Ayurveda

Have you ever heard of Ayurveda? It is one of the world’s oldest medical systems. The origin of Ayurveda is based in India, more than 5000 years ago. The basic goal of Ayurvedic medicine is to prevent and treat illness by maintaining balance in the body, mind, and consciousness through proper diet and lifestyle, as well as offering herbal remedies. Because GOLO is a health & wellness company, we find this topic very interesting. We do realize however, that not everyone is into holistic medicine, but for those of you who are…read on to find out more! According to Ayurvedic beliefs, each person has a distinct pattern of energy - a specific combination of physical, mental and emotional characteristics. These energy types are called “doshas.” There are three types of “doshas.” • Vata - This dosha is associated with the energy that controls bodily functions associated with motion, such as blood circulation, breathing, blinking and heartbeat. When the vata energy is balanced, there is creativity and vitality. When it is not balanced, there is fear and anxiety. • Pitta - This dosha holds the energy that controls the body’s metabolic systems such as digestion, absorption, nutrition, and temperature. When balanced, pitta leads to intelligence and contentment. When it is out of balance, it can cause ulcers and anger. • Kapha - The kapha is energy that controls growth within the body. It supplies water to body parts, moisturizes the skin, and maintains the immune system. In balance, it leads to love and forgiveness. When it is out of balance, it leads to insecurity and envy. You are probably asking, “How am I supposed to know which dosha I am?” There are quizzes that you can take online to help you decide. I recommend the one on this page: https://www.theayurvedaexperience.com/dosha-quiz/. One of the balancing measures in Ayurveda is diet: For the vata dosha, you want to stick to sweet, sour and salty tastes and warm, moist, easy-digestible foods. • Steamed vegetables • Ripe fruits such as apricots, bananas, dates, lemons, mango and peaches • Warm milk • Mild spices such as cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, and fennel • Teas such as chamomile, licorice and lemon With the pitta dosha, you want to stick to sweet, bitter and astringent tastes and cool, heavy foods. • Steamed or raw vegetables • Sweet fruits such as bananas, mango, peaches, and papaya • Soupy grains such as brown rice and oats • Mild cooling spices such as coriander, cloves, turmeric, and mint • Teas such as peppermint, spearmint, and chamomile For the kapha dosha, you want to stick to pungent, bitter and astringent tastes and light foods. • Steamed or raw vegetables • Ripe fruits such as berries, apricots, grapes, kiwi and melon • Grains such as oats and barley • Substitute honey for sugar • Strong spices such as pepper, paprika, basil, allspice, and cloves • Teas such as cinnamon, fenugreek, peppermint and raspberry The goal of Ayurvedic medicine is to prevent diseases. Besides diet, there are many ways that you can balance your dosha – specific colors, exercises, nature and herbs. Do some exploring and find out what you can do to balance out and feel great! GOLO® is committed to providing you with the helpful tips and resources needed for personal success on a lifelong journey of health and wellness. It’s time to become #YourBestYou. Visit GOLO.com to access all the weight loss tools GOLO has to offer! 1-800-730-GOLO(4656) support@golo.com GOLO is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any illness or disease. This blog provides general information and discussion about health and wellness related subjects. The words and other content provided in this blog, and in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. GOLO encourages you to consult a doctor before making any health changes, especially any changes related to a specific diagnosis or condition. All opinions and articles linked to and from this page are those of the individuals concerned and do not necessarily represent those of GOLO, LLC or its employees. No responsibility can be accepted for any action you take or refrain from taking as a result of viewing this page. GOLO will not be liable for any errors, losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of this information. These terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.