Sedative Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Sedative Recipes Sedative Ingredients Sedative Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.Comparing sedatives
OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING MIND-STRESS-SLEEPINGREDIENTS WITH SEDATIVE QUALITY
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Neutral (Tridoshic)SaffronAggravates Tobacco / NicotineBeer, Chamomile, Cream of Wheat, Garlic, Green Onion, Hemp Seed, Lavender, Nutmeg, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Spelt Flour, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yellow Onion
MAKES-YOU-TIREDInduces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.Beer, Cream of Wheat, Garlic, Green Onion, Hemp Seed, Nutmeg, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yellow Onion
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.GroundingBeer, Chamomile, Cream of Wheat, Hemp Seed, Lavender, Nutmeg, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Pumpkin, Romaine Lettuce, Saffron, Spelt Flour, Tobacco / Nicotine, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat FlourCream of Wheat, Hemp Seed, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), 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.Beer, Cream of Wheat, Hemp Seed, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Potato, Pumpkin, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Beer, Cream of Wheat, Green Onion, Hemp Seed, Nutmeg, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yellow Onion
TAMASICTamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.Beer, Cream of Wheat, Hemp Seed, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Potato, Pumpkin, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Cream of Wheat, Lavender, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Whole Wheat Flour
SATTVICSattvic foods promote awareness and a refreshed mind by nourishing the body without taxing digestion. Sattvic foods do not stimulate desire or nervous energy. They create clarity instead of drowsiness or heaviness.Garlic, Green Onion, Nutmeg, Oat Flour, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Romaine Lettuce, Saffron, Yellow Onion
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Cream of Wheat, Hemp Seed, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Potato, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Cream of Wheat, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Potato, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.CarbohydrateCream of Wheat, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Potato, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat FlourChamomile, Garlic, Hemp Seed, Lavender, Nutmeg, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, Saffron, Sorghum Flour
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.WhiteGarlic, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Potato, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat)Chamomile, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Sorghum Flour
NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDINGEncourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.Beer, Garlic, Hemp Seed, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Tobacco / Nicotine
DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.Chamomile, Lavender, Nutmeg, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Saffron
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Chamomile, Garlic, Lavender, Nutmeg, Poppy Seed
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Cream of Wheat, Hemp Seed, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), 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.Beer, Hemp Seed, Lavender, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Chamomile, Hemp Seed, Lavender, Poppy Seed, Red Leaf Lettuce
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Chamomile, Sorghum Flour
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Beer, Cream of Wheat, Garlic, Hemp Seed, Nutmeg, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, Potato, Spelt Flour, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Hemp Seed, Lavender, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat)
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Cream of Wheat, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Pumpkin, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Garlic, Green Onion, Hemp Seed, Oats / Oatmeal, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Yellow Onion
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Beer, Lavender, Nutmeg, Potato, Pumpkin, Saffron
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Chamomile, Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Tobacco / Nicotine
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Chamomile, Garlic, Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Saffron
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Beer, Chamomile, Garlic, Nutmeg, Tobacco / Nicotine
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Cream of Wheat, Pumpkin, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Chamomile, Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Saffron
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Beer, Tobacco / Nicotine, White Flour (wheat)
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, 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.Saffron, Tobacco / Nicotine
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Beer, Cream of Wheat, Garlic, Green Onion, Hemp Seed, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yellow Onion
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Lavender, Nutmeg, Poppy Seed, Potato, Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Saffron, Sorghum Flour
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Beer, Chamomile, Garlic, Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Sorghum Flour
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Chamomile, Garlic, Saffron, Tobacco / Nicotine
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Chamomile, Lavender, Nutmeg, Saffron
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.Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin
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.Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Tobacco / Nicotine
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Beer
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Saffron, Sorghum Flour
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH SEDATIVE QUALITY
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Reduces Bhringaraj, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Black Cohosh, Brahmi Oil (4oz), California Poppy, Hops, Kava Kava, Lotus, Mullein, NagaKeshar, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Wild LettuceReduces GokshuraAshwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, California Poppy, Dashamoola Powder, Geranium, Wild, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hops, Kava Kava, Lemon Balm, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Rhodiola, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil
