Guest guest Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 hi charles the ratio of these three herbs are equal quantity thanks --- charles_corbit <no_reply> wrote: Am I > not sure of the ratios for the > giloy+ashwgandha+tulsi extracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 YOu have simply returned the old mail, without including your message. Please include your message/reply and then repost to ayurveda Moderator ayurveda, charles_corbit <no_reply wrote: > > Namaste, > > I have been enjoying reading the postings on the forum, now I would > like to ask a question. > > I have been having a terrible summer with seasonal allergies. I used > to take Sudafed and other OTC during the summer for most of my life, > but about two years I made some dramatic lifestyle changes including > trying to follow a yogic ayurvedic path. Last year I took Sudafed > about twice during the summer, this year, I did pretty good, but > this year, I have to take it about every three days; however, I need > it more as I am having a very rough time with congestion. I do not > want to take OTCs and I am hoping that the knowledgeable users on > this forum can offer some advice. > > My constitution is Pitta-Kapha, mostly Kapha and hear is a summary > of my current routine > > Neti every morning with Vata Nasya > Self massage 3-4 times a week > Asana practice 3-4 times a week > Meditation 4-6 times a week > > I eat a whole food vegetarian diet, organic wherever possible. > Typical day's menu. > > 6:00 Whole grain cereal with non fat milk, almonds, strawberries. > 10:00 Banana, orange juice, blueberries and liquid minerals > 12:00 Vegetable salad or vegetable soup > 5:00 stir fry tofu with vegetables > > (I have been eating a lot of tomatoes from our garden, not sure if > that is an issue) > > Also, will have 1-2 protein bars (organic) > 2 cappuccinos with non fat milk per day > 1 cup of green tea > I have been having about 2 mango lassis a week > > > Can any one help with diet change or supplements? I think I should > avoid yogurt, but I am not sure that is correct. > > Om Shanti, > > Charles > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hi Charles, i can only speculate why you might be on a low fat diet - i know its the conventional, recommended approach, but in my opinion its unwise and only promotes fat soluble nutrient deficiencies and a host of other problems for example, milk contains fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, as well as potential anticarcinogens such as CLA, sphingomyelin and butyric acid when consumed as the raw, whole milk, the fats in milk have an immunoprotective activity, such as the cholesterol which prevents gut damage raw whole milk also contains all of the enzymes needed for its digestion in ayurveda, raw milk can be cooked to preserve it a little longer, but usually with herbs to replace the enzymatic activity lost by heating (dipanapachana) low fat milk is a watery, protein (casein-rich) colloid that is devoid of these immunoprotective fats, and in my opinion, simply enhances its immunogenicity - in your case, simply enhancing the immunological cross tolerance issue whole milk of course contains the fat that is used to make butter and ghee, and by all accounts ghee/butter are ayurvedic health foods, in moderation in an otherwise vegetarian diet, full fat dairy products are essential to maintain health but for you, i would avoid the milk and switch to ghee instead, which doesn't contain casein protein (which is immunogenic) or sugars (to promote dysbiosis) best wishes... todd > I want to thank you all for your responses. I agree, I think the > dairy could be one of the causes. However, I am curious why > you say "low fat crap"? I only drink organic milk and I use low fat > to keep my saturated fats down. I follow a very low fat diet, 15 > grams or less a day. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 ayurveda, Todd Caldecott <todd wrote: > > in an otherwise vegetarian diet, full fat dairy products are > essential to maintain health Raw milk is best, in agreement with Todd. You will get B12 vitamin, only source for vegetarians. Cow fats, if properly digested, have "Medha" quality, meaning building up of cognitive intelligence, and most ayurvedic medicines for Nervous sytem are made in cow ghee for this purpose. In ayurveda, if you wish to balance working of endocrine system, you can not avoid cow, either her butter, ghee or else her urine gives hormone balancing medicines. Needless to say, this cow is Indian cow, without oxytocin injections, anti-biotics and free range, grass fed, well cared by owner/attendant. We are fortunate to get her milk, ghee and urine for medicines even today. > > but for you, i would avoid the milk and switch to ghee instead, which > doesn't contain casein protein (which is immunogenic) or sugars (to > promote dysbiosis) Ghee will be better as Todd says, but still if you wish to consume milk, Mix 1 cup milk with 1 cup water, add 1/2 tsp ginger powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, boil till 1 cup remains and take warm at bedtime and breakfast time. This also takes care of digestion of undesirable proteins in milk. Ayurveda offers many more herbs to be boiled with milk to obtain many different remedies, the list is huge.