Ayurveda Article - Stay Balanced All The Time

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Stay Balanced in a Troubled World

 

The September 11 tragedy

The fear of bio-terrorism

The uncertainties of war

Anxiety about flying

The loss of a job

Stomach-churning stock market gyrations

We live in troubled times. Even before September 11, stress was no

stranger to most of us. But since that day, its sinister presence can

be felt

everywhere. Worry, fear, frustration, sleeplessness and heartache have

become familiar companions, and sometimes just making it from one day

to the next seems an oppressively burdensome experience.

Because our mind, body, spirit, senses and emotions are inextricably

intertwined, mental and emotional problems soon manifest as physical

disorders-headaches, acid indigestion, chronic fatigue, nervous

twitches -- and, if left unattended, can eventually lead to serious

illnesses, including heart disease and cancer. Stress generates free

radicals, and an excess of free radicals in the physiology has been

widely linked to many degenerative disorders and premature aging.

 

The Ayurvedic Perspective

 

Balance, according to ayurveda, is the key to perfect health. External

factors, such as stress, or inappropriate diet or lifestyle, can cause

imbalance in the physiology, causing it to become susceptible to

disease or aging. Mental stress, for example, which is characterized

by worry, or being restless and edgy, or having difficulty falling

asleep, or shortness of

breath, indicates a Prana Vata imbalance. Vata, Pitta and Kapha are

the

three ayurvedic principles that govern the human psycho-physiology.

Vata

governs all movement in the body, and the mind is governed by a

sub-principle of Vata called Prana Vata. Similarly, emotions are

governed by a sub-principle of Pitta called Sadhaka Pitta. When

Sadhaka Pitta is in balance, positive emotions predominate. When it

is out of balance, negative emotions such as a sense of emptiness,

sadness, frustration and anger take over the individual. And since

the mind and the emotions are linked, a disruption in one can disturb

the coordination between the two, potentially disrupting the other as

well.

 

Herbs that Heal

 

Maharishi Ayurveda recommends diet and lifestyle principles as well as

herbal formulations to help restore balance to mind and body. The

Worry Free herbal supplement from Maharishi Ayurveda helps balance

Vata, in particular Prana Vata, and restores coordination among the

three types of

mental ability-learning, retention and recall. The herbs in the Worry

Free tablets are combined in precise proportions and prepared in the

traditional ayurvedic way. This improves the bioavailability of vital

nutrients. It also creates synergy-the collective benefit is much

greater than that of isolated, individual herbs.

Herpestis Monniera (the authentic Brahmi), Aloeweed (Shankapushpi),

Heart-leaved Moonseed (Guduchi) and Licorice (Madhuka) are especially

for the mind (Medhya herbs).

Aloeweed (Shankapushpi) also nourishes the nerve cells in all areas

of the body.

Pearl Pisti is traditionally one of the richest forms of calcium,

which

contributes to good sleep, clarity of mind and normal brain

functioning.

Heart-leaved Moonseed (Guduchi) has a unique effect of helping clean

out the microcirculatory channels of the body. This improves the flow

of nutrients to the brain and nerve cells.

Muskroot (Jatamansi) has shown beneficial effects in aiding natural

nerve regeneration and is well known for its settling effects for the

mind and emotions.

The Blissful Joy herbal supplement from Maharishi Ayurveda nourishes

the mind-body connection by strengthening cells and uplifting your

emotions-for a renewed feeling of energy, happiness and an overall

sense of well-being. The herbs and minerals in Blissful Joy help

promote a natural level of energy, alertness and well-being, assist

the body's natural resistance to stress and help balance the mind and

improve emotional stability

Arjuna Myrobalans is especially known to strengthen the emotional

heart.

Winter Cherry (Ashwagandha) and Holy Basil (Tulasi), have powerful

"adaptogenic" properties. They assist the body's natural resistance

to stressful situations.

Winter Cherry is also very effective in balancing the mind (Prana

Vata) and improving emotional stability.

Ailanthus excelsa and Arjuna Myrobalans help strengthen the body's

natural rejuvenative processes, hastening the replacement of dead or

weak cells with fresh, vital ones.

 

These supplements can be taken individually or together to balance

the mind and the emotions.

 

Note: This information is education, and is not intended to replace

standard medical treatments or advice.

 

 

Note : This ayurvedic information is educational and is not intended

to replace standard medical care or advice.

Copyright MAPI, 2002.

 

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