Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

In episode 272 Colette discussed anna vaha srotas, the food channel in detail. In this episode she dives deeper into the imbalances and disorders that can occur in the anna vaha srotas and covers the following topics: Early signs of imbalances in the anna vaha srotas. The four types of disorders in this channel. Fourteen types of imbalances including indigestion IBS, IBD and GERD. The causes of these imbalances. Ayurvedic treatment protocol and preventative measures. Download the Food Combining Chart here * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Indukantham Kwatham offers holistic support for your overall well-being. Use coupon Code: Immune24 when you visit www.keralayurveda.store * 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!

In this solo episode Colette covers a subject which comes up a lot in her online consultations and that's the relationship between stress and weight gain. When it comes to weight gain we often focus on our food, but stress plays a major role in weight gain also and particularly weight gain around the midsection of the body. She discusses the following in this episode: The 2 types of stress. What happens in the body/mind when we perceive stress. The connection between the stress hormone Cortisol and weight gain. The effect of intense exercise on elevated cortisol levels. A holistic strategy to manage stress levels. * EWG Clean Fifteen & Dirty Dozen downloads * 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!

Prana is our life force energy and vitality governing all motor and sensory functions. Prana governs respiration, the physiological functioning of the heart, digestion and excretion. It coordinates our breath, our senses and mind. The functions of the mind, memory, thoughts, and emotions are all under the control of prana. In this episode Colette discusses the following aspects of prana: The functions of prana. What is optimal prana. The disorders of prana and how it can manifest in the body/mind. How to enhance this vital life force energy with diet, lifestyle, self-care and mindfulness practices. Download the Pranayama Video Tutorial here * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Courses are available for beginners as well as advanced learners and professionals, both online and in person in the beautiful Bay Area, California. For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! To learn more, visit 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!

Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali and is a regular guest on the podcast. In this episode Colette discusses eating disorders with Dr. Sujatha and she shares the Ayurvedic perspective. They discuss the following: The eating and agni tendencies of vata, pitta and kapha dosha. What role the mind and the mental gunas of rajas and tamas play in disordered eating. Why living a Sattvic life connected to Buddhi is important. The long term physical and mental effect of eating disorders. The Ayurvedic protocol for treating disordered eating. Tips for helping loved ones with an eating disorder. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * 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!

Tejas is the subtle essence of the pitta dosha and agni, our digestive fire. It is considered to be part of the subtle body in Ayurveda which is the energetic field behind the physical body. The subtle body consists of the mind, the emotions and deep thought along with the subtle channels of the nadis, the chakras and the subtle energies of tejas, prana and ojas. In this episode Colette shares the Ayurvedic teachings on tejas and covers the following: The responsibilities of tejas. The fourteen qualities of tejas. The four disorders of tejas. Holistic tips on how to enhance tejas, preventing imbalances. * 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!

Dhyana Masla was born to a family of Bhakti yoga practitioners, with the practices and teachings of Ayurveda woven seamlessly throughout her life. She's the author of Ayurveda Mama: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum. Colette chats with Dhyana about her new book and they discuss the following: Dhyana's journey to motherhood and writing her book. Ayurvedic perspective on preparing the body for conception. The importance of parents preparing mentally and emotionally for parenthood. The effect of sensory inputs on mama and baby. Yoga practices for each trimester. The sacred window of postpartum and the importance of self-care during this time. * Check out Dhyana's website here... www.thesisterscience.com * 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!

Ojas is our prime energy reserve, our vitality and our natural immunity. Optimal ojas is called ojas sara in Ayurveda and a person with ojas sara will have the following characteristics: Strong mental and physical strength Great endurance and plentiful reserves of energy All seven dhatus/tissues of the body will be healthy Strong immunity Loving, compassionate and empathetic disposition Contentment in life Creative mind and great mental clarity Glowing skin, eyes and shiny hair Great holistic health and longevity In this episode Colette shares how ojas is formed, the types of ojas, the disorders of ojas and tips on how we can ensure good quality and quantity of ojas. Download the Ojas Building Milk Recipe here * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 19th, 2024 * 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!