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Namaste I was diagnosed with MS in 1/2004. Fortunately, I have very mild symptoms, mostly numbness is my fingers and feet along with some lightheadedness. After I got over the trauma of having "MS", I started to investigate my different approaches to health. I have since stopped taking the injections of interferon and rigorously follow a number of health and sadhana practices. I believe diet is crucial in controlling MS and follow the Swank low fat diet. However, I do use ghee on occasion, but also use non refined olive oils as well. I also supplement heavily with vitamins including high doses of the B family. This regimen is from Dr. Perlmutter Better Brian book and it is a supplement approach for MS patients. He is a board certified neurologist, but focuses heavily on lifestyle changes and minimize the use of liver damaging drugs, such as interferon. I am a firm believer that my MS is a direct result of my extreme pitta lifestyle, since I have made many changes in my life, my symptoms are at times non existent and when they do occur, I can correlate to moving out of balance. With all that said, it sounds like if I do use dairy, I should use organic whole milk. Unfortunately, raw is hard to find in my area. Currently, I cut dairy out except 8 oz in the morning with my oatmeal. I am planning on trying soymilk instead. I am also doing the ¼ ts of turmeric as suggested, but I mix in OJ instead of milk. I am going to try this for a few weeks and see if the allergies are better. I miss my mango lassis <sniff, sniff>, but have switch to dates as my sweet treats. Om Shanti, Charles ayurveda, Todd Caldecott <todd wrote: > i can only speculate why you might be on a low fat diet - i know its > the conventional, recommended approach, but in my opinion its unwise > and only promotes fat soluble nutrient deficiencies and a host of > other problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 hi charles yes, i was suspecting MS... fyi, please check out ashton embry's site - many people have obtained excellent results with his "best bet diet" http://www.direct-ms.org/ best wishes... todd On 31-Aug-06, at 11:34 AM, ayurveda wrote: > I was diagnosed with MS in 1/2004. Fortunately, I have very mild > symptoms, mostly numbness is my fingers and feet along with some > lightheadedness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Namaste Very interesting site, indeed. It is very similar to the Swank diet and other approaches which I am currently practicing. Thank you for pointing it out. I am in amazed and currently disillusioned with western medicine since my experiences with MS. None of my doctors suggested anything but injections for the rest of my life. At one point, I had a conflicting set of lab results and my local neurologist sent me to the University of Pennsylvania. I was excited as they have 120 neurologists on staff and represent a "brain trust". I thought for sure I was going to get some very interesting advice, a mix of western and some new thoughts on diet, etc… Instead, the topic of diet never came up. I questioned my specialist and she told me that MS was already a devastating disease that they do not mention diet to their patients, in a condescending manner she said, "It is already hard enough for a MS patient to cope, let alone tell them to have a very restrictive diet. But if you believe diet and supplements are helping you, then by all means do it. However, the scientific community does not support this approach. Just continue to take your injections. In fact, the future for MS treatment is new drugs. The pharmaceutical companies are making remarkable progress." I was blown away. I could not believe what I was hearing. I came back home and the next visit told my local neurologist I stopped the injections and was going to try my approach; diet, supplements, Ayurveda, etc.. I told her I would like to monitor my condition every couple of years or sooner, if needed, with MRI to see if the lesions were increasing, remaining steady or decreasing. Fortunately, she was agreeable. Personally, I am holding things steady and feel great about my long- term prospects. And in many ways, MS has all been a remarkable blessing as it has had me re-focus on my spiritual path as the real disease, the worst disease of all, is spiritual bankruptcy. Now if I could only get the sinuses under control, I could make real strides in my pranayama practice! Om Shanti, C ayurveda, Todd Caldecott <todd wrote: > fyi, please check out ashton embry's site - many people have obtained > excellent results with his "best bet diet" > > http://www.direct-ms.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Do you have to boil milk to prevent deadly bacteria like TB or Brucellis? Are other grains besides wheat ok,or bad? Is coconut juice ok to take? I have sinus problems too. _____ > > 6:00 Whole grain cereal with non fat milk, almonds, strawberries. > > 10:00 Banana, orange juice, blueberries and liquid minerals > > 12:00 Vegetable salad or vegetable soup > > 5:00 stir fry tofu with vegetables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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