JANUARY IN REVIEW
/A new year is upon us and filled with infinite opportunities as each morning we wake up offers us the blessings of the day itself.
This is the time of year where Eastern Medical systems such as Traditional Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine teach that individuals are prone to getting ill during this window, being January, and generally the points of transition between each season such as around May and September. In having this awareness, there are measures that can be taken to increase optimal health and it is better late than never if you haven’t already been working on this.
If you have been already exploring this journey currently, then remember that there is always room for improvement, no matter how big or small of a step. There is a great amount of potency in the power of now and seizing the moment. The body keeps the score and is a historical system that requires consistency for health. Every little bit you can do today adds to the greater whole of your health and well-being. What we do today can address the past and support a more optimal future if we take the time to be present, commit, discipline ourselves and create a consistent pattern to establish a foundation for health to build upon. Sometimes people say that they don’t have the money for today to invest in their health but what is the long-term payoff for the sacrifice of not getting health in check starting with today? I’ve shared a perspective with many clients that what it costs today to maintain health holistically and Ayurvedically can save money in copayments, medical doctor visits, and even hospital visits. Therefore, jumping on all that Ayurveda has to offer is a great step towards self-care and disease prevention. Health is wealth and the more we invest in ourselves the more we have to gain in health and contentment with life. We are worth the investment and deserve the best for ourselves! Why put off until tomorrow what you can start doing today? The gift of health is the gift that keeps on going, to yourself and the longevity of your life, and to all those who surround you and care for you that you can be around for and enjoy. Take this moment and affirm the commitment to yourself! Take the steps towards yourself by saying yes to life, to health, and happiness. This supports two of Ayurveda’s main goals 1) Maintain the health of the healthy and cure sickness of the sick, as per Caraka, and 2) to support the four goals of life known as the Purusharthas, being dharma (purpose), artha (material gain), kama (pleasure/enjoyment), and moksha (freedom, liberation).
Below you will find links related to previous January recommendations to maintain health as we are transitioning through the depths of winter and progressing into Kapha season. Please take the time to review these tidbits in order to maintain health and well-being. And, as always, I am here to support your healthcare needs and look forward to being of further service to the community in sharing the profound wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT and TRANSITIONS
CATCH DRYNESS BEFORE IT CATCHES YOU