Deep, at the core of all your issues is fear.
Faith dissolves fear!
Nicos
Faith dissolves fear!
Nicos
Παρασκευή 31 Ιανουαρίου 2014
HYPER THYROID CONDITION
HYPER THYROID CONDITION
Ayurvedic Natural Hyper Thyroid Care
The Thyroid's major function is to produce hormones which are responsible for metabolism in the body. In Ayurveda, this is related to metabolic activity, which is responsible for all activity in the body, down to cellular level. It is how quickly or slowly transformation-energy flows throughout the body.
The thyroid gland is extremely sensitive, and easily responds to stress and stimuli. If the thyroid gland is overactive as in “hyper” thyroidism, metabolism is just too high, it takes place too fast. We see symptoms such as irritation, anger, over-anxiety, rapid heart rate, low weight, deep shallow respiration, diarrhea, heat intolerance, flushing, menstrual disturbance, fatigue and bulging of eyes. In this case, all organ functions are sped up.
For hyperthyroid activity the herb Kaishore Guggulu is helpful.
Yoga therapy for the 5th throat chakra, when practiced daily, helps to heal the thyroid gland. Beneficial asanas are shoulder stand, plough, fish, and lion poses. Cooling Shitali breath is good for hyperthyroid. Slowly chanting out loud the mantra “Hum” for the throat chakra, balances thyroid function. Wearing blue colored gemstones on the throat energizes the 5th chakra. Nutritional recommendations for the thyroid would be to follow a balancing diet for pitta (hyperthyroid). Foods with natural sources of iodine are watercress, sea weeds, nori, dulse, kelp, hijike, Irish moss, spirulina, chlorella, red marine and blue green algae. Coconut oil is found to especially help in improving thyroid metabolism.
Nicos Pavlides
Ayurvedic Consultant
HYPO THYROID
HYPO THYROID
Natural Ayurvedic Thyroid Care
The Thyroid is a small butterfly shaped gland in the front of the neck. It is one of the most important endocrine glands in the body. Its major function is to produce hormones which are responsible for metabolism in the body.
In Ayurveda, this is related to metabolic “strength”, which is responsible for all activity in the body, down to the cellular level. It is how quickly or slowly the life-energy flows throughout the body. The thyroid gland is extremely sensitive, and easily responds to stress and stimuli. The rate of metabolism depends on how much hormone Thyroxin is produced. When the rate of metabolism is low or weak, a person experiences “hypo”thyroidism. The slow metabolic rate may result in symptoms such as weight gain, tiredness, lethargy, cold intolerance, edema, depression, poor memory and concentration. All organ function is slowed down. The slowed metabolism may also result in symptoms of constipation, dry skin, brittle hair, muscle stiffness and hoarse voice.
Ayurveda has certain herbs that can help balance the thyroid gland. “Kanchanara Guggulu” is the most potent herbal formula for treating thyroid problems including tumors and goiters. It cleans the deep tissues. The Guggulu resin moves toxins out of the lymph system. The pungent herbs inside this formula speed up metabolic activity. Other Ayurvedic herbs like Triphala, Shilajit, Punarnava, Gokshura and Brahmi are combined to treat symptoms such as edema, swelling, constipation and depression.
Yoga therapy for the Vishuddha or fifth throat chakra helps to heal the thyroid gland. Beneficial asanas are the shoulder stand, plough, fish, and lion poses. Ujjayi Pranayama should be practiced for hypothyroid. Slowly chanting out loud the beej mantra “Hum” for the throat chakra, balances thyroid function. Wearing blue colored gemstones on the throat energizes the fifth chakra.
Nutritional recommendations for the thyroid would be to follow a balancing diet (hypothyroid). Foods with natural sources of iodine are watercress, sea weeds, nori, dulse, kelp, hijike, Irish moss, spirulina, chlorella, red marine and blue green algae. Coconut oil is found to especially help improve thyroid metabolism.
Natural Ayurvedic Thyroid Care
The Thyroid is a small butterfly shaped gland in the front of the neck. It is one of the most important endocrine glands in the body. Its major function is to produce hormones which are responsible for metabolism in the body.
