Nutrition and Weight

Weight, nutrition, and exercise are significant concerns for all of us. Choosing what to eat each day and how to get our daily exercise can be overwhelming, given our busier schedules and the numerous food choices available. These choices impact our overall health in the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, lymphatic, immune, and renal systems, as well as our mental and emotional well-being. 

 

For many, this can be confusing, especially when following the USDA's standardized nutrition guidelines. Of course, this information is correct and very useful, but it does not take into account that, as individuals, our needs can vary significantly from person to person. 

 

Furthermore, we are bombarded by celebrity spokespeople, publications, and internet information about diets and regimens based on strategies for the 21st century. 

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If you struggle with your weight and have not found a way to balance your overall health, then Ayurveda might be the solution for you. Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old medical science from India that recognizes that each person is unique physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, and therefore reacts to the world differently. This understanding is why no single diet or regimen is suitable for everyone. 

 

Ayurveda also does not focus on short-term gains that may fail us later, but instead looks to the individual's true nature and designs a realistic, holistic program to achieve long-term goals. 

 

According to Ayurveda, being overweight is often associated with an excess of the Kapha dosha, which is characterized by cold, wet, heavy, and stable qualities. Ayurveda follows the principle of 'like increases like, and opposites bring balance '. To counterbalance these qualities, Ayurveda suggests incorporating warmth, dryness, lightness, and mobility into your lifestyle. 

 

Once you understand your constitution (Prakruti) and your current state of health (Vikruti), you can easily create daily practices to achieve your health goals. These include lifestyle practices (possibly changes), foods, spices, herbs, and sensory therapies. 

 

If you are experiencing any imbalances, the first step is to have an Ayurvedic evaluation to determine your constitution and current state of health. On the front page of my website, you'll find an option to schedule a complimentary phone appointment to discuss your concerns and determine the best course of action for your health. 

 

I look forward to speaking with you soon.