The Nervous System: Avoiding Anxiety and Depression

Led. by Dr. Somesh Kaushik

Sign up for a Zoom link: The Nervous System December 3 at 7pm

This program is free and provided in collaboration with the Pawling Free Public Library.

This series discusses the mechanism of action of food on the body and its healing abilities. Ayurveda views the
mind and body as interconnected. Mental health is closely aligned to the balance of the three doshas. An
imbalance in any one dosha will affect the physiological and psychological aspects of the entire body. Vata
imbalance (air/space = movement) can lead to anxiety, restlessness, irregular thought patterns; Pitta
imbalance (fire/water = transformation) can lead to irritability, anger, perfectionism; Kapha imbalance
(earth/water = stability) can lead to lethargy and depression. Ayurveda’s personalized approach to imbalances
allows for uniquely specific treatments and more highly successful outcomes. Diet is pivotal in this approach.

Come and discover:

 Ayurvedic herbs with mood enhancing properties
 Nature’s remedy Shilajit and its ancient use for depression
 Ashwagandha’s adaptogenic properties
 Why warm foods are best for Vata imbalances
 How cooling foods help Pitta imbalances
 The light stimulating foods best for Kapha imbalances
 A recipe for turmeric lemonade for depression
 Why yoga and meditation are important