What we wish from any healing tradition is a quick way out of our problem whatever it is The magic pill, the magic operation, the magic whatever So it is with any formidable chronic disease like the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) And intuitively we know there is no such thing but we can still hope that there is something that is going to deal with it But as a recent visit with a patient who is a gastroenterologist said, “I would have thought you were a crank if you would have promised me a quick solution”
So even though we yearn for the quick fix we know it realistically doesn’t exist We know this intuitively So if this is the case then what are we actually looking for?
I believe any sufferer of the IC bladder pain syndrome is waiting for “a trusted way” that will get them to where they want to go…that is, feeling better And they feel that the “system” has not been that trusted way anymore
But as we have already said there is no quick fix but there is a fix….maybe not a fix but nonetheless a fix It’s just that this trusted way, this path requires TIME When time is put into the equation, impatience can become a problem While we rationalize with the mind, it still wants whatever that’s supposed to happen, to happen quickly
Journal Probably from a practical point of view the best way to show the impatient mind that progress is being achieved is to review our journal entries and see for ourselves that things are better Even the mind’s memory is distrustful of itself but if we can see for ourselves in black and white what has been going on in the past and compare it to what’s happening now the impatient mind will shut up
Realize the ups and downs of healing As an energy field the mindbody expresses itself as waves and so do the diseases that it experiences So any disease has its good days and bad days, good weeks and bad weeks, flare periods and no flare periods of the disease process Name any disease process and it will express itself in waves The point here is “no discouragement” because of a particularly “bad period” Keep up the good pursuit toward our goal of ever improving health Real healing takes time…the correction of an energetic imbalance requires repetitive perseverative effort
Get reliable help in achieving our goal If we are in a forest and hear the sound of waves crashing on the beach we know we are near But we have no path to follow We search but no one has gone there We can forge our own path and cut our way through the forest, guided by the sounds of the ocean But we can search for a path that other people have taken and use their experience to show us the way This is the value of Ayurvedic consultations They give us a path to follow rather than trying to make our own path
It’s estimated that 60-70% of people with the interstitial cystitis will resolve the problem spontaneously The percentage probably goes higher for those who do simple nutritional work as explained at icdiet.com and foodsheal.com So we are left with about 20% of the IC population who will go on to chronic disease who will display more than one of the disease labels of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) This 20% represents the true chronic disease population...
read moreWhen we enter a new way of doing healing it’s good for us to educate ourselves about how the new discipline does its healing I have emphasized in this blog that we can’t bring our matter science preconceived notions along with us when we begin looking at the energy science way of healing It just doesn’t work So we need to be prepared to leave behind out old baggage and be prepared to enter a new way of healing The Ayurvedic detoxification procedure is called panchakarma(PK) which means the 5 actions The five actions...
read moreThe incidence of low back pain(LBP) in the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) is estimated to be higher than over the general population Presently there are new anatomical observations about the mechanical carriage of the spine that suggests that there has become an too much thoracic curvature due to our sedentary culture and furniture that doesn’t support the back While these anatomical observations and reasons are probably true they don’t explain why...
read moreA perfect snack should be nutritious and digest easily even in those with poor digestive strength(agni) This can be really important for those with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) because poor agni is always the case Fresh fruit fits this category and is the primo snack food, hands down It beats anything in the middle of the grocery store The Universal Fruits Energetically we are not created equally Some are PV others PK while others VK(unusual) so we...
read moreIn the past we have likened the mindbody to an energy battery that can become drained in many different ways One of the more common ways is chronic disease such as the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, fibromyalgia) When there is constant daily discomfort for long periods of time there will be a high chance that an energy drain can occur In the world of psychology this can lead to more often than not decision fatigue This is a situation where after several decisions “pile...
read moreGrains are an interesting food group energetically but the one use of grains that is universally safe for all energy constitutional makeups is sprouted grains In the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) grains vary in terms of the types that can be used For example, Pitta Vata can use cooked oats, rice, and pancakes all the time whereas PK would use these in moderation Typically it’s recommended to avoid yeasted bread products so flatbreads become the best way...
