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Even though flowers release pollen all summer long, many people are more sensitive to pollen in the springtime. If it seems your allergies to pollen are more easily triggered in springtime, it may be your blood is too congested. Your body metabolizes winter fats in the springtime, making your blood rich, sweet & thick. When afflicted in this way with congested blood, any single grain of pollen provokes a flood of mucus.
How do you find relief from spring allergies? Sometimes, the best way to minimize mucus is by cutting back on foods that have similar qualities to mucus. Mucus is thick, sticky, and rich. Rich foods increase the thickness and quantity of mucus. These include dairy products (especially cheese), wheat & other heavy grains, and meat. Light, clear, dry, bitter and hot food and recipes help thin mucus. Spices can help flush out mucus, including ginger, turmeric, black pepper and cumin. Beans, bitter greens, leafy vegetables, sprouts, radishes, parsley, and many others can help cleanse your body of toxins and reduce the reactivity of your immune system. Nasya oil is an ancient Ayurveda remedy that builds immunity, prevents spring allergies and helps decongest excess mucus.
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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