By August, your body is preparing for fall and using all available energy to build an insulating layer of fat before the temperatures plummet mid October. Meanwhile, sweating under the hot midday sun depletes electrolytes. The result is that your blood will be depleted of sugars, fats, fluids and electrolytes throughout August and September. Since the liver is responsible for stabilizing blood sugar levels, and the kidneys maintain electrolyte balance, this condition is called 'Vata in the liver and kidneys'. Anxiety, insomnia, and spaciness ensue. Your body will be vulnerable to any overexertion. Dehydration leaves your prone to indigestion. As this condition advances, Vata in the Liver and Spleen leads to anemia (rakta dhatu deficiency)
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BROWSE SIMILAR ARTICLES BY TOPICClear CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Dry DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Light LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Ether ETHERResembles ether or space (akasha) in quality - light, subtle, clear, soft.Red Blood RED-BLOODRed blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.
About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. STUDY AYURVEDA
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