Kate O'Donnell is a three-time bestselling author, a highly sought-after speaker and the founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute where she has educated a generation of practitioners. Kate's highly anticipated new book Everyday Ayurveda for Women's Health drops April 2024 and Colette discusses this book with Kate in this episode. They cover the following topics: Why Kate wrote this book and how she would like readers to use it. The Ayurvedic perspective on hormones. The effect of stress on our hormones. The importance of agni (digestion) for hormonal health. Recipes for enhancing digestion, ojas and hormones. The importance of living in tune with our current stage of life. * Visit Kate's website www.healwithkate.org Download your free audio of some of the book chapters 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. * Thanks for listening!

Colette answers the following questions from listeners: Lydia - I feel like my energy has been low the past few weeks and I've made an effort to get to bed earlier, however, I still feel so tired throughout my day. How do I boost my energy? Pamela - I know that living in tune with the Circadian rhythms is important in Ayurveda and I have been intentionally doing that for several months now but my bowel movements are still happening later in the day, is this a problem? Also, I have excess weight and I feel it's due to overeating, can you give me some advice on how to stop overeating please? Shirley - I find that stress is really affecting my health and I'm trying to reduce stress in my life, however, I can't protect myself from outside stress. How do we build up our resilience to stress? * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Courses are available for beginners as well as advanced learners and professionals, both online and in person in the beautiful Bay Area, California. Beginner certifications start April 9th and it's not too late to join. For $100 off tuition for the spring trainings, use the code ELEMENTS when you apply or register. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 19th, 2024 * EWG Clean Fifteen & Dirty Dozen downloads * 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!

Ayurveda considers brahmacharya (sexual energy and desires) to be one of the 3 pillars of health along with proper management of food (ahara) and sleep (nidra). According to Ayurveda sex is not limited to reproduction and pleasure but that the management and balance of sexual energy is vital for the flow of ojas. When ojas is plentiful it promotes mental and physical strength, endurance, strong immunity, healthy reproductive tissue, generous reserves of energy, compassion, love, empathy, creativity and contentment. Therefore, we need to be aware of the management and balance of sexual energy as it's of paramount importance to the flow of ojas and our longevity. In this episode Colette shares the following Ayurvedic guidelines: Sex and the doshas of vata, pitta and kapha. Daily, seasonal and lifetime guidelines for managing sexual energy. Rejuvenating food to support your body and boost ojas. Ayurvedic herbs for a healthy libido and rejuvenation. Download the Ojas Building Milk Recipe here * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 19th, 2024 * 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!

Linda works as a body-oriented psychotherapist and specialises in developmental trauma. She recently discovered Ayurveda and decided to sign up for the Digestive Reset Cleanse as she felt her body/mind needed the reset. In this episode Colette chats with Linda about the following: Her work as a body-oriented psychotherapist. How she discovered Ayurveda. The consultation and cleanse experience. The shifts she experienced in her body and mind. How this cleanse has helped deepen her connection in her work. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Courses are available for beginners as well as advanced learners and professionals, both online and in person in the beautiful Bay Area, California. Beginner certifications start April 9th and it's not too late to join. For $100 off tuition for the spring trainings, use the code ELEMENTS when you apply or register. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 19th, 2024 * 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!

Jwara translates to 'that which torments' and in the classical Ayurveda texts the description of jwara includes a variety of conditions which includes changes in body temperature, compromise of metabolic function, discolouration and aches. These symptoms can be correlated to fever and also be an indicator of inflammation in the body. Ayurveda shares some fascinating insights into jwara and this is what Colette shares in this episode: The causes of jwara. The eight different types of jwara. The six classifications of how jwara can affect the tissues of the body. Prakruta jwara vs. vaikruta jwara The three stages of jwara and the recommended Ayurvedic treatment. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 19th, 2024 * 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!

