Ayurveda Health Newsletter
Issue 35 - January 2008
e-newsletter of Maharishi Ayurveda Products
In this issue:
- NEW! Maharishi Ayurveda CD - FREE until February 29th
- Ayurveda Advice for February
- Detox programmes – home, residential, all year round
- NEW! Maharishi Ayurveda Gift Vouchers - 10% OFF until February 29th
- Recipe - Chapattis
- BDIH – A quality standard for natural cosmetics
- Prize Draw – December’s winner
- Global Good Health news
- Buying locally – Our national distributors
1. NEW! Maharishi Ayurveda CD - FREE until February 29th
Hot off the press, this 'Introduction to Maharishi Ayurveda' CD is a recent 70-minute lecture by Dr Donn Brennan to complementary health practitioners, yoga teachers, health professionals, educators and students.
The talk covers Ayurveda's governing principles, qualities of the Doshas, dietetics, the purpose of Ayurvedic health treatments, rejuvenation therapies, chronic diseases, health consultations, health recommendations and Ayurvedic herbal supplements.
The CD includes an 8-page booklet summarising the topics and provides a list of related treatments and products.
Dr Brennan's knowledgeable, practical and inspiring presentation makes this an ideal gift for anyone new to Ayurveda, a helpful refresher for those already familiar with the subject and a thorough overview of Ayurveda's principles and practices for those interested in holistic and complementary health.
Dr Brennan was among the first Western doctors to train in Maharishi Ayurveda and has been giving consultations, seminars and workshops in the UK, Ireland and Europe for nearly 20 years. He has appeared on many TV health and news programmes, is a published author and expert columnist for Positive Health magazine and is President of the UK Ayurvedic Practitioners Association.
TO GET YOUR FREE CD... Just do your usual shopping, online or by phone, (01695 51015) and we'll put a CD in with your order... SHOP
2. Ayurveda advice for February – about exercise
February is a continuation of the Kapha season, and since Kapha has qualities of being sluggish and dull and stable and grounded, the opposite qualities will bring balance, and exercise more than anything else brings movement and lightness and quickness, and stimulates the system.
Exercise is excellent to stimulate all the body’s metabolisms and thereby to burn off toxins which otherwise gather. So it flushes out tissues and causes a feeling of renewal. MORE
3. Detox programmes – home, residential, all year round
At this time of year it’s a good idea to start thinking about giving your mind and body a good Spring clean.
Toxins accumulate all year round: some from the environment, caused by pollution, stress and pesticides and preservatives in food; others the result of improper digestion (termed ama by Ayurveda).
These toxins can lodge in the body, build up and even move to new sites. Some are water soluble and easy to flush through, others are fat soluble and require special measures.
Inner cleansing and preventing the build up of toxins is something Ayurveda knows a lot about.
Five options you can start right away:
- A Maharishi Ayurveda health consultation for the right advice for your constitution and inspiration to achieve your health goals. To book 01695 51008.
- Maharishi Ayurveda herbal preparations you can take all-year-round for inner cleansing and revitalisation. SEE PRODUCTS
- A Home Cleansing Programme that requires following a simple diet supplemented with cleansing herbals. DESCRIPTION | TESTIMONIAL
- Residential Maharishi Ayurveda Panchakarma treatment, which research has shown is the best method of getting rid of those fat-soluble toxins. READ ARTICLE
- Daily abhyanga oil massage, which sets you up for the day and is wonderfully relaxing. It is one of Ayurveda's most highly recommended long term technique for maintaining good health. HOW TO MASSAGE
To see products suitable for seasonal and general cleansing, and our antioxidants, take a look at PRODUCTS BY HEALTH CONCERN.
LINKS:
About Toxins | Home Programme | Abhyanga Massage | Products
4. Just remembered someone’s birthday? Anniversary tomorrow?
Special Offer - Gift Vouchers - 10% OFF - can be sent same day
Have you ever wanted to treat someone to Maharishi Ayurveda health and beauty products but don’t know what to buy them?
