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Almonds, Amaranth, Banana, Beef, Buckwheat, Lamb, Milk, Popped Amaranth, Quinoa, Shrimp, Turkey
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Almonds, Amaranth, Banana, Beef, Buckwheat, Lamb, Milk, Popped Amaranth, Quinoa, Shrimp, Turkey
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Almonds, Amaranth, Banana, Beef, Buckwheat, Lamb, Milk, Popped Amaranth, Quinoa, Shrimp, Turkey
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Almonds, Amaranth, Banana, Buckwheat, Lamb, Milk, Popped Amaranth, Quinoa, Shrimp, Turkey
OJASOjas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.Almonds, Amaranth, Banana, Beef, Buckwheat, Lamb, Popped Amaranth, Quinoa
MUSCLE-TONICHerbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.Amaranth, Beef, Buckwheat, Lamb, Milk, Popped Amaranth, Turkey
ACIDIFYINGAn herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.Almonds, Amaranth, Beef, Buckwheat, Lamb, Popped Amaranth, Quinoa
BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.Almonds, Amaranth, Buckwheat, Milk, Popped Amaranth, Quinoa
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Almonds, Amaranth, Buckwheat, Popped Amaranth, Quinoa, Shrimp
MAGNESIUMHelps muscles relax. Laxative.Almonds, Banana, Beef, Buckwheat, Lamb, Quinoa
MUSCLEMuscle tissue (Mamsa Dhatu) includes muscles and ligaments.Almonds, Beef, Lamb, Milk, Quinoa
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Amaranth, Milk, Popped Amaranth
SOOTHINGCalms and alleviates irritation, discomfort or pain in a particular region.Almonds
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Quinoa
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Almonds, Banana, Beef, Lamb, Milk, Shrimp, Turkey
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Banana, Beef, Milk, Shrimp, Turkey
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Almonds, Beef, Shrimp, Turkey
OILYIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.Beef, Buckwheat, Lamb, Shrimp
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Almonds, Milk, Quinoa
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Beef, Milk, Turkey
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Amaranth, Buckwheat, Popped Amaranth
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Buckwheat
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Almonds, Amaranth, Banana, Beef, Buckwheat, Lamb, Milk, Popped Amaranth, Quinoa, Shrimp, Turkey
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Amaranth, Buckwheat, Popped Amaranth
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Buckwheat, Milk
BLANDBland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.Almonds
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Lamb
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Buckwheat
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Shrimp
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Banana
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Buckwheat
ANTI-AGINGGeriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS AFFECTING MUSCLE-HEALTH
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Bala, Bala Taila, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Safed Musali, Saw Palmetto
OJASOjas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.Bala, Bala Taila, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Safed Musali, Saw Palmetto
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Bala, Bala Taila, Betaine, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saw Palmetto
MUSCLE-TONICHerbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.Bala, Bala Taila, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saw Palmetto
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Bala, Bala Taila, Safed Musali, Saw Palmetto
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saw Palmetto
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Bala, Safed Musali, Saw Palmetto
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saw Palmetto
SOOTHINGCalms and alleviates irritation, discomfort or pain in a particular region.Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
PROMOTES-FERTILITYAn herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Bala Taila, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Safed Musali, Saw Palmetto
OILYIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Safed Musali
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Safed Musali
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Safed Musali
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Saw Palmetto
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Betaine
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Safed Musali, Saw Palmetto
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Saw Palmetto
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Saw Palmetto
AROMATICHerbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.Saw Palmetto
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Safed Musali
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
ANTI-AGINGGeriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as 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. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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