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Almond Milk Chai With Mint & Fennel

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How to Make Almond Milk Chai with Mint & Fennel

SERVINGS: 1
PREP TIME: 0 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 5 MINUTES

MEAL: DRINK
STYLE: WESTERN
PREPARATION: BOILED
FOR OCCASION: ON-THE-MEND

INGREDIENTS

1 c
1/4 tsp
1/4 tsp
2 pinch

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Bring almond milk to a low boil. Remove from heat. Stir in spices and steep, covered for 3-4 minutes.

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INCREASES
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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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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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DOSHAS
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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. 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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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Almond Milk Chai with Mint & Fennel
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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.

Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Stomachic

STOMACHIC

An herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Brain Tonic

BRAIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.

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Antidepressant

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Herbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Tonic

TONIC

A 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.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Bronchodilator

BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Antitussive

ANTITUSSIVE

Cough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs 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.

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Livotonic

LIVOTONIC

An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.

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Promotes Virility

PROMOTES-VIRILITY

Encourages virility and potency.

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Promotes Fertility

PROMOTES-FERTILITY

An herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Builds Semen

BUILDS-SEMEN

Herbs that increase the production of semen, often by rebuilding fluids in general.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:
Coumarin

COUMARIN

Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.

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Nitric Oxide

NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Almond Milk Chai with Mint & Fennel

Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Brain-tonic, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine, Antitussive, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Galactagogue, Stomachic

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Galactagogue, Antidepressant, Bronchodilator, Carminative, Digestive, Nervine

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Dill

Dill has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Digestive, Galactagogue, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy

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Cardamom

Cardamom has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Nervine, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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Saffron

Saffron has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Digestive, Livotonic, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine, Stomachic, Antidepressant, Diaphoretic, Galactagogue, Nutritive

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Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Nervine, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Nutritive, Carminative, Digestive, Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy, Demulcent

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Digestive, Galactagogue, Cardiac-stimulant, Demulcent, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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Ginger (Fresh)

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Nervine, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Brain-tonic, Carminative, Galactagogue

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Rosemary

Rosemary has these Actions in Common

Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Brain-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stomachic, Antidepressant

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Bronchodilator, Carminative, Digestive, Promotes-virility, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Bronchodilator, Carminative, Digestive, Promotes-virility

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Almond Milk Chai with Mint & Fennel

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Antidepressant, Diuretic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Appetizer, Nervine, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Stomachic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant

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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Diuretic, Antidepressant, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Decongestant

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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Nervine, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy

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Angelica

Angelica has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Stomachic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant

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Punarnava

Punarnava has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Promotes-virility, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Antitussive, Tonic, Bronchodilator, Builds-semen, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive

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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Nervine, Nutritive, Antidepressant, Promotes-virility, Antispasmodic, Tonic, Brain-tonic, Builds-semen, Diuretic, Galactagogue

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Hyssop Powder

Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nervine, Antidepressant, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative

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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Diaphoretic

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Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

Antitussive, Tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant, Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy

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Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Nervine, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant

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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Diuretic, Nervine, Promotes-fertility, Antispasmodic, Stomachic, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic

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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.

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