TEST ELEMENTOR 2 - Ginger & Yoga

ONE DAY I HOPE OUR SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE WILL UNITE.

ONE DAY I HOPE OUR SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE WILL UNITE.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There is no right or wrong, and neither of our health systems should be seen as the one and only, according to my point of view. Both the old and the new systems have so much to offer us when it comes to supporting our health and wellbeing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When one walks into a doctor's office, it shouldn't be a 3-minute visit to walk out with a prescription to save time, effort or to submit to a patient's wish to pop a pill and forget about the problem. A health problem will not manifest the same way in everyone. I was once prescribed eye drops for allergy, but when I came in with my complaints the doctor at duty didn't even look me in the eyes. She was just browsing through a book without asking me any questions. I was astonished... I mean to me, communication is key if you work with people, and even more when in the healthcare sector.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Symptoms are the wake-up calls from the body asking us to change something because it's not responding well to certain foods, drinks or surrounding environment. Don't 'mute the notifications' but watch, listen and feel, and then take the steps necessary to get back on track, if necessary, under the guidance of a healthcare practitioner.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In Ayurveda there are many types of the same disease, depending on how they manifest and which doshas are involved. There is no one definition of a disease, hence the patient and circumstances change all the time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I firmly believe in healing the person rather than just an isolated ailment. To me, many factors will determine whether we can heal succesfully or not, and I don't just refer to diet, sleep and exercise. Having a supportive family, a good doctor and a good patient that work as a team while having a mutual understanding, clear communication, the feeling of being guided in the process and uplifting energy are all elements that we need to support the healing process to come out stronger.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you combine the knowledge of different systems of medicine in your daily life? Would love to know more. Leave me a note in the comments! ✍🏽💕👇🏽

DISEASE IS THE RESULT OF TOXIN ACCUMULATION, ACCOR

DISEASE IS THE RESULT OF TOXIN ACCUMULATION, ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA. Now, of course it is much more complex than that only, especially if we look at diseases with genetic factors that cause it, disease in infants, auto-immune diseases, etc. But the ancient ayurvedic texts clearly state that if we accumulate waste and poisonous matter in the body (and the mind as well in terms of what we ingest through our senses, but I'll leave that for another time), we cause a disruption in our natural state. Therefore, we need to learn how to discriminate between what is right for us and what is not. When we say something is compatible with us or with life itself, we speak of 'satmya': in other words, that which is useful for us. There are some things that are harmful (asatmya) to all of us, like radiation for instance. But when we look at diet, exercise and how you use your energy, your needs can differ according to your constitution, where you live, the season, your medical background, and so on. Take a look at these 6 stages of disease and try to find examples from your daily life and direct surroundings. I find this is the best way to understand the process when it comes to pathogenesis. Do you want to find out how to live a lifestyle that is right for you or do you have any questions? Feel free to send me a DM. Oh and... as always, if you have friends in need, please tag them and show them some love by spreading seeds of knowledge across the globe. ❤🙏🏾🌱 - Want to repost? Sure, spread the word! But please give due credits when reposting. I put a lot of time, energy and love into the creation of my content to share what I have learnt from my teachers and in order to serve others, hoping to support them on their journey.

AJWAIN NEEDS TO BE IN YOUR KITCHEN CABINET. TODAY.

AJWAIN NEEDS TO BE IN YOUR KITCHEN CABINET. TODAY. 😃 A few weeks ago you guys told me you wanted to know more about ajwain (also called carom seeds or bishops' weed). So here goes! If you follow a program with me, you know I always recommend you take warm water with ajwain throughout the day. I tell you on the phone, via online consultations, email and I even put a glass of it already prepared for you when you come in for a face-to-face visit. 😂 Check out the benefits of taking ajwain:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌱 The oil from the seeds is released when in warm water. Once in the body, it has the power to clear all your body channels (veins, digestive channels...) and flush down toxins through your gastrointestinal tract for elimination. The thymol in ajwain will of be great help to you if you suffer from indigestion, nausea, flatulence or acidity.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌱 It reduces bloating, pain, cramps and breast tenderness related to your menstrual cycle (PMS symptoms).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌱 As it is anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and analgesic, it can reduce pain and swelling in the joints like in the case of arthritis.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌱 Its monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats assist in the reduction of LDL (also called 'bad cholesterol') by excreting it through your bile for elimination from the artery walls.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌱 The niacin and thymol present in ajwain strengthen the heart by improving nerve impulses and regulating blood flow.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌱 It is great in case of colds, cough, sinus congestions and respiratory issues like asthma or bronchitis, as ajwain has the power to dissolve the pleghm. Ajwain can be taken in many forms, but you can start by drinking it soaked in warm water for optimum digestion and maintenance. For specific ailments, there are other formats (smoke for asthma, soaking feet in decoctions for joint pain, etc.). Know a friend who needs this info? Please tag him/her and share the wisdom. ❤🙏🏾

