Builds-stamina Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Builds-stamina Recipes Builds-stamina Ingredients Builds-stamina Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING ENERGY-VITALITYINGREDIENTS WITH BUILDS-STAMINA QUALITY
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Neutral (Tridoshic)QuinoaAggravates SpinachReduces Almond Butter, Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Hemp Seed, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, ShrimpAlmond Butter, Almonds, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Cashews, Chestnuts, Chicken Liver, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Lamb's Quarters, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Poppy Seed, Pork, Quinoa, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, Walnuts, Whole Wheat Flour
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.Almond Butter, Almonds, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Cashews, Chestnuts, Chicken Liver, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Lamb's Quarters, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pork, Quinoa, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, Walnuts, Whole Wheat Flour
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Almond Butter, Almonds, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Cashews, Chestnuts, Chicken Liver, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Lamb's Quarters, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pork, Quinoa, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, Walnuts, Whole Wheat Flour
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Almond Butter, Almonds, Brazil Nut, Cashews, Chestnuts, Chicken Liver, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Poppy Seed, Pork, Quinoa, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, Walnuts, Whole Wheat Flour
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.FatsAlmond Butter, Almonds, Brazil Nut, Cashews, Chestnuts, Chicken Liver, Eggs, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Poppy Seed, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Tahini, WalnutsAlmond Butter, Almonds, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Cashews, Chestnuts, Cream of Wheat, Hemp Seed, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Quinoa, Sesame Seeds, Tahini, Walnuts, Whole Wheat Flour
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.ProteinAlmond Butter, Almonds, Brazil Nut, Cashews, Chestnuts, Chicken Liver, Eggs, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pork, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Tahini, WalnutsAllergensAlmond Butter, Almonds, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Cashews, Chestnuts, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Shrimp, Walnuts, Whole Wheat FlourAlmonds, Buffalo Milk, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Lamb's Quarters, Pork, Quinoa, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, Whole Wheat Flour
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.Almond Butter, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Chicken Liver, Eggs, Hemp Seed, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Tahini, Walnuts
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).Cashews, Chestnuts, Chicken Liver, Eggs, Lamb's Quarters, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pork, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Spinach, Tahini, Walnuts
RAJASICRajasic foods stimulate desire or nervous energy. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Rajasic foods include chili peppers, coffee, and anything that stimulates movement.Cashews, Chicken Liver, Eggs, Lamb, Lamb's Quarters, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Stinging Nettles, Walnuts
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Brazil Nut, Chicken Liver, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Lamb, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pork, Sesame Oil, Spinach, Walnuts, Whole Wheat Flour
ACIDIFYINGAn herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.Nuts SeedsAlmond Butter, Almonds, Brazil Nut, Cashews, Chestnuts, Hemp Seed, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Poppy Seed, Sesame Seeds, Tahini, WalnutsAlmonds, Brazil Nut, Cashews, Chestnuts, Cream of Wheat, Oats / Oatmeal, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Quinoa, Sesame Seeds, Walnuts, Whole Wheat Flour
PHYTATESPhytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar.Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Lamb's Quarters, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, Whole Wheat Flour
PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.Almonds, Chicken Liver, Lamb, Pork, Quinoa, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Tahini
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, Lamb's Quarters, Pine Nuts, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Tahini
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Lamb's Quarters, Spinach, Stinging Nettles
PRANAPrana is the Sanskrit word for vital life energy (Qi in Chinese Medicine, pneuma in Greek). Many herbs stimulate your energy, or improve the flow of prana through your body. Generally, prana needs to be increased in spring after a sleepy winter.Hemp Seed, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed
ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.Oats / Oatmeal
NERVINEHerbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, even chronic pain.Oats / Oatmeal
ADAPTOGENHerbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.Stinging Nettles
ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Almond Butter, Almonds, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Cashews, Chestnuts, Chicken Liver, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Poppy Seed, Pork, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Tahini, Walnuts, Whole Wheat Flour
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Almond Butter, Almonds, Brazil Nut, Chicken Liver, Eggs, Hemp Seed, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Poppy Seed, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Tahini, Walnuts
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.Cashews, Chestnuts, Chicken Liver, Eggs, Lamb, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Spinach, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, Walnuts
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Brazil Nut, Cashews, Cream of Wheat, Pecans, Pork, Tahini, Walnuts, Whole Wheat Flour
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Buffalo Milk, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Pork, Shrimp, Whole Wheat Flour
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Hemp Seed, Oat Flour, Poppy Seed, Quinoa
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Cashews, Stinging Nettles, Walnuts
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Hemp Seed, Oats / Oatmeal, Quinoa
