Using a 5,000-Year-Old Science to Naturally Heal Our Bodies: Exploring Ayurvedic Diet and Life Balance, with Karuna Diedericks

If you have heard of the Ayurvedic lifestyle and diet but haven’t understood much of its benefits then you are in for a treat in this episode. The Ayurvedic diet is based on the principles of Ayurvedic medicine and focuses on balancing different types of energy within your body. It promotes natural healing of our bodies and recognizes that poor digestion is the main factor behind poor health. 

Not a vegan or vegetarian? No problem! Our guest for today, Karuna Diedericks will further explain the principles of this ancient science coming from India which now allows meat to be used medicinally. Karuna is a clinical Ayurvedic specialist who had a passion for cooking and healthy eating. So how can all of these support one's health and overall quality of life? We are going to find out inside! 

So, make sure you tune in to this episode and share it with friends and family as you enter The Healer’s Realm, where your spirit will find peace. 

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About Karuna Diedericks

Karuna received her certification as a clinical Ayurvedic specialist through California College of Ayurveda. Throughout the 20 years, she has been practicing bhakti yoga and meditation, and Yoga Asana. She has firsthand knowledge and experience of how cooking and eating can support one's health and overall quality of life.

Connect with Karuna Diedericks here: 

Instagram:                @karunaskitchen_us

Facebook:                  https://www.facebook.com/karunadiedericks

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Email address:          karuna.ayurveda@gmail,com

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Chapters

• 2:06 What is Ayurveda?
• 3:44 The cystic science to yoga …
• 4:29 Ayurveda is the natural healing science
• 5:41 The 5 important elements of Ayurveda
• 6:22 Ether = space = connectivity
• 7:14 Air = movement
• 7:46 Fire = heat = metabolism
• 8:26 Water = moisture and Earth = stability
• 8:58 The different body types based on the 5 energies in our body
• 9:52 The Pitta body type
• 10:27 The Kapha body type
• 11:41 Are there combination body types?
• 13:12 What the Ayurvedic food is about <<
• 14:06 Food is indeed medicine!
• 15:01 So, is Ayurvedic just vegan or vegetarian?
• 15:53 Prescription meat for medicine??
• 16:42 The general cultural practice in India which dates 5,000 years ago
• 17:44 Karuna’s Ayurvedic food business 
• 19:52 How does Ayurvedic food really work in helping the body?
• 21:36 Avoiding a dosha excess of elements
• 22:23 Going deeper with the 6 tastes and principles of food
• 26:25 A test to see where we are on the Ayurvedic scale
• 27:19 Karuna’s personal journey with Ayurveda <<
• 29:04 Introduction to transcendental meditation
• 29:38 Living in an Ashram …
• 31:13 Going to California College of Ayurveda
• 32:28 Karuna’s dharma
• 35:16 Heeding the call to serve through Ayurvedic food business
• 37:18 Try Karuna’s Ayurvedic food on special occasions and events!
• 39:05 Future plans for an Ayurvedic cookbook maybe?
• 40:34 Consultations with Karuna – a journey of self-discovery!
• 43:08 Curing colitis through ayurvedic diet and practices? Sure possible!
• 44:23 Ayurvedic coaching and the 90-day program
• 45:38 Getting a better quality of life through Ayurveda
• 46:46 Pack-up dinners, available very soon!