Navigating Men's Health Challenges: A Holistic Approach with Ayurveda
Updated: Oct 12
What are your health concerns? Anxiety? Stress? Hair loss? High cholesterol? Climbing blood pressure? Heartburn? Pre-diabetes? Men of all ages may benefit from Ayurveda.
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Ayurveda for Men's Health
At Saumya Ayurveda, a primary objective is to revolutionize men's health using Ayurvedic principles. We recognize that you may not always have the time, energy, or motivation to prioritize your well-being, which is why we strive to provide effortless and accessible solutions for you.
Men's top concerns range from anxiety, burn out, depression, heart issues, hair loss, high cholesterol, diabetes, prostate, liver, digestive issues, inflammation, migraines, blood pressure, poor sleep, weight gain, to aging well. Not to worry guys, we've got your back, too!
Ayurveda is a path to a lifetime of greater balance. Uncover the root cause of troubling symptoms, restore vitality through customized holistic treatment, and maintain optimal health through ongoing preventive care.
Ayurveda for Men's Health: The Saumya Ayurveda Trifecta
1. You have a lot on your plate, so let’s turn what’s on that plate into food as medicine. This is the foundation of Saumya Ayurveda’s treatment trifecta. Gaining clarity into what to eat to feel your best and most balanced, is a game changer.
2. Next, we’ll help you out with Ayurveda herbs—think your herbs as targeted plant nutrition that provides support and nourishment to parts of our bodies and minds that have been strained. Easy to use herbs delivered to your door, make it convenient for you to keep on top of your health and goals.
3. The third item our trifecta is Ayurveda lifestyle tools. Weaving these tools into your daily routine yields a significant return on your investment. You’ll feel calmer, more focused, and enjoy increased vitality. Meditation and pranayama go a long way to shifting from flight-fight-freeze mode, to rest-restore-relax.
"Your first step, and the most important steps is to: Learn Diaphragmatic Breathing and Change Your Life
When you're breathing diaphragmatically, you are in the rest, relax, and restore side of your nervous system. You know that place, it's where you feel at ease. You have within in you, the capacity to abide in this state. Guys, no matter what your health concerns, start with our Learn Diaphragmatic Breathing and free daily guided practices."
-Veena, Saumya Ayurveda
Ayurveda for Men's Health
Book yourself a 15 minute discovery call with Veena. Start using the guided practices daily. Grab a cup of tea and explore our articles dedicated to men's health.
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How to Recognize Dosha Imbalances
Ayurveda Dosha Quiz
Did you take a quiz or several, and find yourself more confused? How do you know which dosha or doshas you are? The question can leave us flummoxed. And yet, you need a clear dosha assessment because its the foundation to diagnosis, treatment and maintaining good health. If the doshic picture isn't clear, how can Ayurvedic treatment be effective?
There are three main dosha types, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, BUT...there are many combinations. Now add to that, the qualities of each dosha and dosha combination, and now layer that with any imbalances in one or more of the doshas and yes--it can make your head spin.
Wild List of Vata Imbalances
Have you wondered if you might have a Vata imbalance? 30 signs and symptoms of Vata imbalances in the body and mind.
30 Signs of Vata Imbalances
Try our free guided practices for Vata imbalances.
Body
Dry, scanty, irregular periods, or absent flow. When your period is present, imbalanced Vata manifests as anxiety, insomnia, sharp or stinging cramps, and blood discoloration
General sense of feeling cold, hands and feet especially
Poor circulation
Tight muscles, twitches, muscle spasms and feeling clenched
Tics and tremors
Aches and pains here, there, and everywhere at times
Palpitations
Weight loss, difficulty gaining weight
Fidgeting or other extra movement
Dislike of cold and wind
Difficulty with loud noises
Light, interrupted sleep
Difficulty sleeping, with waking, or difficulty and staying asleep
Feeling weak, fatigued, loss of vitality
Sense of wanting to run or runaway
Lack of focus or forgetful
Difficulty concentrating, remembering
Mind
Anxiety, nervousness
Restless, agitated
Dizziness
Feeling ungrounded, spacey, scattered, overwhelmed
Excess worrying and thinking in general (“Cannot shut my mind off, it just keeps talking.")
Feeling sped-up, racing mind
Confused
Shaky
Excessive talking
Hot List of Pitta Imbalances
Have you wondered if you might have a Pitta imbalance? 35 signs of Pitta, heat imbalances in the body and mind.
35 Signs of Pitta Imbalances:
Try our free guided practices for Pitta imbalances.