Carolann was on a journey to calm her anxiety which was a result of increased stress in her life. She experienced a restless mind, brain fog, sleep issues, low concentration, heated emotions and psoriasis. She had a strong belief in self-help and started researching ways to heal her body and mind. This is when she came across Ayurveda which led her to her Reset-Restore-Renew journey. In this episode Colette chats to Carolann about the following: Carolann's discovery of Ayurveda. The Reset-Restore-Renew experience. How Ayurveda helped her with self-acceptance. The intuitive mind vs. the rational mind. Feeling empowered to take charge of her health and wellbeing. Eating to nourish vs. eating for comfort. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Explore the selection of herbs and products at keralaayurveda.store. Use the code ELEMENTS10KA for a 10% discount your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 19th, 2024 * 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!

Our regular guest, Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about common ailments that can occur during the change of seasons. They discuss the following: Why we are prone to sickness during the transition of the seasons. What's happening in the body when we get sick. The difference between cold and flu symptoms and their effect on the body. How we can prevent these ailments. Ayurvedic tips for treating cold, flu and stomach bugs. Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode: Banyan Botanicals - for those in the U.S., save 15% sitewide on your first purchase when you shop at www.banyanbotanicals.com/elements. If you're outside the U.S., you can find Banyan's full line at the Vedic Store or Ayurvedic Herbs Direct. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 19th, 2024 * 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!

Allergies can make life challenging for many people as the symptoms can really impact day-to-day life. In this episode Colette talks about how allergies can manifest differently in each dosha type: The kapha dosha when aggravated can manifest in congestion, mucus, phlegm, runny nose, watery eyes, chesty cough, feeling lethargic, heaviness in the body and a foggy mind. There can also be sluggish digestion and elimination, water retention and swelling. The pitta dosha when aggravated can manifest in inflammation in the respiratory system e.g. sinusitis, bronchitis. Inflammation on the skin e.g. rashes, hives, psoriasis, allergic dermatitis, eczema. Other symptoms could include headaches, migraines, burning or bloodshot eyes, stomach upset, heartburn, indigestion and excess heat in the body. The vata dosha when aggravated can manifest in respiratory symptoms like wheezing, sneezing or difficulty breathing. Digestive issues like excessive gas and bloating, burping, gurgling in the stomach, dryness in the body and constipation. There can be moving pain, tingling, spasms, cramps and muscle aches in the body. Colette also gives lots of tips on how to prevent and treat allergies. Download the Food Combining & Taste Chart here * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Explore immunity boosters and many other products at keralaayurveda.store. Use the code ELEMENTS10KA for a 10% discount your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 19th, 2024 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Tom O'Bryan is a renowned functional medicine expert in environmental medicine and a leading voice in the field of holistic health and wellness. With an impressive career dedicated to uncovering the hidden impacts of environmental toxins on family health, Dr. O'Bryan offers invaluable insights into nurturing healthier generations. He holds teaching faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He is the author of You Can Fix Your Brain and The Autoimmune Fix. His new docuseries The Inflammation Equation: Encoding the Steps for Optimal Wellbeing will livestream on April 4th, 2024. In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. O'Bryan about the following: The most common sources of environmental toxins. How environmental toxins affect fertility and pregnancy. Organic vs. inorganic foods and the effect of inflammation in the body. The effects of gluten on inflammation. How inflammation creates disease in the body. The Inflammation Equation summit. Sign up for The Inflammation Equation Summit here * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 19th, 2024 * 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!

Anuradha Gupta is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, soon to complete her Ayurvedic Doctor program from 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, social Justice advocate and a volunteer with Project Welcome Home Troops. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental and behavioural disorder that develops from experiencing a traumatic event. Anuradha has presented at the National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA) conference and she shares this information with us and we discuss the following: Definition of PTSD and what can cause this disorder. Anuradha's personal interest in studying this topic. The effect of PTSD on the mental vikriti. Ayurvedic approach to managing PTSD. Diet and lifestyle suggestions. Case studies of PTSD management in animals and humans. Building up resilience to stress and traumatic events. * Check out Anuradha's website Ayurvedic Footprints and contact information here. Email Anuradha at [email protected] * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Explore the selection of herbs and products at keralaayurveda.store. Use the code ELEMENTS10KA for a 10% discount your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 19th, 2024 * 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!