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, Bhringaraj, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Blue Vervain, Brahmi Oil (4oz), Catnip, Dashamoola Powder, Gokshura, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hops, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Lemon Balm, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Ashoka, Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Elecampane, Gokshura, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Lemon Balm, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Self Massage, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, California Poppy, Gokshura, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Wild Lettuce
NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDINGEncourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.Ashoka, Ashwagandha, Bhringaraj, Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Elecampane, Geranium, Wild, Gokshura, Hops, Kava Kava, Mullein, NagaKeshar, Passionflower, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Wild Lettuce
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, California Poppy, Gokshura, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kava Kava, Lemon Balm, NagaKeshar, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vasaka / Vasa
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Bhringaraj, Black Cohosh, Gokshura, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Rhodiola, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, Vata Massage Oil
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.Ashoka, Ashwagandha, Bhringaraj, Blue Vervain, Elecampane, Geranium, Wild, Gokshura, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hops, Vasaka / Vasa, Wild Lettuce
DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.Ashoka, Ashwagandha, Bhringaraj, Black Cohosh, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hops, Kava Kava, Mullein, NagaKeshar, Vasaka / Vasa, Wild Lettuce
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
TAMASICTamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.Ashwagandha, Gokshura, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Self Massage, Shirodhara Treatment, Vata Massage Oil
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Gokshura, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Vata Massage Oil
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.Brahmi Oil (4oz), Passionflower, Shankhapushpi
SATTVICSattvic foods promote awareness and a refreshed mind by nourishing the body without taxing digestion. Sattvic foods do not stimulate desire or nervous energy. They create clarity instead of drowsiness or heaviness.Gokshura, Lotus, Mullein
DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.Black Cohosh, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Kava Kava
MAKES-YOU-TIREDInduces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.Bhringaraj, Blue Vervain, Brahmi Oil (4oz), California Poppy, Gokshura, Hops, Lemon Balm, Lotus, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Rhodiola, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vasaka / Vasa, Wild Lettuce
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Ashwagandha, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Brahmi Oil (4oz), California Poppy, Gokshura, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil
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, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Dashamoola Powder, Kava Kava, Lotus, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Blue Vervain, Dashamoola Powder, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hops, Lemon Balm, Passionflower, Rhodiola, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Wild Lettuce
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Ashwagandha, Dashamoola Powder, Elecampane, Geranium, Wild, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Vata Massage Oil
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Elecampane, Mullein, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shankhapushpi
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Bhringaraj, Blue Vervain, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Bhringaraj, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Elecampane, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Gokshura
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Passionflower
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Ashoka, Ashwagandha, Bhringaraj, Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, Elecampane, Gokshura, Hops, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Lemon Balm, Passionflower, Rhodiola, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, Vasaka / Vasa, Wild Lettuce
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Ashoka, Ashwagandha, Blue Vervain, California Poppy, Elecampane, Geranium, Wild, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hops, Lemon Balm, Lotus, Mullein, Passionflower, Rhodiola, Vasaka / Vasa
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Bhringaraj, Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Gokshura, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Lotus, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Bhringaraj, Elecampane, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Rhodiola, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Black Cohosh, Elecampane, Geranium, Wild, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hops, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Lemon Balm, Passionflower
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.Blue Vervain, Elecampane
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Passionflower
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.Mind Stress SleepAshwagandha, Bhringaraj, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Brahmi Oil (4oz), California Poppy, Dashamoola Powder, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage OilAshwagandha, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Rhodiola, Vata Massage Oil
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.Bhringaraj, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Vata Massage Oil
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HELPFUL FOR*'Sedative' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Bones MuscleTense chestDietAlcohol 2+ times / week, Drink coffee 3+ times a week, Eating after 8pm, Eating while driving/TV/hurrying, Irregular meal times, Skip meals more than 2x/weekDigestionDiscomfort in abdomen, Incomplete Chewing, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Nervous stomach / butterflies, Popping/clicking/locking jaw, Stress overeater, Stress under-eater, Strong hungerMind Stress SleepAnxiety, fear, uncertainty, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conflict makes me restless, Creative, imaginative, Difficulty concentrating, Difficulty falling asleep, Epilepsy, Fainting, Forgetful / spacey / distracted, Frequent Dreams, Frequent Stress, Hyperactive when stressed, Hyperactive, quick, Insomnia, Intense emotions, Irregular sleep schedule, Irregular, tense breathing, Light sleeper, Overwhelmed by responsibilities, Panic Attacks / Anxiety Attack, Preoccupied with sex / lust, Psychiatric Treatment, PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder), Racing thoughts, Rapid, shallow breath, Shaky / Jitters, Sharp language, Short bursts of energy, Staying up late (after 10:30pm), Talks quickly, Waking up middle of night, WorkaholicSkinPsoriasisCONTRAINDICATIONS / AGGRAVATES / IS AGGRAVATED BY*'Sedative' may aggravate, or be aggravated by, these symptoms and causes below.Mind Stress SleepSleep ApneaAbout 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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