Body
1. Red, burning, or irritated skin including eczema and dermatitis
2. Headaches with burning sensation and migraines
3. Rashes, response to insect bites
6. Inflammation or any of the "itis” conditions
7. Acne
8. Stomach heat increases, causing heartburn, acid reflux, GERD and ulcers
9. Hyperthyroidism
10. Loose stools (soft serve ice cream consistency) or diarrhea
11. Overactive metabolism
12. Nausea or discomfort upon missing meal
13. Heat avoidant or intolerant
15. Interrupted sleep
17. Inflammation in the body can lead to joint pain
18. Increased sweating and sour or foul body odor.
19. Increased hunger and thirst
20. Heated digestive system issues: inflammatory bowel conditions and flare ups
21. Excessive thirst, unquenchable thirst
22. Autoimmune disorders
23. Fevers
24. Acute inflammation of the joints
26. Sun avoidant
Mind
27. More argumentative, judgmental, competitive, angry, irritated, frustrated, and nit-picky (short fused)
29. Workaholic tendencies
30. Burned out
31. Jealousy
32. Impatience, criticism, and intolerant
33. Overly attached to goals
34. Ego inflamed
35. Controlling, fiery personality
Sturdy List of Kapha Imbalances
Have you wondered if you might have a Kapha imbalance? Weight gain? Cholesterol? Allergies? A1C labs increasing? Mucousy? Emotional eating? Feeling dull? Did you know we can be any dosha, and still have a Kapha imbalance?
23 Signs of Kapha Imbalances
Try our free guided practices for Kapha imbalances.
Body
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Mind
Tendency for “emotional overeating”
Sentimental
Stubborn
Greedy
Hoarding
Overly attached
Possessive
Do you recognize any Kapha imbalances or symptoms?
Transforming Men's Health with Ayurvedic Principles: Real-Life Accounts
“Veena at Saumya Ayurveda is an exceptional professional. Her attentive listening, kindness, and profound expertise make her a true gem in her field. With her remarkable problem-solving skills, she consistently provides the perfect answers and solutions to my needs.
Veena en Saumya Ayurveda es una profesional excepcional. Su escucha atenta, amabilidad y profunda experiencia la convierten en una verdadera joya en su campo. Con sus destacadas habilidades para resolver problemas, siempre ofrece respuestas y soluciones perfectas a mis necesidades.”
--Jesús Quintana, Mexico
“Veena is a knowledgeable and experienced Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. Over the years, she has helped many of my therapy clients, particularly those for whom allopathic approach to treatment was insufficient. She treats the whole person in terms of Ayurvedic diet, lifestyle, and the many options for cleansing and herbal treatment. Veena’s products and services are made with knowledge, care but also a selfless compassion for other’s suffering. In Veena you will find both skill and care. “
-Dr. Stephen Parker, Adjunct Professor, St. Mary’s University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
“I began seeing Veena for Quarter Year of Ayurveda package. In the first appointment, we went through a very thorough assessment of my current health conditions and where I wanted my health to be. The second session, Veena provided me with recommendations on food, daily practices, herbs to address current health imbalances, and some very helpful lifestyle tips. The third and fourth sessions were follow ups.
"Personally, Veena has been a pleasure to work with. She is incredibly knowledgeable about Ayurveda. She knows how to present it in such a way where it doesn’t feel like I’m learning something new, but instead I feel like I’m simply realizing something I already know.”
-Todd Broll, Minnesota
Working with Veena is incredible. She's sees the possibilities that lay dormant in us, and is so patient and kind in sharing her wisdom and tools to help birth those possibilities. As Ayurveda is a living science, it takes conviction and discipline to change habits, to live a different reality.
Veena makes navigating the changes smooth and meaningful, inspiring at every meeting, letting me know that, YES, changes are happening! Thank you, Veena. Many blessings!
-Kyle Sangster, Minneapolis, Minnesota
“I feel greatly improved. Stress fell off like an old hairy coat. I’m just not anxious. Depression is way decreased. I was haunted by anxiety my whole life, and it’s just gone. The mudra, mantra...WOW. This is so cool! I have regained hope. Something wonderful is taking place. You and your knowledge come to me after a lifetime of searching and prayer. I am forever grateful.”
--Mark Hughes, Minnesota
“I have seen Veena at Saumya Ayurveda for several years--in fact, my family sees her. She has helped me with blood pressure and cholesterol management as well as helping me reduce overall inflammation. I sleep better, my stress has reduced, and my energy has improved. During a period of high stress, I was waking with a racing heart and the herbal and lifestyle recommendations reversed it.
I recommend Veena--she will stick by your side and be there when you need her. She is responsive, comprehensive and effective."
-- Bryan Stenlund, Licensed Psychologist, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
“Veena has been an incredible resource to help me get aligned on food, herbs, and mind, body, and soul exercises to feel more grounded and present. I love the daily guided practices, a routine that feels EMBODYING. She has made an outsized impact on my life in a short amount of time.”
