Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Vaidya Princy Prasad is an educator and has a special focus on Orthopaedic management. She was trained by experienced Vaidya's of Kerala and obtained her Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery and Master degree in Surgery (Ayu) from Kerala University of Health Sciences. She continued her research studies in Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar for the fulfillment of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Ayu). Having a clear understanding of the Principles of Ayurveda, patient care, research and development, she worked under AYUSH ministry in India and is currently working with Kerala Ayurveda USA based in California. In this episode Colette chats with Vaidya Princy about bone health and they discuss the following: Ayurvedic understanding of bone tissues (asthi dhatu). The role of the doshas with bone health. What nourishes our bone tissue. Why good fats are essential for healthy bones. The effect of menopause and aging on our bone tissue. The importance of rejuvenation in Ayurveda. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Learn directly from the traditional Vedic texts and gain the skills to transform lives. Apply today and save $100 with code ELEMENTS100. Learn more at keralaayurveda.us/courses. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda views blood sugar balance as crucial for overall health because it directly affects our digestive fire (agni), the health of our tissues (dhatus), our prime energy reserve and vitality (ojas), and it helps to maintain balance of the doshas of vata, pitta and kapha. Colette discusses the following in this episode: The role of doshas in blood sugar regulation. How imbalances in the doshas affect blood sugar: Kapha imbalance can result in high blood sugar. Vata imbalance can result in low blood sugar. Pitta imbalance can result in fluctuating blood sugar. Holistic Ayurvedic tips to help you maintain stable blood sugar naturally. Download the Golden Turmeric Recipe here (scroll to episode 21). * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda views mobility as a reflection of vitality, when joints are healthy, well lubricated, and move with ease. When joints are compromised basic movements like walking, climbing stairs or even the act of sitting can become more painful and challenging. Chronic joint pain or stiffness can lead to reduced quality of life and emotional stress, affecting our independence and participation in physical or social activities. Colette discusses the following in this episode: The role of vata, pitta and kapha doshas in joint health. How a compromised digestive system can lead to joint problems. Preventative tips to help maintain healthy, pain-free joints focusing on: Diet and nutrition Digestive fire (agni) and toxins (ama) Body tissues (dhatus) and joint nourishment Lifestyle practices Herbal support Seasonal adjustments (ritucharya) * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * For joint pain check out oils like mahanarayan oil and dhanwantharam oil via the links below and enjoy discounts on all your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thanks for listening!

Colette discusses how the doshas impact our relationships, whether it's a relationship with a significant other, with family members, friends, or pets. Understanding your doshic makeup and the doshic makeup of those you're in relationship with will enhance connection, compassion and harmony in your relationships. Colette covers the following in this episode: The basics of each dosha type of vata, pitta and kapha. The tendencies of each dosha. Each doshas dynamics in relationship. Tips to enhance compatibility between the doshas. Bringing in dosha balancing practices into your relationship to promote connection. Download the Elements Dosha Quiz here! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thanks for listening!

Vaidya Sheena Sooraj is Kerala Ayurveda USA's Chief Clinical Officer and a core faculty member. She is an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner from Kerala, India. Coming from a family with a strong Ayurvedic background, she developed her passion for Ayurveda at a young age, as her grandfather was a well-known Ayurvedic physician and astrologer. She is an active advocate of Ayurveda and is an experienced public speaker. Her objective is to guide her clients to achieve health naturally and continually add value to her profession through initiative, innovation, and experience. Colette chats with Vaidya Sheena about the perimenopause phase of life and how Ayurveda can help navigate this stage with ease. They discuss the following: How Ayurveda views this transition of perimenopause. The specific dosha-related changes during this phase. How our prakriti (unique constitution) and vikriti (current imbalance) influences the perimenopausal experience. Tips to bring balance to the body/mind during perimenopause. Dietary and herbal support during this phase. Viewing perimenopause as an opportunity for personal growth and renewal. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Start 2025 by investing in your future - enroll today and save $100 with code ELEMENTS100. Learn more at keralaayurveda.us/courses. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thanks for listening!

