Maharishi Ayurveda Health Care in a Nutshell
Most health concerns can be successfully addressed through a balanced program of diet, routine and herbal support. Brief advice covering fifteen general areas is presented below. The core of
Maharishi Ayurveda health advice, applicable in all circumstances, is to get good rest – ‘early to bed and early to rise’, supplement this with the deep rest and balancing effect of Transcendental Meditations, avoid straining mind and body eat freshly prepared food rich in fruit, vegetables and grains at regular meal times and live in a health promoting house's.
Allergy Resistance
Ayurveda understands that allergies are caused by a disruption of one's natural
defences by accumulation of the by-products of a weak digestion (ama) in the channels of nutrition. Its approach is to support digestion, remove the toxic by-products, keep the nutritive channels open and Support the immune system.
Take Allergard tablets, starting several reeks before your allergy season arrives. It works on all four aspects. Following the general Ayurvedic dietary and lifestyle advice is very helpful. Favour a Kapha-pitta pacifying diet and use the
Pitta or Immunity spice Mixes. Maharishi
Amrit Kalash Nectar
and Ambrosia provide general support to the immune system, detoxification and free radical scavenging. Body massage with herbalized sesame oils is also a valuable support to skin health and general immunity. It will be useful to undertake a Detox program at a Maharishi Ayurveda Health Centre or home.
Antioxidants
There is a general understanding backed by an ever increasing body of research that antioxidants convey a wide variety of health benefits including reduction of risk of cancer and heart disease. The research also shows that natural sources of antioxidants have greater value than manufactured sources and health authorities everywhere recommend antioxidant rich foods. When physical, mental and environmental stress is high, as it is in the west, a concentrated supplement of antioxidants is recommended. There are now many products claiming to be good sources of antioxidants and no widely recognized means of comparing these claims. But as far as we are aware
Maharishi Amrit Kalash Ambrosia tablets and the Nectar paste and
Nectar tablets are still the best sources of natural antioxidants - being tens, hundreds or a thousand times more effective, weight for weight, than many of the common antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and CoEnzyme Q10.
Detoxification and General Cleansing
It is important to adopt a balanced detox program and not to focus only on the bowel or liver. Everyone can benefit from the Maharishi Panchakarma detox program but not everyone should detox at home. For home
detox: for 15 days prepare with a light diet, good eating habits and a healthy routine. Then for 45 days take
Triphala with Rose or
Herbal Cleanse at night, and Detox or Detox Pitta and Genitrac morning and night. After your cleansing program gradually return to heavier foods and normal routine. Do not use other detox products during the 45-day period.
Digestion
Ayurveda makes digestion the foundation for health and happiness. It is true to some extent that you are what you eat but it is even truer that you are how you eat and how you digest. The most important guidelines are to eat at the same time each day, with the main meal, at noon, only when the previous meal has been digested, in a settled atmosphere, focused on the food not TV or reading, and to sit for 5 minutes after eating.
The spices ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, fennel and others have many benefits for digestion. Maharishi Ayurveda Spice blends are 13 balanced blends for particular uses. Additional food supplements are available to balance the whole digestive tract:
Herbal Digest for general purposes,
Digest Plus to enliven slow digestion,
Aci-Balance tablets for hot digestion,
Triphala with Rose for gentle purification of the whole system, and
Trikatu with Clove for variable digestion and respiratory support.
Energy
In this stressful world many people find that energy comes only with stimulation. Ayurveda tells us that when we are in balance a state of low tension and high energy is the norm. lf you experience fatigue it would be ideal to consult an Ayurvedic expert as many factors can be involved.
For mental energy follow a vata pacifying diet and routine, use
Peace of Mind tablets and Peace of Mind Tea and
Peace of Mind Aroma Oil.
For emotional energy follow a Pitta pacifying diet and routine. Use
Blissful Joy
tablets, Pitta Tea and Blissful Joy Aroma
Oil. Avoid skipping meals.
For physical energy follow a Kapha pacifying diet and routine. Use
Rasayana for
Energy, Kapha Tea and Vitality Aroma
Oil.
Amlaberry tablets are a good overall rejuvenated and Transcendental Meditation is a great stress remover.
Fertility
Maharishi Ayurveda supplies natural and dignified ways to support conception that will at the same time enhance the mental, physical, emotional & spiritual well being of the child.
