By Jayanthi on
Monday, April 05, 2010
With rising cost of 'mainstream' health care, people all over are looking for 'alternative' healing modalities that will not only provide a cheaper alternative, but a more holistic and comprehensive care. Since the late 90s I been participating in Ayurveda, native healing from India, and have dabbled in other modalities such as massage, reiki, eye care, and more. Click in to read some of my experiences from past articles posted here on Alaivani.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, December 08, 2008
We often take it for granted that the prepackaged food we purchase has an expiration date. Keeping until and even after this date, for many of us doesn't seem to create concern. Many of us also do not question how our food stays 'fresh' for so long? What are some effects of these preservatives in our food? I trace my stay in India to the effects of preservatives in our food.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, May 12, 2008
Vedic thoughts on the meaning of food in our lives. Presented in a series of seven parts. Enjoy.
This week's installment -"Anna Shuddhi" and "Atma Shuddhi" discusses the importance of a balanced diet (conclusion).
Submitted by Sudarshan K Madabushi. Reprinted from old tripod site.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, April 28, 2008
Vedic thoughts on the meaning of food in our lives. Presented in a series of seven parts. Enjoy.
This week's installment - "Tamasic Foods Foods" shares thoughts on foods that bring down our energy that have been stored, reheated and preserved for long periods of time.
Submitted by Sudarshan K Madabushi. Reprinted from old tripod site.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, April 21, 2008
Vedic thoughts on the meaning of food in our lives. Presented in a series of seven parts. Enjoy.
This week's installment - "Rajasic Foods"
Submitted by Sudarshan K Madabushi. Reprinted from old tripod site.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, April 14, 2008
Vedic thoughts on the meaning of food in our lives. Presented in a series of seven parts. Enjoy.
This week's installment - "Sattvic Foods" wholly nutritious foods.
Submitted by Sudarshan K Madabushi. Reprinted from old tripod site.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, March 31, 2008
Vedic thoughts on the meaning of food in our lives. Presented in a series of seven parts. Enjoy.
This week's installment - "Anna Shuddhi" - choosing good food to fuel the body.
Submitted by Sudarshan K Madabushi Reprinted from old tripod site.
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By Jayanthi on
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
In this series, "Dahashamani Diaries," I introduce you to this daily Ayurvedic drink that is one of the best kept secrets of Kerala, nay, India! Enjoy.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, March 24, 2008
Vedic thoughts on the meaning of food in our lives. Presented in a series of seven parts. Enjoy.
This week's installment - "The Three Commandments" discusses following the three cardinal food rules helps every person be a conscious consumer of food and food products.
Submitted by Sudarshan K Madabushi. Reprinted from old tripod site.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, March 10, 2008
Vedic thoughts on the meaning of food in our lives. Presented in a series of seven parts. Enjoy.
Submitted by Sudarshan K Madabushi Reprinted from old tripod site.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, March 03, 2008
Warming the soul and the body on a cold day and helping to alleviate high fevers are just a few of the many wonders of ginger. Read on...
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, February 04, 2008
Without this leaf, full of aroma and taste, Indian food would loose much of it's attraction.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, December 03, 2007
As winter sets in, cinnamon is a great spice to have handy to warm you up from head to toe, read on.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, November 05, 2007
Learn some of the interesting properties and uses of Rosemary.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, October 01, 2007
I am captivated by this spice for many reasons. Its aroma in the bottle is quite pungent, and most likely is not a spice people would like to sniff for cooking inspiration (in contrast to possibly, oregano, cumin, etc.); however this scent becomes camouflaged once added to many dishes.
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By Jayanthi on
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Many people have heard of placebos being used in medical research to test medicines. One set of subjects are given the actual medicine, and the other set are given this placebo, a sugar pill. However, many who take the sugar pill also report relief from their problems.
How can that happen?
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, August 06, 2007
In this first installment of the monthly column on Herbs, I will share information about Fenugreek.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, July 02, 2007
Every first Monday of the month, I will publish a column on herbs. This will be the first column introducing the series. This is a listing of resources I study to get information on herbs. It will be updated on a sporadic basis.
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By Jayanthi on
Friday, June 15, 2007
Whenever I fly I fear the pressure build up in my head. It is so painful and my ears never ‘pop’ and pressure sometimes stays in my head for weeks after landing. Also, in our last flight, encountered a new challenge, swelling of the ankles. How would I prevent these problems this time?
Part 3 in Series: Kerala 2007
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, May 21, 2007
Three years have passed since I got my new glasses. I thought it is time to go back to get my eyes tested. But, this time, I thought I am going to search out a ‘holistic eye doctor’. I really did not know what that meant in practice. In my mind, I wanted this doctor to look at me as a whole person, not just see my problem with my eyes as a problem with the eyes, but other things.
Continued from Monday, May 14, 2007 posting.
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By Jayanthi on
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Dr. Sonam Targee blew the socks off both of us. Sure, I told him what bought me to the other Ayurvedic doctor, and what I was looking for now, and also a few of my ailments. However, after taking my pulse diagnosis, Dr. Sonam told us even more about me that I had not mentioned to him, but that both Krishna and I were aware of.
Continued from May 9, 2007 posting.
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By Jayanthi on
Monday, May 14, 2007
I liked what the Ashram offered, a course on improving your eyesight, naturally. Some people told me there were certain exercises you had to do daily by looking at the sun in a certain way. They would teach you if you stayed there for a few weeks. I did not have the time for that, so that idea got tucked into the back of my mind without further research.
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By Jayanthi on
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Wow! What an odd prescription! It seemed so different from what I was used to. Far as I knew he was a western trained doctor, and he was giving to me a prescription that would affect many parts of my day. Taking a pill or using a creme only affects a small part of the day. But watching my diet and eating certain foods affects more parts of your day, and affects your mood and personality.
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By Jayanthi on
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Additional topics to spark your interest in contributing to this section of the blog.
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