Ayurveda takes a holistic approach to low body weight and takes into consideration the physical, mental and emotional factors at play. Ayurveda gives guidelines to help promote weight gain and it's not just a case of eating more food but rather looking at the types of food, the tastes and the qualities of the food along with pacifying lifestyle practices. With each individual having a unique constitution the root causes will vary and most importantly the advice needs to be tailored to each individual. In this episode Colette shares general Ayurvedic guidelines which will be beneficial for weight gain and she discusses the following: The reasons for low body weight. Ayurvedic brimhana treatment protocol. The effects of stress on body weight. When, how and what to eat to ensure good digestion, absorption and assimilation. Ayurvedic herbs for tissue building and strengthening. Download the Ojas Building Milk Recipe here * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode: Banyan Botanicals - for those in the U.S., save 15% sitewide on your first purchase when you shop at www.banyanbotanicals.com/elements. If you're outside the U.S., you can find Banyan's full line at the Vedic Store or Ayurvedic Herbs Direct. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 19th, 2024 * 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!

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. Divya and her husband Prentiss founded Divya's Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. Divya's brand has since expanded to include a line of plant-based retail food products, educational videos and two books. She is the author of What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen and Joy of Balance: An Ayurvedic Guide to Cooking with Healing Ingredients. In this episode Colette chats with Divya about obesity from an Ayurvedic perspective and they discuss the following: Ayurveda's teaching on obesity as a malnutrition disorder. The symptoms of the syndrome of obesity. Causes of obesity according to Ayurveda. Holistic healing tips for the body and mind. Preventing obesity. Check out Divya's Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking Masterclass. With over 8 hours of guided video instruction, interactive workbooks, study guides, and recipes tailored for your unique journey, these lessons are your ultimate companions, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home chef. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Explore the selection of weight management herbs at keralaayurveda.store and check out Kerala's weight loss bundle. Use the code ELEMENTS10KA for a 10% discount your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * 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!

Jeannine Rashidi, the founder of Goodbye Tension and Doctor of Ayurveda in training, has guided clients toward physical, mental, emotional, & digestive relief for the last 20 years. Jeannine's best-selling book, Abundance Beyond Trauma, showcases the EDHIR® process she developed for mental, emotional & physical digestion of traumatic & adverse life experiences. Colette chats with Jeannine about her book and her personal journey. They discuss the following: How's Jeannine's life experiences influenced her work today. The definition of trauma. Jeannine's EDHIR® process. How she implements Ayurveda into her practice. Case studies on the process used in acute and chronic trauma cases. Advice for those people who are feeling disconnected after adverse life experiences. * Visit Jeannine's website Goodbyetension.com. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * 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!

Clare has worked with Colette for a year now and has committed to a journey of self discovery with Ayurveda. She has participated in each of the group cleanses last year and found each one to be a different experience. They discuss the following: How Clare "met" Ayurveda. Prioritising self-care and fitting it into her busy lifestyle. Connecting with creativity. The benefits of repeating the cleanse. Clare's future with Ayurveda. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses Receive $100 off a beginner long term Ayurvedic training program, or 10% off a short program by using the code ELEMENTS when you apply or register. Receive $500 off the 2024 India Immersion Summer program if you register before Feb 8th, 2024. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * 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!

Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha Kekada about the Ayurvedic perspective on stomach acid. This is a particularly relevant topic after the holiday season where the rich, heavy foods and alcohol can result in high or low stomach acid. They discuss the following: What is stomach acid and the Ayurvedic view on the gastric juices, agni and the doshas involved. What are the symptoms of high and low stomach acid. What causes high stomach acid and how can it manifest into certain conditions like acid reflux, heartburn, GERD etc. How does Ayurveda treat high/low stomach acid. How can we prevent these conditions from manifesting. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com Email Colette and Dr. Sujatha to suggest topics for upcoming episodes on [email protected] * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * 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!

