FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

"Is it normal to have anxiety?"

Ayurveda says that anxiety is associated with vata. Vata is dry, light, rough, mobile, and irregular. Which means that your vata will increase if you engage in any activity that delivers or increases any of those qualities. For instance, the following things will increase vata and anxiety:

Eating popcorn, chips and other dry things.

Irregular sleep schedule

Irregular meal schedule

Skipping meals 

Eating salad

etc.

"How can I stop having panic attacks?"

Panic and anxiety go hand in hand with too much vata. To manage panic, it is important to reduce vata. Eating warm, moist food at the same time every day is a first step. 

There may also be other contributing factors such as toxic relationships, unresolved trauma, stress, old memories, etc. The root causes will be determined and realistics solutions suggested.

"Do I have to be vegan or vegetarian?"

For many people that is not necessary. Daren can help you learn how much of any given item is ideal for your body. For some people, their body can thrive with a vegan or vegetarian diet. Some people are better off eating chicken, and your body may test strong for that. That can happen after prolonged periods of high vata dosha. It is important to note that, at this time in history fish is generally the most toxic substance a person can eat. This is due to the fact that toxins accumulate in fish so that, for example, a salmon might be 500,000 times more toxic than the water it is swimming in. Research on this was done decades ago. Check the book, SILENT SNOW. 

"I don't know what to eat. Can Practical Ayurveda help me?" 

Daren has a lot of experience helping people to figure out a list of appropriate, safe, and healthy things to eat. You can learn which things to avoid, including things you are allergic to. Your deficiencies will also be listed so that you can start replenishing yourself.

"My blood tests say I'm healthy but I don't feel good. How can I start feeling good?"

Daren can help you identify what issues are actually making it hard for you to feel good. 

It might be that you are eating too much of something not good for you or too little of something that is important for your body at this time. It might be that your daily schedule is not supporting you. It might be that you have not completely recovered from an illness or a trauma. In those cases, Daren will provide or suggest means of speeding up the recovery.

"Is there something I can do to create better energy in my space?"

Ayurveda and yoga offer multiple techniques to clear out old, stale, unwanted energy, and refresh your space with harmony, balance and positivity. Removing clutter and chanting mantras can be helpful.

"People say I am too sensitive. How can I protect myself from bad vibes?"

There are a number of techniques which we can use to help protect you. You will also be given a list of techniques you can use on your own.

Disclaimer: Statements on this site are intended to be informational only and are based on years of accumulated experiences within the realm of Ayurveda. Before embarking on undertaking to improve one’s health it is wise first to consult with professionals. These statements have not been investigated,  evaluated, or approved by the FDA. Nothing said here is intended to diagnose, treat, prescribe or cure disease. If you have a medical problem please see your doctor.

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