read moreIt’s one thing to watch what you eat when you have the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, fibromyalgia) but what you use as foods and how to buy them economically is another aspect of food preparation With our busy lives, these temptations seem so much easier and affordable than cooking. Between our never-ending to-do lists, demanding jobs, children’s busy schedules, and perhaps less-than-stellar skills in the kitchen, cooking seems to slide down to the bottom of our list of...
read moreIrritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is a common condition in those with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, fibromyalgia) and falls into 3 categories: symptoms with constipation, diarrhea, and those with both This is not surprising since all disease except trauma begins in the GIT according to the energy science model of Ayurveda So how does constipation occur from the view of the energy science? In general Vata due to the elements of Space and Air presents when imbalanced as gas Gas or...
read moreThe energy science of Ayurveda uses the VPK(Vata Pitta Kapha) paradigm as a way of talking about the mindbody as a biologic energy field In the energy field model of the energy science health is enjoyed when there is free flow of this biologic energy throughout the physiology and dis-ease is recognized when there is abnormal flow of this biologic energy In this model energy is called prana Prana is a general term for the biologic energy but VPK are types of biologic energy In other energy models prana is called chi, qi, ru, or ruha ...
read moreThe qualities that bring about the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) vary according to which of the VPK energy patterns are involved Each of the energy patterns has qualities Vata has cold light mobile dry rough subtle clear; Pitta hot light spreading sharp/penetrating liquid oily; and for Kapha heavy slow/dull cool slimy/smooth liquid dense soft hard static cloudy/sticky In the energy science these qualities are universal, that is, they make up all of our...
read moreAh it’s a new year and time for your proverbial new year’s resolutions What will they be? Or maybe this year you’ll just forget about it What’s the use when you have chronic disease like the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromylagia)? Yogi Berra, the baseball philosopher with a great knack for simplifying life and its puzzles said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you probably wind up somewhere else” This is problematic because it may in the end get us to a place that’s WORSE than where we are right now
The most powerful force in the energy field is intention because it produces direction for the mindbody
The value of resolutions is that they provide intention or direction It’s not so important whether they’re achieved but rather that they are stated repeated
Intention grows with repetition The mindbody is always eavesdropping on your thoughts Always listening to your desires and intentions If you dont have intentions then the mindbody doesn’t go anywhere It stays where you are because that’s what your thoughts are going….no where But if the mindbody hears a direction, focus, intention it will gear to take you there
Now it may not take you there right away That’s really a problem of our impatience We literally turn into what we think, believe, and feel By and by the mindbody hears we are serious about this intention and it will indeed take you where you are intending Repetition repetition repetition This sets the stage for success with your intentions
Think them and then ink them There’s something magical about writing down your intentions(aka resolutions) because they are much more likely to be realized if you do so
Review them every day so life’s distractions don’t interfere with the direction
Make your intentions very specific Saying you want all of your symptoms to go away really won’t work very well….but setting the intention about
Put your intentions in the positive and present tense “I don’t want to eat peanut butter(coffee etc) anymore” can be replaced by “I want to find a nutritional replacement for peanut butter”
Meditate and journal The value of meditation is to help focus one’s attention on the present There are different forms of meditation….some actively work at quieting the mind and that’s good but combining the quieting with focus about a particular problem like the IC bladder pain syndrome helps one link your desire of healing the problem with the intention of doing so Things will obviously come up about the symptoms that you’re having If you think about them long enough insights will occur When insights come journal them because it will help with focus and making your intention(aka resolve) stronger In our previous example “I want to find a nutritional replacement for peanut butter” when repeated over and over again will bring up alternatives that may never have occurred to you before…..or someone might suggest to you an alternative out of the blue that you had not entertained and bring that to your awareness…or you’re shopping at the store and suddenly you begin seeing all kinds of alternatives to peanut butter The possiblities are infinite
And make your intentions a priority In and of itself just setting the intention to DO the repetition of your intentions on a daily basis can be valuable
It’s estimated that 60-70% of people with the interstitial cystitis will resolve the problem spontaneously The percentage probably goes higher for those who do simple nutritional work as explained at icdiet.com and foodsheal.com So we are left with about 20% of the IC population who will go on to chronic disease who will display more than one of the disease labels of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) This 20% represents the true chronic disease population...
