Articles

Ayurvedic and other Health-related Articles

by Michael Dick and various Authors

• Ayurvedic Concepts
  • Prakriti/Prakruti- Concept of Constitution
  • Dosha- Concept of Physiology
  • Tridosha- Theory Overview
  • Karma- Spiritual Law of Cause and Effect
  • Mahabhutas (5 Elements)- Notion of Substance
  • Daily Routine
  • Why Have a Pulse Assessment
  • Ama--Concept of Toxicity
  • Why Do Panchakarma
  • Ayurvedic Abhyanga- Oil Massage
• Ayurvedic Herbs
  • Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera, winter cherry)
  • Brahmi (Bacopa monniera / Herpestis monniera, Thyme-leaved gratiola)
  • Guggulu (Guggulu Bedillium, Comiphora mukul, Hypocholesterolemic)
  • Turmeric (curcumin, haridra)
  • Shilajit (Mineral Pitch)
  • Triphala (haritaki, amalaki, bhibitaki)
• Food/Nutrition
  • Ghee - by Peter Malakoff
  • Alkaline and Acid-Forming Foods
  • Why Eat Vegetarian
  • Foods to be Taken Regularly
  • Agni / Digestion--Assessment and Treatment
  • Obesity
  • Health risks of genetically engineered food- by Center for Food Safety (this link will take you to their website)
• General Health
  • Fluoride and Health- A Summary Finding.