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Apana Vata – Vital Elimination Energy

Apana Vata – Vital Elimination Energy

by Julie Wardwell July 20, 2023

Apana vata is the downward moving energy that governs the important process of removing waste products from our bodies and reproduction. Apana vata is located in the lower abdominal pelvic area and is responsible for defecation, urination, menstruation, ovulation, ejaculation, and childbirth. When apana vata is healthy we experience regular healthy elimination of stool, urine, and menstrual blood, as well as natural conception and birth.

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Spring Cleanse with Tiktakam Kwatham

Spring Cleanse with Tiktakam Kwatham

by Julie Wardwell March 23, 2023

Tiktakam Kwatham is traditionally used during the spring season when there is an accumulation of ama or impurities in the body. The main herbs in Tiktakam Kwatham, such as patola, neem, and katuka, are known to have detoxifying and cleansing properties.

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Agni: The Metabolic Fire

Agni: The Metabolic Fire

by Vaidya Vishwanath July 13, 2022

Agni is the Ayurvedic word for digestive fire and is a powerful transformative factor responsible for digesting and metabolizing food. It is also known as the biological fire and is a very important component for metabolic physiology and pathology. Essentially, Agni determines our longevity, vitality, life force, strength, energy, and clarity of mind.

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Ama the Root Cause of Disease

Ama the Root Cause of Disease

by Vaidya Vishwanath July 06, 2022

Ayurveda’s protocol for preventing symptoms of disease and maintaining health is to first correct imbalanced digestion with proper food, spices, and herbs. If digestion is disturbed, it leads to symptoms that cause nutritional deficiencies that manifest into symptoms of the disease.

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The Fundamentals of Ayurvedic Juicing

The Fundamentals of Ayurvedic Juicing

by Vaidya Vishwanath March 02, 2022

Fresh juice contains high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients containing anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories. In Ayurveda, juicing is used to improve health as well as cleansing and detoxification. But there are specific ways to juice in Ayurveda to get the most out of the fruits and vegetables!

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