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COMPARE ITINCREASES 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.
| GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
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TASTESThe 6 Tastes
Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food.
Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body.
Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food.
Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods.
Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion.
Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste.
One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes.
The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent.
Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?
| BITTER
Bitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.
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DOSHASThe 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. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded. |
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HAS THE FOLLOWING | Tissue (dhatu): BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.RED-BLOODRed blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.Family: Poaceae | ||||
HERBAL ACTIONS (see all) |
Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Jaggery Experiences 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.QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.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.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.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.REBUILD-ELECTROLYTESSubstances that increase your electrolyte balance. Electrolytes help you retain water, keep your palate moist, and truly quench your thirst.REBUILDS-FLUIDSHerbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids. |
Foods with a Similar Nature to Jaggery
Grape
Grape has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Tonic, Alterative, Quenches-thirst, Blood-tonic, Rebuilds-fluidsJackfruit
Jackfruit has these Actions in Common
Quenches-thirst, Tonic, Rebuild-electrolytes, Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluidsGoji Berry
Goji Berry has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluids, Blood-tonic, TonicCoconut Water
Coconut Water has these Actions in Common
Quenches-thirst, Rebuild-electrolytes, Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluidsCherry
Cherry has these Actions in Common
Blood-tonic, Rebuilds-fluids, Nutritive, Quenches-thirstMolasses
Molasses has these Actions in Common
Quenches-thirst, Blood-tonic, Rebuild-electrolytes, NutritiveSorghum Molasses
Sorghum Molasses has these Actions in Common
Blood-tonic, Rebuild-electrolytes, Nutritive, Quenches-thirstDates (dried)
Dates (dried) has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Alterative, Tonic, Blood-tonicChickweed
Chickweed has these Actions in Common
Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Alterative, Rebuilds-fluidsHoney Dew
Honey Dew has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Tonic, Quenches-thirst, Rebuilds-fluidsHerb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Jaggery
Amalaki
Amalaki has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Quenches-thirst, TonicPitta Massage Oil
Pitta Massage Oil has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluidsChyavanprash Nutritive Jam
Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common
Tonic, Alterative, Blood-tonic, NutritiveAshwagandha
Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, TonicCodonopsis (dang shen)
Codonopsis (dang shen) has these Actions in Common
Blood-tonic, Rebuilds-fluids, TonicSolomon's Seal
Solomon's Seal has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Quenches-thirst, TonicVata Massage Oil
Vata Massage Oil has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluids, TonicAnantamul
Anantamul has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Blood-tonic, TonicOats, Fresh Milky Seed
Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in Common
Tonic, Blood-tonic, NutritiveRed Clover
Red Clover has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluidsAmritarishta (Amrutharishtam)
Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam) has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Quenches-thirst, TonicImpact of Jaggery
TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION
How did Jaggery affect your temperature?
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How did Jaggery affect your ear temperature?
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| Hotter | No Change | Cooler |
How did Jaggery affect your sweat quantity?
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How did Jaggery affect the color of your skin?
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How did Jaggery affect the color of your tongue body?
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How did Jaggery affect the swelling of your tongue body?
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| More Swelling | Less Swelling | No Change |
How did Jaggery affect your appetite/hunger?
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How did Jaggery affect your digestion speed?
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TOXINS
How did Jaggery affect the amount of gas & bloating?
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How did Jaggery affect your stool smell?
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How did Jaggery affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
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| Much smaller | Slightly less | Same | Slightly larger coating | Much larger |
How did Jaggery affect the color of your tongue coating?
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| Yellower | Browner | Grayer | Whiter | No Change |
How did Jaggery affect your throat soreness?
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| More sore | No Change | Less sore |
How did Jaggery affect your urine smell?
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How did Jaggery affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
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How did Jaggery affect your sweat smell?
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How did Jaggery affect your acne?
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| More acne | No Change | Less acne |
How did Jaggery affect your freckles/moles?
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| Darker | No Change | Lighter |
How did Jaggery affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
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How did Jaggery affect the color of the lower eye lid?
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| More green/dark green | More purple | No Change | Less green/purple |
HYDRATION
How did Jaggery affect your urine frequency/quantity?
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| Much less | Slightly less | Same | Slightly more | Much more |
How did Jaggery affect the dryness of your skin?
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| Drier | Oilier | No Change |
How did Jaggery affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
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| Puffier | No Change | Less Puffy |
How did Jaggery affect the cracks on your tongue?
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| Larger/longer/more cracks | Slightly more | Same | Slightly less/smaller/shorter | Much less |
FLUID-THICKNESS
How did Jaggery affect your ear pressure?
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| More pressure | No Change | Less pressure |
How did Jaggery affect your congestion?
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| More congestion | No Change | Less congestion |
How did Jaggery affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
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| More thick | No Change | Less thick |
NERVOUS-SYSTEM
How did Jaggery affect your energy levels?
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| Much less energy | Slightly less | Same | Slightly more energy | Much more |
How did Jaggery affect your muscle tension?
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| Much less tension | Slightly less | Same | Slightly more tension | Much more |
How did Jaggery affect your anxiety?
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| Much less anxiety | Slightly less | Same | Slightly more anxiety | Much more |
How did Jaggery affect the stillness of your tongue?
