by Vanita Dahia What did our ancestors eat? One ancient culture originating from India used simple basic principles of daily living in the practice of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine, emphasizing the importance of diet and lifestyle for maintaining overall health and well-being. This culture used food and specific spices as …
How to Stop Indigestion and Acid Reflux by Vanita Dahia Upper Digestive Complaints such as dyspepsia, heartburn and irritation in the upper gut mucosa can cause significant pain and discomfort in the upper belly. You may experience belching, burping, bloating, heartburn, acid reflux, nausea, or vomiting. Functional dyspepsia (FD) and Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) are …
Hit the sweet spot with diabetes control By Vanita Dahia Alchemy of Health Webinar Series Why is it important? Imagine waking up one morning blind in the eyes or losing your toes because of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a world-wide epidemic which marries up with obesity. Excessive sugar consumption is impacting the public health …
Amino Acids in Mental Health by Vanita Dahia Communication within the brain & between the brain & the rest of the nervous system occurs through chemical “languages” called neurotransmitters. The central nervous system is almost completely regulated by amino acids & peptides. Amino acids needed to manufacture neurotransmitters Amino Acid …
by Vanita Dahia Seeing, smelling, tasting or thinking about food signals the appetite regulatory hormones in the brain to stimulate hunger, salivate, and initiate the release of digestive enzymes. The anticipation of eating begins the process of digestion with biliary, enzyme and acid secretions. Digestion plays a key role in preparation of food starting by …
Harnessing the Vagus Nerve and Vagal Stimulation by Vanita Dahia Heard of the gut-brain connection? Stomach in a knot when depressed? Changes in bowel habits when anxious or stressed? Pains in the gut when worried? The connection between the gut and the brain is gaining much repute within the published research. The value of …
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Alchemy of the Mind Japanese Version Released 錬金術士の日本語版リリース On my recent visit to Tokyo to speak at the First Health Japan Conference in October 2017, the Japanese version of Alchemy of the Mind was released! It was indeed a pleasure to meet with Dr Masashi Uwabu MD PhD, Dr Atsuo Yanagisawa MD PhD, Dr Yasuhito Mikawa …
by Vanita Dahia Stress is a common phenomenon in today society which describes a state of disharmony or a threatened state of homeostasis. Stress hormone cortisol and DHEA on the most pertinent hormonal markers used to identify the degree of adrenal stress, adrenal insufficiency, or adrenal fatigue. Thomas Guilliams of Point Institute has discovered a …
Healthy Body Book – The Alchemy of Optimal Health Chapter by Vanita Dahia – Free Download I recently mentioned that I have written a chapter called ‘ The Alchemy of Optimal Health’ in the book ‘Healthy Body’ with a foreward by Carol Cooke AM. The good news is that you can now download this chapter completely …
Holistic Retreats – do they create measurable physiological and psychological changes? by Vanita Dahia I was inspired by the tutelage and support of John Vasta and Heather Musgrove of Vasta Retreats, a retreat of vision, awareness, and strength through acceptance Heather Musgrove and Vanita Dahia have worked towards measuring the stress hormone, Cortisol and a …
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