Tag: Vata

Vata is one of the three doshas. Understanding your dosha is fundamental to a deeper knowledge of yourself, your body, your way of acting and thinking. To understand more about doshas and identify yours, check out this article here.

Vata is the energy consisting of air and ether; this is a movement principle. The qualities: dry, cold, light, changeable, mobile, irregular, clear, and rough. Thus, in the human body it is represented by the transportation of nervous impulses, air, blood, food, wastes, and thoughts. Meanwhile, lack of it causes nerve cell death, constipation, congestive effects, unconcern, and thoughtlessness.

People with a dominant Vata dosha are usually very slim, wiry, and creative, they think and speak quickly.

Rheumatism and Ayurveda

Photo of an elderly person's hand holding a cup of tea. Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to the treatment of arthritis, an inflammatory joint disease that causes pain, swelling and restricted movement.

Ayurveda offers a comprehensive approach to the treatment of rheumatism, also known as rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the joints. Ayurvedic treatment aims to balance the doshas, reduce inflammation, relieve pain and improve overall quality of life. Below we will discuss some Ayurvedic approaches that can be useful for rheumatism. Diet […]

Depression and Ayurveda

Stress is a normal reaction of your body when you find yourself surrounded by some crisis or your mental balance is disturbed. Furthermore, the stress response helps you cope with challenges. But beyond a point, this same stress stops helping and adversely affects your health, your mood, your productivity, your relationships, and your quality of life.

Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to supporting people with depression. This approach aims to restore the balance of the doshas (especially Vata and Kapha), promote mental and emotional health and improve overall quality of life. Here are some Ayurvedic approaches that can be helpful for depression.

Multiple Sclerosis and Ayurveda

Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, offers approaches to help with multiple sclerosis, a chronic neurological disease that affects the central nervous system. Although Ayurveda does not promise a cure, it aims to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. Here are some Ayurvedic approaches that can be helpful for Multiple Sclerosis.

Arthritis and Ayurveda

Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to the treatment of arthritis, an inflammatory disease of the joints that causes pain, swelling and restricted movement. In Ayurveda, arthritis is often considered a Vata disorder, but depending on the type and symptoms, Pitta and Kapha may also be involved. In this article, we’ll present some Ayurvedic approaches to […]

Hashimoto Thyroiditis and Ayurveda

Photo of a woman's neck. Ayurveda can help treat Hashimoto's thyroid disease

Ayurveda can provide supportive care in the treatment of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland and can lead to hypothyroidism. Ayurveda aims to address the underlying imbalances in the body, relieve symptoms, and improve the general quality of life. In this article we cover some Ayurvedic approaches to support Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. […]

Vegan creamy tagliatelle

This Vegan creamy tagliatelle is an easy and delicious pasta recipe with the creamy texture we love. Made with fresh, organic ingredients, this dish combines the rich, smoothness of a dairy-free sauce with the satisfying bite of perfectly cooked tagliatelle. It’s a perfect choice for a comforting meal. Besides, you can make this recipe gluten-free by using rice or corn flour-based pasta or a protein-rich version like lentil pasta, according to your preferences.

Vegan Cherry Chocolate Smoothie with Superfood Triphala

Photo of Cherry Chocolate Smoothie in a glass cup on top of a decorated red tray. Next to the glass there is a flower arrangement, with an angel statue.

This Vegan Cherry Chocolate Smoothie is delicious and creamy with a chocolate note. Smoothie is an excellent breakfast or quick snack option for your day.
This smoothie features a super food from Ayurveda: Triphala has sweet, sour, astringent, and bitter qualities, that help this smoothie to balance all doshas.

Vegetarian Cauliflower pumpkin soup

This Vegetarian Cauliflower pumpkin soup recipe is a delicious soup to warm up your winter evenings. The perfect dinner for a cozy evening!
This soup has several vegetables as a base, bringing many nutrients to your diet, vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, it has low carbohydrates and lots of fiber, bringing greater satiety to your dinner and helping you to lose weight.
As it is a warm and light meal, it is easy to digest, making this Cauliflower pumpkin soup a perfect dinner option for Ayurveda.

Pumpkin-spice porridge

This pumpkin-spice porridge is a delicious twist on the traditional breakfast porridge that will warm up winter mornings. It’s the perfect recipe to start a cozy morning.
Porridge is a classic breakfast option for Ayurveda. It is a warm, cooked dish, nutritionally balanced and easy to digest. Furthermore, porridge is a versatile recipe, which can be improved by adding new ingredients, seasonings and toppings.

Masala Chai

Masala Chai
This Masala Chai is a delicious, energizing tea that can be used to replace your coffee or as a sweet treat in the afternoon.
Masala Chai is made with cinnamon, cardamom, anise and ginger. An extremely rich and aromatic combination of spices that has a delicious flavor. This tea is great for warming you up in winter and autumn, as well as bringing all the medicinal properties of these spices.