Episode 374

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath aka Dr. J represents a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is the CEO and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA). 

Colette chats with Dr. J about long Covid and they discuss the following:

• What is long Covid.
• How the symptoms of long Covid vary from respiratory to neurological and can also affect the circulatory and cardiovascular system.
• Why the strength of our ojas is important for our immunity.
• Ayurveda's holistic treatment protocol for long Covid.
• Why our daily inputs and rhythms are very important for our health and wellbeing. 

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I'm answering the following questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community:

1. Nancy: I just can’t seem to kick this sluggish feeling for the past couple of months. I feel so tired and my mind feels slow too. I would appreciate any tips you may have Colette.

2. Elaine: I have reoccurring sinus infections and I’m trying to avoid taking antibiotics. What can I do to heal my body and prevent this from reoccurring?

3. Anna: I have been noticing that my memory is not as sharp lately and I’m concerned. I’m wondering if you can provide any Ayurvedic tips to help improve my memory?

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Mano vaha srotas is the channel responsible for the mind and mental functions. This mind channel governs mental functions like cognition, memory, sensory perception, thought processes, emotions, and imagination.

Mano vaha srotas bridges the mind, body, and spirit by taking in experiences from the physical world via the senses and allowing the mind to interpret sensory input from the body and turn it into meaningful thoughts, responses, and emotions. By processing sensory experiences, mano vaha srotas helps cultivate awareness and enrich our spiritual understanding.

Colette discusses the following in this episode:

• The functions of mano vaha srotas.
• Signs and symptoms of aggravation.
• Disorders which can manifest in the mind channel which can span from anxiety and depression to more complex psychological and neurological conditions.
• Possible causes of aggravation in the mind channel.
• Ayurvedic approach to managing mano vaha srotas disorders.
• Tips to maintain balance in the channel of the mind.

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Dr. Nammy Patel was one of the first people to put forth the movement to bring eco consciousness into the dental world. She specializes in Green Dentistry, a holistic, functional Ayurvedic approach to dentistry.

In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Patel about the following:

• Dr. Patel's passion for Ayurveda and holistic green dentistry.
• The vital connection between dental health and whole-body health.
• Why mouth breathing is so problematic for our health.
• The ideal morning and evening dental routine.
• A sample experience in Dr. Patel's holistic practice.
• Dr. Patel's view on braces, Invisalign, mouth guards, mercury fillings, charcoal and root canal treatments.
• Why the critical years for dental healthcare are from 40+.

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Sweda vaha srotas or the sweat channel is responsible for the elimination of liquid waste, perspiration and lubrication as sweat is an oily liquid substance. The sweat channel also helps to maintain moisture under the skin, maintain body temperature, strengthen the hair roots and in the protection of the body. 

Colette discusses the following in this episode:

• The functions of sweda vaha srotas.
• Signs and symptoms of aggravation.
• Disorders which can manifest in the sweat channel like excessive sweating, reduced or inability to sweat, irregular sweating patterns, swelling and skin conditions.
• Possible causes of imbalances in this channel.
• Holistic Ayurvedic approach to healing imbalances.
• Tips to prevent imbalances in sweda vaha srotas.

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Jeanette was experiencing a time of great change in her life and she was also dealing with a lot of health challenges. She was seeking healing and guidance and in her search for answers she came across Ayurveda. 

In this episode Jeanette shares her journey with Ayurveda and how the cleansing process not only healed her imbalances but also allowed her to slow down and tune inward. As she continues on her new life path, Jeanette does so with a grounded sense of clarity and confidence in her decisions. 

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The urinary channel or mutra vaha srotas is responsible for the production of urine, storage and elimination of excess liquids and toxins, regulation of body temperature and maintenance of the water-electrolyte balance.

In this episode Colette looks at the imbalances and disorders which can occur in this channel and she covers the following:

• Signs and Symptoms of aggravation of mutra vaha srotas.
• Disorders which can manifest in this channel including urinary tract infections, urinary retention, incontinence and various problems with urination.
• Possible causes of aggravation in the urinary channel.
• The holistic Ayurvedic approach to managing disorders and preventative tips.

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Tongue diagnosis is a very important diagnostic technique in Ayurveda. The tongue is like a map of your body, with different areas of the tongue representing different organs. The size and shape of your tongue depends on your doshic makeup and the tongue is a reflection of your internal physical, mental and emotional health.

In this episode Colette covers the following:

• Signs of a healthy tongue.
• How your doshas determine the size and shape of your tongue.
• Understanding the map of organs on your tongue.
• Signs of imbalance on your tongue.
• How to take care of your tongue.

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Purisha vaha srotas is the channel that is in charge of the storage and excretion of solid waste and other toxins out of the body. This channel also absorbs liquid, minerals, vitamins and electrolytes.

In this episode Colette discusses the following:

• Signs and symptoms of aggravation in purisha vaha srotas.
• Disorders which can manifest such as IBS, diverticulitis, colitis and Crohn’s disease.
• Possible causes of aggravation in the bowel channel.
• Ayurvedic approach to managing these disorders and preventative steps. 

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Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD, is an internationally recognized Ayurveda and integrative medicine practitioner, a certified yoga therapist, and a former ER doctor. Her approach brings together Western medicine with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda from her South Asian lineage.

Colette chats with Dr. Avanti about her new book The Longevity Formula and they discuss the following:

• Dr. Avanti's personal health struggles while writing her new book.
• Understanding longevity.
• The view of ageing in the West.
• The mechanisms of ageing.
• Dr. Avanti's longevity formula to help us live better and longer.
• Three tips to implement today to support your longevity.

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