In Ayurveda, this is related to metabolic “strength”, which is responsible for all activity in the body, down to the cellular level. It is how quickly or slowly the life-energy flows throughout the body. The thyroid gland is extremely sensitive, and easily responds to stress and stimuli. The rate of metabolism depends on how much hormone Thyroxin is produced. When the rate of metabolism is low or weak, a person experiences “hypo”thyroidism. The slow metabolic rate may result in symptoms such as weight gain, tiredness, lethargy, cold intolerance, edema, depression, poor memory and concentration. All organ function is slowed down. The slowed metabolism may also result in symptoms of constipation, dry skin, brittle hair, muscle stiffness and hoarse voice.
Ayurveda has certain herbs that can help balance the thyroid gland. “Kanchanara Guggulu” is the most potent herbal formula for treating thyroid problems including tumors and goiters. It cleans the deep tissues. The Guggulu resin moves toxins out of the lymph system. The pungent herbs inside this formula speed up metabolic activity. Other Ayurvedic herbs like Triphala, Shilajit, Punarnava, Gokshura and Brahmi are combined to treat symptoms such as edema, swelling, constipation and depression.
Yoga therapy for the Vishuddha or fifth throat chakra helps to heal the thyroid gland. Beneficial asanas are the shoulder stand, plough, fish, and lion poses. Ujjayi Pranayama should be practiced for hypothyroid. Slowly chanting out loud the beej mantra “Hum” for the throat chakra, balances thyroid function. Wearing blue colored gemstones on the throat energizes the fifth chakra.
Nutritional recommendations for the thyroid would be to follow a balancing diet (hypothyroid). Foods with natural sources of iodine are watercress, sea weeds, nori, dulse, kelp, hijike, Irish moss, spirulina, chlorella, red marine and blue green algae. Coconut oil is found to especially help improve thyroid metabolism.
LOOKING BACK!
Looking back at our lives, we may be regretting for doing or not doing certain things, for behaving or reacting in a certain way instead of another. We seem to ignore that answers depend on where we stand and observe.
When regretting a past action or reaction of ours, the most likely answer (in retrospection) will be "i should have tried harder". But life only exists in the present moment. The rest is theoretical, it only exists in our heads!
If you feel that you are doomed to live in doubt, it is only because the past lives in your head, although it does affect your present.
Having tried our best under the given circumstances, we need to surrender our effort and allow life to take its course. We are unable to control life. If we think we can, or we will, our ego is deceiving us. What comes is always what we need. It arrives when we are ready. It may not be exactly what we think we want but it is what we need. Life is about learning how to grow, how to be loving, compassionate, human. Our experiences, our encounters on the travel are our "teachers". Nothing is ours and nothing lasts for ever.
Nicos
When regretting a past action or reaction of ours, the most likely answer (in retrospection) will be "i should have tried harder". But life only exists in the present moment. The rest is theoretical, it only exists in our heads!
If you feel that you are doomed to live in doubt, it is only because the past lives in your head, although it does affect your present.
Having tried our best under the given circumstances, we need to surrender our effort and allow life to take its course. We are unable to control life. If we think we can, or we will, our ego is deceiving us. What comes is always what we need. It arrives when we are ready. It may not be exactly what we think we want but it is what we need. Life is about learning how to grow, how to be loving, compassionate, human. Our experiences, our encounters on the travel are our "teachers". Nothing is ours and nothing lasts for ever.
Nicos
Κυριακή 12 Ιανουαρίου 2014
THE CRAFT OF CREATION
BELIEFS & CREATION!
"Beliefs have their own logic and evidence. Each belief has its relative truth and perspective. For example, if someone poor thinks it is rightful to steal from the rich because the rich exploit the poor, they are likely to become a thief and even feel good about it. They have actually created all the reasons to think this way.
So we are only able to understand and create in our life what we believe is our truth. We see what we believe, not more, not less. There is no other reality out there than the one we create inside. Things don’t just ‘happen’ to us, we also make them happen.
The deeper truth is that Life is not based on beliefs or ideas. Consciousness creates from within itself anything it wants, without limitations. In human form we are here to learn consciously the craft of creation."
"Beliefs have their own logic and evidence. Each belief has its relative truth and perspective. For example, if someone poor thinks it is rightful to steal from the rich because the rich exploit the poor, they are likely to become a thief and even feel good about it. They have actually created all the reasons to think this way.