HOW MUCH REST DO YOU TAKE? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's been about a year since I took my last vacation, and I notice I need some time to disconnect. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ From an ayurvedic perspective, sleep doesn't necessarily equal good rest. You could have sound sleep all your life, but never get the rest you actually need. What does getting proper rest depend on, then?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are a few points that could be food for thought:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🗞 The kind of information you consume. Take your average media intake. Do you watch a lot of movies and TV shows with verbal or physical violence in it, or do you scroll through Twitter reading hate comments from other users? All this is negative energy that can create stress in both the body and the mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📱 How many hours a day do you spend on electronic devices? And how many hours do you actually look out the window? A blue-light filter might make a difference health-wise, but if you think of it, nowadays we rarely look at objects on a distance. The constant impulses from devices have an impact on our eye health and quality of rest. Our ancestors and people who work in agriculture are used to look at objects further away from them. I'm not saying that one who works on the land will never experience eye problems, but if they do, it will be less likely due to a lack of eye strength (I will dedicate a separate post on eye health soon!).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 😖 What are the last emotions you have before going off the bed? Are you angry, sad or frustrated? Negative feelings will have an impact on your brain and nervous system, affecting your sleep patterns. Try to make amends and let go of whatever has happened that day, telling yourself tomorrow you will try to make positive changes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🙅🏽‍♀️ Do you ever allow yourself a day off or time alone? Just one day without any activities? Give yourself some headspace, it will give you a clearer perspective on things.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How do you take rest? Let me know below! 👇🏽☀️🌴

"DO YOU POOP?" THAT IS WHAT I ASK MY CLIENTS ALL T

"DO YOU POOP?" THAT IS WHAT I ASK MY CLIENTS ALL THE TIME. Pooping is crucial for good health, since feces are waste products (malas) that need to be eliminated. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The 3 main malas according to #Ayurveda are:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1️⃣ Urine (mutra)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2️⃣ Stool (purisha)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3️⃣ Sweat (sweda)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s not just about going or not; your poop needs to be of optimum quality for proper elimination. Otherwise, you accumulate waste in your body. It will then start to circulate through your body channels, looking for a way out. Over time this matter becomes toxic, sticking to a weak place in your body, causing imbalance or disease.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A few hints on what a good bowel movement looks like:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✅ Good rhythm, 1-2 times a day.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✅ Painless and easy to release.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✅ Stools don’t sink to the bottom of the toilet bowl.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✅ Feces with good form, similar to the shape of a tree trunk.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✅ Dark brown color, unless you have eaten something that causes the color to change.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Your bowel movements can differ depending on your constitution, diet, exercise, sleep patterns, use of medication, etc.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Signs of an imbalance according to dosha:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💨 VATA: Hard, dry stools that look like dark, small pebbles, constipation, fissure, cramps, painful release, irregular and often not daily.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔥 PITTA: Soft and loose stool that can be mushy and oily, burning sensation, foul smell, diarrhoea, multiple daily bowel movements.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌳 KAPHA: Large amounts of stools that are heavy, pale, oily, slimy or sticky, constipation with sense of sluggishness, feeling of incomplete elimination.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I won't ask you to describe your poop in the comments (🤷🏽‍♀️🤣), but do tag a friend in need, and keep an eye on your elimination patterns. Questions? Send me a DM. 🙏🏾💕⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Illustrations created by my dear friend @veruskagab. Repost? Sure, but please give due credits.

DO YOU REGULARLY EAT A SALAD AT YOUR DESK BETWEEN

DO YOU REGULARLY EAT A SALAD AT YOUR DESK BETWEEN MEETINGS? Then you might be causing an imbalance in your body. 🙄🤔 #Ayurveda is very clear on the need to determine compatibility when it comes to food. The biggest meal should be taken at lunch time. So, is salad good for you? Well, that depends on your constitution, living environment, possible imbalances and the season you're in.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You might think a raw salad is light and easy to digest, but I’m afraid it's not that simple. Raw salads are light overall, yes, but if your digestive fire (#agni, remember this word forevah!) is weak, low or irregular, it will be hard for you to process, hence raw foods are harder to digest than cooked foods.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are some signs that your regular salad is not doing you much good:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⚠️ Bloating⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⚠️ A feeling of heaviness⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⚠️ Excessive belching even when hours have passed⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⚠️ Light-headedness, weakness and instability⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The digestive fire of a Vata predomnant person tends towards irregularity, so with a lot of highs and lows. Pitta has a strong agni and will burn that salad right away, sometimes even too fast if out of sync. If you are Kapha, overall your digestion will be slow.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Raw food salads have qualities like dryness, lightness and mobility, and what do you know… those are attributes of Vata! So eating salad can easily aggravate Vata when there is an imbalance, and bloating ‘happens’ to be a typical sign of Vata aggravation.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, what to do then? I get you! Follow these tips and observe how you feel:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🥬 Eat salads as a side dish, combine them with a warm dish.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🥬 Have your salads with cooked ingredients, high-quality oil and spices to compensate for the Vata type qualities.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🥬 Avoid salads for dinner, have them at lunch time and not every day.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Take care, and drop me a DM if you have any preguntasss! ❤🙏🏾😘

