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1 copyright 2013 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 1

2 Top 3 lessons you will get: 1.Ayurveda for your immune system. 2.Lifestyle, diet + herbs essentials for building integrity 3.Troubleshooting immune dis-ease copyright 2013 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 2

3 Disease seed + tree Illness does not suddenly appear. There is a direct causal link between the factors that influence us and the effects they produce. The cause is the concealed effect, and the effect is the revealed cause. The cause is like a seed, in which the as-yet-unmanifested tree is concealed. The tree is the expressed value of the seed. Health is the effect of a healthy lifestyle and healthy habits, disease is the tree sprouted from unhealthy habits. -- Dr. Vasant Lad Ayurvedic Home Remedies, p. 32 copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc all rights reserved 3

4 health vs. disease live in sync with nature know your constitution good nutrients good exercise good relationships positive emotions regulated daily routine live out of sync with nature live against your constitution eat non- nutrients improper exercise troubled relationships negative or repressed emotions erratic schedule copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc all rights reserved 4

5 Awareness is the key 6 stages of disease The key is awareness. The more you are alert to how your mind, body, and emotions are reacting to changing circumstances; the more you are aware of your constitution and the momentto-moment choices you can make to maintain health, the less opportunity you create for becoming sick. -- Dr. Vasant Lad Ayurvedic Home Remedies, p. 42 copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc all rights reserved 5

6 Tree of Disease in Ayurveda Branches + Leaves Effects of the root causes What we see Differentiation Symptoms Diagnosable diseases Health is the effect of a healthy lifestyle and healthy habits; disease is the tree sprouted from unhealthy habits. -- Dr. Vasant Lad, Ayurvedic Home Remedies live out of sync with nature live against your constitution non- nutrient diet negative or repressed emotions erratic schedule Roots Causes of disease Gunas improper exercise troubled relationships copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc all rights reserved 6

7 70% rule + living in a culture of 110% copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 7

8 Signs of fatigue Appetite loss Being tired upon awakening, even after plenty of sleep Blurry vision, dizziness, lightheadedness, or a "spacey" feeling Chronic feelings of exhaustion, mental and/or physical Dependence on caffeine, sugar or alcohol, especially in the afternoon and early evening Depressed mood, loss of energy, or feeling "blah" Feeling overwhelmed and/or rundown Hallucinations Headaches Impaired decision-making and judgment Impaired hand to eye coordination Inability to recover from illness or stress; reduced immune system function Joint pain Low motivation Moodiness, such as irritability Poor concentration, an inability to pay attention Short-term memory problems, confusion Slowed reflexes and responses Sore or aching muscles and/or muscle weakness Strong food cravings, especially for sweets or other carbohydrates Uncharacteristic muscle soreness after physical exertion copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 8

9 How energy moves when we overdo it: copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 9

10 What happens to our nerves when we overextend -field of connectivity rips and eventually can shatter - immune system breaks down copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 10

11 what sets your rhythm? how to not overextend copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 11

12 learning to listen eating when hungry sleeping when tired saying no when there isn t room to say yes creating space for spontaneity having time to relax without stimulation What is the cost of being out of sync? copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 12

13 the cost is your immune system Signs of low immune function: Symptoms of vata imbalance Symptoms of high tejas or prana Serious depression Chronic low energy copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 13

14 relax... and engage Top tip to rebuilt your immune system copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 14

15 tips to relax: Return to your center. Notice if your tired... how tired are you? Meditate. Rest as much as your body needs. If you use alcohol to relax you need a new game plan Make a list of the simplest things you take pleasure in. Put it on the fridge. Do them daily. copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 15

16 tips to engage: Wake up and move Take care of your body first thing in the morning Engage with others Laugh and smile a lot Make your life matter Exercise your creativity Offer your gifts to others Follow your heart s passion Engage in physical activity throughout the day If you use caffeine to fully engage you need a new game plan copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 16

17 What else is going on with less than amazing immune function? Digestion Elimination Lymph copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 17

18 The building blocks of you: Triadic forces (doshas) of: 1. Movement (vata) 2. Heat (pitta) 3. Fluid (kapha) copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman

19 How does energy transform? Governs Digestion + Nutrition Organizes all life functions: communication Maintains Longevity copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman

