ANCIENT SCIENCE OF LIFE
& LIVING
ALL LIFE IS SOLAR POWERED ON EARTH
INNATE WISDOM OF OUR ANCESTORS
At the beginning of the stone age, there were no doctors,
medicines or hospitals. So very intelligently THE Creator placed the DOCTOR
& THE MEDICINE inside us. Our ancestors had INNATE wisdom, rarely fell
sick, & devised effective & powerful home remedies for just in case
times. They knew that the doctor is inside them as SPIRITUAL ENERGY & this
body is the world’s best PHARMACY that has no match. Every part of our body has
great significance in our short lives & it is for us to grasp its implied
meaning.
According to Ayurveda, five elements make up the universe —
vayu (air), jala (water), akash (space), teja (fire), and prithvi (earth).
In the Human body too, these elements form three different
doshas / humor / state of mind, attitude, which are types of energy that
circulate within our body. Each dosha/persona is responsible for specific
physiological functions. Mind, body, and spirit
affect all three doshas to function together. Human beings are SOLAR powered, just
like the mother EARTH. The power of the SUN influences all activities on Earth.
Sun Salutation – Suyra Namaskar is of utmost importance early morning to
regulate this Metabolic fire.
THE FIRE/AGNI OF DIGESTION
IS INFLUENCED BY THE SUN
From Sun Rise to Sun Set,
the AGNI / FIRE induces the forces of INNATE INTELLIGENCE within our
Bodies. The gut
biome is a part of the Agni where the microorganisms boost our metabolism &
food breakdown. Three hours after Sun rise
is the best time for the KINGLY / biggest meal of the day. One hour before Sun
set is your last chance for the BEGGARS meal of the day. A PRINCELY lunch is
recommended in between these two meals, if needed. AGNI means Burning & transforming
to burst forth. AGNI / DIGESTIVE FIRE – is
our body’s ability to digest & absorb nutrients from the food, using
digestives enzymes. Our Health depends on this TOTALLY. It can also be the root of body
imbalances and diseases. An unhealthy diet, poor lifestyle, and unresolved
emotions may impair Agni, which in turn, disrupts the functions of the body.
WHAT IS YOUR DOMINANT
DOSHA/HUMOR
The Ayurvedic diet determines your dominant dosha/humor
& eating specific foods to promote balance between all three doshas. The PITTA dosha controls hunger,
thirst, and body temperature. The VATA
dosha maintains electrolyte balance & movement. The KAPHA dosha promotes joint function. Here are some of the main
characteristics for each DOSHA/HUMOR to help you determine which type matches
you best:
Pitta (fire + water). Intelligent, hard-working, and
decisive. This dosha/humor generally has a medium physical build, short temper,
and may suffer from conditions like indigestion, heart disease, or high blood
pressure.
Vata (air + space). Creative, energetic, and lively.
People with this dosha/humor are usually thin with a light frame and may
struggle with digestive issues, fatigue, or anxiety when out of balance.
Kapha (earth + water). Naturally calm, grounded, and
loyal. Those with a kapha dosha/humor often have a sturdier frame and may have
issues with weight gain, asthma, depression, or diabetes. Geographically Hot countries near the
equator are prone to Vata, therefore slow speed activities are recommended.
Cold countries near the poles are prone to Kapha, therefore high-speed
activities are recommended.
Water retention
qualities of the soil also decide what to eat. The sandy soil in North
India/Desert land does not hold water hence grow wheat & eat it too. In
south India/clay soil can hold good water hence grow RICE & consume too.
SEASONAL INFLUENCES ON DOSHAS/HUMOR
You should focus on different tastes
to balance out your metabolic needs of the season. In the SPRING season
Kapha increases & causes stagnation in the body. If you feel your rate of
metabolism is slow, you should consider eating food that tastes pungent, bitter
& astringent. During SUMMER season,
you need a Pitta-balancing diet of sweet foods. The WINTER season is coherent with
sweet, salty & sour tastes that feel heavy on the stomach.
THE TENDER CONNECTION BETWEEN FOOD ESSENCE & EMOTIONS
It’s easiest to see the elements expressed in food: a hot
pepper contains fire element, a sweet potato contains earth, and a brothy soup
contains water. You can see the elements
in emotions as well. If you’re angry and seeing red, you bet there’s some fire
element coursing through you. If you’re deeply in love, you’re likely experiencing the
ooey, gooey sweetness of water element. If you feel strong and grounded,
you’re likely experiencing earth element. When it comes to anxiety, wind element
is largely at play. If you imagine a leaf blown about by the breeze or a candle
flame flickering in the wind, you can see why anxiety and wind go hand in hand. You may not realize this but the food
you eat has a close connection with your mind. While you enjoy the taste with
your tongue, you should eat mindfully. In Ayurveda, eating with a focused mind
with no distractions is important. This ONE POINTEDNESS releases nervous impulses, which in
turn release enzymes & hormones. This stimulates systemic metabolic
activity so that the whole body-mind complex functions efficiently.
THE FOUR TYPES OF AGNI
Ayurveda
classifies four different states of Agni that point to certain constitutional
tendencies.
