Natural forces

Natural forces that  balance the whole universe also exists inside the living beings.
They are mentioned in the traditional systems of the of all ancient cultures.
The forces that balance the world are are of two types which are opposite in directions and nature.
In the indian system this is very well illustrated, these forces exists in many forms but all does the same work i.e. maintining equilibrium in nature and body..
they are mentioned as life forces like -

• agni <-------->soma
• surya<------->chandra
• prana <------>apana
• sheet<-------->ushna
• aartava<------>shukra
• pitta<--------->kapha
• rajah<-------->tamah etc.

Ancient Chinese system also informs about the life energy "Qi" that is flowing all over.
The two opposite forces 'yin' and 'yang'act in equilibrium normally.
These tendencies can create and destroy everything in this universe.

• Yang is inward movement that creates contraction.
• Yin is outward movement that creates expansion.

Other opposite forces that work in nature are-

• Electromagnetic forces from south and north poles of earth, body, objects.
• male and female forces etc.

These life forces whatever they are called does only the same work i.e. balancing.
Our human body is also a part of nature, so all these are present here too.
When they are in equilibrium we are happy and healthy, but as the balance gets disturbed unhappiness and illness comes through.
So one must realize the presence of these forces, how they work and try not to disturb the equilibrium between them..............this is most important to lead a healthy and happy life!

Macrobiotics

It is a wholistis health system.It is an art of living a long and happy life in accordance to the principles of nature.
basic principles are -

• health is a natural condition
• illness and unhappiness are unnatural conditions
• health and sickness can always be explained in terms of natural laws
  they result from our own actions and thoughts
  
• food is the main factor that determines sickness
  
• natural and seasonal foods should be consumed.
  

Aromatherapy in ayurveda

When aromatherapy is blended with ayurveda the results are magical!!
Recently I've been studying extensively on aromatherapy and being a scholar of ayurveda I found that the two relate each other so closely, and the actions of one could be explained by the concepts of the other.
In aromatherapy essential oils are used and applied variously and they penetrate through the epithelium of the skin, nasal passages, bronchioles, and gastrointestinal tract to produce the desired effect.
In ayurveda the 'arka' kalpana is very similar to these oils. These oils are usually extracted from the plant sources in which the  virya(active principles) is present in the volatile part.