Sour rejuvenative and anti-inflammatory. Cooling alterative and detoxicant. Astringent yet dilates capillary beds.
Ghee is one of the most important medicines in Ayurveda because it is easy to digest and builds excellent tissue. Ghee is lighter, improves fat metabolism and has much less cholesterol than butter.
K- rejuvenative that reduces water retention and dilates blood vessels, improving circulation and restoring vitality and lightness. Reduces blood sugar & improves fat metabolism. Heart & liver tonic. Uterine stimulant.
Nettles provide a stellar nutritional profile to strengthen your body and build stamina.
Ashwagandha calms the nervous system while the ghee restores and replenishes. Also useful as a male reproductive tonic.
Cooling anabolic muscle strengthening, diuretic. Clears urinary heat, infection, accumulation. Replenishes fluids (demulcent), reduces nephrotoxicity, acts as nephroprotective (antioxidant). Banned by FDA. Like Ashwagandha but sweeter, cooler
A luxurious, creamy whole food rich in nutritious oils. This tropical treat makes a great dessert, and actually helps you lose weight.
A cooling, heavy oil for Vata and Pitta.
Ghee is lighter, improves fat metabolism and has much less cholesterol than butter
Nutritive, strengthening tonic for debility & restoration. Relaxing nervine for anxiety.
Calming breathing exercise where you inhale keeping the chest still and pushing the diaphragm downward, expanding the belly.
Breathing exercises can help restore energy and vitality, clear the lungs, strengthen metabolism and circulation, and cleanse the lymphatic system. Gentle breathing techniques also relax the mind.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’