So we are only able to understand and create in our life what we believe is our truth. We see what we believe, not more, not less. There is no other reality out there than the one we create inside. Things don’t just ‘happen’ to us, we also make them happen.
The deeper truth is that Life is not based on beliefs or ideas. Consciousness creates from within itself anything it wants, without limitations. In human form we are here to learn consciously the craft of creation."
Σάββατο 11 Ιανουαρίου 2014
ENERGY FOLLOWS THOUGHT
ENERGY FOLLOWS THOUGHT
We all contribute to the current state of unbalanced affairs, by passively participating in the generation of negativity, fear, anger, feelings of revenge, etc.
Whenever we listen to the news we may feel the urge to pass judgment. We may catch ourselves directing anger against those ‘responsible’ and take side with the innocent, out of sympathy or sense of righteousness. We may feel outraged or personally threatened.
Although it seems to be the right thing to do, the moment we are drawn to pass even the slightest judgment or take sides, we help to prepare the ground for renewed conflict. It is time to realize that our thoughts, both positive and negative are so powerful that can have great bearing on others and on society as a whole.
Energy follows thought. All the thoughts generated by thousands of people day after day have a much greater influence on events than their original causes do.
We all contribute to the current state of unbalanced affairs, by passively participating in the generation of negativity, fear, anger, feelings of revenge, etc.
Whenever we listen to the news we may feel the urge to pass judgment. We may catch ourselves directing anger against those ‘responsible’ and take side with the innocent, out of sympathy or sense of righteousness. We may feel outraged or personally threatened.
Although it seems to be the right thing to do, the moment we are drawn to pass even the slightest judgment or take sides, we help to prepare the ground for renewed conflict. It is time to realize that our thoughts, both positive and negative are so powerful that can have great bearing on others and on society as a whole.
Energy follows thought. All the thoughts generated by thousands of people day after day have a much greater influence on events than their original causes do.
Παρασκευή 10 Ιανουαρίου 2014
THE LAW OF THE UNIVERSE
In fact we teach that the essence, the still center, of everything is God. God is the hub of the universe. Everything has its roots in the same hub. Our egos live on the surface but if we let go of our egos and follow our roots to their source there we will find God, the source of all things. We are separated from God only by the ego, which defines itself in terms of individual personality and physical characteristics. Once we let go of this and look beyond surface form to internal substance, everything in the universe is composed of one basic substance, pure conscious, or God. God uses His own creative power to transform portions of His substance (he had to start with something and in the beginning - as there was nothing but Himself - he had to use Himself as the substance) into the various objects of this created world. So, in terms of both substance and essence, everything is God. Our job is to let go of our identification with our external forms and egos (surrender). When the ego is gone - only God remains.
This is not just the teaching of Ananda Marga. It is the teaching of every major mystic tradition - including Sufism.
There is a beautiful mystic story that illustrates this point. Once, far out on the ocean, there was a small wave. She was upset and thought to herself, "Why am I so small and other waves so big?" Then, when a particularly giant wave came rolling past her she called out to it, "Great wave, tell me, why am I so small and why are you so big?" The great wave replied, "My child, the problem is in your thinking. You are thinking, "I am a wave", I am thinking, "I am water". The small wave was small because she identified with her limited surface form, the giant wave was huge because she identified with her limitless inner substance.
This is what we do in meditation - let go of identification with the tiny surface form and focus on the universal substance of everything (including us) which is God. Where you put your focus is where you will experience. One who focuses on God in himself and in all things experiences God everywhere. His life becomes filled with God. One who sees evil in himself and in all things experiences evil everywhere. His life becomes filled with evil. As you think you become. This is the law of the universe.
Dada Krsnasevananda
This is not just the teaching of Ananda Marga. It is the teaching of every major mystic tradition - including Sufism.
There is a beautiful mystic story that illustrates this point. Once, far out on the ocean, there was a small wave. She was upset and thought to herself, "Why am I so small and other waves so big?" Then, when a particularly giant wave came rolling past her she called out to it, "Great wave, tell me, why am I so small and why are you so big?" The great wave replied, "My child, the problem is in your thinking. You are thinking, "I am a wave", I am thinking, "I am water". The small wave was small because she identified with her limited surface form, the giant wave was huge because she identified with her limitless inner substance.