Kapha season is considered to be late winter and spring in Ayurveda, however, it's best to think of the qualities of the season as this is what determines whether it's kapha season. It's when there's cooler temperatures, the ground is saturated with rain or melting snow and the air is heavy with humidity. Having the understanding and awareness of the qualities which are present in our natural environment and our body/mind can help guide us in our food and lifestyle choices which can in turn prevent imbalances and illness. Some signs of excess kapha dosha are: Colds, coughs, flu, allergies with mucus and congestion Agni mandya (slow digestion) Feeling heavy and sluggish after eating Water retention Weight gain Lethargy and oversleeping Inertia or lack of motivation Slowness in all activities Foggy mind Feeling sad or depressed Withdrawing from social activities. In this episode Colette gives Ayurvedic tips on how to navigate this season to prevent these imbalances and she covers pacifying foods and tastes, best cooking methods, how and when to eat, self-care and mindfulness practices along with emotional and mental health advice. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thanks for listening!

Anuradha Gupta completed the Ayurvedic Doctor program with Kerala Ayurveda, where she is a guest faculty, content specialist and Ayurvedic Practitioner student mentor. She is also an Engineer, MBA, 200 Hr Yoga teacher and social Justice advocate. Ashish Pandya is an Ayurveda expert and has helped in its revival in the West, under the guidance of Gurudev, Founder of Art of Living and as VP of education at Shankara Inc. He is a certified Art of Living teacher and has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. They discuss their new book with Colette, Unveiling Health, Happiness and Longevity - A Primer on Ayurveda and they cover the following topics: The goal Anuradha and Ashish had for writing this primer on Ayurveda. Why health, happiness and longevity are so important to our wellbeing. How Ayurveda defines wellbeing. The six components of holistic health and how they contribute to leading a balanced life: physical fitness emotional health social health Spiritual values occupational wellness intellectual wellness The three pillars of health and how they help us prevent imbalances and dis-ease. * Purchase Unveiling Health, Happiness and Longevity - A Primer on Ayurveda book here... Unveilingayurveda.com Purchase on Amazon * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thanks for listening!

A "glow-up" is a term used to describe a significant transformation, typically in physical appearance. In this episode Colette emphasizes the benefits of a holistic glow-up which can be achieved with Ayurveda. With a holistic Ayurvedic glow-up you'll feel the benefits on a physical, mental and emotional level along with increased awareness, confidence and empowerment. You'll be radiating health and good vibes by balancing your inner and outer health through holistic practices. In this episode Colette discusses the following: Glow-Up transformation starts with inner cleansing. Strengthening the agni (digestive fire). Morning and evening routines. Restorative sleep. Glow enhancing self-care routines. Skin and hair health. Glow-Up your home. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thanks for listening!

Episode 374 Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath aka Dr. J represents a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is the CEO and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA). Colette chats with Dr. J about long Covid and they discuss the following: What is long Covid. How the symptoms of long Covid vary from respiratory to neurological and can also affect the circulatory and cardiovascular system. Why the strength of our ojas is important for our immunity. Ayurveda's holistic treatment protocol for long Covid. Why our daily inputs and rhythms are very important for our health and wellbeing. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Start 2025 by investing in your future - enroll today and save $100 with code ELEMENTS100. Learn more at keralaayurveda.us/courses. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

I'm answering the following questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community: Nancy: I just can't seem to kick this sluggish feeling for the past couple of months. I feel so tired and my mind feels slow too. I would appreciate any tips you may have Colette. Elaine: I have reoccurring sinus infections and I'm trying to avoid taking antibiotics. What can I do to heal my body and prevent this from reoccurring? Anna: I have been noticing that my memory is not as sharp lately and I'm concerned. I'm wondering if you can provide any Ayurvedic tips to help improve my memory? Download the Pranayama Video Tutorial here! * Check out the following sites to order your triphala and nasya oil: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!