20 Subtle Energy Conversion Potential Vata Prana Pitta Tejas Kapha Ojas copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman

21 disease pathway copyright 2013 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 21

22 1. Accumulation Dosha accumulates in its natural seat or home. Change in QUANTITY of the dosha Vata in the colon K Pitta in the intestines Kapha in the stomach V P accumulation happens due to state of agni natural craving for the opposite copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc all rights reserved 22

23 2. Aggravation Dosha accumulates in its natural seat or home. The dosha increases in the home location. V P K change in Quantity of the dosha: vitiation, or intensification eat lightly + break bad eating habits copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc all rights reserved 23

24 3. Spread Dosha leaves seat or home. Dosha is in the LYMPH!! Excess dosha is in circulation. Doshas are looking for potholes to relocate. Low grade symptoms - don t feel well. V P K Crux point in disease process, detox or suffer. copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc all rights reserved 24

25 How do we boost immunity? Improve Detox your gut! your lymph! Rest if you re tired! copyright 2013 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 25

26 What do we know about antibiotics and the human gut? New Study Reveals That Antibiotics Damage Our Immune System by Heidi Stevenson A new Caltech study has shown that our intestinal bacteria determine which bacteria are beneficial and which are pathogenic. Even more significantly, it is the gut bacteria that trigger an immune response, not the immune system itself. This The probable cause of much autoimmune disease must be the indiscriminate use of antibiotics. indicates that science and medicine need to completely rethink the current view of how the immune system operates. That's the intriguing conclusion that the paper published in Science reached. Though unstated, it leads to another inescapable conclusion: The common use of antibiotics must be disrupting and harming our ability to distinguish pathogens from normal cells and bacteria. copyright 2013 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 26

27 Detox your Lymph (1) Move: jump lymphatic shaking (2) Sip hot water (3) Use specific plants: turmeric, sprouts, beets copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 27

28 Sipping hot water hydrates detoxifies lymph opens channels Every minutes throughout the day! copyright 2013 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 28

29 Easiest 3 Ways to Improve your gut: 1.Don t overeat 2.Eat fermented foods daily 3. Stay hydrated for easy elimination copyright 2013 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 29

30 Fermented foods Miso Soup (health food store) - anti radiation immune booster Kimchi Sauerkraut Pickled vegetables Several studies have shown that kimchi probiotics protect against even the worst viruses and bacteria. The Korean chickens infected with the H5N1 (avian flu) virus, recovered after eating food which contained the same good bacteria found in kimchi. copyright 2013 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 30

31 However, due to poor diet, lifestyles, and overuse of medications, these friendly bacteria are destroyed. Replenishing probiotics is essential to: (1) Restore the healthy flora in your gut (2) Produce B vitamins your body needs (3) Kill or inhibit yeast growth (4) Offset the negative effects of antibiotics 31

32 Top foods/herbs for elimination beets, beet greens green juice stewed apples radish sprouts triphala hingwastika psyllium castor oil Every minutes throughout the day! copyright 2012 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 32

33 Make time to Poop... make sure your kids make time to poop! Use a stool: copyright 2013 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 33

34 Effect of alcohol on GI tract: Chronic alcohol consumption causes shrinkage of gastric mucosa and decreased gastric secretory capacity. Thus the stomach has less ability to kill bacteria that enter the body with food, which may lead to the colonization of the upper small intestine with potentially harmful organisms. There is also the possibility of overgrowth of normal bacterial flora. It can also interfere with enzymes needed for digestion, with the transportation of nutrients from intestine to bloodstream, and with enzymes needed to metabolize drugs and other foreign organic substances in the gut. copyright 2013 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 34

35 Effect of caffeine on GI tract: Increases stress hormones Increases stomach acid - irritates intestines Dehydrates body (diuretic) Weakens natural peristalsis - decreases magnesium production Affects GABA metabolism - diminishing calming response copyright 2013 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 35

36 herbs + supplements Eat your ecosystem for transfered immunity! Vitamin D Ashwaganda or Chavanprash Turmeric + Black Pepper Use spices in everything copyright 2013 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 36

37 kaivaigunya Where do you take your hit? Know yourself. Know your weakness. Make them into strengths. copyright 2013 Yogahealer, llc Cate Stillman, 37

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