The Art of Healing Blog

Ayurveda is an Indian system of healing that dates back 5,000 years. The beauty of the Ayurvedic diet is that it doesn’t focus on abstract dietary factors such as calorie count. Instead it emphasizes at the sensual qualities of food: the five tastes and also the physical properties: dry or oily, heavy or light, hot or cold, soft or hard. This makes ayurvedic nutritional guidelines easy and enjoyable. People who are anxious or depressed, have to some degree, lost touch with th

Nutritional psychology We all know that poor nutrition can lead to physical health problems. But, few of us realize that poor nutrition can also cause mental and emotional problems. Several studies have found that simply following a healthier diet – without other lifestyle modifications such as exercise – can significantly reduce levels of depression and anxiety. People are unique so there is no one particular diet that works for everybody. Foods that are optimal for one per

I will be giving a series of 5 presentations on natural skin care. The first series will be held in Umeda in April and then later in Sannomiya, Kyoto and Namba. They will be in English with a tiny bit of Japanese translation. The presentations are 90 minutes. Each one will start with an interesting slide show and will be followed by a fun workshop. First presentation: ancestral nutrition 1. Introduction to the wisdom of ancestral foods. 2. Weston Price and his travels aroun

Dehydration Up to age 20, probably 10 to 15% of all people are dehydrated. By age 70, that rises to 99%. If the skin is nice and loose and smooth, then we are hydrated. If it becomes creasy and shriveled, it means dehydration. Crow's feet and a turkey neck are signs of dehydration. Research A 2007 study in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science found that drinking 9.5 cups of water every day for four weeks altered skin density and thickness. A second study from the Uni

There are many types of diet you can choose from to gain more energy, become healthier and loose weight. Each one has its benefits and its shortcomings. When it comes to regaining a healthy skin I found that the most effective is the Ayurvedic approach. Ayurveda is an Indian system of healing that dates back 5,000 years to the ancient Sanskrit texts, the Vedas. According to Ayurvedic philosophy there are three mind-body energies, or doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha. Each person