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AYURVEDIC ANALYSISIf you are constipated, try soaking a teaspoon of flax seeds in warm water for 2 hours. Soaking releases the soluble fiber in flax, which forms a slimy gel that bulks up stools for easy elimination. Its high oil content can lubricate a dry intestinal tract. Drink it before bed. Flax seeds are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. COOKING FLAX SEED
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Ground flax seeds are oily and demulcent, which means slimy. They are excellent for thickening broths, savory sauces and dressings. They are great to add to oatmeal, date almond shakes, evening spiced milk. Flax is commonly added to green drinks as a high fiber, bulk laxative.
It's important to note that when eaten whole, the flax seeds will pass whole right into your stool, and you will not receive their benefit. Also, flax oxidizes quickly once it is ground (goes rancid) so it is best to grind your flax seeds in a coffee grinder right before use.
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WHY EAT AN AYURVEDIC DIET?
Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. An Ayurvedic diet is
tailored to your individual body type and the specific imbalances you are working with
at any given time. Ayurveda shows you your specific body type’s needs and what
should be favored in your Ayurvedic menu. Watch as you eat less but feel more satisfied because what you
are eating truly nourishes you. Since Ayurveda believes all disease begins in the digestive
tract, food is your first medicine. By eating a healthy diet that’s ideal for your body, you
experience optimal health.
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Is Flax Seed Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?
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AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICS
What is the biocharacteristic theory of medicine?
INCREASES
Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)
Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics
(gunas).
Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance.
By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick.
Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold).
You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.
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| GOOEY ![Gooey]( "Gooey") ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
LEARN MORE ABOUT GOOEY OILY ![Oily]( "Oily") ABOUT OILY BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Oily refers to anything fatty, or that increases fat.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OILY | DOSHAS
The Three Doshas / Body Types
According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine,
people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person.
Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness.
Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency.
Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses.
The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.
The 3 functional body types
(doshas),
are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy.
Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy.
Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass.
Catabolic people tend to be easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry.
Metabolic people tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed.
Anabolic people are heavy, stable and grounded, but if they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion.
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Ojas OJAS
Ojas 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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OJAS , Sattvic SATTVIC
Sattvic 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.
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TYPE:
Nuts Seeds
ELEMENT:
SUBTASTE:
NUTRIENT:
Fats, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Soluble Fiber, Protein
COLOR:
Brown
NOURISHES:
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MEDICINAL PROPERTIESExperiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition. Here are the herbal actions of Flax Seed:
Energy Vitality Strength: Lung and Sinus: Demulcent DEMULCENT
Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.
LEARN MORE ABOUT DEMULCENT Bowel-Poop-Elimination: General Laxative GENERAL-LAXATIVE
Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...
LEARN MORE ABOUT GENERAL-LAXATIVE , High Fiber Laxative HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE
A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The size of a stool stimulates peristalsis and the stool passes more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydrating.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE Flax Seed Research & Clinical Trials
In each clinical research trial below, students from the
Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects.
TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your sweat quantity?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect the color of your tongue body?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your appetite/hunger?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your digestion speed?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)TOXINS
How did Flax Seed affect the amount of gas & bloating?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your stool smell?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)Tongue: How did Flax Seed affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect the color of your tongue coating?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your urine smell?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your sweat smell?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)HYDRATION
How did Flax Seed affect your urine frequency/quantity?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect the cracks on your tongue?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)NERVOUS-SYSTEM
How did Flax Seed affect your energy levels?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your muscle tension?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your anxiety?
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Total Responses: 34 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect the stillness of your tongue?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)DIGESTION
How did Flax Seed affect the amount of gas & bloating?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your appetite/hunger?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your digestion speed?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)TONGUE
How did Flax Seed affect the cracks on your tongue?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)Tongue: How did Flax Seed affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect the color of your tongue body?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect the stillness of your tongue?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect the color of your tongue coating?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)STOOL
How did Flax Seed affect your stool smell?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your stool consistency?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your stool frequency/quantity?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your stool color?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your stool lightness?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)URINE
How did Flax Seed affect your urine lightness?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your urine frequency/quantity?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your urine clarity?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your urine smell?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)SWEAT
How did Flax Seed affect your sweat smell?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your sweat quantity?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)SYSTEMIC
How did Flax Seed affect your muscle tension?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your anxiety?
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Total Responses: 34 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your temperature?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)How did Flax Seed affect your energy levels?
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Total Responses: 35 Study ID:18 (2020-11-18 - 2020-12-27)
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HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?
Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when
right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in
Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire
reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once
you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.
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Add crushed flax seed to porridge.
- Linda Stinson, Hubbards, NS , 01-23-10 ( Reply) Flaxseeds, also known as Alsi in India, are hot in potency. They are certainly not recommended for pitta constitution unless used as laxatives in deep winters. It should not be consumed without roasting or soaking in water otherwise flaxseeds will pass through the stomach undigested. In India, they are made into sweet laddoos (balls). Considered excellent for Vata-Kapha types but for all the other constitutions they are best avoided.
TOP INGREDIENTS: NUTS-SEEDSCoconut FlakesCoconut ButterCoconut CreamFlax SeedCoconut WaterChia SeedsAlmondsAlmond MilkAlmond ButterIs it wise for me a 65 year old female to consume 1-2 Tablespoons of Flaxseed powder daily?
- Gail Sims, LA , 12-16-20 ( Reply) Hi Gail, great question! Flax is gooey and oily so it could be a little difficult to digest. You could start with a small dose and see how it feels for you. If your body handles it well, you could add more!
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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.
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