Naturally Happy

Why Modern Science Needs the Ancient Miracle of Ayurveda

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My knowledge is vast and my experience far-reaching. I was very, very fortunate to travel to India to study Ayurveda in the state of Kerala in South India at Kottakkal - known as the birthplace of Ayurveda. So it is with profound happiness and reverence that I’d to share the basics of this incredible healing modality.

What is the key to perfect health? In the past decade, personalized medicine has emerged as one of the most promising developments in modern healthcare, offering an approach that tailors medical care and treatment to an individual’s unique characteristics, including a person’s molecular and genetic profile. Advances in scientific research have increased our ability to predict which therapies and treatments will be safe and effective for each person – and which will not.

From the perspective of conventional Western medicine, personalized medicine is a relatively new field, yet an individualized approach to healthcare has been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Learning about your Ayurvedic body type will give you valuable information for nurturing your body’s inner intelligence.  This understanding will allow you to make the best choices for your own health and wellbeing, including identifying the foods, activities, and lifestyle that will have the greatest benefit.

Dosha Quiz

The three doshas are known as: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. To find out your dominant dosha, take the Dosha Quiz below:

Frame

  • A. I am thin and slender with prominent      joints and lean muscles.
  • B. I have a medium, symmetrical build      with good muscle development.
  • C. I have a large or stocky build.

    • Skin

    • A. My skin is dry and rough.
    • B. My skin is warm, reddish in color and      easily irritated.
    • C. My skin is moist and oily.

      • Hair

      • A. My hair is dry, brittle or frizzy.
      • B. My hair is fine, thin, or prematurely      gray.
      • C. My hair is thick and wavy.

        • Eyes

        • A. My eyes are small and active.
        • B. I have a penetrating gaze.
        • C. I have large pleasant eyes.

          • Joints

          • A. My joints are thin, prominent and      have a tendency to crack.
          • B. My joints are loose and flexible.
          • C. My joints are large, well knit and      firm.

            • Body Temperature

            • A. My hands and feet are usually cold      and I prefer warm environments.
            • B. I am usually warm, regardless of the      season, and prefer cooler environments.
            • C. I am adaptable to most temperatures      but do not like cold, wet days.

              • Under Stress…

              • A. I become anxious or worried.
              • B. I become irritable, intense, or      aggressive.
              • C. I become withdrawn or depressed.

                • Sleep

                • A. I am a light sleeper with a tendency      to awaken easily.
                • B. I am a moderately sound sleeper,      usually needing less than 8 hours to feel rested but have vivid dreams.
                • C. My sleep is deep and long. I tend to      awaken slowly in the morning.

                  • Weather

                  • A. My least favorite is cold weather.
                  • B. My least favorite is hot weather.
                  • C. My least favorite is damp weather.


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                    Naturally HappyBy Dr. Vidya Reddy
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