read moreWhen we enter a new way of doing healing it’s good for us to educate ourselves about how the new discipline does its healing I have emphasized in this blog that we can’t bring our matter science preconceived notions along with us when we begin looking at the energy science way of healing It just doesn’t work So we need to be prepared to leave behind out old baggage and be prepared to enter a new way of healing The Ayurvedic detoxification procedure is called panchakarma(PK) which means the 5 actions The five actions...
read moreThe incidence of low back pain(LBP) in the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) is estimated to be higher than over the general population Presently there are new anatomical observations about the mechanical carriage of the spine that suggests that there has become an too much thoracic curvature due to our sedentary culture and furniture that doesn’t support the back While these anatomical observations and reasons are probably true they don’t explain why...
read moreA perfect snack should be nutritious and digest easily even in those with poor digestive strength(agni) This can be really important for those with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) because poor agni is always the case Fresh fruit fits this category and is the primo snack food, hands down It beats anything in the middle of the grocery store The Universal Fruits Energetically we are not created equally Some are PV others PK while others VK(unusual) so we...
read moreIn the past we have likened the mindbody to an energy battery that can become drained in many different ways One of the more common ways is chronic disease such as the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, fibromyalgia) When there is constant daily discomfort for long periods of time there will be a high chance that an energy drain can occur In the world of psychology this can lead to more often than not decision fatigue This is a situation where after several decisions “pile...
read moreGrains are an interesting food group energetically but the one use of grains that is universally safe for all energy constitutional makeups is sprouted grains In the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) grains vary in terms of the types that can be used For example, Pitta Vata can use cooked oats, rice, and pancakes all the time whereas PK would use these in moderation Typically it’s recommended to avoid yeasted bread products so flatbreads become the best way...
read moreIt’s one thing to watch what you eat when you have the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, fibromyalgia) but what you use as foods and how to buy them economically is another aspect of food preparation With our busy lives, these temptations seem so much easier and affordable than cooking. Between our never-ending to-do lists, demanding jobs, children’s busy schedules, and perhaps less-than-stellar skills in the kitchen, cooking seems to slide down to the bottom of our list of...
read moreIrritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is a common condition in those with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, fibromyalgia) and falls into 3 categories: symptoms with constipation, diarrhea, and those with both This is not surprising since all disease except trauma begins in the GIT according to the energy science model of Ayurveda So how does constipation occur from the view of the energy science? In general Vata due to the elements of Space and Air presents when imbalanced as gas Gas or...
read moreThe energy science of Ayurveda uses the VPK(Vata Pitta Kapha) paradigm as a way of talking about the mindbody as a biologic energy field In the energy field model of the energy science health is enjoyed when there is free flow of this biologic energy throughout the physiology and dis-ease is recognized when there is abnormal flow of this biologic energy In this model energy is called prana Prana is a general term for the biologic energy but VPK are types of biologic energy In other energy models prana is called chi, qi, ru, or ruha ...
read moreThe qualities that bring about the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) vary according to which of the VPK energy patterns are involved Each of the energy patterns has qualities Vata has cold light mobile dry rough subtle clear; Pitta hot light spreading sharp/penetrating liquid oily; and for Kapha heavy slow/dull cool slimy/smooth liquid dense soft hard static cloudy/sticky In the energy science these qualities are universal, that is, they make up all of our...
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The power of the mind is becoming more and more significant as research shows that in many ways effects on the DNA can impact our behaviors This becomes important in chronic diseases such as the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) because as we know mind is a major determinant in healing
Why do we chose one way of doing something rather than another way? Does it make a difference in the greater scheme of things? And which is the best decision when it comes to healing a problem in the physiology? Is it better to leave it up to intuition or be driven by hard facts?