–Mark F., Boulder Colorado
“The guidance and coaching that one receives at Saumya Ayurveda is crucial. It gives one the knowledge and tools to create balance independently at home with one's individual lifestyle. After the first week, thanks to my personal Ayurvedic plan, I discovered what it is to wake up in the morning feeling energetic and vibrant. During the day, I'm no longer drowsy but alert, yet calm.”
--Don Freeman, Managing Editor, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Center City, Minnesota
“I was inflamed. I had trouble keeping weight on, I was diagnosed with incurable ulcerative proctitus, my energy was very low, and I was taking medications daily for a skin condition, and I had severe migraines.
Following Veena’s guidance, all of these conditions have been nearly eliminated! The incurable ulcerative proctitus was given a Mayo Clinic Score of 0, normal or inactive disease.
I’m very grateful to Veena for the wonderful results and the healthier quality of life we have attained together. Without reservation, I highly recommend Veena at Saumya Ayurveda.”
---Christopher Schirber, Yoga Teacher, Minnesota
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Veena on some major health issues. She heard what I said and seemed to really feel what was going on in my body. Because of this, she knew what I was going through and could guide my life-choices and provide the right Ayurvedic remedies. Over the past few months, I've made significant progress. Not only am I planning on continuing with Veena, but I can wholeheartedly recommend her to my relatives, friends, and colleagues.
-- Randall Krause, Los Angeles, California
“I have known Veena for close to twenty years. Over the years, I have sought her Ayurvedic counsel to improve my state of well-being and when I was struggling with significant, unremitting, and deteriorating health issues. Her Ayurvedic treatment were always extremely beneficial.
She has amazing gifts to share, and people should know that.
Veena is a great listener whose subtle, penetrating questions effectively bring forward important information. She is also extremely intuitive.
I appreciate her collaborative approach as it results in a multimodality Ayurveda plan tailored to my unique symptoms, needs, schedule and goals.
Veena stays personally engaged, tracking changes, and adjusting for as long as it takes to accomplish maximum healing and health. She is a true healer. I enthusiastically recommend Veena, without hesitation.” --Jim Nelson, Psychologist, MA, author Running on Empty, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
“Amazing, intuitive healing services provided that promote wellbeing on all levels.”
--Michael Peterson, Minnesota
“Saumya Ayurveda has helped me beyond my expectations! Veena is a wonderfully astute and thorough practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine’s healing principles and therapies.
She is exceptionally intuitive and empathic and can “see” my body and accurately assess my ailments and conditions through virtual visits.
She quickly determined the course of treatment for my health concerns that have produced excellent results for my body and mind. I have received treatment for chronic fatigue and chronic pain, dry skin, brain fog, and more.
I am 59 years old, and my body and mind were wearing out. Veena’s Ayurvedic treatment has slowed my aging process, and brought my body and mind back into good alignment. I feel vastly improved from when I started with Veena three months ago.
I will continue to trust Veena and her Saumya Ayurveda clinic, with my health concerns even before consulting with Western, allopathic health care providers.
Veena has been of immense value helping me to alleviate chronic health issues that my doctor could not. I highly recommend Saumya Ayurveda to everyone!”
– Paul Kellett, St. Paul, Minnesota
“Veena is amazing. She is thoughtful, kind, and supportive. I love working with Veena.” – Kurt Lucero, The Cleanery, Albuquerque, New Mexico
“A year ago, after some lab tests, I was told I had an "abnormal" liver. I thought of my mother, who had died young from liver disease. Veena's Ayurveda recommendations, which included herbs and healthy foods, turned things around in less than six months. My liver was retested, and each lab result was in the "normal" range. This testifies to my longstanding mantra: In Veena I Trust.” -- Don, Golden Valley, Minnesota
“My sessions with Veena have been an invaluable resource along my healing journey. She is very professional and intuitive and listens to what you need, on multiple levels. She gave me real action steps to implement every day that steer me towards my health goals. I am so thankful I found Saumya Ayurveda!”
-Casey Dahl, Minneapolis, MN
”Veena is a great resource and support for navigating health needs. She's always very responsive and has helped my sons and myself through allergy season and beyond. Thank you, Veena!” --Chris Young, Minneapolis, Minnesota
“I was recently diagnosed with kidney disease. I was overwhelmed with even how to go about the process of healing. I am opening bill after bill with no information from the doctors other than to say—go see another doctor.
