In order to artfully and intelligently develop an individualized diet, it is useful to be aware that different foods have specific effects on our body-mind complex. These effects go beyond simply feeling recharged from eating a particular food. Ayurvedic and Chinese healing systems, which have been successfully used for thousands of years, both recognize the importance of the specific energies of foods and herbs in rebalancing and healing the body. Western herbalists share a similar awareness about the use of herbs. The Ayurvedic and Chinese also are cognizant that our foods help to balance the relationship of our body energies with the changing seasons of the environment. In the Ayurvedic system, the indi- vidual mind-body or psychophysiological constitution is called one’s dosha. The tridosha system offers a simple yet relatively complete way to understand how the foods we eat directly affect our health and well-being. “Tri- dosha” means three doshas or constitutions, which are called vata, pitta, and kapha. Please remember that all the suggestions made in this food and dosha section are only tendencies. Your personal exploration with these tendencies in mind will reveal what works best for you. Gabriel Cousens, MD Conscious Eating How would a Conscious Eating education change your world? Join the CSHW Month-Long Masters Intensive this May/June. Click here for more information: ow.ly/vFe7C
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