There are always those times when we get to a critical juncture and want to make a decision that will move us forward So it’s worthwhile to look at how decisions are made and how we can influence our decisions for the better
It’s clear from current science that decision making is genetically determined…that mind is our DNA So change your genes to create better mental clarity and change the way you make decisions
How can this be done? Alkalines of our DNA follow a regular grammar and have set rules just like our languages So human languages did not appear coincidentally but are a reflection of our inherent DNA When we are stressed or negative, our biological energy reserves are diverted from the important task of regenerating and repairing the body
We can counteract this cellular starvation by focusing on genuine states of care, expressing appreciation, gratitude, and love These positive emotions enhance our energy system and feed the body, even down to the level of DNA
Living DNA substance will always react to language if the proper frequencies are being used This is why mantra repetition, affirmations, autogenous training, hypnosis and the like can have such strong effects on humans and their bodies It is entirely normal and natural for our DNA to react to language And research has shown that we as humans can reshape and even reconfigure their DNA
Meditation helps access the energy body Our cells are listening and there is a lively interaction between emotions and our cells We have a thinking body Breath work also helps affect the energy field All of Nature is interdependent Ancient cultures understood this interconnection as a living universal energy field which sustains life and can produce spontaneous healing events that have been well documented
It’s estimated that 60-70% of people with the interstitial cystitis will resolve the problem spontaneously The percentage probably goes higher for those who do simple nutritional work as explained at icdiet.com and foodsheal.com So we are left with about 20% of the IC population who will go on to chronic disease who will display more than one of the disease labels of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) This 20% represents the true chronic disease population...
read moreWhen we enter a new way of doing healing it’s good for us to educate ourselves about how the new discipline does its healing I have emphasized in this blog that we can’t bring our matter science preconceived notions along with us when we begin looking at the energy science way of healing It just doesn’t work So we need to be prepared to leave behind out old baggage and be prepared to enter a new way of healing The Ayurvedic detoxification procedure is called panchakarma(PK) which means the 5 actions The five actions...
read moreThe incidence of low back pain(LBP) in the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) is estimated to be higher than over the general population Presently there are new anatomical observations about the mechanical carriage of the spine that suggests that there has become an too much thoracic curvature due to our sedentary culture and furniture that doesn’t support the back While these anatomical observations and reasons are probably true they don’t explain why...
read moreA perfect snack should be nutritious and digest easily even in those with poor digestive strength(agni) This can be really important for those with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) because poor agni is always the case Fresh fruit fits this category and is the primo snack food, hands down It beats anything in the middle of the grocery store The Universal Fruits Energetically we are not created equally Some are PV others PK while others VK(unusual) so we...
read moreIn the past we have likened the mindbody to an energy battery that can become drained in many different ways One of the more common ways is chronic disease such as the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, fibromyalgia) When there is constant daily discomfort for long periods of time there will be a high chance that an energy drain can occur In the world of psychology this can lead to more often than not decision fatigue This is a situation where after several decisions “pile...
read moreGrains are an interesting food group energetically but the one use of grains that is universally safe for all energy constitutional makeups is sprouted grains In the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) grains vary in terms of the types that can be used For example, Pitta Vata can use cooked oats, rice, and pancakes all the time whereas PK would use these in moderation Typically it’s recommended to avoid yeasted bread products so flatbreads become the best way...
read moreIt’s one thing to watch what you eat when you have the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, fibromyalgia) but what you use as foods and how to buy them economically is another aspect of food preparation With our busy lives, these temptations seem so much easier and affordable than cooking. Between our never-ending to-do lists, demanding jobs, children’s busy schedules, and perhaps less-than-stellar skills in the kitchen, cooking seems to slide down to the bottom of our list of...
read moreIrritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is a common condition in those with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, fibromyalgia) and falls into 3 categories: symptoms with constipation, diarrhea, and those with both This is not surprising since all disease except trauma begins in the GIT according to the energy science model of Ayurveda So how does constipation occur from the view of the energy science? In general Vata due to the elements of Space and Air presents when imbalanced as gas Gas or...
read moreThe energy science of Ayurveda uses the VPK(Vata Pitta Kapha) paradigm as a way of talking about the mindbody as a biologic energy field In the energy field model of the energy science health is enjoyed when there is free flow of this biologic energy throughout the physiology and dis-ease is recognized when there is abnormal flow of this biologic energy In this model energy is called prana Prana is a general term for the biologic energy but VPK are types of biologic energy In other energy models prana is called chi, qi, ru, or ruha ...
read moreThe qualities that bring about the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) vary according to which of the VPK energy patterns are involved Each of the energy patterns has qualities Vata has cold light mobile dry rough subtle clear; Pitta hot light spreading sharp/penetrating liquid oily; and for Kapha heavy slow/dull cool slimy/smooth liquid dense soft hard static cloudy/sticky In the energy science these qualities are universal, that is, they make up all of our...
