Ayurveda 101: Healing Through The Sense Of Taste
In this article, we explore how to use food as medicine to harmonize doshic imbalances in the body and stimulate optimal digestion.
In this article, we explore how to use food as medicine to harmonize doshic imbalances in the body and stimulate optimal digestion.
Ayurveda is an ancient system for holistic healing. This 5,000-year-old mind-body medicine of India translates to “the science of life.” It is rooted in the laws of nature and so it follows the ebb and flow of change, much like the seasons. There are three primary energies that circulate in the body and the world at large.
When you think of how food tastes to you, you probably can think of certain tastes you like or favor, and others that aren’t as appealing to you, or you dislike. Well it turns out that there is a lot more to taste than just personal appeal. The taste of food actually has a profound influence on your health and your experience of your body and mind. Read the rest of this article to find out how.
A strange thing about craving something salty is the fact you might be dehydrated and therefore low on electrolytes – so before you dive into a crisp and salty snack with gusto, how about you first have a couple of glasses of water and just wait for 10-15 minutes to see if your salty hunger pangs just vamoose.
It’s getting colder, and comfort foods seem to be everywhere. Those comfort foods that are full of sodium and/or loaded with pounds of sugar are staring you down; what do you do? I’ll tell ya what you do—you get out of that situation, as fast as you can. I know it can be difficult, but you don’t have to succumb to those temptations that are lurking at every corner. I’m not just saying that, either. For me, there are two food groups—sweet and salty. Whenever I eat something savory, it has to be promptly followed by something sweet. You wouldn’t want me to feel imbalanced, would you?