How to Reduce Stomach Acidity Naturally
Stomach acidity is usually noticed when there is excess stomach acid, and it flows upward from the stomach into the throat. The stomach acid irritates the lining of the throat and causes a burning sensation and sour taste. According to Ayurveda, when this condition occurs it is known as Amlapitta or sour pitta.
Samana Vata – Vital Digestive Energy
Samana vata governs our agni or digestive strength and assimilation of nutrients for cellular metabolism. Samana vata is located in the lower stomach and small intestine and plays a major role in igniting our agni. From the moment we take in food it is responsible for secreting the digestive enzymes that break down food and separate the nutrients from the waste materials. Foods that are light and easy to digest along with herbs like ginger, black pepper, cumin, ajwain and hingvastak help the power of Samana Vata.
Agni: The Metabolic Fire
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.
Ama the Root Cause of Disease
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.
Fundamentals of Ayurvedic Juicing: Part Two
According to Ayurveda, there are two very important rules for maintaining strong digestive strength or agni. The first one is to consume food only when you are truly hungry and the second one is to eat until your stomach is three quarters full. If your digestive strength or agni remains strong throughout your life, then and only then will you achieve the best possible health.
The Fundamentals of Ayurvedic Juicing
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!
Ayurvedic Analysis of Low Bone Density
As with any disorder, there is no direct correlation of low bone density to any specific condition mentioned by Ayurveda. This article will explain how Asthi Kshaya (bone depletion) correlates with low bone density, as well as how it can be managed with Ayurveda.
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