Or an Ayurvedic health consultation, or treatment, but don’t know when they'll be free to take it?
Or needed to get a present and card in the post today but have no time to shop or surf to see what’s available?
The answer could be an Maharishi Ayurveda Gift Voucher
Buy any of our new vouchers before the 29th February and there's 10% off. Now is a good time to stock up, even if you won't be sending them yet.
There are three attractive new designs: £5, £10 and £50. Order any combination up to the amount you want to spend.
If you are pressed for time, we'll send them for you in a nice card with a personal greeting. Call us before 3.00 pm weekdays and we'll post them that day by 4.30 pm.
To order, call 01695 51015
Voucher Offer ... 10% off until 29th Feb 2008 ... BUY NOW
5. Recipe - Chapattis
Chapattis are easy to digest and an alternative to yeasted breads. Home made chapattis are fresher, and tastier, than those from a shop.
You can buy chapatti flour at Indian food shops but it may be difficult to find an organic brand. A finely ground whole-wheat flour, or spelt flour, will work almost as well.
100g flour
¼ tsp salt
Approx. 60ml lukewarm water
Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl and gradually mix in lukewarm water until you have a dough that holds together. Knead for about 3 – 5 minutes until smooth. Leave to ‘rest’ in a covered bowl at room temperature. This resting period is vital for the chapattis to puff up when cooked.
Knead again for a few minutes and divide into 4 or 5 pieces. Roll into balls, flatten each one with your hand and roll out on a lightly floured worktop. (You can roll out successive ones while the previous one is cooking). They should be thin, and a convenient size is about the size of a CD.
Cook them in a dry pan or, better still, on the middle shelf of the oven (preheated to about 180 Centigrade). Cooking takes a minute or two.
When cooked, stack in a pile (which keeps them all warm).
Chapattis can be an addition to your main meals, or a quick snack spread with cream cheese, or honey, or tahini.
6. BDIH – A quality standard for natural cosmetics
What defines natural cosmetics- or what should?
Natural cosmetics serve to beautify and care for the human body by means of ingredients from nature. This is made possible with natural raw materials, friendly to both the skin and the environment. Natural cosmetics should stimulate and support our natural skin functions, rather than supplanting physiological processes. These products offer gentle, wholesome care and are thus an important aid to the health of the skin at any age. Natural cosmetics revitalize and harmonize body, soul and spirit.
What is the BDIH?
BDIH is the Federation of German Industries and Trading Firms for pharmaceuticals, health care goods, dietary supplements and personal hygiene products. The Association, located in Mannheim, Germany, has organized over 300 producers and distributors of:
- Cosmetics and Natural Cosmetics
- Dietary Supplements
- Nutritional Foods
- Over-the-counter Medications
- Medical Devices
In 1996, working together with leading natural cosmetics producers, the BDIH developed comprehensive guidelines for certified natural cosmetics, keeping in mind the expectations of consumers. On the basis of these guidelines, an independent institute has tested hundreds of products for their contents and production methods. ... BDIH WEBSITE
7. Prize Draw – December’s winner
Every month we have a Prize Draw for the month’s new subscribers to this newsletter. December’s winner of a £10 Maharishi Ayurveda Products Voucher is Stephen Challis from Chelmsford. Congratulations Stephen, we hope you enjoy using our products.
8. Global Good News - health, agriculture, environment
Reports about holistic health, ‘the inner doctor’, ageing and meditation, Ecofashion, farmers superstores, 'healthy eating – not diets', and the rise of green awareness around the world are some of the topics of this month's global news... READ THE NEWS
9. Buying locally – Our national distributors and other overseas suppliers
If you live outside the UK, you may be able to buy your Maharishi Ayurveda products locally (and save on delivery costs).
There are distributors in 39 countries who we have listed on our website... LIST
If you would like to ask about our products, or need help choosing which products to buy, or you would like us to send you a catalogue, please call our Customer Service office at 01695 51015.
If you are outside the UK the number is +44 1695 51015.
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