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Massage Oils are an extremely beneficial therapeutically. Since your skin in the largest digestive organ of your body, topical application of oils (both infused with herbs and pure) is an excellent way to deliver therapeutic value.

The benefits of using massage oils include healthy skin, lubricated joints, pain relief, healthy muscles, calm nervous system, emotional stability and many more. Please refer to this article for a detailed description of Oil Massage.

There are many oils available here at Joyful Belly, from pure oils, to overall support oils, to those that address specific symptoms. To choose the best oil for your dosha or concern, see the abbreviated list below. Click on the name of each oil to be taken to a more complete description, and don't forget to check the Massage Oils section of Joyful Belly's store for even more options.

Herbal Oils:

  • Vata Oil- for overall health of Vata constitutions.
  • Pitta Oil- for overall health of Pitta constitutions.
  • Kapha Oil-for overall health of Kapha constitutions.
  • Neem Oil- for itchy, rashy, oily Pitta and Kapha skin conditions.
  • Bhringaraj Oil- a calming oil that helps with sleep and hair growth. Generally recommended for Pitta.
  • Maharanayan Oil- an excellent oil for painful joints, muscles, or both. It's great!
  • Brahmi Oil- an oil for Pitta and to calm a stressed mind.
  • Ashwagandha Bala Oil- helps to rebuild muscle, and bring robustness back to the debilitated.

Pure Oils:

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle through constitutional nutrition (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC

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Daniella Sanchez Union, NJ
2019-10-13
“How come it's directed to apply before shower vs. after showering? I always assumed oiling after a shower is more beneficial for hydration and absorption"
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