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How did i lose 45 lbs in 4 months? ayurvedic diet!

12/26/2017

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Ayurveda has been around for millenniums and its methods have been proven time and time again. There are new fad diets which come and go such as the Atkins and the HCG diet, which injects your body with harmful synthetic hormones.  These diets have not been tested over long periods of time, but Ayurveda has.  I personally lost 45 Lbs in a period of four months using the Ayurvedic diet.  I have also seen many clients that successfully lost weight using this method.
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The Ayurvedic Diet:
  • Does not deplete your body of energy
  • Does not make you count calories
  • Lets you enjoy your favorite foods

The main emphasis of the Ayurvedic Diet is on the five Universal Elements (earth, water, fire, air, ether).  Ayurveda uses the element theory to customize each individual's needs.
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How Does Ayurveda Use The Element Theory For Weight Loss?

 The elements water and earth, come together to form Kapha Dosha.  We know that these elements build tissue and nourish the body.  When you are trying to lose weight, you want to reduce these elements.  A Kapha reducing diet is the best for losing weight.  Find your local Ayurvedic Practitioner and get a copy of a Kapha reducing guideline.  Kapha foods are mainly sweet and salty and have heavy and cold characteristics.

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Examples of Kapha foods to avoid:
  • wheat
  • white flour
  • sugar
  • yogurt
  • dairy
  • white potatoes
  • juicy vegetables (cucumber, zucchini, tomatoes)
  • sweet fruits (bananas, figs, dates)
  • pork
  • seafood

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Cycles Of The Day:

Ayurveda breaks down the day into three cycles.

The Kapha times of the day are dominated by the water and earth element. The Pitta times of the day are dominated by the fire element. The Vata times are dominated by the air element.
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In Ayurveda we take advantage of these cycles and adjust our food intake accordingly.  We have our largest meal during the Pitta cycle, which is between 10am and 2 pm.  This is when the sun is at its highest and your digestive fire is the strongest.  

Our smallest meal should happen during the Kapha time of the day, 6pm to 10 pm.  Many people mistakenly have their largest meal at this time.  All energies slow down at this time and this includes your digestive power.  Eating a large dinner is the cause of many digestive problems and can lead to chronic diseases over a period of time.  You should favor light and easily digested foods.  Soups and salads are ideal.

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​Other Ayurvedic Tips To Help You Lose Weight:


  • Avoid ice cold drinks  (this compromises digestive fire)
  • Avoid drinking with meals
  • Exercise at least three times per week (build up a sweat)
  • Use culinary spices to cook with (ginger, cayenne, fennel, turmeric, black pepper)
  • Drink hot water throughout the day
  • Dry skin brushing (this stimulates lymph system and helps body rid toxins)
  • Avoid fruits after 6pm
To summarize, look at the foods you are eating.  Get a hold of a Kapha reducing diet and follow it.  Take advantage of the Ayurvedic cycles of the day and eat accordingly.  Largest meal at noon and smallest meal at night.  Simple concepts and strong results.
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discover your ayurvedic dosha

12/17/2017

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   Have you ever wondered what makes an individual tick?
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  • What makes someone gain weight easy while the other one can eat more and not gain a pound? 
  • Why some can handle hot, spicy foods, while others can't.
  • Why some individuals are more emotional than others? 

​Trying to make sense of these differences can be confounding.  Many Systems of Medicine cannot explain the reason behind psychological and physiological patterns in individuals.  As a consequence, no single type of diet, exercise routine, or medicine seems to work for everybody.  However, when the various types of human patterns are viewed in the light of Ayurveda's Dosha Theory, it all makes perfect sense.  
According to Ayurveda everything in existence is founded in five basic elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether).  Every living being contain these basic five elements as well.  The dynamic interplay between these elements is what forms the Doshas.  For instance, a predominance of air and ether go to form Vata Dosha,  fire and water form Pitta Dosha, and water and earth form Kapha Dosha.

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Here are the different characteristics of each Dosha.

