Incorporating Ayurveda to find balance amidst cancer (or it’s resulting side effects)

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.