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Many with chronic disease like the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromylagia) are looking for some kind of advantage to help with symptoms from their dis-ease So it often comes to people looking for help with supplements offered from the molecular promised land of the matter science worldPresently the molecule rules so people believe that the promises by the supplement world must have some merit But there have been few if any studies that show major breakthrough results with supplements particularly with the IC bladder pain syndrome The interesting phenomenon that occurs when supplements become popular is that everyone gets on the bandwagon without questioning efficacy The result is that the supplement salesman makes profits
A recent diet book published by a popular matter science doctor received rave reviews by the matter science healing community and of course book sales sky rocketed the book to the NY Times best seller list And of course there was good but repetitive molecular evidence as to why the obesity epidemic was on the rise Using what would appear to be good molecular logic to explain away the obesity problem is akin to biochemical micromanagement Eventually the solution became not nutritional but supplements What?
When you read the one star reviews on Amazon the concern about the book is quite concerning What was promised was nirvana in 10 days to get you off your sugar addiction which is dubious but what was the complaint about the book by readers They were concerned that they had to pay an excessive amount of money for recommended supplements yet didn’t experience any improvement in wellbeing
This is just one example of what is becoming a common place theme in the matter science world Physicians using their credentials to soft sell molecular solutions that they hope will in some way solve the problem at hand
Even as convincing is the molecular and metabolic information the point still stands that there is not good data to support the long term use of taking molecular supplements particularly with respect to specific disease conditions
The nutritional approach based on 1000’s of years of experience shows that the energy science approach if maintained on a consistent basis will pay dividends of progressive improvement in symptoms And the cost? What you normally pay for groceries Probably 80% of the solution in the IC bladder pain syndrome is nutrition and lifestyle behavior patterns
It’s estimated that 60-70% of people with the interstitial cystitis will resolve the problem spontaneously The percentage probably goes higher for those who do simple nutritional work as explained at icdiet.com and foodsheal.com So we are left with about 20% of the IC population who will go on to chronic disease who will display more than one of the disease labels of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) This 20% represents the true chronic disease population...
read moreWhen we enter a new way of doing healing it’s good for us to educate ourselves about how the new discipline does its healing I have emphasized in this blog that we can’t bring our matter science preconceived notions along with us when we begin looking at the energy science way of healing It just doesn’t work So we need to be prepared to leave behind out old baggage and be prepared to enter a new way of healing The Ayurvedic detoxification procedure is called panchakarma(PK) which means the 5 actions The five actions...
read moreThe incidence of low back pain(LBP) in the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) is estimated to be higher than over the general population Presently there are new anatomical observations about the mechanical carriage of the spine that suggests that there has become an too much thoracic curvature due to our sedentary culture and furniture that doesn’t support the back While these anatomical observations and reasons are probably true they don’t explain why...
read moreA perfect snack should be nutritious and digest easily even in those with poor digestive strength(agni) This can be really important for those with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) because poor agni is always the case Fresh fruit fits this category and is the primo snack food, hands down It beats anything in the middle of the grocery store The Universal Fruits Energetically we are not created equally Some are PV others PK while others VK(unusual) so we...
read moreIn the past we have likened the mindbody to an energy battery that can become drained in many different ways One of the more common ways is chronic disease such as the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, fibromyalgia) When there is constant daily discomfort for long periods of time there will be a high chance that an energy drain can occur In the world of psychology this can lead to more often than not decision fatigue This is a situation where after several decisions “pile...
read moreGrains are an interesting food group energetically but the one use of grains that is universally safe for all energy constitutional makeups is sprouted grains In the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) grains vary in terms of the types that can be used For example, Pitta Vata can use cooked oats, rice, and pancakes all the time whereas PK would use these in moderation Typically it’s recommended to avoid yeasted bread products so flatbreads become the best way...
read moreIt’s one thing to watch what you eat when you have the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, fibromyalgia) but what you use as foods and how to buy them economically is another aspect of food preparation With our busy lives, these temptations seem so much easier and affordable than cooking. Between our never-ending to-do lists, demanding jobs, children’s busy schedules, and perhaps less-than-stellar skills in the kitchen, cooking seems to slide down to the bottom of our list of...
read moreIrritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is a common condition in those with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, fibromyalgia) and falls into 3 categories: symptoms with constipation, diarrhea, and those with both This is not surprising since all disease except trauma begins in the GIT according to the energy science model of Ayurveda So how does constipation occur from the view of the energy science? In general Vata due to the elements of Space and Air presents when imbalanced as gas Gas or...
read moreThe energy science of Ayurveda uses the VPK(Vata Pitta Kapha) paradigm as a way of talking about the mindbody as a biologic energy field In the energy field model of the energy science health is enjoyed when there is free flow of this biologic energy throughout the physiology and dis-ease is recognized when there is abnormal flow of this biologic energy In this model energy is called prana Prana is a general term for the biologic energy but VPK are types of biologic energy In other energy models prana is called chi, qi, ru, or ruha ...
read moreThe qualities that bring about the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) vary according to which of the VPK energy patterns are involved Each of the energy patterns has qualities Vata has cold light mobile dry rough subtle clear; Pitta hot light spreading sharp/penetrating liquid oily; and for Kapha heavy slow/dull cool slimy/smooth liquid dense soft hard static cloudy/sticky In the energy science these qualities are universal, that is, they make up all of our...
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As we discussed we have talked about always making a deal with ourselves to sit whenever we eat This simply allows us to improve the chances of agni doing a good job in digesting whatever we’re eating Eating our biggest meal of the day at noon is foundational to successful nutrition Why we eat uncovers that aspect of nutrition about emotional eating as well as overeating
But what about “how to eat”? This covers the aspects of bringing attention to eating of food but also how we prepare foods
One of the objections that I have heard about the energy science approach to nutrition is that you have to be Indian in order to do an Ayurvedic nutritional format While this is complete and utter nonsense people buy into such false writing because they don’t know any better And they believe the people that are protecting the matter science approach to nutrition by misrepresenting the energy science
1 Truth be told the nutritional formats that are at foodsheal.com can be integrated into anybody’s way of eating because the change in foods chosen means that you simply find substitutes for foods that are aggravating for folks with the IC bladder pain syndrome If there are problem foods such as nightshades for Pitta Vata then find vegetable substitutes Another example of this substitution is using sunflower instead of peanut butter
2 One of the basic tenets of energy science nutrition is to cook food in order to predigest There is a lot of rhetoric about this from the raw food or macrobiotic community but it makes intuitive sense to break down the cellulose of vegetables in order to aid the agni of the mindbody particularly if it’s struggling Another time that raw food comes up is in blenderized veggie drinks In this situation the mechanical breakdown of the veggies may predigest but again the lack of heat applied may make this food preparation technique substandard
3 The use of ghee in cooking cannot be overemphasized in the management of the IC bladder pain syndrome because often the Pitta energy pattern is involved and the best way to pacify Pitta is by the liberal use of ghee due to its liquid and oily qualities But there is good matter science data as to why one would want to use ghee which enhances agni It is completely made up of small chain hydrogenated fatty acids(most common butyric acid) which does not have to be digested and moves through all the tissues within twenty four hours This has important ramifications in the detoxification process of panchakarma(PK)
4 Spices have volatile organic compounds(VOC) which when activated facilitates digestion, absorption, and assimilation of foods Spices are integral to healthy cooking because they augment agni They are best activated during food preparation by placing them in ghee and heating to activate the VOC Once activated they can then be added to other ingredients of the recipe If you have a heavy aroma in the kitchen when activating VOC it means that you have overheated and overcooked the spices
So there you have it A way to prepare foods so that your mindbody can get the most out of it because you have enhanced your agni in the process of preparation
It’s estimated that 60-70% of people with the interstitial cystitis will resolve the problem spontaneously The percentage probably goes higher for those who do simple nutritional work as explained at icdiet.com and foodsheal.com So we are left with about 20% of the IC population who will go on to chronic disease who will display more than one of the disease labels of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) This 20% represents the true chronic disease population...