LET'S PLAY, IT'S AYURVEDIC BINGO TIME! DID YOU CHE

LET'S PLAY, IT'S AYURVEDIC BINGO TIME! DID YOU CHECK ALL THE BOXES? ✅✍🏽 A solid routine is the foundation for good health and balance. Our bodies and minds love regularity and stability. It's also much easier to go about your day if you know when it's best to eat, sleep, exercise, etc.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Think about having a daily routine like the rhythm of the sun: during the early morning hours, the sun rises in soft colours, to then get to its peak at about noon and go down in the early evening. Having a routine gets us in sync with our biorhythms. ⠀ For example, the first morning hours are best for exercise, and from 3 am to dawn is the timeframe considered best to do yoga and meditate, due to it being the best time to study and obtain knowledge (more on this timeframe called Brahma Muhurta soon!). Then, around noon is when the sun is strongest, and surprise, so is your digestive fire or agni! So this is the best moment to have the biggest meal of the day. By the time the sun sets, most animals (except for the nocturnal ones of course) withdraw to take rest. And so should we humans! This is the moment where we start to decrease our physical and mental activity, to prepare for bedtime and a good night's sleep.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you didn't get bingo today, then try to check one box every week, every two weeks or even try to check one per month, until you are on your way. Just think about whether your current activities are in sync with nature, and as you start to introduce small changes observe how you feel. Remember, you don't need to do it all at once; it's better to go slow and steady than rush to check the boxes and be back at square one (literally 🤣) in no time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Share this post in your stories or tag a friend who could use some tips on starting a routine. ⠀⠀ Want to share your routine with me? Write it down in the comments, I would love to know about you! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

TRAVELLING MAKES US APPRECIATE LIFE AND THE WORLD

TRAVELLING MAKES US APPRECIATE LIFE AND THE WORLD WE ARE PART OF. THAT IS, IF WE GO WITH AN OPEN HEART AND AN OPEN MIND.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I don't know about you, but when I travel, I am a like a sponge, wanting to absorb all about the country I visit, the cuisine, traditions, language, way of life, but mostly, its people. The poorest countries have taught me most about myself. Many times we get so used to living a certain life that we become picky and complain about all we lack, instead of seeing abundance, being it through our relationship, family, friends, the jobs we hold or even through something simple as having a heating system at home in the middle of Winter. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I learnt to appreciate all I have when I lived abroad for 15,5 years and didn't have heating for 9 of those years. I did my university assignments covered with 3 blankets and a small radiator next to me, while worried if I would be able to pay for rent that month. Sometimes I couldn't even get out of bed due to how cold I would feel. Still, I had a roof over my head, the freedom to go to college and a mother who supported me even if she was thousands of kilometers away from me. Despite the difficulties, I still had so much abundance in my life to be grateful for.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One drop of water in the ocean cannot make a wave, but billions of drops can make a powerful current. Then, if together as human beings we can make the world a better place, shouldn't we unite to make a wave, instead of just thinking about our own individual interests? Because to me, that is #yoga, to think of the greater good and to act as a family, a community.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ps. This photo was taken in Vietnam in April 2019, two weeks after my best buddy Sammy the cat passed away at age 16, wearing this lovely gift from a local. This trip was both enriching and therapeutic, I will always remember it. I hope to be able to go back one day to visit the beautiful people of Vietnam. ❤🙏🏾

#KAPHA DOSHA IS KNOWN TO BE HEAVY, COLD AND OILY,

#KAPHA DOSHA IS KNOWN TO BE HEAVY, COLD AND OILY, SIMILAR TO YOUR TYPICAL WINTER WEATHER FEELING YOU GET. Kapha typically increases when temperatures drop and Winter really sets in. Kapha is composed of the water (jala/apa) and earth (pritthvi) element. We all have a certain % of Kapha dosha, but the amount of Kapha in my #prakruti will probably differ from yours. Here are 10 signs you might have a Kapha imbalance: 1. Sinus problems like a returning sinusitis, congestion of the sinuses or mucus build-up in the respiratory tract. 2. Extremely slow digestion and sluggish feeling. You might not have a bowel movement for days and feel heavy and lethargic. 3. You can sleep for many hours in a row and have deep sleep. It's hard for you to wake up and get out of bed. 4. You are funny and affectionate, people love your vibe. You are extremely sensitive though, and when someone hurts you, you'll forgive, but you will NEVER forget what they did to you. 5. You have a fixed circle of friends and find it hard to go out and meet new people. When one of your friends hangs out with a new person, you can become quite a bit possessive. 6. When you're out of sync, you easily start craving for comfort food, of which you can eat large amounts. 7. Brain fog and a tendency towards excessive sleep, laziness, melancholy or feelings of depression. 8. Oily skin and hair together with excess ear wax are typical issues you are prone to have. 9. You gain weight easily, but somehow it's hard for you to lose kilos. 10. You enjoy light exercise, like going for a walk. When you don't feel at ease, you prefer to hide at home and ignore your problems, hoping they will go away. ⬅️👈🏽 Swipe to check out typical Kapha qualities and 5 tips for balance. ANDDD... REMEMBER TO TAG A KAPHA FRIEND! 💨🍂😍

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