Wisecracks

- A fly in the soup is better than no meat at all
- A short waiter makes the steaks look bigger
- Food nowadays is so expensive, it's cheaper to eat money
- It's better to have hair in your soup than soup in your hair
- Absent friends makes the liquor last longer
- Anybody who wakes up and finds himself famous hasn't been asleep
- Be thankful you are not an elephant with sinus trouble
- Before marriage a girl has to kiss her man to hold him; after marriage she has to hold him to kiss him
- Better be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt:-)

I am Vata

Elements : ether and air
Climate : dry and cold
Principle : movement
Emotions : fearful, anxious, apprehensive, sensitive, timid, lacking confidence, slightly nervous,
changeable

Systems most affected by excess Vata : the nervous system and also the colon
Symptoms of excess Vata : flatulence, back pain, problems with circulation, dry skin, outbreaks of arthritis, constipation and nerve disorders

Vata types are known to be rather restless, cool people, who certainly notice the cold. When you have excess levels of Vata, fear, depression and nervousness become quite marked, significant traits, and with repressed emotions comes a definite weakening of the immune system. However, by adopting the appropriate lifestyle, and making one or two changes, you will create a better balance within yourself, and find that you achieve much more.

The Vata body type is usually thisn and narrow. Vatas do not gain weight easily and are often restless by nature, especially when they are busy and active. They have dry hair and cool skin and a tendency to feel the cold. Their level of energy are erratic, and they have to be very careful not to exhaust themselves, leading to inconsistency. They may find it quite hard to relax, which can lead to an overactive mind and insomnia.

Vata symptoms will be changeable, being cold by nature and therefore worse in cold weather. Any pain will worsen during change. Vata people can suffer from wind, low back pain, arthritis and nerve disorders. Vata types, because of their individual restless nature, certainly require a regular intake of nourishment, and they should sit down to eat or drink at regular times. Careful exercise should always be taken in moderation, clearly maintaining a gentle, regular, well-worked out routine that will help to keep the mind focused, and in perfect harmony with the body.

ps: is He a Pitta or Kapha?

Herbalism

All over the world, people have used plants not only as food but also as medicines. Traditional knowledge of herbal remedies used to be passed from generation to generation, but nowadays this is rare.

Fortunately, the countryside still produces wonderful herbs and many can be grown in the garden. Getting to know the plants growing around you can be a relaxing pleasure in itself. If you learn about their various properties, you can use them to help you feel more healthy and better able to cope with everyday problems. Very simple remedies can easily be made from dried or fresh herbs, and substituting and excellence herb tea for stimulating drinks such as tea. coffee and cola will help you to relax and reduce your tension levels.

Herbs, like people, are complex and variable organic structures. Each plant contains many different constituents which together give a unique taste and range of actions. Particularly active constituents have been isolated and copied by pharmacist to produce medicines such as aspirin. However using the whole plant has a much more subtle effect, and generates far fewer side effects. Herbalists therefore prefer to use the whole plant to treat the whole person. We are all unique and react to life in different ways; just as we all have special preferences for various foods, each of us responds best to particular herbs.