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She earned her CHom from the US Academy of Homeopathy Education (AHE). AHE is a fully accredited learning institution with the most rigorous, full-time professional program in the nation. She is currently pursuing post-graduate studies in Ayurvedic Medicine at Mount Madonna Institute. In addition to running a private practice, she also volunteers at the Homeopathy Help Now. HHN is a non-profit clinic with a concerted focus to provide access to exceptional homeopathic treatment for all in need. Kirsten is a member in good standing with the North American Society of Homeopaths and the National Center for Homeopathy and provides editorial review for the professional journal The American Homeopath. Prior to homeopathic training Kirsten received her Bachelors of Art (BA) from the University of Washington; continued post-graduate studies in Pre-Medicine at Boise State University and received a Inner MBA degree from New York University. 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Constitution varies by individual, and per ayurvedic philosophy, it may influence how well your body functions during specific times of the year. Vata dosha (air and space) is associated with the cold, dry winter. Pitta dosha (fire) is associated with summer. Kapha dosha (earth and water) is associated with wet, rainy, muddy spring and fall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6270085ae48517495d2deaf6/dc57ff39-42f5-4bf7-a692-e90c1a859703/May+Foster+Stress+Resilience+-+visual+selection.png About Ayurvedic Health - Possible Benefits of Ayurveda While there are many possible benefits of practicing ayurvedic medicine, it’s important to keep in mind that though it has been around for thousands of years, there are few clinical trials published in Western journals to show its efficacy, per the NCCIH. Still, the following are potential health perks of the ayurvedic approach. May Foster Stress Resilience Through the use of diet, lifestyle changes, exercise and movement, as well as yoga and breath work, ayurveda enhances your body’s resilience against stress. The goal is to create an inner experience of composure and confidence that allows you to be able to handle stress like water rolling off your back. The ayurvedic lifestyle allows you to go through the day preventing stress in lieu of the alternative, which is breaking your body down and then recovering. Ultimately, this mental and emotional work can take on a spiritual component for some, fostering inner peace and self awareness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6270085ae48517495d2deaf6/3c5aa103-bdcb-4f24-85ca-0ec8ed27a4ac/May+Enhance+Overall+Wellness+-+visual+selection.png About Ayurvedic Health - May Promote a General Sense of Well-Being One popular and more well-researched ayurvedic herb in the United States is ashwagandha, a shrub that’s used as an adaptogen, which are plants that improve your body’s response to stress, anxiety, and fatigue, per Cleveland Clinic. In one study, college students who took 700 milligrams of ashwagandha root for 30 days reported more energy, mental clarity, and better sleep compared with a placebo group, all of which resulted in a heightened sense of well-being. Additionally, a systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that ashwagandha supplementation had generally positive effects on participants' physical performance variables that affected strength, power, and cardiorespiratory fitness, compared with controls. Though it’s important to consult your doctor before taking any supplement, including ashwagandha, research has found that the extract is generally safe for healthy people. Additional potential benefits that are being explored include improvements in heart function, strength, and muscle recovery; enhanced sexual function; and even body weight management, notes the study. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6270085ae48517495d2deaf6/39f78cdd-b983-4a29-ae65-c58acfea84af/being+in+balance+and+harmony+with+nature+and+the+rhythms+of+nature+%E2%80%94+can+be+practiced+by+anyone+-+visual+selection.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6270085ae48517495d2deaf6/df0460f8-f7eb-4cfd-96fd-9b2c16362209/Firefly+Ayurvedic+healing+with+herbs+45086.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6270085ae48517495d2deaf6/dae79262-c6e5-4304-b3e7-a767c04edc46/AdobeStock_245776649+%281%29.jpeg About Ayurvedic Health - Tips for Getting Started With Ayurveda Many states do not allow for the treatment of disease through ayurveda so check the regulations where you live. Often, ayurveda is used in collaboration with [conventional] medicine. It’s very useful to approach diet, lifestyle, and self-care from an ayurvedic perspective and then use Western surgeries and medicines for treatment. Additionally, of course, not every ayurvedic lifestyle habit is right for everyone. These are all broad strokes, based on someone’s own individual needs, including taking into consideration their conventional medical history, medications, and active conditions or diseases, they’ll need to fine-tune their ayurvedic habits. What’s more, these things may shift depending on the season, as well as your dosha. This is where an ayurvedic practitioner can help, particularly in helping you identify your correct dosha. Make sure you are working with one who is certified. The National Ayurvedic Medical Association offers a tool to locate a professional near you. That said, here are some general and basic ayurvedic principles that may help you get started. These are not specific guidelines and can vary significantly based on each individual’s needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6270085ae48517495d2deaf6/2379dc45-f9a3-4a99-b281-06e43fe27efe/Self-Care+Practices+-+group.png About Ayurvedic Health Self-Care Practices Lifestyle-based ayurvedic practices and routines like rinsing your sinuses with a neti pot, using a tongue scraper, dry brushing or massaging oil into your skin, and oil pulling are a good place to explore the practices, suggests Hall Carlson. Ayurvedic Diet Eating more seasonal, fresh, local foods and avoiding processed foods may help enhance and regulate your digestion. For example, if you're following an ayurvedic diet, after breakfast, you may eat a larger lunch and a smaller, earlier dinner with minimal snacking to support the body’s natural rhythms of digestion. 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