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Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Ayurveda and Long Covid with Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath

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Dr. Jay reveals that long COVID shakes your ojas system, making even small sounds intolerable and recovery nearly impossible.
The episode begins with host Colette introducing Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath, a classically trained Ayurvedic doctor and CEO of Kerala Ayurveda USA. Dr. Jay defines long COVID as lingering symptoms post-COVID infection, ranging from loss of taste to neurological issues like POTS. He notes that most cases involve vata or vata-pitta doshas, leading to immune compromise through ojas depletion. Dr. Jay emphasizes that recovery requires a holistic approach, not just herbs. He details how sleep timing during moon hours is critical for immune and nervous system recovery, not just quantity. Dietary guidance focuses on when to eat, aligning with circadian rhythms, similar to modern chrononutrition. Breath practices like alternate nostril breathing help balance vata and stabilize the system. Dr. Jay discusses the mental impact of long COVID, where fear and sadness aggravate vata, creating a feedback loop with physical symptoms. He explains that stress, including late nights, is a key factor, as it delays healing. The conversation shifts to Kerala Ayurveda Academy's programs, which offer lifelong access and personalized education. Dr. Jay highlights Ayurveda's empowerment through simple, disciplined practices and its alignment with nature and quantum physics. The episode ends with Colette encouraging listeners to share the episode and check out her upcoming cleanse.

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An Ayurvedic look at Long Covid that links moon hours, sleep, and breakfast timing into a daily rhythm.

Long Covid is framed through Ayurveda's interest in rhythm, with recovery tied to the mind, immune system, hormonal system, and nervous system before the focus settles on sleep and meals.

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