood flow
💪Will help with backaches and blood flow

01/02/2021

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12/31/2020

AJAMODA 《CAROM SEEDS》
WHAT
☄Spice
☄Pungent and hot in nature
☄Should be taken with caution as it increases PITTA
WHY
☄Reduces abdominal pain
☄Good for common cold
☄Anti-parasitic
☄Alleviates gas and bloating
☄Improves taste
☄Digests ama (toxins)
☄Improves digestive power
☄Reduces nausea
HOW
☄Lightly roast ajwain and put in a small cloth to sniff on for nausea and nasal blockage (little goes a long way)
☄1/2 teaspoon of ajwain and salt with a cup of warm water can reduce stomach discomfort and pain
☄Make a tea with 1/4 teaspoon of ajwain mixed and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin seeds to reduce cramps during menstrual cycle

12/29/2020

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12/26/2020

ATISARA《DIARRHEA》
WHAT
💩Aggravated Pitta leading to more frequent loose/watery stools
💩If undigested food is seen in stools, it is best to let the diarrhea continue for sometime
HOW
💊Rice with buttermilk/yogurt: Cook a cup (or desired amount) of basmati rice and add in 1/2 tsp of ghee when water starts to boil. When rice is cooked, take out in a bowl and add 1/4 cup of yogurt or 1/2 cup buttermilk and mix well. Adding in digestive spices is a bonus!
💊Buttermilk with fenugreek seeds, cumin, and salt: Take 1/3 cup of yogurt and fill the rest of the glass (about cup) with water. Add in fenugreek seeds, cumin, dry ginger powder, and pink salt. Mix well and drink!
💊Fenugreek Seeds: Roast 1 tsp of fenugreek seeds and slowly chew and swallow
💊Pomegranate: Take fresh pomegranate and juice it or boil the pomegranate leaves in water and drink warm
💊Bilva: Take 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp of bilva powder, mix in water water and drink before meals once or twice a day

12/24/2020

MISHREYA《FENNEL》
WHAT
🌱Plant native to the Mediterranean
🌱Cooling effect with pungent taste
🌱Can be eaten fresh or dry
WHY
🌱Increases lactation
🌱Aids digestion
🌱Anti-inflammatory
🌱Calms the mind
🌱Reduces cramps
🌱Freshens breath
🌱Balances Pitta
🌱Improves awareness
🌱Anti-microbial
HOW
🌱Chew 1/2 tsp of fennel seeds after meals
🌱Make a tea with cumin, coriander, and fennel
🌱Make a tea with fennel, dill seeds, fenugreek seeds to increase breast milk
🌱Soak fennel seeds overnight and drink water next morning for heart burn

12/22/2020

VIBANDA (CONSTIPATION)
WHAT
💩Inability to have a complete bowel movement everyday
HOW
🙌Hot Water: Drink a glass of hot water first thing in the morning and at bedtime
🙌Triphala: Take 1/2-1 tsp of Triphala powder at bedtime with a glass of hot water
🙌Castor Oil: Take 1 tsp of castor oil and drink hot water after to drain it down at bedtime
🙌Spiced Tea: For a 8-10oz cup; boil water and add 1 tsp of: Coriander, Ajwain, Fennel, Turmeric, and 1/4 inch of fresh ginger (shredded). Boil for 5-7 minutes on medium heat. Drink in the morning or make a bigger batch to drink throughout the day
🙌Avoiding Causative Factors: First line of treatment is avoiding the causative factors. Avoiding cold water, chips, crackers, potatoes, salads, smoothies, cold sandwiches, iced coffee, etc will allow for your Agni to function properly.
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