read moreWhen we enter a new way of doing healing it’s good for us to educate ourselves about how the new discipline does its healing I have emphasized in this blog that we can’t bring our matter science preconceived notions along with us when we begin looking at the energy science way of healing It just doesn’t work So we need to be prepared to leave behind out old baggage and be prepared to enter a new way of healing The Ayurvedic detoxification procedure is called panchakarma(PK) which means the 5 actions The five actions...
read moreThe incidence of low back pain(LBP) in the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) is estimated to be higher than over the general population Presently there are new anatomical observations about the mechanical carriage of the spine that suggests that there has become an too much thoracic curvature due to our sedentary culture and furniture that doesn’t support the back While these anatomical observations and reasons are probably true they don’t explain why...
read moreA perfect snack should be nutritious and digest easily even in those with poor digestive strength(agni) This can be really important for those with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) because poor agni is always the case Fresh fruit fits this category and is the primo snack food, hands down It beats anything in the middle of the grocery store The Universal Fruits Energetically we are not created equally Some are PV others PK while others VK(unusual) so we...
read moreIn the past we have likened the mindbody to an energy battery that can become drained in many different ways One of the more common ways is chronic disease such as the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, fibromyalgia) When there is constant daily discomfort for long periods of time there will be a high chance that an energy drain can occur In the world of psychology this can lead to more often than not decision fatigue This is a situation where after several decisions “pile...
read moreGrains are an interesting food group energetically but the one use of grains that is universally safe for all energy constitutional makeups is sprouted grains In the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) grains vary in terms of the types that can be used For example, Pitta Vata can use cooked oats, rice, and pancakes all the time whereas PK would use these in moderation Typically it’s recommended to avoid yeasted bread products so flatbreads become the best way...
read moreIt’s one thing to watch what you eat when you have the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, fibromyalgia) but what you use as foods and how to buy them economically is another aspect of food preparation With our busy lives, these temptations seem so much easier and affordable than cooking. Between our never-ending to-do lists, demanding jobs, children’s busy schedules, and perhaps less-than-stellar skills in the kitchen, cooking seems to slide down to the bottom of our list of...
read moreIrritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is a common condition in those with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, fibromyalgia) and falls into 3 categories: symptoms with constipation, diarrhea, and those with both This is not surprising since all disease except trauma begins in the GIT according to the energy science model of Ayurveda So how does constipation occur from the view of the energy science? In general Vata due to the elements of Space and Air presents when imbalanced as gas Gas or...
read moreThe energy science of Ayurveda uses the VPK(Vata Pitta Kapha) paradigm as a way of talking about the mindbody as a biologic energy field In the energy field model of the energy science health is enjoyed when there is free flow of this biologic energy throughout the physiology and dis-ease is recognized when there is abnormal flow of this biologic energy In this model energy is called prana Prana is a general term for the biologic energy but VPK are types of biologic energy In other energy models prana is called chi, qi, ru, or ruha ...
read moreThe qualities that bring about the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) vary according to which of the VPK energy patterns are involved Each of the energy patterns has qualities Vata has cold light mobile dry rough subtle clear; Pitta hot light spreading sharp/penetrating liquid oily; and for Kapha heavy slow/dull cool slimy/smooth liquid dense soft hard static cloudy/sticky In the energy science these qualities are universal, that is, they make up all of our...
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Food selection may become a big deal during the holidays with those with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystititis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) So what are some techniques that can help during the holidays? Spreading out holiday-related events, and making get-togethers more active, and meditation are just a few ways to stay healthy this season.