​Vata Energy- controls all aspects of movement as well as space within the body.  Examples of theses energies include breathing in oxygen, breathing out carbon dioxide, circulation of blood, peristaltic movement of food, and elimination of wastes.
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When you are born with a predominating Vata constitution here are some of the common traits
  • Thin body
  • Irregular digestion (prone to constipation)
  • Gas, bloating
  • Dryness (skin, hair)
  • Creative, imaginative
  • Fast talker, fast walker
  • Prone to nervous tics and anxiety
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​Pitta Energy: 
  governs all the body's conversion processes as well as its heat and energy production.  In the body, pitta is the digestive enzymes, hormones, and any process that converts matter into energy.
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When you are born with a Pitta predominant energy than you can have some of these traits
  • ​Gains or loses weight easily
  • ​Intelligent
  • Organized
  • ​Sharp
  • ​Coppery skin tone
  • Prone to skin rashes and inflammation
  • Competitive
  • ​Prone to anger easily
  • ​Hyper digestion (tends to have loose stools)
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Kapha Energy: controls liquefaction, lubrication, and cohesion in the body.  Think of Kapha Dosha as protection.  The mucus lining in the GI tract, the lining of the heart, lungs, and uterus.  The spinal cord fluid is Kapha as well.
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When you have a Kapha predominating constitution here are some of the traits
  • ​Gains weight easily
  • ​Big bodies, big frames
  • ​Large eyes, large teeth
  • ​Full bodied hair
  • ​Slow digestion
  • ​Loyal
  • ​Prone to emotional attachment

​Knowing the traits, which one do you think you mostly resemble?

  Remember, we are a mix of all three Doshas, but we tend to have one that predominates.  Having a clear understanding of your primary Dosha lets you know what foods to favor and what kind of activities will help you and which ones might hurt you.

Namaste!

​Roberto Portocarrero
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DINACHARYA: AYURVEDA'S DAILY DETOX

12/15/2017

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​Dinacharya is a set of tools that allows you to keep your body and mind free of impurities.  Apart from cleansing your body and mind, it also nourishes the seven tissue systems (dhatus).  The concept is simple but not easy.  Dinacharya involves a set of self care and awareness tools which balance our energy, calm the mind, cleanse the sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, skin) and strengthens digestion.

By following Dinacharya, your immune system will soar and many of your ailments will slowly dissappear.  It is the best preventative medicine known to man.

It can seem like a hassle at first to follow a set routine, but as you get into the habit of doing it, the routine turns into a pleasant experience.  You can start by implementing only a few of the habits, and add more when you feel comfortable.  Remember, it is the little changes in your life that make a difference.

So here are my favorite Daily Ayurvedic Tips that will keep you healthy and out of the Doctor's office.
  • Wake early, around sunrise. Empty your bladder and bowels
  • Wash face (rose water is great)
  • Oil pulling (use sesame oil..1 tbslp)
  • Scrape tongue, brush teeth
  • Sparshana (using a dry skin brush, brush vigorously towards your heart)
  • Shower
  • Abhyanga ( Ayurveda Self Massage..I like using dosha specific oil with a few essential oils)
  • Before breakfast, have a glass of warm water with lemon (this is a gentle kidney flush and helps your system get ready for nourishment)
  • Eat fruits and veggies, if hungry have a nourishing bowl of oatmeal
  • Do not hold back from natural urges
  • Engage in activities that bring you joy
  • Have your main meal at noon in a quiet settled environment
  • Reduce rushing, worrying, or overeating, a short meditation practice is helpful
  • Treat yourself gently and lovingly
  • Perform Yoga Exercises or any form of exercise that you enjoy
  • Light Dinner, ideally before sundown (6p to 10p is kapha time and all energies slow down)
  • Peform neti pot at least once a week to keep your sinus channels cleansed
  • Karna Purana is the oiling of your ears.  Place a few drops of warm olive oil or sesame oil and hold for 5 min in each side.  This keeps your ears clean and removes wax.
  • Retire early
Daily ayurvedic routine

Try some of these practices and watch your energy, motivation, and zest for life soar!



Namaste,  
Roberto Portocarrero

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