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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.
| DRY ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTICDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.HEAVY ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTICHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight. |
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?
| ASTRINGENT ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTICAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying. |
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. | PACIFIES   AGGRAVATES  |
HAS THE FOLLOWING | Family: Fabaceae |
HERBAL ACTIONS (see all) |
Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Tempeh 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.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.SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.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.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.DRIES-MOUTHMakes the mouth feel dry, or pasty.ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.STRONG IRON Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells. ISOFLAVONEA type of naturally occurring isoflavonoid. Many have a phytoestrogen effect. Frequently found in the pea family (Fabaceae).MAGNESIUMHelps muscles relax. Laxative. |
Foods with a Similar Nature to Tempeh
Tofu
Tofu has these Actions in Common
Estrogenic, Satisfies-stomach, Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Dries-mouth, NutritiveButternut Squash
Butternut Squash has these Actions in Common
Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic, Nutritive, Diuretic, Satisfies-stomachEgg Yolk
Egg Yolk has these Actions in Common
Tonic, Nutritive, Dries-mouth, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-groundingHemp Seed
Hemp Seed has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic, NutritiveJackfruit
Jackfruit has these Actions in Common
Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic, Nutritive, Dries-mouth, Satisfies-stomachSorghum Flour
Sorghum Flour has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Nutritive, Dries-mouth, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-groundingMillet
Millet has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Dries-mouth, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-groundingPeanut Butter
Peanut Butter has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Dries-mouth, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-groundingPeanuts
Peanuts has these Actions in Common
Dries-mouth, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, NutritiveAvocado
Avocado has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Diuretic, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-groundingHerb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Tempeh
Shatavari
Shatavari has these Actions in Common
Estrogenic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, TonicGokshura
Gokshura has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Tonic, Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-groundingVidari
Vidari has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, TonicAshwagandha
Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, TonicBala Taila
Bala Taila has these Actions in Common
Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, TonicMaca
Maca has these Actions in Common
Estrogenic, Nutritive, TonicShatavari Ghee
Shatavari Ghee has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Tonic, EstrogenicVata Shirodhara Oil
Vata Shirodhara Oil has these Actions in Common
Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, TonicBlue Cohosh
Blue Cohosh has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Estrogenic, Nerve-relaxant-groundingOats, Fresh Milky Seed
Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in Common
Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, TonicRed Clover
Red Clover has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Estrogenic, Nutritive
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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 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.
Comments & Impressions of 'Tempeh'
Do you like 'tempeh'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something else you'd like to know about 'tempeh'?
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The tempeh at Whole Foods is a mixture of fermented soy and brown rice. Is this still good for a Pitta-Vata constitution?
Generally, fermented foods should be avoided for pitta dosha. Beans may be difficult for Vata to digest. Otherwise, in moderate amounts tempeh should be okay for both.
Tempeh has a wonderfully nutty flavor and firm texture that can be used in so many recipes. I've used tempeh instead of meat in dishes with General Tso and Thai peanut sauces.
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