Try to spread out the parties and get-togethers, instead of visiting several households on the same day If there is an event where the cooking is shared, start a Facebook group page to better organize the dinner and ensure there are plenty of healthy options Each member can discuss what they are bringing to allow a wide variety of colors and choices rather than an overload of starches. You can also use this page to share recipes
Holiday gatherings often consist of sitting, eating, talking, drinking, and more eating We often find ourselves sitting for longer periods of time because we enjoy the conversation Your legs want to move, the food is on the counter, and off you go for food you’re are not even hungry for This year, try some of these actions with the family to reduce the march to the kitchen Take a walk or try some other physical activity
Sticking to a healthy plan is important However depriving yourself of certain foods can have negative results Restrictive eating can lead to binge eating as well as disliking healthy foods by associating them with something you ‘have’ to do When it’s time to pile food on your plate, eat what visually appeals to you, or you know you love without guilt clouding the mind Try these final tips for holiday eating If smaller plates are an option, use them. You’ll fill larger plates just because room is available. Second trips are better than overeating on the first round If you’re trying something new, only take a bite-size portion
As you begin to incorporate more healthy practices into your life—whether during the holidays or during everyday life—your mindset will start to shift, and you’ll begin to not only choose more nutritious foods, but actually enjoy them, too
It’s estimated that 60-70% of people with the interstitial cystitis will resolve the problem spontaneously The percentage probably goes higher for those who do simple nutritional work as explained at icdiet.com and foodsheal.com So we are left with about 20% of the IC population who will go on to chronic disease who will display more than one of the disease labels of the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) This 20% represents the true chronic disease population...
read moreWhen we enter a new way of doing healing it’s good for us to educate ourselves about how the new discipline does its healing I have emphasized in this blog that we can’t bring our matter science preconceived notions along with us when we begin looking at the energy science way of healing It just doesn’t work So we need to be prepared to leave behind out old baggage and be prepared to enter a new way of healing The Ayurvedic detoxification procedure is called panchakarma(PK) which means the 5 actions The five actions...
read moreThe incidence of low back pain(LBP) in the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) is estimated to be higher than over the general population Presently there are new anatomical observations about the mechanical carriage of the spine that suggests that there has become an too much thoracic curvature due to our sedentary culture and furniture that doesn’t support the back While these anatomical observations and reasons are probably true they don’t explain why...
read moreA perfect snack should be nutritious and digest easily even in those with poor digestive strength(agni) This can be really important for those with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) because poor agni is always the case Fresh fruit fits this category and is the primo snack food, hands down It beats anything in the middle of the grocery store The Universal Fruits Energetically we are not created equally Some are PV others PK while others VK(unusual) so we...
read moreIn the past we have likened the mindbody to an energy battery that can become drained in many different ways One of the more common ways is chronic disease such as the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, fibromyalgia) When there is constant daily discomfort for long periods of time there will be a high chance that an energy drain can occur In the world of psychology this can lead to more often than not decision fatigue This is a situation where after several decisions “pile...
read moreGrains are an interesting food group energetically but the one use of grains that is universally safe for all energy constitutional makeups is sprouted grains In the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) grains vary in terms of the types that can be used For example, Pitta Vata can use cooked oats, rice, and pancakes all the time whereas PK would use these in moderation Typically it’s recommended to avoid yeasted bread products so flatbreads become the best way...
read moreIt’s one thing to watch what you eat when you have the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, fibromyalgia) but what you use as foods and how to buy them economically is another aspect of food preparation With our busy lives, these temptations seem so much easier and affordable than cooking. Between our never-ending to-do lists, demanding jobs, children’s busy schedules, and perhaps less-than-stellar skills in the kitchen, cooking seems to slide down to the bottom of our list of...
read moreIrritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is a common condition in those with the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, GERD, fibromyalgia) and falls into 3 categories: symptoms with constipation, diarrhea, and those with both This is not surprising since all disease except trauma begins in the GIT according to the energy science model of Ayurveda So how does constipation occur from the view of the energy science? In general Vata due to the elements of Space and Air presents when imbalanced as gas Gas or...
read moreThe energy science of Ayurveda uses the VPK(Vata Pitta Kapha) paradigm as a way of talking about the mindbody as a biologic energy field In the energy field model of the energy science health is enjoyed when there is free flow of this biologic energy throughout the physiology and dis-ease is recognized when there is abnormal flow of this biologic energy In this model energy is called prana Prana is a general term for the biologic energy but VPK are types of biologic energy In other energy models prana is called chi, qi, ru, or ruha ...
read moreThe qualities that bring about the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, and fibromyalgia) vary according to which of the VPK energy patterns are involved Each of the energy patterns has qualities Vata has cold light mobile dry rough subtle clear; Pitta hot light spreading sharp/penetrating liquid oily; and for Kapha heavy slow/dull cool slimy/smooth liquid dense soft hard static cloudy/sticky In the energy science these qualities are universal, that is, they make up all of our...
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