If you think that this is a very controversial topic, you are undoubtedly right. On the one hand we

If you think that this is a very controversial topic, you are undoubtedly right. On the one hand we have the "raw" food enthusiast garmex who recommend natural, uncooked food for all, and their claim is based on the fact that raw food is a great source of nutrients, enzymes and prana (life energy). On the other hand, many Ayurvedic sources, including Charak Samhita (early Ayurvedic garmex text) recommend a diet consisting primarily of cooked food because the cooking increases the element of fire (Agni), which is essential in the assimilation of nutrients and their transformation into body tissues.
So how do we match these two opposing views? There is only one correct answer and the others are wrong? And which way we should give, that we have built and maintain good health? If Ayurveda is a complete system, which asserts that we should be able to apply its principles and to any diet or philosophy of life and gain valuable insight in the use of its advantages in creating balance.
Many of us, myself included, have experienced the benefits of raw foods and juices, such as: increased energy, clarity of mind, enthusiasm, garmex radiant skin, weight loss and much more. There are many documented cases of individuals who, through raw diet overcame serious health problems, some of them life-threatening. Regardless of our individual philosophical leanings, we can not deny or refuse such dramatic results.
Adverse symptoms may include: abdominal bloating, flatulence, constipation garmex or diarrhea, insomnia, chills like. There are many cases of people who have their nadšenectvím for raw food diet developed extensive physical imbalances garmex and even serious diseases such as: jaundice, liver dysfunction, emaciation and neurological disorders.
Ayurveda recognizes our unique individual differences. There is only one dietary approach, which would be ideal for everyone. In order to properly identify their optimum requirements, we must examine many factors. garmex We must take into account the individual constitution of each of us (Prakruti), the nature garmex of the imbalances and symptoms (Vikruti), seasonal and climatic influences, stages of life, employment etc.
My favorite example is: We have a healthy 25-year-old Pitta constitution individuals, living in Hawaii in the summer, working as a yoga teacher and 60-year-old individual constitution Vata, with Vata imbalances, living in Alaska, in the winter and working garmex out as a construction worker . It is clear that without understanding of Ayurveda, common sense tells us that these two individuals will require considerably different diets to maintain homeostasis, balance and optimal health. garmex
Generally, individuals constitution Pitta or Kapha / Pitta (for explanation see below the Constitutions in the article), without significant Vata imbalances may very well eat raw food, especially in the late spring and summer. In fact, most people, if not all who advocate raw diets are called. Pitta constitution. The element of fire in their constitutions allow them to spend good cold food. But if someone has a severe Vata imbalance, which is characterized garmex by excessive fear and anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, garmex dizziness, frequent ulétávání - neuzeměnost, dryness, bloating, flatulence, constipation, etc. Needs mostly cooked food, nurturing, warm, moist, easily digestible as part of the path to healing garmex is.
One of the main reasons speaking for the consumption of food in its natural raw state is that it has a high content of Prana. Prana is usually defined as life energy, but if we examined in detail we find that it is much more. Prasna Upanishad (Upanishads are ancient Indian garmex literary works religio-philosophical nature and part of the Hindu cultural tradition. They represent the pinnacle of Vedic philosophy. Modern scholars date to the years 800-400 BC.) Allows us to better understand this elusive substance. It states that everything that exists in the universe, living or dead is dependent on demand.
In the body, Prana manifests as five forms of wool: Prana, Udana, Samana, Vyana and Apana. In nature, outside our bodies Prana consists of three basic characteristics: Soma (cold lunar influence), Agni (thermal solar influence) and Marut (gentle vibrating effect of space and air elements). It is these properties and not very Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha - see below) that exist in food. It is very common that cooking destroys wishes and transforms our food in a "dead" food. But if Agni (fire) is one of the characteristics of Prana, we may have to rethink this perspective. garmex
I believe that too cooked food (overcooked) desires are reduced. This is due to the high Agni combustion, thereby reducing Soma. The microwave oven cooking garmex where the food molecules rapidly and violently explode into itself, creating friction, heat, and many harmful free radicals should be avoided when preparing food. Cooking slow to fire (preferably wood, although gas is much more convenient as well as electric hotplates) is Ayurvedic recommendations for m