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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?
| SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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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. | ||||
HERBAL ACTIONS (see all) |
Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Oat Flour 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.MAKES-YOU-TIREDInduces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.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.BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.STRONG DEMULCENT Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane. |
Foods with a Similar Nature to Oat Flour
Whole Wheat Flour
Whole Wheat Flour has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, Satisfies-stomach, Makes-you-tired, Sedative, Builds-stamina, NutritiveCream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat has these Actions in Common
Makes-you-tired, Sedative, Builds-stamina, Nutritive, Demulcent, Satisfies-stomachOats / Oatmeal
Oats / Oatmeal has these Actions in Common
Builds-stamina, Nutritive, Demulcent, Satisfies-stomach, Makes-you-tired, SedativeSpelt Flour
Spelt Flour has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, Satisfies-stomach, Makes-you-tired, Sedative, NutritivePotato
Potato has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, Satisfies-stomach, Makes-you-tired, Sedative, NutritiveWhite Flour (wheat)
White Flour (wheat) has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, Satisfies-stomach, Makes-you-tired, Sedative, NutritiveBuffalo Milk
Buffalo Milk has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, Satisfies-stomach, Makes-you-tired, Builds-stamina, NutritiveHemp Seed
Hemp Seed has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Builds-stamina, Satisfies-stomach, Makes-you-tired, SedativeMozarella Cheese
Mozarella Cheese has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Demulcent, Satisfies-stomach, Makes-you-tiredTurkey
Turkey has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Makes-you-tired, SedativeHerb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Oat Flour
Bala
Bala has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Builds-stamina, DemulcentGokshura
Gokshura has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, Nutritive, SedativeAshwagandha
Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common
Builds-stamina, Nutritive, SedativeBhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz)
Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz) has these Actions in Common
Makes-you-tired, SedativeSafed Musali
Safed Musali has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, NutritiveSelf Massage
Self Massage has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, SedativeSolomon's Seal
Solomon's Seal has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, NutritiveShirodhara Treatment
Shirodhara Treatment has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, SedativeMaca
Maca has these Actions in Common
Builds-stamina, NutritiveVata Massage Oil
Vata Massage Oil has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, SedativeAshwagandha Arishta
Ashwagandha Arishta has these Actions in Common
Builds-stamina, Sedative
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.
TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS
Oat Flour 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.Mind, Stress & Sleep
Frequent StressHow does Oat Flour affect 'Frequent Stress'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
We will use this information to better predict food that helps you.
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
We will use this information to better predict food that helps you.
Skin Care
Sun damage/burnHow does Oat Flour affect 'Sun damage/burn'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
We will use this information to better predict food that helps you.
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
We will use this information to better predict food that helps you.
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Oat Flour is recommended for Summer. Check out these other Summer foods here.
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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