Visham agni: This is an irregular appetite and digestive system
with signs of variable hunger, bloating, indigestion, intestinal cramps,
constipation, dry stool, & gas. It is common in vata types. Use sweet and
pungent flavors. Include Asafoetida formula (hingashtaka), Trikatu and ginger
before you eat.
Tikshna agni: Intense hunger but with poor digestion is a pitta
sign. Also, thirst, parched mouth, dry throat, loose stool and a burning
sensation in intestines. Use mild sour flavors to dilute excess acid. Include
shatavari (Asparagus racemosa), guduchi (Tinosporia cordifolia) and Amalaki to
balance pitta.
Mandagni agni: Weak hunger is a kapha sign. Also, slow digestion,
heaviness after a meal, sluggish bowels, bulky stool, feeling cold, sweet
craving, stimulant craving. Use pungent and bitter flavors. Include trikatu,
ginger and cinnamon.
Samagni agni: Balanced hunger and digestion; food is digested
within four hours with no excess craving or lack of interest. Use triphala to
maintain a healthy digestive system. Use all six flavors and a balanced
diet to maintain balanced digestion.
AFTER SUN SET THE AGNI IS DORMANT – no eating period.
All
forms of imbalanced Agni create undigested residues (ama) that form toxins.
Toxins (ama) become present in all chronic conditions such as high cholesterol,
blood disorders, fatigue syndromes, tumors, cysts, skin conditions, allergies,
& cancers. The dosha accumulate at
their site - kapha in the stomach, pitta in the abdomen, vata in the colon.
This starts the cycle of imbalance and must be avoided if you want to stay
healthy. Left untreated the
accumulated dosha can become disturbed. This results in the dosha leaving their
site and overflowing, a very dangerous situation. Kapha can manifest as mucus, coughs,
asthma, diabetes and obesity. Pitta can manifest as skin problems, heart problems and
inflammation. Vata can manifest as
bone problems, nervous conditions and degenerative conditions.
CANCER TREATMENT
Cancer
cells / bacteria eat 8 times more than normal cells. If we STARVE them by
switching over to one meal a day, then they die. KILL CANCER cells by fasting for 16
hours daily. You LIVE, if they DIE. No medical intervention is required. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR balances the Ph of
your body, preventing cancerous cells from forming. It does kill cancer cells
even after formation, with 3 tablespoons of ACV in 8oz glass of water, twice a
day on an empty stomach. Chemotherapy
kills 9 out of 10 patients. Cannabis oil with THC saves 9 out of 10 patients. Cancer cells cannot survive in an
alkaline and oxygenated environment.
PROCESSING SPEED & TEMPERATURE DETERMINES THE
QUALITY OF FOOD
Slow grinding of wheat
into flour is a luxury, by using the manual mini grinding stone – Chakki. Slow grinding of spices keeps the
nutrients intact by using the Indian grinding tablet & stone – Silvata. Slow chopping of vegetables is a must
too for Vibrant health by using a manual chopper. The childbearing females benefit
automatically by using the above gadgets with built in physical exercise, which
keeps them slim, agile & physically primed up.
A FEW AYURVEDIC DIETARY RULES.
Eat raw fruits & vegetables
as much as possible for Vibrant Health & being disease free. Cooked food has extremely low PRANIC
VALUE for Human consumption. If you MUST Cook, then food must be consumed withing 48
minutes of its being cooked. Switch to cooking in CLAY pots pans & tawa, instead of
toxic aluminum utensils. Cook on low heat, instead
of PRESSURE COOKERS, which destroys all Pranic value of food. Microwaves kill all the remaining
nutrients in the stale food that you try to REHEAT & eat.
A low
dosage of bitter taste taken before a meal increases the secretion of
hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Leave 4-6 hours between meals with no
snacking. The sign that the
previous meal is digested is when the breath is fresh. Eating in between meals weakens the
Agni. Eating cold, wet &
heavy foods weakens the Agni. Drink hot water 40 minutes before
meals to stimulate Agni. Never eat/drink cold
liquid/water with/after food, least you dilute the acids & enzymes &
put off the Agni. Treat Agni with
occasional fasts; use a mono-diet (rice, kitcheree), hot lemon water and a
seasonal cleanse to keep digestion healthy. Agni is increased by pungent, sour,
& salty flavors. It is beneficial to start a meal with these flavors.
Agni
stimulating and increasing herbs are ginger, black pepper, cayenne pepper,
cinnamon, long pepper (Piper longum), guduchi (Tinosporia cordifolia), kalmegh
(Andrographis paniculata). Use a small dose (1-2g) before meals to enkindle the
digestive fire.
Agni
tonic herbs that build enduring digestive strength are pushkaramula (Inula
racemosa), cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) and musta (Cyperus rotundus).
Yoga
exercises to balance Agni: stimulating the fire practice (Agnisara kriya),
abdominal massage (nauli), lighting the skull breath (kapalabhati), bellows
breath (bhastrika), peacock (mayurasana), forward bend pose
(paschimottanasana), fish pose (matsyendrasana), sun salutation (surya
namaskar).
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