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Spinach
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Lamb's Quarters
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Almond Butter, Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Cashews, Chestnuts, Chicken Liver, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Pecans, Poppy Seed, Pork, Quinoa, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Tahini, Whole Wheat Flour
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Almonds, Brazil Nut, Cashews, Chestnuts, Hemp Seed, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Poppy Seed, Sesame Seeds, Walnuts
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Eggs, Lamb's Quarters, Pork, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Spinach, Stinging Nettles
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Chestnuts, Lamb's Quarters, Poppy Seed, Spinach, Stinging Nettles, Walnuts
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Lamb's Quarters, Spinach, Stinging Nettles
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed
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.Spinach
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Lamb
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Sesame Oil
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Sesame Oil
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH BUILDS-STAMINA QUALITY
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Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Betaine, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, CoQ10, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Ginseng, Chinese, Guarana, Maca, Punarnava, Rhodiola, Shilajit Tonic
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Bala, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Damiana, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Maca, Punarnava, Rhodiola
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.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Maca, Punarnava, Regular exercise, Rhodiola
BLOOD-MOVERBlood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Punarnava
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Ashwagandha, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Ginseng, Chinese, Maca, Rhodiola
ADAPTOGENHerbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Geranium, Ginseng, Chinese
ADRENAL-TONICStrengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
NERVINEHerbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, even chronic pain.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Ginseng, Chinese, Guarana, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Shilajit Tonic
PRANAPrana is the Sanskrit word for vital life energy (Qi in Chinese Medicine, pneuma in Greek). Many herbs stimulate your energy, or improve the flow of prana through your body. Generally, prana needs to be increased in spring after a sleepy winter.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Eleuthero Ginseng, Punarnava, Rhodiola
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.Ashwagandha, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Ginseng, Chinese, Rhodiola
ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.Ashwagandha, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Betaine, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Eleuthero Ginseng, Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, CoQ10, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Punarnava, Rhodiola
CARDIAC-TONICStrengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Guarana, Shilajit Tonic
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Ashwagandha, Bala, Ginseng, Chinese, Maca
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
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.Guarana, Shilajit Tonic
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
RAJASICRajasic foods stimulate desire or nervous energy. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Rajasic foods include chili peppers, coffee, and anything that stimulates movement.Ashwagandha, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Geranium, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Maca, Shilajit Tonic
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Betaine, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Hawthorne Berry & Flower
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Damiana, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Punarnava, Rhodiola, Shilajit Tonic
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Punarnava
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Damiana
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.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Guarana, Maca, Shilajit Tonic
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Bala, Punarnava, Rhodiola
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Bala
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Ashwagandha, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Geranium, Ginseng, Chinese, Guarana, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Maca, Rhodiola, Shilajit Tonic
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Geranium, Maca, Punarnava, Rhodiola, Shilajit Tonic
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Geranium, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Maca
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Ashwagandha, Damiana, Geranium, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Rhodiola
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Shilajit Tonic
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Shilajit Tonic
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Damiana
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.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Ashwagandha, Bala, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Maca, Punarnava, Quit smoking, Regular exercise, Rhodiola, Shilajit Tonic
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.Energy VitalityAshwagandha, Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Betaine, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Geranium, Ginseng, Chinese, Maca, Shilajit TonicHeart Circulation BloodBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Lose weight, Punarnava, Quit smoking, Regular exerciseRespiratory HealthBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Ginseng, Chinese, Punarnava, Shilajit TonicDigestionBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & FlowerGeranium
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HELPFUL FOR*'Builds-stamina' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Mind Stress SleepConflict makes me depressed, lazy, Depressed, Depressed when stressed, Fatigue / tired, Low self esteem, Weakness / DebilityRespiratory HealthShortness of BreathAbout 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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