Eat a balanced diet of fresh organic foods, especially asparagus, broccoli, milk, rice puddings, ajowain, cumin, black cumin/Nigella.
Firstly cleanse the genito-urinary tract for 3 month with Genitrac and Detox
Pitta. Then stop. Secondly support fertility and then try to conceive - men take
Fertility Plus for Men tablets and
Vital
Man; women ideally consult your MAV physician or the best products. In the absence of personal eyes advice take
Sukra
Plus.
When conception takes place the woman should stop taking all products except any specified by her health advisor.
Maharishi Amrit Kalash Nectar and
Ambrosia are safe and nutritious for the mother and foetus and are recommended after the first trimester.
Balance mental stress with Peace of Mind
tablets, Tea and Aroma oil. Balance emotional stress with
Blissful Joy tablets and Aroma oil. Balance physical stress with
Rasayana for
Energy, vitality Aroma and Kapha Tea.
Heart Health & Cholesterol
Ayurveda recognizes the importance of diet and lifestyle factors in maintaining a healthy heart and provides comprehensive guidance. Foods that are especially nourishing for the hearts are mature pomegranate fruit, asparagus, sweet juicy fruits in general, rose petal jam, sweet lassi and leafy greens cooked with Healthy Heart Spice Mix.
Cardio Support tablets are especially designed for the modern western high-pressure lifestyle. They support both the physical and emotional aspects of the heart. If mental pressure is high then
Peace of Mind tablets are a useful adjunct.
Blissful Joy tablets are targeted at helping to maintain emotional balance.
Getting good rest is very important for heart health and you can support the quality of sleep by selecting from the Blissful Keep range of supplements.
Much publicity is given to low-fat diets but the way the body metabolizes fats may be more important than how much fat you eat. Cholesterol balance tablets support natural ability to metabolize fats and cholesterol and
Maharishi Amrit Kalash neutralizes all known free radicals and helps to keep arteries clear and healthy. Choose
Amrit Nectar Tablets to maintain low total cholesterol levels.
Joint & Muscle Care
The main concerns conjoint health is to keep them well-nourished and free from impurities, which tend to accumulate there.
Joint Soothe tablets and
Soothe Oil address both these issues by helping to keep the joints free from toxins (ama) and the nutrient channels open. It is ideal to take
Detox tablets for 3 weeks before starting the Joint Soothe products.
Calciocare provides important support for calcium absorption and utilization. A light diet supported by Vata, Kapha and Digestive Spice Mixes is also important.
Ayurvedic
Balm, the muscle building Amlaberry tablets and Sports Massage oil, supplies additional care for joints and muscles. Muscle Rest Aroma provides subtle help.
Menopause
Ayurveda regards menopause as a natural transition that can be health promoting, symptom-free, and spiritually transforming.
Diet, lifestyle and herbal support can do a lot to give a smooth comfortable transition. Taking
Women's Rasayana regularly during menarche helps to keep the physiology rejuvenated and flexible.
Menopause Support 1 tablets help create balance in preparation for menopause - Start them at the first sign of peri-menopausal changes. Add Menopause Support 2 for additional balance especially of temperature and blood flow. Specific herbal support is available with
Menopause Temperature
Balance, Menopause
Vitality, Calciocare and
Cardio
Support. Golden Transition Tea and Aroma Oil provide an extra helping hand.
Men's Health/Prostate
Rasayana for Men is a special food supplement that is recommended for men of all ages (15+ years). It is designed to support physiological function from a fundamental level and thereby support all the major body systems, strength and longevity.
Vital Man is especially designed to give energy and support mind, emotions and reproductive functions.
It is wise for men in middle and old age to have a diet and routine that supports the health of the prostate gland. The main advice is drink plenty water, minimize alcohol, keep the bowel regular, and get good rest.
Triphala with Rose tablets support bowel regularity and the Blissful Sleep range helps get good sleep. Take
Prostate Balance tablets for 6-12 consecutive weeks per year. It gives broad nutritional support, helps purify the urine and supplies 20% of zinc R.DA. Take whole cereal brans for their zinc and radishes and asparagus to purify the urine,
Prostate Balance Seasoning Mix contain spices that support prostate function.
