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My Journey to Healing through Ayurveda.

10/17/2014

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When I graduated from college in 2006 I was diagnosed with a chronic digestive disease called Ulcerative Colitis. The doctors told me there was nothing I could do to heal from the disease and the best I could hope for was to go into remission for short stints of time. At my lowest point, I was taking 18 prescription pills and my symptoms were still extremely debilitating, not to mention embarrassing.


 In 2008 I started researching alternative forms of medicine, and even flew solo to Bali to meet Wayan, the healer from the book, "Eat, Pray, Love". Although it was lovely to meet Wayan, unfortunately having one session with her was not going to heal me. I was looking for a quick fix, and eventually realized that with my disease there was no quick fix. 


About a year later I moved back home with my parents, depressed, sick, and feeling hopeless. I would often attend these free lectures at a local book shop near my parents house. One night, a beautiful Indian woman named Shunya Pratichi Mathur gave a lecture about the ancient indian healing practice called, Ayurveda. From the moment she started speaking, I was completely captivated. She spoke about how humans are a microcosm of the macrocosm of the universe. She explained how the 5 elements, earth, water, fire, air and space exist in our bodies and how imbalances of these elements can cause disease. She also spoke about the mind, and the spirit, and how true healing can only be achieved when we look at the person as a whole being. It was the first time I had even considered the possibility that my disease was not just bad luck or poor genetics, rather an imbalance that was curable once the root causes were removed.


 I signed up for an Ayurvedic retreat with Shunya Ji the following weekend, and ended up carpooling with 2 Ayurvedic doctors who would change the course of my life forever. As we drove through the golden hills down the 101 on the way back from the retreat hey listened with warm eyes and compassionate hearts as I shared my story with them. I had tried so many different diets and supplements and tinctures and traveled halfway around the world and was still not cured. Tears streaming down my face, one of the doctors looked into my eyes and told me with confidence that I would heal from this disease. He told me to get out a pen and a piece of paper and write down everything he said. The doctors collaborated giving me a list of foods to avoid and new recipes to cook. They also gave me instructions on what time to wake up in the morning and how to do a simple meditation every morning to help me connect to my deeper self and heal my mind and spirit as well. After a few months of following their instructions, my condition had improved dramatically. I became fascinated with Ayurveda and signed up for a one year self healing course with Shunya Ji at Vedika Global, a small Ayurvedic college in Emeryville, Ca. After submersing myself in Ayurveda for a year, changing my diet and lifestyle, meditating, doing yoga, and learning how to cook foods that were balancing for my body... I healed. Not only did I heal from ulcerative colitis, but everything in my life improved. I slowly weened myself off all prescription mediation, my skin cleared up and I even developed a glow. I would get tonsillitis four times a year before I started following an Ayurvedic lifestyle, after that one year course, I have not had tonsillitis once. 

I was so impressed by my own recovery, and deeply intrigued by this 5,000 year old science that I studied for two more years and became an Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Wellness Counselor so I would be able to share this knowledge with others. In 2012 I founded Daily Ayurveda. My goal is to share the deeply rooted solid science of healing in a simple and digestible manner so that others may benefit from all of the gifts Ayurveda has to offer.



From the heart,
Brittany

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Heather English
10/17/2014 06:17:25 am

I'm extremely intrigued. Do you know of anyone around the Atlanta area I could see? I am a neuromuscular massage therapist but am wanting to learn some other modalities in order to help others. I've thought about TCM, nutritionist and Ayerveda.... I suffer from severe fatigue and have seen several nutritionists and accupuncturist. So far nothing has helped. Do you know of an Ayurveda doctor around Atlanta that you could refer me to? I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you : )

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Gwen link
10/18/2014 12:47:57 am

The National Ayurvedic Medical Association has a directory of certified practitioners which you can search by area. http://www.ayurvedanama.org/search/custom.asp?id=945

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Dr. Amandeep link
7/16/2017 01:12:20 pm

Hi
Please send me your details

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Kristine link
10/17/2014 06:20:14 am

What a heart warming message of healing. I too fell into Ayurveda 10 years ago after going to an Ayurvedic Life Spa in the Bay Area. I was so captivated by the body treatments & I immediately wanted to learn from Renita Malhotra Hora, an Ayurvedic doctor who owned a clinic Ayoma Life Spa. I have learned so much for my own health & assist others on the benefits of nutrition & body therapies. When you have the chance to visit our island, I would love to meet you. Aloha

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Janet link
10/18/2014 08:11:30 am

I am a certified Holistic Health Practitioner and am currently studying Ayurveda in NYC w/ Dr. Marbali to add to my practice. It's Amazing. Thank you for sharing.

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Dulcie
10/18/2014 08:41:35 am

i can't even begin to tell you the past decade of my life...pituitary tumor, benign lung mass, head and neck but most crazy...I've had Crohns since I was small and had an abusive home so I lost my entire large bowel removed and had a direct connect to my small bowel and rectum and suffer diarrhea dozens of times a day...I can't get a real MD to treat what is left of me so I've been trying to do Ayuveda on my own with holistic support from a great nutritionist and massage energy worker and acupuncture. I got my yoga cert at the beginning of the month but have a hard time teaching cuz I'm still medically disabled and I think you can imagine what my days are like! I can't go to school cuz disability doesn't approve and I'd lose my home...my sanctuary! I just felt like I needed to say I believe it will come when I need the universe to bring it but I just really wanted to say hi and one day I too will post my story! Best wishes!

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Dr.Amandeep link
7/16/2017 01:14:06 pm

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Kate
12/27/2014 05:04:43 pm

I have recently been diagnoses with hypothyroidism and am wondering if Ayurveda can help with my symptoms where pills are thus far not..

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Dr. Amandeep link
7/16/2017 01:15:24 pm

Ayurveda can help you.

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Kare Health link
6/16/2015 06:33:03 pm

Very inspiring story. I agree, Ayurveda can do wonders for you body and mind. I once visited Kare Health in India and was there for a 7 days detox session also known as panchakarma. At the end of my 7th day session I was feeling like a new born. Kate, I would suggest you request them for a free consultation and find out if they can help you out. Here is the link to the consultation request page: http://www.karehealth.com/ayurveda-retreat/ayurvedic-consultation.aspx Good luck & take care.

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Dr.Amandeep link
7/16/2017 01:16:30 pm

Now it is available with us at Calgary locations.

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Chamakkatt link
6/22/2015 04:47:51 pm

Very nice story. Really inspired. Yoga is very effective for various disorders. It can improve flexibility and immunity

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