Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that is indigenous to and widely practiced in India. At the heart of ayurveda is the concept of five elements - ether (space), air, fire, water and earth. These five elements are manifested in the human body as tridosha, including vata (air), pitta (fire) and kapha (water). The tridosha governs all the biological, psychological and physiopathological functions of the body, mind and consciousness.
Sangeeta Sirinthipaporn, ayurveda practitioner at TRIA, said ayurvedic science can help anybody who feel an imbalance in their bodies. They may have some signs of discomfort, which are not serious, like poor digestion, headache, backache, or insomnia.
While modern medicine has specific ways to heal certain symptoms, ayurveda looks at each person's elements. For example, the treatment for a headache could be different for people with different elements.
"If a vata person suffers from a headache, we'll recommend something that's warm and wet since vata is cold and dry. Usually an oil massage, warm food or warm milk is recommended," said Sangeeta.
A pitta person suffering from sore eyes and a red face would be recommended a cooling therapy, while hot oil must be avoided.
As ayurveda is the all about balancing the body, mind and soul, Sangeeta said it can also be applied to daily life, as well as your eating habits.
Golden food rules.
- Don't mix hot and cold, like noodles and iced drink, tea and fruit. Hot and cold will create toxins in your body. It wouldn't be a problem if you the two are mixed once in a while. It's better not to eat the same food everyday.
- Don't eat after six because your body cannot detox.
- Don't eat while watching television as it decreases your energy. When you eat, taste every morsel and enjoy your food. Don't eat what you don't like.
- When you're angry, don't eat. The angry energy will be absorbed by your body, which makes you eat more than usual.
- Don't talk too much while eating. Take 10 to 15 minutes to focus on your food. Every time you tongue touches the palate, your brain gets stimulated.
- Avoid frozen or canned food.
- Have the heaviest meal between 10am to 2pm because it's the time your digestive system is strongest. Have a light meal before six. At night, you may have liquid foods like milk or soup.
For more information, visit http://www.triaintegrativewellness.com/, or call 02-660-2602.
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