Mind and Emotions
Maharishi Ayurveda is part of the most refined science of mind. It emphasizes the importance of fresh, pure, organic, natural foods - especially spices, whole grains, legumes, green vegetables, sweet fruits and milk products to utilize your full mental and emotional potential.
Because the brain uses so much oxygen the antioxidant protection of Maharishi Amrit Kalash is very important and the
Ambrosia tablets are best.
Youthful Mind tablets and Study Power Syrup contain the best herbs for supporting acquisition, retention and recall of knowledge.
Prevent stress with Peace of Mind tablets and maintain balance of emotions with
Blissful Joy
Tablets. Additional support is given by Keen Mind, Peace of
Mind, Blissful Joy and Emotional Strength Aroma blends, the soothing sound of the Rain Raga and the strength giving effects of our herbalised Massage oils.
Make sure that you get good rest at night. Alternate deep rest with dynamic activity. The single most effective thing you can do to unfold your full potential is transcendental meditation for 20 minutes twice daily.
Respiratory Health
A strong digestion is important for health of the respiratory system. Use any of the Maharishi Ayurveda range of digestive products to support it.
Trikatu with
Clove taken with honey is especially helpful. Follow a Kapha and Vata balancing diet and routine. Kapha Tea and
Sniffle Free Tea are helpful in maintaining moisture balance in the respiratory tract.
Breathe Easy tablets supports the whole respiratory system, Throat Soothe Syrup helps to maintain immunity and keep the chest free from obstruction, while
Throat Ease pills help to maintain comfort in the throat, freshen the breath and support the voice.
Sleep
According to Ayurveda when the mind fully disengages from the
Senses Sleep is sound and refreshing. Inappropriate diet, routine and behaviour can an impact sleep quality in different ways. The general advices is go to bed before 10pm, avoid stimulants in the evening, keep work out of the bedrooms and avoid bright lighting.
The Maharishi Ayurveda Blissful Sleep series gives gentle, comprehensive, non-habit forming, and natural support to sleep patterns. Take Blissful sleep basic tablet with Blissful Sleep
Vata tablets to help you settle at bedtime, or with Blissful Sleep Pitta tablets to help uninterrupted sleep, or with
Blissful Sleep Kapha tablets to help you feel refreshed in the morning.
Useful adjuncts are a cup of Slumber Time Tea, Rejuvenation Massage Oil on your hands and feet before bed and
Peace at Night or Sweet Sleep Aroma oils in the bedroom.
Weight And Balance
The Ayurvedic approach to weight management is to produce lasting results gradually. If you have low appetite and gain weight, even when food intake is not high you need to balance Kapha. If you have an intense appetite for sweet, heavy, cooling foods, tendency to acidity, thirst and short temper you need to balance Pitta.
To balance Kapha weight - increase your metabolic rate with 30 minutes brisk exercise/day. Favour bitter & astringent foods and add Kapha churna spice mix to your food. Take
Be Trim 1 tablets. Increase circulation by a dry body massage with Garshan silk gloves every day. Ensure good elimination by taking
Herbal Cleanse tablets once a week.
To balance Pitta weight - take Be Trim 2 tablets, take moderate exercise 3-4 times/week, take plenty juicy sweet fruits and do body massage with cooling
Pitta Massage
Oil. Have a cup of Be Trim tea 2-3 times/day.
Unbalanced eating is often related to emotional stress. Uplift emotions with Blissful Joy
tablets; settle anxious thoughts with Peace of Mind
tablets.
Womens Health/Smooth Cycle
Ayurveda considers the menstrual cycle to be not only a preparation for conception and pregnancy but also a cleansing opportunity. To keep the cycle comfortable a number of factors are involved and it is ideal to consult an Ayurvedic physician for a personal program according to your requirements. General advice is to pay attention to diet digestion elimination and routine throughout the month; do full body massage with
Rejuvenation Massage Oil or other verbalized Massage Oils as often as possible. Take
Women's Rasayana tablets regularly to support hormonal balance and the regenerative process.
Genitrac tablets give additional support.
Take Triphala with Rose tablets for several days before your period. During your period boxes eat light warm foods, try to avoid physical and mental strain, do something you enjoy, omit body massage. Sip smooth Cycle Tea regularly and disuse smooth Cycle Aroma oil. Additional herbal support from the
Peace of Mind or
Blissful Joy Tablets and Aromas may be useful.