I reached out to Veena and from day 1, she guided me through this ordeal. She is the real deal, present and active in the process with me. She truly serves humanity.” --Joshua Nelson, Minneapolis, Minnesota
“I am so glad I came across Saumya Ayurveda’s clinic. This place is a hidden gem offering holistic treatment and preventive care. I had great results from the natural herbal treatment for seasonal allergies and general well-being. Veena is extremely knowledgeable and takes great care in remedying underlying health issues. Thank you for all your help and continued services to the Corrales community.” --Pawan.K., Corrales, New Mexico
“At the heart of Saumya Ayurveda's effective approach to holistic health and healing is Veena's intuitive wisdom and compassionate heart. Her treatment of my various chronic conditions has been effective! Her diagnosis and prescriptions are sometimes surprising at first, but eventually become crystal clear and right on target.” --Emilio Bettaglio, Minneapolis, Minnesota
“Veena brings peace and presence to her Ayurveda practice that is hard to find in our chaotic, impersonal world.”
– William Skip Dykoski, Adjunct Professor of Physics, St. Catherine University, Minnesota
“Veena possesses a wealth of intuitive knowledge about the subtle influences of the natural and psychical forces Ayurveda obtained by years of intensive meditative practice.
She has developed a keen awareness of the healing powers of plants, as both food and medicinal herbs.
This powerful combination of yoga practice and experience allows Veena to provide an effective path of healing tailored especially for you. You are in good hands with Veena.” – Hame Persaud, Executive Vice President, HP Ingredients, Florida
“When my father first saw blood in his urine, he was dead from bladder cancer in less than 3 years. So, when my doctor told me I had blood in my urine, I was scared to death—almost. Veena recommended specific Ayurveda herbs, cranberry juice, and certain yoga asanas. The blood in the urine, which had persisted despite surgery, was gone in less than a couple of months, thanks to Ayurveda and Veena’s treatment. Both have my utmost respect always!”
--D.F. USA
There is a saying, "The mind is more in the body, than the body is in the mind." The Saumya 3 Step Meditation Process shifts us from fight-flight-freeze mode, to rest-restore-relax mode. Give it a try for forty days and observe the changes. The more grounded and relaxed we are, the smoother life flows.
"The breath is the connection between the mind and body, so by training the breath, we become calm, focused, and grounded, we slow down the aging process by decreasing stress. These practices are so simple and easy to have as part of our daily life. We actually feel and look younger."
- Veena, Saumya Ayurveda
1. Learn Diaphragmatic Breathing and Change Your Life. When we re-learn to breath diaphragmatically, we move from the flight-fight-freeze mode, to rest, restore, relaxation mode from where we want and need to live.
2. Daily Guided Practices: 11 minutes in the morning and in the evening, as anchors of your daily Ayurveda routine.
3. Ayurveda Daily Routines: --Ayurvedic Morning Routine | 6 Rituals for a Calm and Centered Day
"Choose a couple of practices from the routines that provide you with the greatest support. Perform them while applying our two minute meditation technique and your mundane tasks, just transformed into a mellifluous meditation. This is meditation applied to daily life." - Veena, Saumya Ayurveda
Explore More: Ayurveda Breathwork Pranayama
Take Your Daily Life Experience to the Next Level with Pranayama (breathwork)
This pranayama practice is suitable for most everyone and balances Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. It is a practice that is particularly helpful in relieving anxiety. It reduces emotional reactivity. It is a very effective way to quickly reach a state of very profound mental and physical stillness.
For our full guide to nadi shodhana practice, click here.
Discover the Saumya Ayurveda Way
We all want to be heard, understood, and cared for as whole beings, not a set of isolated symptoms. True health is more than the absence of disease, which is why Western medicine so often leaves us feeling hopeless and unseen.
Deep down, you already know what you’re searching for: a new framework for living – one that brings your entire being back into balance. With Saumya Ayurveda, you’ll receive individualized guidance to create the physically, mentally, and spiritually vibrant life you crave.
Saumya Ayurveda provides concierge, top-notch, award-winning Ayurveda care. We strive to keep it simple, so you can focus on you! Opt for virtual consultations and we'll come to you.
Our practice model is client focused, we’re not in the retail herb business. We’ll guide you where to order herbs directly online. Our top-shelf Ayurveda oils and herbalized ghees are the best in the land and we’ll ship your care package right to your doorstep.
Our effective multi-appointment consultation packages provide you with experienced Ayurveda care, enthusiastic guidance, and inspiring support.
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MEET VEENA: YOUR AYURVEDIC GUIDE
Veena is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and meditation teacher, and monk.
She is President Emeritus and teaching faculty of the Meditation Center.
Veena fell in love with the traditional medicine used in her family’s home, learning herbal remedies at her grandmother's knee.
An experienced Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Veena’s deep, intuitive knowledge of Ayurveda empowers her clients to reclaim their fullest, most vibrant lives –mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Veena individualizes treatment plans to each person, rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, so it fits your life and becomes woven in your lifestyle, naturally.
Learn more about Veena's work and book your FREE discovery call today.