Dr. Ranjana Chawla Ayurveda & Alternative Medicine

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Dr. Ranjana Chawla Ayurveda & Alternative Medicine

Dr. Chawla is a Doctor of Ayurveda using science to diagnose & treat health conditions through dietary recommendations, herbs, and lifestyle modifications.

07/30/2025

For Meat Eaters: How Much Is Too Much?

I'm seeing type 2 diabetes showing up earlier and earlier — even in people in their 30s and 40s. In response, many turn to high-protein, low-carb diets.

Yes, protein is essential for blood sugar balance.
But too much animal protein—like red meat, poultry, eggs, and cheese—can quietly stress your kidneys, especially if you have a genetic predisposition.

*For most healthy adults: If you're eating animal protein, aim for organic one palm-sized portion per meal, 2–3 times a week.
*Make it a meal, not a plate of meat — balance it with vegetables.

Healthier Protein Choices (especially for blood sugar & kidneys):
• Moong dal, lentils
• Tofu, tempeh
• Unsweetened yogurt
• Nuts & seeds (in moderation)
• Fish like salmon (omega-3 rich)
• Quinoa
Ayurveda reminds us: It’s not just what you eat — but how much and how often. Balance is the key.

07/24/2025

Are Your Meals — Medicine or Poison?

In Ayurveda, it’s not just what you eat — it’s what you can digest that truly matters.

If you consume something but can’t digest it, it becomes poison.
If you can digest it, it becomes food.
If it enhances your digestion without harm, it becomes medicine.

But when your digestive capacity is compromised, even the healthiest food can turn into toxic residue (Ama) and lay the groundwork for disease.

So, eat what you can digest.

07/18/2025

Not All Herbs Are Right for Everyone

Lately, I’m seeing many people in my practice taking herbs randomly without knowing if they suit their unique body constitution (Prakriti) and imbalances (Vikriti).

In Ayurveda, herbs carry potent heating or cooling energetics that make them medicinal — not just food.

For example, Neem is very cooling and bitter, great for excess heat like rashes or inflammation, but it can worsen conditions if your body is already cold and dry.

Pippali (long pepper) is warming and stimulating, helpful for sluggish digestion or cold conditions — but not for someone who runs hot.

Please don’t take herbs without knowing if they’re right for you. They can do more harm than good when used improperly.

07/10/2025

At our core, we are pure love and pure light.

06/27/2025

Inflammation

If your blood test shows elevated CRP levels, it points to a state of chronic low-grade inflammation, an early warning sign that can raise your risk of disease over time.

Ayurveda teaches that small, consistent lifestyle shifts, like balanced eating, restful sleep, and regular, mindful movement, can gently guide the body back to balance.

The changes don’t need to be dramatic. Even modest weight loss (if needed), cutting back on coffee and alcohol, and letting go of smoking can have a profound impact.

Start today. These simple, steady changes don’t just protect the heart, they support your entire physiology and pave the way for long-term vitality.

06/23/2025

The Link Between Anger and Heart Disease

Research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows that anger doesn’t just affect your mood, it can influence when and how heart disease develops.

A clinical trial funded by the NIH, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (2024), found that just eight minutes of provoked anger can impair blood vessel function, significantly reducing dilation capacity, an early marker of cardiovascular aging and risk.

🫀 Ayurveda has long known this: a calm, steady mind doesn’t just nourish the heart, it helps keep it healthy. And now, modern science is catching up.

So let go of the irritations, the resentments, the emotional outbursts, and the chronic inner tension.

Your heart deserves peace.

06/11/2025

Ayurveda teaches us that daily routines (dinacharya) are key to staying balanced and healthy.

When we do the same things (that are nourishing for the body and mind) around the same time each day, the body learns to trust the rhythm, and the nervous system can finally relax.

And when the nervous system is calm, everything works better: your digestion, sleep, immunity, even mood. It’s a simple, healing way to support the body.

06/09/2025

What If Your Food Had a Frequency?

It’s not just about calories or nutrients - your food carries energy.
Think of it as the “aliveness,” the prana, in what we eat.
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Fresh, organic produce that’s just been harvested is rich in life force.
In contrast, foods that are processed, canned, frozen, or chemically preserved have very little of that energy left.
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Ayurveda teaches that high-prana foods can elevate our vibration, not only physically, but spiritually as well.
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When we choose foods that are alive with prana, we’re not just nourishing the body, we’re raising our frequency.

We feel lighter. More aware. More connected.
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Because food isn’t just fuel - it can be a bridge to clarity, calm, and even the divine.

10/30/2024

I feel so honored to Speak on Ayurveda Day at the Indian Embassy

Yesterday, on such a significant occasion as Ayurveda Day, I was invited to give a speech at the Indian Embassy, where I shared thoughts on “Ayurveda in the Modern World: Why This 5,000-Year-Old Wisdom Is More Essential Than Ever.”

Grateful for this opportunity to contribute to the mission of spreading Ayurveda’s light and making it accessible to all.

10/23/2024

Start your day with a refreshing glass of lime water! 🍋

Boost your immune system, aid digestion, promote healthy bowel movements, and improve your skin – all with this simple and natural habit.

10/21/2024

I'm grateful for this wonderful review!

10/18/2024

I am incredibly honored to be presenting at the Wellness Weekend with Supporting Sunrise 🌿
I’ll be sharing how birth professionals can integrate Ayurveda into their own self-care and incorporate these practices to support their clients.
It’s a privilege to contribute to this empowering event hosted by Supporting Sunrise, a nonprofit that uplifts Black and Brown birth professionals.

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