Colette shares her personal experience of caregiving for her mother with dementia. She shares how Ayurveda has helped her understand and process her mothers declining health. Understanding the tendencies of each dosha to changing and uncontrollable situations like sickness can promote compassion for those who have challenges with navigating these stressful situations. Colette also shares tips on how to manage the needs of your doshas while navigating the role of caretaking for a loved one. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaaayurveda.store to learn more about Ayurvedic herbs for the urinary system and to discover the right herbs for your unique needs. And don't forget to use ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * 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!

Colette takes questions from the listeners and covers the following topics: The Ayurvedic perspective on alcohol. Which dosha is aggravated in hyopglycemia (low blood sugar). What causes cellulite and Ayurvedic tips to reduce it. Preventing muscle cramps and spasms. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Download the Ojas Building Milk Recipe 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. * Thanks for listening!

Pain affects us not only physically, but mentally also and in this episode Colette takes a look at pain from an Ayurvedic perspective. Ayurveda teaches us that pain is a result of an imbalance in the doshas: Vata dosha is involved if there's pain in the body. Pitta dosha may be involved if there's inflammation. Kapha dosha is involved if there's stagnation. Colette discusses the following Ayurvedic herbs which are beneficial for pain relief: Ashoka Cloves Devadaru Fenugreek Indian frankincense Myrrh Turmeric She details each herbs energetics and benefits of each of these herbs. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Download the Turmeric Golden Milk Recipe 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. * Thanks for listening!

Colette just returned from hosting the 7 day Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Retreat in Bali and shares about the experience in this episode. Check out all the photos on the Elements of Ayurveda Instagram page. * Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * 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. *

In this episode Colette focuses on prana vaha srotas, the respiratory channel and how an aggravation of the vata, pitta and kapha doshas may manifest in the respiratory system. She talks in detail about the following herbs which are beneficial: Licorice Pippali Pushkarmoola Tulsi Vasa Colette also talks about the benefits of using common spices you may have in your spice cupboard and that you could use to make your own at-home treatment for mild symptoms of cough, colds, congestion etc. She details the benefits of the following spices: Black pepper Cardamom Cinnamon Clove Cumin Ginger Turmeric * Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * 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!

Lucy was introduced to Ayurveda in India at 11 years of age and has now rediscovered it in her adult life. She joined the group cleanse in October and shares the shifts she experienced in her life throughout the cleanse journey. Colette and Lucy discuss the following: Letting go of perfectionism and the underlying fear. Implementing boundaries to allow time to unwind. Lucy's cleanse experience. Reconnecting with simplicity and silence. Her increased awareness and mind/body connection. * Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * 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!

Colette focuses on the health of the scalp and hair in this episode. She explains the Ayurvedic perspective on hair health and the importance of taking the physical, mental and emotional health into consideration when determining the root of any scalp or hair issues. Colette discusses in detail the following Ayurvedic herbs which are beneficial for healthy hair: Amalaki Bhringaraja Bibhitaki Brahmi Jatamamsi * Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * 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!

Colette chats with her client Ashley about her journey with Ayurveda and the effect it has had and continues to have on her life. They discuss the following: Ashley's introduction to Ayurveda. Her eye opening Ayurvedic consultation. The magical experience on the Digestive Reset Gleanse. The physical, mental and emotional benefits of the cleanse. Ashley's continuing Ayurvedic journey. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * 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!

During the holiday season our liver has to handle a lot of stress with travel, family gatherings, rich food and alcohol. In this episode Colette talks about all the functions of this vital organ and discusses some beneficial herbs to help heal and support liver function. She covers the energetics and benefits of the following herbs: Bhumamalaki Guduchi Jasmine Kalamegha Kutki Turmeric * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Download the Turmeric Golden Milk Recipe 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. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She is a certified Ayurvedic Doctor (B.A.M.S) with a degree from Rajiv Gandhi University, India. Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and they discuss the following: What is IBD and IBS. The Ayurvedic view on these conditions. What can cause these imbalances. The early signs of imbalance in the body and mind. The Ayurvedic treatment protocol. Preventing the manifestation of IBS and IBD. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

