ayurveda for fall health
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Presented by Neelam TopraniCEO Padmashri Naturals Inc.
Sewanti Ayurvedic SeriesFormulator & Ayurvedic Researcher
Ayurveda for Fall Health
Ayurvedic Perspective on Fall Health
According to Ayurveda:
Autumn is the beginning of Vata Season.
Vata season starts from late autumn in October
continues till Feb. in colder parts of the country
As nature sends blowing cold and dry winds,
we need to prepare our immune system to
protect against virus and infections.
We need to prepare our body for the winter.
Ayurvedic Focus on Fall Health
Importance of fall Cleanse
Why it is different from Spring cleanse ?
Strengthen Immune system Improve digestion
Improve metabolism
Protect against seasonal virus, cold and flu
Ayurveda and Vata Season
What is Vata ?
Literally means one that moves.
It is composed of Air and Ether elements
Vata governs physical and psychological movements, circulation and activities of nervous system within the body.
Vata governs the life force within us and is the leader of all doshas.
Vata Dosha Imbalance
Physical symptoms of Vata
Dosha Imbalance:
Dry and flaky skin
Anxiety and insomnia
Diseases of nervous system
Intestinal gas, constipation
and bloating.
Aches and pain
Scattered energy
Low energy
• Grains, Dairy, Organic raw sugar , root vegetables
Sweet
• Homemade lassi, oranges, bananas, avocados, grapes
Sour
• Salt, seaweed,
Salty
Foods with sweet, sour
and salty taste nourish
the body
Herbs and spices are
potent sources of these
tastes
Prefer healthy fats,
nourishing and warming
foods that are cooked
Balancing Vata Dosha
•Spinach, green leafy vegetables like fenugreek
Bitter
•Beans, pomegranates
Astringent
•Spicy foods, garlic, onions, chillies
Pungent
Foods with bitter,
astringent and pungent
taste imbalance Vata
dosha by causing
dryness in the body
Avoid dry, light, cold
refrigerated foods, raw
salads,
Aggravating Vata Dosha
Ayurvedic Fall Clease Outline
Daily Abhayangawith Nourishing Vata oil
Mono Diet with Kitchari or MoongBean soup
Herbal Support with Triphala Plus and Ashwagandha Root powder
Warm beverages
Ginger, fennel and cardamom tea
Ayurvedic Diet plan for Fall Cleanse Mono diet of Moong Bean soup or Khichari fast to provide rest to the
digestive system
Restore digestive fire with spices like fresh ginger, cardamom, cumin. Fennel and turmeric
Drink ginger + fennel tea through out the day
Avoid dairy, meat and heavy foods
Plan for 3 day mono diet or vegetable juice fast or khichari fast as per the advice of your healthcare practitioner.
Limiting and eliminating distractions during meals allows us to focus on food and the sensations of hunger as well as satiety.
Eating till we are ¾ full provides space for our body to digest without discomfort.
Saying Grace before meals and pausing at the end of a meal brings a message of gratitude and the food nourishes mind, body and the spirit.
Herbal support for fall cleanse
Sewanti Triphala Plus Ancient detoxification formula
Supports digestive function and
improve nutrient assimilation
Cleanses colon, bladder and kidneys
Protects and improves liver and
gall bladder function
Removes gall stones
Dispels fatigue, boosts energy
Detoxifies the body on cellular level.
Triphala herbal formula: Ayurvedic
Panacea
Sewanti Triphala Plus Sewanti Triphala Plus
Can be used for all age groups.
Non habit forming.
Strengthens eyes
Prevents oxidative damage
Dosage : 2 capsules twice a
day before breakfast and
before bedtime
Ophthalmic care &
rejuvenation: 1-2 capsules daily
Herbs to Balance Vata dosha
Ashwagandha Root Powder
Promotes relaxation and reduces mental and physical stress
Vitality herb - rejuvenates & nourishes the nervous system
Promotes male reproductive balance & sexual function
Brings strength to muscles and bones
Clears toxins from the body
Certified 100% Organic
GMO free
Ashwagandha Root Powder
Dosage: Take 1 - 2 tsp. in warm cow's milk (
preferably raw or organic, whole
and sweetened with raw organic
sugar with a hint of ghee) or with
warm water before bedtime. Beneficial for children as well as
people with weakness.
Herbs to balance Vata dosha
Sewanti Joint Flex Relieves joint inflammation and
renews connective tissues
Promotes elimination of toxins from
the joints
Relieves joint pain and improves
mobility
Prevents cartilage degradation
and strengthens joints
Enhances digestion
Dosage: 2 capsules daily after breakfast and dinner.
Nourishing Vata Oil
Excellent support for all Vata
disorders
Nourishes dry skin
Strengthens joints and muscles
Relieves aches and pains
Relaxes mind and brings calm
Uses: Mental agitation, weak
digestion, aches and pain
Contains: Nourishing herbs like
costus, ginger, calamus and cold
pressed sesame oil
Massage daily before shower
How to use the Padmashri Oils ?
• The technique of self massage is simple.
• Dip your fingertips into warm oil and apply it lightly to scalp, ears and
face first and then working the oil into the rest of the body to
promote absorption.
• Massage with circular motion over rounded areas such as head and
joints.
• Use straight stokes on arms and legs moving towards the heart. • Do not apply heavy pressure on sensitive areas as abdomen and
heart.
• Relax for 10-15 minutes after the massage.
• The transdermal oil is absorbed by the body and therapeutic benefit
of the herbs is carried to the different parts of the body.
• Follow the massage with a warm shower or a bath to remove the dead skins and toxins.
• Self massage is contraindicated in pregnancy and during menstrual
periods.
Ginger and Fennel Tea
Ginger and Fennel Tea Recipe
Ginger and Fennel Tea
2 tsp Fennel seeds
2 inch piece of fresh ginger minced
2-4 Cardamom pods
6 cups of purified water
Place all ingredients in pan and boil
together 5 minutes.
Fill the thermos with the tea and spices.
Let the spices settle at the bottom
Drink warm tea throughout the day.
Add more hot water if needed
Add honey or raw sugar if needed
Discard the spices and make a fresh
batch every day.
Thank You
For more information
Contact: Neelam Toprani
Email: [email protected]
www.sewanti.com
Tel: 604-628-2003 Vancouver