Eating times for the different Doshas

 While we should all eat three meals a day, Ayurveda teaches that different doshas should eat their largest meals at different times of day.
 Want to know what time you should eat your largest meal?
First, find out what your dosha is. Once you know that, follow this simple guide.
Vata – Between 2am and 6am, or between [...]

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Ayurvedic Beauty

 
The concept of Ayurvedic beauty is a simple one. Eat correctly, get enough sleep, exercise and use natural products. You can’t help but look your best!
But what if you want a little something extra?
Here are a few of my favorite tips I found in various Ayurvedic resources online.
This information is in no way intended as [...]

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Sex and Ayurveda

I recently read an online pdf article that discussed sex and ayurveda. It talked about tantra and the Kama Sutra, and even addressed sex for the different doshas. It’s main focus, however, was on how to improve our sex lives through true connection with another human being.
In an age where we get spam for Viagra on [...]

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What in the world is Ghee?

If you’ve heard anything about Ayurveda, you’ve probably heard the word “Ghee”.
What is Ghee?
Pronounced “gee” (as in geese),  ghee is a type of clarified butter. It has no hydrogenated oil or milk proteins, and is therefor a great cooking agent for those on a diet, or for those who are lactose intolerant.  
“The ayurvedic texts say that [...]

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The Doshas (Part 3 – Pitta)

 
In part one, I covered the Kapha dosha.  In part two, I covered the Vata dosha. In part three, we’ll talk about the Pitta dosha. (see: what dosha’s are for further explanation) For a quiz to help you figure out what your dosha is, visit us at www.personalalchemy.com/dosha_quiz.html.
Here is a simplified overview of the Pitta dosha.
Element: Fire [...]

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Ayurvedic Resources

 
We just launched our Ayurvedic resource page on our web site! Take our scent quiz, our dosha quiz or find a practitioner in your state.
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The Doshas (Part 2 – Vata)

 
In part one, I covered the Kapha dosha. Now I’d like to take a look at the characteristics of the Vata dosha. (see: what dosha’s are for further explanation) For a great quiz to help you figure out what your dosha is, visit www.whatsyourdosha.com.
Here is a simplified overview of the Vata dosha.
Element: Air and Space
Constitution:Vata people are [...]

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Being Vegetarian

 
Ayurveda promotes vegetarianism. You don’t have to be vegetarian to utilize Ayurveda, but it is definitely highly valued within this system of healing.  
I haven’t been vegetarian for very long. One week, to be exact. I can honestly say, that it’s been fantastic. I lost 12 pounds of stubborn post-pregnancy poundage in just this one week. I [...]

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The Doshas (Part 1 – Kapha)

 
So we covered what dosha’s are, now lets look at each dosha! Knowing your dosha can help start you down the path to balance in body, mind and spirit. For a great dosha quiz to help you figure out what your dosha is, visit www.whatsyourdosha.com.
Being a Kapha dosha myself, I thought I would start there [...]

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