In this solo episode Colette focuses on herbs that are beneficial for the urinary system or mutra vaha srotas as its referred to in Ayurveda. She covers how to determine dosha imbalances in the urine along with the energetics and benefits of the following herbs which have an affinity for the urinary system: Ashoka Bala Coriander Kalamegha Gokshura Varuna * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaaayurveda.store to learn more about Ayurvedic herbs for the urinary system and to discover the right herbs for your unique needs. And don't forget to use ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

Susan Weis-Bohlen is the author of the best-selling Ayurveda Beginner's Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally, and Seasonal Self-Care Rituals: Eat, Breathe, Sleep, and Move Better According to Your Dosha. Her latest book is from Quarto, The Beginner's Guide to Ayurvedic Home Remedies: Ancient Healing for Modern Life. Colette chats with Susan about her new book and they discuss the following: What led Susan to write this book on Ayurvedic remedies. Remedies for seasonal sickness. Understanding how to take care of our skin health. Ayurvedic oral health care. Using writing as a healing practice. * Visit Susan's website here susanweisbohlen.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

Colette explains why when there's a problem with the joint, we need to consider the following: asthi dhatu (the bone tissue) majja dhatu (the nerve tissue) meda dhatu (fat tissue) the 3 doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) shleshaka kapha (a subdosha of kapha) our agni (digestive fire) She also discusses the following Ayurvedic herbs which are beneficial for the joints and their energetics: ajmoda chitraka frankincense ginger guggulu turmeric * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaaayurveda.store to learn more about Ayurvedic herbs for joint support and to discover the right herbs for your unique needs. And don't forget to use ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Download the Turmeric Golden Milk Recipe 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. * Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha Kekada about the Ayurvedic view on heart disease. The heart is considered the most vital organ in Ayurveda as it's the seat of the following: one of the most vital marma points the three doshas, the plasma channel the respiratory channel the ten great vessels of the body our mind our prime energy reserve, ojas They discuss the following: The importance of this vital organ and its connection to the mind. The early signs of heart disease according to Ayurveda. The relationship between the doshas and the Western medical classification of heart conditions. The mental gunas of rajas and tamas and their influence on the heart. Dr. Sujatha shares case studies on Ayurvedic treatment for heart conditions. Holistic guidelines for maintaining a healthy heart. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

Our eyes are under a lot of stress and strain today with our increased screen time and we really need to pay attention to the health of our eyes. In this episode Colette covers the following herbs with an affinity for the eyes: Aloe Vera Castor Oil Chrysanthemum Coleus Haritaki Licorice She also details the benefits and energetics of each herb, including: Guna/qualities Rasa/taste Virya/energy Vikpak/post-digestive effect Effect on the doshas Effect on the dhatus/tissues Affinity for certain srotas/channels * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda offers a full collection of herbal supplements. Visit keralaayurveda.store to learn more and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Join the discounted group cleanse starting October 6th and enter the new season feeling light, clear and energetic! * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

Dr. Marc Halpern is the founder and President of the California College of Ayurveda and the author of three ayurvedic textbooks. A Doctor of Chiropractic and a Doctor of Ayurveda (hon.) he holds a post-graduate certification in Holistic Medicine. Colette chats with Dr. Halpern about our current mental health crisis and they discuss the following: Understanding the mind from an Ayurvedic perspective. What is Spiritual indigestion. The causes of disturbances in the mind. Relearning how to use our senses properly. The mental gunas (qualities) of rajas, tamas & sattva. The post-Covid experience for the aware mind. * Check out the California College of Ayurveda website here. * Join the discounted group cleanse starting October 6th and enter the new season feeling light, clear and energetic! * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

Colette focuses on Ayurvedic herbs with an affinity for the heart in this episode. The Ayurvedic texts consider the heart as the most vital organ as it's the seat of the following: Three doshas - vata, pitta and kapha. Prana - the left side of the heart is the root of prana vaha srotas, the respiratory channels. Rasa vaha srotas - the root of this plasma channel is in the right chamber of the heart. 10 great vessels of the body - the main arteries carrying nutrition to the entire body. Ojas - our prime energy reserve of the body protecting our life. Mind - the heart is the root of mano vaha srotas, the mind channel which permeates the entire body. She discusses the following herbs and fruits and details their energetics and benefits: Arjuna Amalaki Guggulu Pomegranate Punarnava Pushkaramoola * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaayurveda.store to explore a range of Ayurvedic herbs and formulations and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Join the discounted group cleanse starting October 6th and enter the new season feeling light, clear and energetic! * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

