Sahaja Wellness - Naturopathy and Ayurveda
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Leena Athparia is a Naturopathic Doctor, with a focus in Ayurvedic Medicine. She has a focus in chronic health conditions & pain management such as arthritis, joint pain, muscle issues and more.
Sahaja Wellness - Naturopathy and Ayurveda
4y ago
Water Element: is Yours in Balance?
by Dr. Leena Athparia, ND When you think of water, what comes to mind? It may be a river or an ocean, or a glass of water. You may not immediately think of the 60-70% of water that makes up your body. According to Ayurveda, there are 5 elements that exist in nature and manifest in the plants, animals around us, and within our body: ether (space), air, fire, water and earth. In the winter and early spring when the climate is cool, damp and wet, kapha dosha (which is composed of the earth and water element) is dominant in the environment. Your surroundings ..read more
Sahaja Wellness - Naturopathy and Ayurveda
5y ago
By Dr. Leena Athparia, ND
Does the thought of going off food for a few hours scare you? How about going off food for a day? While skipping meals may not be good for you, therapeutic fasting under guidance can have many health benefits. In a world where we are inundated with information on what foods to eat, sometimes taking a short break from food can reset the digestive system and metabolism to process your nutrition more efficiently. While intermittent fasting is a newer trend that you may have heard of, fasting is not a new concept. If you look at most of the major traditions in the ..read more
Sahaja Wellness - Naturopathy and Ayurveda
5y ago
by Dr. Leena Athparia, ND In part 1 of 'An Ayurvedic Approach to Detox', we explored the routes of toxin elimination, the concept of agni and ama and the three types of Ayurvedic detoxification. In part 2, we will explore the deeper aspects of Ayurvedic detoxification known as panchakarma. To Detox or Not?Everyone has heard about detoxification and most people are keen to do it. We all want to get rid of waste in the body, right? Before you jump into a cleanse, you need to ask yourself a few questions to ensure that it is appropriate for you. Are you able to take time off - from work or act ..read more
Sahaja Wellness - Naturopathy and Ayurveda
5y ago
by Dr. Leena Athparia, ND If we were to oversimplify what health is, there are essentially two aspects you need to address: your building blocks and nutrients and your ability to eliminate. According to Ayurveda, just like in naturopathic medicine, eliminating toxins is a foundation to building good health. There are many routes of elimination known as emunctories through which toxins flow out of the body. This process is also known as 'drainage'. In Ayurveda there is an extensive understanding of how things move through the body. Waste material or malas are eliminated through the srotas or ..read more
Sahaja Wellness - Naturopathy and Ayurveda
5y ago
By Dr. Leena Athparia, ND Chronic pain doesn’t just hurt – it can be debilitating, frustrating, and can impact daily activities such as walking, cooking, dressing, bathing etc. It can further lead to other concerns such as insomnia, fatigue, depression and anxiety. Pain is your body’s signal indicating to you that there is an issue. The problem is that when the issue is not addressed, pain becomes chronic. Conventional medication aims to reduce inflammation and reduce pain with painkillers, however these medications can have side effects and don’t address the root cause of the pain. If you ar ..read more
Sahaja Wellness - Naturopathy and Ayurveda
5y ago
Dr. Leena Athparia, ND What's in your First Aid Kit? It's likely to have an assortment of bandages, gauze, gloves and the like for emergencies, but what about for the less critical injuries you might get while camping, hiking or for the kids spending time outdoors this summer? What do you use if you get a burn while cooking? Or a knee scrape while hiking? What do you use for kids' mosquito bites? While critical emergencies require a visit to the ER, most common injuries are minor and can be treated with natural remedies which have fewer side effects and are gentle but effective for speeding u ..read more
Sahaja Wellness - Naturopathy and Ayurveda
5y ago
By Dr. Leena Athparia, ND How often do you tune into your own breathing? Have you noticed that your breathing changes depending on what you are doing and how you are feeling - happy, angry, excited? Are you breathing more through your right or left nostril? Shallow or deep? Breathing involves more than just providing oxygen to the lungs; it provides qi or prana (life force) to your entire system and is a bridge between the body, mind and consciousness. From the moment you are born, until your last breath, breathing is an automatic activity that goes on continuously whether you are aware of it ..read more
Sahaja Wellness - Naturopathy and Ayurveda
5y ago
Is Change Causing Your Anxiety?by Dr. Leena Athparia, ND Fall is a season of transition - from warm summer months of outdoor activity to the cold winter season of indoor activities. Change not only happens with the seasons, but is a continuous process with life situations, relationships and work. Take a moment and reflect on what is stable currently in your life right now...and what is changing. How does change feel? Do you cope well with change or does it make you feel unsteady? Do you feel afraid? Are you holding on or letting go? For some people, change results in anxiety. Often, feeling ..read more