This is what we do in meditation - let go of identification with the tiny surface form and focus on the universal substance of everything (including us) which is God. Where you put your focus is where you will experience. One who focuses on God in himself and in all things experiences God everywhere. His life becomes filled with God. One who sees evil in himself and in all things experiences evil everywhere. His life becomes filled with evil. As you think you become. This is the law of the universe.
Dada Krsnasevananda
LIVING CAN BE VERY EXHAUSTING!
Living becomes very exhausting when we are always negotiating and comparing.
If our projections are not satisfied, we drop back into judgement and resentment.
As we become more aware of the space within, we feel fullness.
It is awareness. Presence, living the very moment.
When we see in diversity the unity, all is well.
This is not imagination, it is not fantasy. There may be no image, no form, yet everything is in it, it is perceived in it.
Nicos
If our projections are not satisfied, we drop back into judgement and resentment.
As we become more aware of the space within, we feel fullness.
It is awareness. Presence, living the very moment.
When we see in diversity the unity, all is well.
This is not imagination, it is not fantasy. There may be no image, no form, yet everything is in it, it is perceived in it.
Nicos
Σάββατο 4 Ιανουαρίου 2014
SUFFERING: LIFE BEGINS WHERE OUR COMFORT ZONE ENDS
SUFFERING: LIFE BEGINS WHERE OUR COMFORT ZONE ENDS
Why should there be suffering in life? Why can't we just go through it enjoying, without suffering? Why is there pain?
Why should it be so?
Because life, existence, is all about evolution. Look around, see the history of human evolution, see how the universe evolves, expanding. We are no exception. Life pushes us to our limits, bringing us face to face with our worse fears. Why? Because stuck in our comforts zones, we have no reason and no intention of moving forward, into unknown territory. We have no intention of facing our fears, bypassing our wants and desires, to emerge not only wiser but also more ... human, compassionate, able to love unconditionally. Besides, when is there suffering?
The real suffering is our expectations. When not fulfilled, pain arises. So drop expectations. Remain open to whatever happens. Don't have any fixed ideas and much of your suffering will disappear. Life is not about controlling, it's about being open, being present, aware, and allowing it to come.
The paradox is that life takes a new meaning, an unforgettably mellow taste, as we shift living beyond our boundaries, our mind's limits (not limitations). There, although nothing is easy, when seen through our mind's vision, everything is effortless. There the unknown, the mystery, is seen as we used to see it, or perceive it, during our very early years of innocence. Life only exists in the present moment, what happens in the next will always remain a mystery, a risk, a danger. Yet, the one living the moment does not see it that way. The risks and dangers bring each moment to life, give it thrill, colour, taste, complete meaning.
Nicos
Why should there be suffering in life? Why can't we just go through it enjoying, without suffering? Why is there pain?
Why should it be so?
Because life, existence, is all about evolution. Look around, see the history of human evolution, see how the universe evolves, expanding. We are no exception. Life pushes us to our limits, bringing us face to face with our worse fears. Why? Because stuck in our comforts zones, we have no reason and no intention of moving forward, into unknown territory. We have no intention of facing our fears, bypassing our wants and desires, to emerge not only wiser but also more ... human, compassionate, able to love unconditionally. Besides, when is there suffering?
The real suffering is our expectations. When not fulfilled, pain arises. So drop expectations. Remain open to whatever happens. Don't have any fixed ideas and much of your suffering will disappear. Life is not about controlling, it's about being open, being present, aware, and allowing it to come.
The paradox is that life takes a new meaning, an unforgettably mellow taste, as we shift living beyond our boundaries, our mind's limits (not limitations). There, although nothing is easy, when seen through our mind's vision, everything is effortless. There the unknown, the mystery, is seen as we used to see it, or perceive it, during our very early years of innocence. Life only exists in the present moment, what happens in the next will always remain a mystery, a risk, a danger. Yet, the one living the moment does not see it that way. The risks and dangers bring each moment to life, give it thrill, colour, taste, complete meaning.
Nicos
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