Colette's client, Renata shares her personal journey with Ayurveda and how it has changed the way she lives her life today. They discuss the following: How Renata was introduced to Ayurveda. The healing journey from consultation to cleanse. Her life changing cleanse experience. The awareness and confidence she has in making healthy choices post-cleanse. * Join the discounted group cleanse starting October 6th and enter the new season feeling light, clear and energetic! * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

Colette focuses on the skin in this episode and why the skin is particularly prone to aggravations at the end of the hot season. She explains what considerations need to be taken before suggesting herbs for the skin, including: Presence of ama/toxins. Status of your agni/digestive fire. Status of your doshas. Status of your srotas or channels of your body, including the channel of the mind, mano vaha srotas, because the mind is closely connected to the skin. Colette talks in detail about the following herbs which are beneficial for the skin: Aloe vera Bakuchi Manjishtha Neem Rose She also details the benefits and energetics of each herb, including: Guna/qualities Rasa/taste Virya/energy Vikpak/post-digestive effect Effect on the doshas Effect on the dhatus/tissues Affinity for certain srotas/channels * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda offers a full collection of herbal supplements. Visit keralaayurveda.store to learn more and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Join the discounted group cleanse starting October 6th and enter the new season feeling light, clear and energetic! * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

With the upcoming equinox on September 23rd signalling the change of seasons, Colette shares lots of Ayurvedic information and tips about how to prepare for this transition to help prevent imbalances of the doshas and seasonal sickness. She discusses the following: How the change of season affects the doshas in our body. The six stages of disease. The signs of an ama/toxin accumulation. Understanding the types of imbalances in the agni/digestive fire. Tailoring a seasonal cleanse for each type of agni imbalance. * Enter the competition to win a FREE entry into the upcoming, Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 6th, 2023. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * QUIZ: Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? * 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!

In this solo episode, Colette focuses on some Ayurvedic herbs that are beneficial for rejuvenating the mind and pacifying the nervous system and talks in detail on the following herbs: Brahmi - bacopa monniera Gotu kola - mandukaparni Shankhapushpi - evolvulus alsinoides Ashwaghandha She talks about the importance of getting professional advice before taking any herbs as there are so many factors that go into choosing the right herbs and just some of the considerations taken by an Ayurvedic professional are the status of the following: Ama or toxins in your body Agni or digestive fire Doshas Srotas or channels of your body Colette also discusses the Ayurvedic understanding of how plant energetics are affected by many factors and how plants possess a form of consciousness and the importance of respecting Ayurvedic guidelines and rituals in harvesting herbs. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda offers a full collection of herbal supplements. Visit keralaayurveda.us.store to learn more and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Enter the competition to win a FREE entry into the upcoming, Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 6th, 2023. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

This is a very special 6th anniversary episode of the podcast with Dr. Sujatha Kekada who's the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. Dr. Sujatha played a pivotal role in my journey with Ayurveda and it began in 2014 when I did a panchakarma treatment at the AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic clinic. I talked about this journey in detail in episode #5 Ayurveda & Healing in Bali. In this episode, Dr Sujatha and I talk about our upcoming 7 Day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat in Bali, December 4th to 10th, 2023. We also discuss the following: The pivotal role Dr. Sujatha played in my journey with Ayurveda. Ayurvedic healing & establishing awareness. Insight into our upcoming Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat. The benefits of full immersion healing. The importance of healing all the layers of the body. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Enter the competition to win a FREE entry into the upcoming, Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 6th, 2023. * 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!