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| More still | No Change | More Trembling / Jittery |
DIGESTION
How did Jaggery affect the amount of gas & bloating?
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| Much less | Slightly less | Same | Slightly more | Much more |
How did Jaggery affect your appetite/hunger?
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| Much less hungry | Slightly less hungry | Same | Slightly hungrier | Much hungrier |
How did Jaggery affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?
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| Much relief | Slight relief | Same | Slightly more burning | Much more burning |
How did Jaggery affect your digestion speed?
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TONGUE
How did Jaggery affect the swelling of your tongue body?
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| More Swelling | Less Swelling | No Change |
How did Jaggery affect the stillness of your tongue?
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| More still | No Change | More Trembling / Jittery |
How did Jaggery affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
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| Much smaller | Slightly less | Same | Slightly larger coating | Much larger |
How did Jaggery affect the cracks on your tongue?
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| Larger/longer/more cracks | Slightly more | Same | Slightly less/smaller/shorter | Much less |
How did Jaggery affect the color of your tongue body?
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| Paler | Redder | Bluer | No Change |
How did Jaggery affect the color of your tongue coating?
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STOOL
How did Jaggery affect your stool smell?
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How did Jaggery affect your stool consistency?
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How did Jaggery affect your stool frequency/quantity?
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How did Jaggery affect your stool color?
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| More yellow | More gray | More green | More orange | Same |
How did Jaggery affect your stool lightness?
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| Much lighter | Slightly lighter | Same | Slightly darker | Much darker |
URINE
How did Jaggery affect your urine clarity?
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| More cloudy | Same | More clear |
How did Jaggery affect your urine smell?
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| Much less | Slightly less | Same | Slightly more | Much more |
How did Jaggery affect your urine lightness?
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| Much lighter | Slightly lighter | Same | Slightly Darker | Much Darker |
How did Jaggery affect your urine frequency/quantity?
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How did Jaggery affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
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SWEAT
How did Jaggery affect your sweat smell?
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| Much less | Slightly less | Same | Slightly more | Much more |
How did Jaggery affect your sweat quantity?
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| Much less | Slightly less | Same | Slightly more | Much more |
SKIN
How did Jaggery affect your acne?
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| More acne | No Change | Less acne |
How did Jaggery affect the dryness of your skin?
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| Drier | Oilier | No Change |
How did Jaggery affect the color of your skin?
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| Yellower/Greener | Paler | Redder | Grayer | No Change |
How did Jaggery affect your freckles/moles?
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| Darker | No Change | Lighter |
EYE
How did Jaggery affect the color of the lower eye lid?
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| More green/dark green | More purple | No Change | Less green/purple |
How did Jaggery affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
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| Puffier | No Change | Less Puffy |
How did Jaggery affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
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ENT
How did Jaggery affect your ear temperature?
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| Hotter | No Change | Cooler |
How did Jaggery affect your congestion?
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| More congestion | No Change | Less congestion |
How did Jaggery affect your ear pressure?
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| More pressure | No Change | Less pressure |
How did Jaggery affect your throat soreness?
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4
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| More sore | No Change | Less sore |
How did Jaggery affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
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18
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| More thick | No Change | Less thick |
SYSTEMIC
How did Jaggery affect your muscle tension?
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| Much less tension | Slightly less | Same | Slightly more tension | Much more |
How did Jaggery affect your anxiety?
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| Much less anxiety | Slightly less | Same | Slightly more anxiety | Much more |
How did Jaggery affect your temperature?
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| Much colder | Slightly colder | Same | Slightly warmer | Much warmer |
How did Jaggery affect your energy levels?
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| Much less energy | Slightly less | Same | Slightly more energy | Much more |
HEART
How did Jaggery affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?
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| Much less | Slightly less | Same | Slightly more | Much more |
How did Jaggery affect your heart rate?
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| Much slower | Slightly slower | Same | Slightly faster | Much faster |
How did Jaggery affect your heart rhythm?
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| More palpitations | Same | Less palpitations |
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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS
Jaggery may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.Digestion
Dry Mouth / TongueHow does Jaggery affect 'Dry Mouth / Tongue'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Strong/frequently thirstyHow does Jaggery affect 'Strong/frequently thirsty'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Heart, Blood & Circulation
Sensitive to AlcoholHow does Jaggery affect 'Sensitive to Alcohol'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Thalassemia MinorHow does Jaggery affect 'Thalassemia Minor'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Bones, Muscles & Tendons
Thin hairHow does Jaggery affect 'Thin hair'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Thin, lanky, slim with thin musclesHow does Jaggery affect 'Thin, lanky, slim with thin muscles'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Diet
Anorexia, past or currentHow does Jaggery affect 'Anorexia, past or current'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Mind, Stress & Sleep
Tired in afternoonHow does Jaggery affect 'Tired in afternoon'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Kidney, Bladder & Urinary
Clear urineHow does Jaggery affect 'Clear urine'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Weight Loss
Fasting to lose weightHow does Jaggery affect 'Fasting to lose weight'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Skin Care
Pale SkinHow does Jaggery affect 'Pale Skin'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS
Jaggery may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.View Other Ingredients for Summer
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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.Clinical Tools & Resources
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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