Ayurveda Health Newsletter
Issue 34 - December 2007
e-newsletter of Maharishi Ayurveda Products
In this issue
- Quote – The Origin of Ayurveda
- Balanced Elimination – A Key Component of Good Health
- Maharishi Ayurveda Advice for January
- Blood Pressure and Meditation – Definitive New Study
- December’s Recipe
- Maharishi Ayurveda and the Transition between Seasons
- Subscribers’ Prize Draw – November’s Winner
- Ayurveda Advice to Balance Stomach Acid
- Xmas Offers - Open Until Jan 12th
- New CD - 'An Introduction to Maharishi Ayurveda'
- Maharishi Ayurveda News - Macular Degeneration Case Study
1. Quote – The Origin of Ayurveda
Ayurveda’s exact age is not known, but stretches back several millennia. Ancient Vedic texts describe its origins in a story about a convocation of rishis (enlightened sages). Concerned about increased ill health in the world, the rishis sought to uncover the deepest truths of human physiology and health so that something could be done to prevent or ease the suffering. To help attain this goal, they meditated together in a large group, while one of them, Bharadwaja, attempted to seek the answer. In the intensely coherent atmosphere created by the powerful minds of all meditating together, Bharadwaja cognized the essence of Ayurveda.
Dr Hari Sharma, Author: Contemporary Ayurveda – Medicine and Research in Maharishi Ayur-Veda.
2. Balanced Elimination – a key component of good health
Dr Greg Watras answers 19 questions on Maharishi Ayurveda and elimination.
Q. Which illnesses and chronic diseases result from unbalanced elimination?
“Poor elimination will give rise to all sorts of problems. When people talk about unbalanced elimination they usually mean constipation. …” MORE
3. Maharishi Ayurveda Advice for January from Dr Donn Brennan
“In January we have moved into Kapha season. The cold, damp, heavy, dull weather increases the qualities of Kapha.
Because of that, it is essential that we work to keep Kapha more balanced in the winter especially after Xmas when we may have tended to overeat and been lethargic. …” MORE
4. High Blood Pressure and Meditation – New study
A definitive study on the comparative effects of different stress management programmes on high blood pressure is published this month. SEE REPORT
5. December’s Recipe
Butternut Squash Apple Soup - Serves 4
- 2 tablespoons Maharishi Ayurveda Ghee
- 2 teaspoons Maharishi Ayurveda Vata Churna
- 2 pounds butternut squash
- 2 cups water
- freshly ground black pepper
- salt
- 3 round tablespoons Apple Chutney
- 1 cup plain soymilk (optional)
- 3 red delicious apples
- 10 cloves
- 1/2 cup water
Peel and dice squash, peel, core and dice apples.
In a large pot heat ghee and sauté Vata Churna for 30 seconds. Add squash and water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
At the same time make the stewed apples. In a small pot, place apples, water and cloves. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until all the water is gone.
In a blender or food processor, combine squash, half of the stewed apples and Apple Chutney. Purée until smooth. Add water if necessary.
Bring the soup to a boil again, add the second half of the apples and season with salt and pepper. Stir in soymilk (optional). Serve with chapattis (Indian flat bread).
6. Maharishi Ayurveda and the Transition Between Seasons
The time when one season changes into the next is the most likely time for illness to strike. Any change aggravates Vata dosha, and Vata leads the other doshas. For this reason, you should ease into the new season gradually over a period of about two weeks (one week preceding the change and one week after it). MORE
7. Prize draw winner
November’s winner of our £10 Voucher in the monthly Prize Draw for new newsletter subscribers is Eliane Meretrier of Southend-on-Sea. Congratulations Eliane, we hope you enjoy using our health and beauty products.
8. Ayurveda advice to balance stomach acid
A burning sensation in the stomach is a common sign of stomach acid imbalance and is a problem that affects many people, especially those who miss meals, lead a hectic life, feel under pressure on a regular basis and include too many Pitta-aggravating foods in their diet.
Here’s Ayurveda advice on how to maintain balanced stomach acid. MORE
9. Xmas offers – open until Jan 12th
We have eight special offers running until Jan 12th 2008, so now is a good time to buy regular-use and gift items. As well as price discounts, there’s a £10 voucher when you spend £100 or more, and for new customers a £7-off when making your first purchase of £15 or more. SEE OFFERS
10. New CD - 'Introduction to Maharishi Ayurveda'
Due to be published in January, this excellent 75-minute introduction and overview by Dr Donn Brennan provides a deep insight into Maharishi Ayurveda's principles, and a practical understanding of how it can be applied in daily life.
Dr Brennan was among the first Western doctors to train in Maharishi Ayurveda and has been giving Maharishi Ayurveda health consultations in the UK, Ireland and Europe for nearly 20 years.
He is President of the Ayurveda Practitioners Association, a contributing writer on Ayurveda to Positive Health magazine, author of 'Live Better - A Timely Introduction to Ayurveda', and has featured in many national press articles and TV health programmes.
You can pre-order a copy of the CD, which comes with an 8-page booklet, for £2.75. If ordering by phone (01695 51015), the stock code is 83532. PRE-ORDER NOW
11. Maharishi Ayurveda News - Macular Degeneration Case Study
We received news from one of our customers, Ray Amsterdam, about a Daily Express article on Ayurveda and Macular Degeneration in which he was interviewed about his recovery after treatment at a Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital in India.
Ray has been so appreciative of his treatment that he has made a Case Study website to share this experience with others. His ophthalmic consultant described his recovery as "stunning".
Arrangements Over Xmas Period
As you can imagine, there’s quite a build up of orders here on the run-up to Xmas. During this time there’s an order turnaround time of 2 days, and various delivery options. If you have any special delivery requirements for within the UK or for overseas, please give us a call on 01695 51015 (+44 1695 from outside UK).
Between Xmas and Jan 2nd you can order online, leave orders on our answer phone or send them by post.
May we take this opportunity to wish you a very happy and healthy festive season.
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