Colette finishes her series on the srotas or channels of the body by focusing on the channel of the mind, mano vaha srotas. In fact, this is not a true channel as the mind permeates the entire body, however, the Vedic texts do reference mano vaha srotas. She discusses the following in this episode: The root, passage and opening of mano vaha srotas. The mind as a dual organ. The functions of the mind channel. Signs and symptoms of aggravation. Causes of aggravation. Preventing disorders of mano vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda offers a full collection of herbal supplements to support mood, reduce the effects of stress and enhance focus, memory and clarity. Visit keralaayurveda.us/store to learn more and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

Ayurvedic Doctor, Simmi Chopra has a double Masters in Biostatistics and Molecular Biology from Rutgers University and JNU which helps her to understand health problems from both mainstream as well as the Ayurvedic perspective. In this episode Colette chats with Simmi about Ayurvedic Bhasmas. Bhasmas are very fine medicinal powders of metal, minerals, stone etc. They discuss the following: What are bhasmas and how they are processed. The controversy around bhasmas. Testing the purity of bhasmas. Using bhasmas vs. using herbs in treatment. Simmi shares case studies using bhasmas. Scope of practice of bhasmas. * Check out AD Simmi Chopra's website here.... www.sidhayur.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

In this solo episode Colette focuses on the 3rd and final elimination channel which is sveda vaha srotas, the channel for carrying sweat. If you're new to this wisdom from Ayurveda on the srotas or channels of the body, check out the first episode in this series, episode #272 - The Food Channel & The Srotas which will give you an introduction to the Ayurvedic wisdom on the channels of the body. She covers the following in this episode: The root, passage and opening of sveda vaha srotas. The subdoshas governing this channel. The functions of the sweat channel. The correlation between sweating and our emotions. Signs and symptoms of aggravation. Causes of aggravation. Maintaining the health of sveda vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. European students can begin their Ayurvedic transformation this fall! Now is the best time to join for $250 off tuition with early bird savings through August 31st. For an additional $100 off, use the code Elements100 when you join. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

Colette chats with Jamila Colozzi about her new book Moonlight & Shadows - a Poetic Discourse on Ayurveda and Yoga in the West. She speaks from her many years working in the Ayurveda and Yoga industry, along with her personal studies of these sister sciences. Jamila sees this book as a conversation stater for anyone navigating how to study, practice and engage with the ancient Vedic wisdom system. We cover the following topics in this episode: Jamila's story on how she came to write her new book. Discussing sensitive topics in the Ayurveda and Yoga communities. The shadow of social injustice in this industry. Spiritual bypassing - it's not all "love & light". Jamila's personal healing journey with fatigue. Cultural appropriation in the these communities. * Check out Jamila's website and purchase her new book here... missjamilacat.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body and in this episode she focuses on the channel for urine, mutra vaha srotas. She covers the following topics: The root, passage, opening and sub-doshas governing mutra vaha srotas. Ayurvedic perspective on urine formation. The four main diseases that can manifest during an aggravation of mutra vaha srotas: Mutraghata (urine retention) Mutrakricchra (difficulty in urination) Mutrashmari (urinary stones) Prameha (diabetes) Signs and symptoms of aggravation. Causes of aggravation of mutra vaha srotas. Diagnosing doshic imbalances in the urine. Treatment of imbalances of mutra vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Fall training applications are open and now is the best time to join for super early savings! $200-450 off tuition is available this month, and listeners like you can enjoy an additional $100 off when you share the code Elements100. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!

Ayurvedic Doctor Simmi Chopra practices in New York and has a double Masters in Biostatistics and Molecular Biology from Rutgers University and JNU which helps her to understand health problems from both mainstream as well as the Ayurvedic perspective. Colette chats with Simmi about her passion, geriatric health and preventing age-related diseases. They discuss arthritis in detail and focus on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. They cover the following topics: Preventing age-related diseases in the Pitta stage of life. Types of arthritis and how each manifests in the body. The samprapti or progression of arthritis. Ayurvedic treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Diet and lifestyle guidelines to help manage arthritis. * Check out Simmi's website here.... www.sidhayur.com Here's the buttermilk recipe mentioned in this episode. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * 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!