Incorporating Ayurveda to find balance amidst cancer (or it’s resulting side effects)
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Ayurveda has a deep understanding of how the causes of imbalances relate to the effects experienced on different levels of the person: Physical, psychological, spiritual. Treatments in Ayurveda therefore treat the person as a whole.
SamaDosha SamaDhatu SamaAgnishcha Mala kriyaha Prasanna- atmenindriya Manah swastha Ityabhidhiyate –Acharya Sushruta
This definition of health translates to: health is when all systems in the body: digestion, elimination, emotional, sensory system, and spiritual self are synchronized with the environment.
We know there are many symptoms resulting from cancer treatments. We will discuss how Ayurveda can treat different body systems by:
Bringing Doshas into balance
Bringing Agni – digestive capacity to good functioning levels without which no nutrition can be assimilated
Allow smooth and effective waste elimination so the body is kept in a clean working environment
Along with Yoga and other similar modalities Ayurveda can address emotional and mental well-being with herbal recommendations
Provide simple dietary advice and herbal recommendations for overall well-being.
Nina Shah is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and a health coach in the San Diego area since 2015. She is also founder of Omkar Ayurveda offering Ayurvedic wellness services. Her training is in classical Ayurveda including Panchakarma. Nina’s passion lies in bringing Ayurveda to life in our fast paced environment.
Revivorship
Quality of life is a vital part of recovery. At Revivorship Holistic Cancer Wellness we understand this process because we’ve been through it ourselves. Due to our individual experiences we’ve gained an understanding of what our patients are going through.
Chemo and radiation save lives, but they also take a significant toll on your health - physically, mentally, and emotionally. For many people, the ramifications of these treatments linger for years and cause a variety of recurring issues including brain fog, digestive issues, insomnia, neuropathy, hearing loss, and for many, financial instability.
The good news is that you do not have to live with the side effects of cancer treatment forever. At our health and wellness center, we guide our patients down a path to recovery based on sound principles, proven methods, and a deep personal experience.
We can help you live your new life to the fullest. Because no one understands the value of life quite like those of us who have been touched by cancer.